Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is set to launch alongside The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, leading to a series of amusing comparisons on social media. Developed using Unreal Engine 5, Oblivion Remastered offers both standard and deluxe editions, the latter featuring additional content for enthusiasts. Both games will be available through Xbox Game Pass, allowing players to experience them without immediate purchase. Kepler Interactive, the publisher of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, humorously noted the overlapping release dates in a social media post.
They drew parallels to the “Barbenheimer” phenomenon that gained traction during the theatrical release of Barbie and Oppenheimer in July 2023. This lighthearted comparison highlighted the timing of their game alongside Oblivion Remastered, suggesting a playful rivalry. Released on April 22 by Bethesda and Microsoft, Oblivion Remastered includes a standard edition that features the base game along with expansion packs like The Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine. The Digital Deluxe Edition offers extra items such as exclusive armor, a digital art book, and the soundtrack.
This new version was developed alongside Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, further raising the stakes for both titles. To celebrate the upcoming release of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Microsoft is even giving away a custom Xbox Series X. Despite both games providing different RPG experiences, the close release dates have caught the eye of Kepler Interactive. Their humorous social media post featured modified promotional artwork that swapped a character from Expedition 33 for an iconic Oblivion Gate, drawing attention to this unique gaming moment.
Fans eagerly commented on the proximity of both game launches, speculating whether Oblivion Remastered’s debut might overshadow Expedition 33’s April 24 release. While Oblivion Remastered offers an expansive open-world journey that can take 80 hours or more to complete, Expedition 33 provides a more condensed experience, with gameplay estimated between 30 to 60 hours.