Clair Obscur Soundtrack Passes Bad Bunny in Global Charts

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Move Over Bad Bunny Clair Obscur Soundtrack is Dominating Global Charts

Published Feb 13, 2026, 3:55 PM EST

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Up to this point, we all know that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is pretty impressive in various aspects, and one of the most acclaimed is undoubtedly its original soundtrack.

Composed by Lorien Testard and released by Laced Records, the score beautifully mixes orchestral and ambient music with some incredibly emotional vocal themes – and yes, we are talking about that kind of music that gives you goosebumps every time you listen to it!

It seems that this artistic excellence is being reflected recently in a massive way, as the soundtrack continues to dominate global charts even nearly a year after the game's initial release.

Sandfall Interactive’s RPG is Breaking More Records

According to a roundup published by VGC (thanks, fellas!), the Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 original soundtrack has made history by becoming the first game score ever to reach No. 1 on three different charts: the Official Independent Albums Chart (UK), the Official Physical Albums Chart (France and UK), and the Official Vinyl Albums Chart (France and UK).

Inside the Physical Albums Chart from France and the UK, the album is currently sitting above the latest album “Debí Tirar Mais Fotos” by the Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny, who headlined the Super Bowl just last weekend. This means that sí, chica, Expedition 33 also has plenty of sazón!

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is more than just an excellent homage to old-school RPGs.

But it doesn't stop there. The album performed so well in the Top 100 Albums Chart across Europe that it shattered records, marking the highest positions ever registered for an original video game soundtrack.

France, the UK, and Germany are just a few of the countries caught in the game’s musical magic. Check out the breakdown of the official chart entries below:

#1 Physical Albums Chart (France, UK)
#1 Vinyl Albums Chart (France, UK)
#1 Independent Albums Chart (UK)
#1 Official Scottish Albums Chart (UK)
#1 Soundtrack Albums Chart (UK)
#2 Official Albums Chart Top 200 (France - SNEP)
#2 Official Albums Chart Top 100 (Germany)
#2 Soundtrack Albums Chart (Germany)
#16 Official Albums Chart Top 100 (UK)

Sí, chica, Expedition 33 also has plenty of sazón!

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 hasn't just conquered the music charts, though. It has also swept numerous prestigious ceremonies in the industry, including The Game Awards 2025. It is no wonder it was recently confirmed that Sandfall Interactive’s masterpiece has officially become the most awarded game of all time!