Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Publisher Draws Parallels Between Their Release and Barbenheimer Phenomenon
The publisher of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Kepler Interactive, found themselves in an unexpected predicament when Bethesda announced the surprise launch of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. In a lighthearted tweet posted on April 22, the publisher humorously compared this unexpected overlap to the viral "Barbenheimer" phenomenon, where two major films (Barbie and Oppenheimer) debuted simultaneously, creating a cultural crossover moment.
As cinephiles recall, the term "Barbenheimer" originated from fans attending double features of both movies, wearing pink and white outfits for one and transitioning to darker tones for the other. Kepler Interactive cleverly drew parallels between this pop culture milestone and the simultaneous releases of Expedition 33 and Oblivion Remastered.
Despite the challenge posed by Oblivion's surprise arrival, Expedition 33 remains steadfast in its original release plans. Many developers often adjust their schedules to avoid competing with high-profile launches, but Kepler Interactive has opted to proceed with confidence.
Global Simultaneous Release Across Platforms
In anticipation of its debut, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 announced a synchronized global release across all platforms. The game will unlock worldwide at 3 a.m. ET (12 a.m. PT) on April 24, ensuring players everywhere can dive into the experience simultaneously.
Below is the regional timeline for the game's availability:
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is set to launch on April 24, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay tuned for further updates by clicking here.
