Bethesda and Microsoft surprised gamers by announcing and releasing Oblivion Remastered, a beloved RPG, as a shadow drop. This news excited fans but raised concerns about the timing, particularly for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, an upcoming RPG from Sandfall Games. With its own release just days away, Clair Obscur risks being overshadowed by Oblivion's significant brand power. Furthermore, as Microsoft's Game Pass showcases a mix of indie and major franchises, the overlapping schedules could inadvertently jeopardize Clair Obscur's visibility and impact in the gaming community.
It's been a long time coming. Bethesda and Microsoft finally unveiled the long-awaited and rumored Oblivion Remastered today, and as an added surprise, they released it right alongside the announcement, a practice colloquially known as a shadow drop.
...the timing is troublesome for other games, most pointedly Clair Obscur: Expedition 33... it risks being overshadowed by Oblivion... its debut from new studio Sandfall Games has gotten some glowing preview coverage.
As Oblivion's publisher, it was entirely in control of the timing decisions here. One can't help but feel like Clair Obscur was, however unintentionally, done dirty.
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