Charlie Cox, the actor known for his role as Gustave in the acclaimed game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, recently expressed his desire to play the RPG himself. Surprisingly, Cox revealed that he hasn’t played a video game since the classic Super Mario 64. Even though he has an important role in Clair Obscur, he had yet to experience the game firsthand, but that is set to change. Since its release in April 2025, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has garnered significant attention for its unique approach to turn-based combat mechanics, engaging level design, and a captivating storyline.
Developed by Sandfall over five years with a core team of about 30 developers, the game includes contributions from well-known voice actors such as Jennifer English, famous for her work in Baldur’s Gate 3, and, of course, Cox himself. Despite his involvement, he only recently expressed interest in playing through the game. During a Q&A session at GalaxyCon, Cox shared his excitement about Clair Obscur’s stunning visuals, recalling his visits to the studio and noting how beautiful he found the game. He admitted his astonishment at the advances in gaming graphics since his days of playing Super Mario 64.
“I need to get a console first,” he chuckled, highlighting that this classic game is the last video game he played. As various games compete for accolades as the best of 2025, including titles like Death Stranding 2, Clair Obscur is a strong contender. The director of Clair Obscur recently advised developers to create games they genuinely want to play, a philosophy that seems to resonate with the team at Sandfall. With Cox now eager to explore the game, fans will soon see the actor stepping into the world he helped bring to life.