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

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Releasing The Same Week as Oblivion Remastered Shadow Drops

Kepler Interactive Compares It To Barbenheimer

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been steadily building anticipation for its launch when Bethesda unexpectedly released the long-rumored The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered. The game's publisher, Kepler Interactive, humorously drew parallels to the Barbenheimer phenomenon in a tweet on April 22.

For those familiar with pop culture, Barbenheimer refers to the simultaneous release of the films Barbie and Oppenheimer in July 2023. The stark contrast between Barbie's vibrant, pink-themed world and Oppenheimer's somber, gritty narrative sparked a unique cultural event where fans attended back-to-back screenings, often dressed in contrasting colors. Kepler Interactive cleverly likened the concurrent releases of Expedition 33 and Oblivion Remastered to this cinematic phenomenon.

Despite the surprise drop of Oblivion Remastered, Expedition 33 remains committed to its scheduled release, showing no signs of backing down from the competition.

Releasing On All Platforms At The Same Time Worldwide

In preparation for its launch, Expedition 33 has announced the specific times for its global release. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is set to unlock simultaneously across all platforms on April 24, 2025, at 3 a.m. ET / 12 a.m. PT.

Below is the schedule for when you can start playing in your region:

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. To stay updated with the latest news on the game, be sure to check out our dedicated article.