Clair Oblivion: ElderScrolls 33 - Publisher's "Barbenheimer" Moment

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's publisher compares the game's release, coinciding with the surprise launch of Oblivion Remastered, to the Barbenheimer phenomenon. Dive deeper to discover how they're handling the unexpected competition and get the exact global release times for their game.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Set to Launch Amidst Oblivion Remastered Shadow Drop

Kepler Interactive Draws Parallels to Barbenheimer

As Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 gears up for its much-anticipated launch, Bethesda threw a curveball by shadow dropping The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered. Kepler Interactive, the game's publisher, took to their official X (formerly Twitter) account on April 22 to address the situation with a lighthearted nod to the Barbenheimer event.

The term Barbenheimer captured the internet's attention in July 2023 when two contrasting films, Barbie and Oppenheimer, were released on the same day. The stark contrast between Barbie's vibrant, pink-themed world and Oppenheimer's somber, intense narrative fueled a unique cultural moment, with fans dressing in thematic outfits for back-to-back screenings. Kepler Interactive cleverly likened this to the simultaneous release week of Expedition 33 and Oblivion Remastered.

Despite the unexpected competition from Oblivion Remastered, Expedition 33 remains steadfast in its launch plans, showing a commitment to its scheduled release date rather than shifting to avoid the spotlight clash.

Global Simultaneous Release Details

In preparation for its release, Expedition 33 has announced its global unlock times. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 will be available simultaneously across all platforms on April 24, 2025, at 3 a.m. ET / 12 a.m. PT.

Check the schedule below to see when you can start playing in your region:

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is set to launch on April 24, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay updated with the latest news by following our dedicated article below!