The Year's Most Surprising RPG Was Unexpectedly Boosted By The Competition
Briefly

The launch of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered just before Sandfall Interactive's debut title, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, initially raised questions about competition. However, contrary to concerns, Expedition 33 thrived, selling over a million copies in its first week. Kepler Interactive's Matt Handrahan suggested that the two games complemented each other, generating broader interest in quality RPGs. This phenomenon is likened to the successful concurrent release of the films 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer,' where audiences embraced both, illustrating the potential for different RPG styles to coexist in the market.
Matt Handrahan, Kepler Interactive's portfolio manager, noted that the synergy between Expedition 33 and Oblivion "just drew attention to quality RPGs that week."
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