Sandfall Interactive acknowledges follow-up to Expedition 33 may not please everyone
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Sandfall Interactive's indie RPG "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" was a surprise hit in 2025, earning Game of the Year recognition. The developer acknowledges that their follow-up project may not appeal to everyone, as they aim to create something different rather than simply replicating the success of the original. The article discusses the studio's creative philosophy, the pressure of following up a critically acclaimed title, and their commitment to artistic integrity over commercial expectations.
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bskySandfall Interactive acknowledges follow-up to Expedition 33 may not please everyonepolygon.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledWe know that whatever we do next, some people might not like it, and that's okay.
We didn't set out to make a Game of the Year. We set out to make something we believed in.
The worst thing we could do is try to chase the same lightning twice. That's not how creativity works.
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