"Clair Oblivion: ElderScrolls 33? Publisher's 'Barbenheimer' Moment"

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Releasing The Same Week as Oblivion Remastered Shadow Drops

In an unexpected turn of events, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is set to launch during the same week as the surprise release of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered. Kepler Interactive, the publisher behind Expedition 33, humorously likened this situation to the "Barbenheimer" phenomenon on their official X post on April 22.

For those unfamiliar, the term "Barbenheimer" emerged from the simultaneous release of the films Barbie and Oppenheimer in July 2023. The stark contrast between Barbie's vibrant, cheerful theme and Oppenheimer's somber, intense narrative sparked a cultural trend where fans attended back-to-back screenings, dressing in thematic attire for each movie. Kepler Interactive used this cultural moment as a metaphor for the concurrent releases of Expedition 33 and Oblivion Remastered.

Despite the unexpected competition from Oblivion Remastered, Expedition 33's team remains committed to their scheduled launch, showing no signs of altering their release date.

Releasing On All Platforms At The Same Time Worldwide

As the release date approaches, Expedition 33 has shared the exact unlock times for their game across the globe. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 will launch simultaneously on all platforms on April 24, 2025, at 3 a.m. ET / 12 a.m. PT.

Below is a timetable to help you determine when the game will be available in your region:

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is scheduled to release on April 24, 2025, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. For the latest updates on the game, be sure to check out our article below!