Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 might have had a massive breakout year, but if you were hoping for clear answers about what comes next, you are not getting them anytime soon.
Speaking at the Game Developers Conference, Sandfall Interactive’s lead writer Jennifer Svedberg-Yen addressed the future of the series, and made it very clear that whatever is planned is staying under wraps for now.
Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Writer Keeps Future Plans Secret
During an interview with GamesRadar+, Svedberg-Yen was asked where she would like to take the Clair Obscur series next. Her response was playful, but firm.
“If I told you, I’d have to kill you,” she joked, before doubling down that she genuinely could not share anything about the studio’s plans.
She added that she actually enjoys sharing information and struggles to keep secrets in general, but this is one case where she is deliberately holding back. That alone suggests there are at least ideas being discussed internally, even if nothing has been confirmed publicly.
Sandfall Interactive Not Confirming A Sequel Yet
Despite the success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Sandfall Interactive has not officially confirmed whether the game will become a full series.
The lack of confirmation does not mean nothing is happening, but it does mean fans should be cautious about assuming a sequel is guaranteed. Right now, the studio is choosing to stay tight-lipped rather than build expectations too early.
That said, the tone of the response, along with the studio’s continued visibility at events like GDC, hints that conversations about the future are very much ongoing.
Expedition 33’s Breakout Success Sets Up Big Expectations
Part of the reason this question keeps coming up is because of just how successful Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been.
The RPG did not just perform well critically, it reportedly went on to win over 400 Game of the Year awards across both fan-voted and jury-based categories. That level of recognition is rare, especially for a AA-scale project.
It also set a new benchmark for what smaller studios can achieve in terms of production value, storytelling, and global impact without the backing of a massive AAA budget.
Possible Directions For The Series
While nothing has been confirmed, there are already a few clear directions the franchise could take based on developer influences and past comments.
Svedberg-Yen has previously cited Final Fantasy as a major inspiration, which opens the door for an anthology-style approach where each entry tells a new story in the same universe or with shared themes.
At the same time, there is also room for direct sequels or even prequels that expand on the events of Expedition 33, especially given how invested players are in its world and characters.
Both approaches would make sense, and right now, Sandfall has the flexibility to explore either path.
A Future That Is Clearly Being Protected
What stands out most is not what was said, but how deliberately it was not said.
Studios often avoid specifics early on, but the outright refusal to even hint at a direction suggests that whatever Sandfall is planning is still being carefully shaped behind the scenes.
For fans, that likely means a wait before any official announcements, but also a sign that the studio is taking its time rather than rushing into a follow-up.
If Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 does return, expectations will be significantly higher, and based on its first outing, Sandfall will know exactly how much attention is riding on whatever comes next.