Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's publisher has drawn parallels between their game's release coinciding with Oblivion's and the cultural phenomenon of Barbenheimer. Continue reading to discover their reaction to Oblivion's surprise launch announcement and the global release schedule for their upcoming title.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Arrives Alongside Oblivion Remastered
Publisher Kepler Interactive Draws Barbenheimer Comparison
As Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 approached its planned launch, Bethesda unexpectedly announced the long-rumored Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered. Kepler Interactive addressed the situation on April 22 via their official Twitter/X account, humorously likening it to the Barbenheimer effect.
For context, "Barbenheimer" emerged when two highly anticipated films - Greta Gerwig's vibrant Barbie and Christopher Nolan's intense Oppenheimer - premiered the same day in July 2023. The stark contrast between the films' tones sparked a viral trend where viewers attended both screenings consecutively, dressing accordingly for each experience. Kepler Interactive invoked this cultural moment to frame their game's concurrent release with Oblivion Remastered.
Despite the potential overshadowing effect of a major franchise release, Expedition 33's developers have confirmed they won't adjust their launch schedule in response to Oblivion's surprise announcement.
Global Simultaneous Launch Across Platforms
Prior to launch, the Expedition 33 team shared precise unlocking times across all regions. The game will become available simultaneously worldwide on April 24 at 3 a.m. ET / 12 a.m. PT across all supported platforms.
Below you'll find the complete schedule showing when the game unlocks in your timezone:
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 launches April 24, 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. For the latest updates on this title, explore our coverage through the link below!
