Clair Oblivion: The Elder Scrolls Publisher's "Barbenheimer"

The publisher of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 draws a comparison between its same-week launch alongside The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered and the Barbenheimer cultural moment. Continue reading to discover their response to Oblivion's surprise release announcement and the global unlock times for their own title.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 to Launch the Same Week as Oblivion Remastered's Shadow Drop

Kepler Interactive Evokes Barbenheimer Phenomenon

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 had been building momentum for its upcoming release when Bethesda unexpectedly announced The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, shadow-dropping the long-rumored title. Kepler Interactive, the game's publisher, addressed the situation via their official Twitter (X) account on April 22, light-heartedly likening the scenario to the Barbenheimer phenomenon.

As pop culture enthusiasts may recall, "Barbenheimer" emerged when two highly anticipated films, Barbie and Oppenheimer, premiered on the same day in July 2023. The stark contrast between Barbie's vibrant, cheerful aesthetic and Oppenheimer's somber, intense tone quickly became a viral meme, inspiring moviegoers to attend back-to-back screenings while dressed in bright pink for the first and switching to muted grayscale for the second. Kepler Interactive used this cultural reference to frame the simultaneous release week of Expedition 33 and Oblivion Remastered.

Following Oblivion Remastered's unannounced arrival, fans are now watching to see how Expedition 33 will fare. While many developers choose to reschedule releases to avoid competition from major titles, Expedition 33 appears determined to stick with its original launch date.

Global Simultaneous Release Across All Platforms

Ahead of its imminent launch, the Expedition 33 team shared the official global unlock times. According to their announcement, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 will release simultaneously on all platforms, synchronized to April 24 at 3 a.m. ET / 12 a.m. PT.

Refer to the timetable provided below to determine when the game becomes accessible in your local time zone:

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is scheduled for release on April 24, 2025, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. For the latest updates and details about the game, explore our related article linked below!