In response, Square Enix said it was "aware" of Clair Obscur's success, and that the company's identity is still built on ...

Expedition 33 continues to find success in 2025, with Square Enix now calling the RPG an inspiration for its next Final ...

Expedition 33 has not only become one of the best-rated games of the year but also a major commercial success. Many fans of ...

As critics and fans continue to sing the praises of mesmerizing RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Final Fantasy studio Square ...

Yet for all the mainstream conversations that it has generated, so few of them actually seem interested in Clair Obscur.

Square Enix has suggested it will return to turn-based combat in Final Fantasy 17 after seeing the incredible success of ...

An inside report shows that Square Enix is interested in returning to turn-based Final Fantasy after Clair Obscur: Expedition ...

It seems that Square Enix is taking note of the immense success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and could return to classic turn-based RPGs.

While Square Enix gives little away in response, the developer does reportedly say it's well aware of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and views turn-based RPGs as the 'origin' of Square Enix.

Among the releases were hits such as Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, Mario & Luigi: ...

JRPGs Square Enix is "probably kicking itself" seeing the success of realistic turn-based JRPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, analyst says, after being "reticent to do it with the Final Fantasy series" ...

A little game from France called Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has shone a spotlight on Square Enix's design decisions around Final Fantasy — which was famously a variety of turn-based, command ...