RPGFan Names Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 a Dominant Winner Across Its 2025 Game of the Year Categories

RPGFan's 2025 Game of the Year awards saw Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 sweep multiple major categories, winning Best Traditional RPG, Best Protagonist (Maelle), Best Antagonist (Renoir), Best Supporting Character (Monoco), and Best Animal or Mascot Character (Esquie). The French-developed RPG was praised for its emotionally powerful prologue, richly written cast, and standout musical themes. Staff writers across multiple writeups highlighted the game's depth of characterization as a key reason for its dominance.