Clair Obscur devs awarded France's Order of Arts and Letters

After sweeping The Game Awards and capturing hearts, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has earned recognition from the French government for creating a milestone in the country’s game development scene. Sandfall Interactive said in a LinkedIn post: "We were received yesterday at the Ministry of Culture to celebrate our game, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

As such, the members of Sandfall Interactive were awarded the Order of Arts and Letters. This distinction honors us, and our deepest thanks go especially to our team who shaped this world and to the millions of players who have brought it to life." The achievement drew attention in France’s political sphere.

President Emmanuel Macron called the JRPG-inspired game a "great price" for Montpellier and for the country, and congratulated the studio on being the first Game of the Year winner at The Game Awards to be from France, while Minister of Culture Rachida Dati noted the accomplishment on Twitter and highlighted what games bring culturally.

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