Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Wins D.I.C.E. Game of the Year

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the critically acclaimed turn-based RPG from Sandfall Interactive, claimed Game of the Year honors at the 29th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards on February 12, 2026, in Las Vegas. The ceremony, organized by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences, recognized excellence across numerous categories, with votes cast by more than 30,000 industry professionals worldwide.

The French-developed title, released on April 24, 2025, and published by Kepler Interactive, secured five awards in total. These included Role-Playing Game of the Year, as well as Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction, Outstanding Achievement in Story, and Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction. The game's narrative depth, artistic style, and strategic combat have drawn widespread praise since its launch, earning a 92 out of 100 average critic score and a 98 percent recommendation rate from reviewers.

Other standout winners included Ghost of Yotei, which took home three awards: Adventure Game of the Year, Outstanding Achievement in Character for protagonist Atsu, and Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition. The action-adventure sequel from Sucker Punch Productions...