Unveiling the Past: Clair Obscur Expedition 33’s Early Development Video

The video comes from an old YouTube channel called “Sandfall Devs.” It’s a tutorial called “Metahuman to Zbrush without breaking the rig,” where Broche shows off Unreal Engine 5’s character asset pipeline. The standout part? Early character builds that move with his voice and expressions, almost like VTuber avatars. These rough models might even be early takes on characters like Lune, as noted by GamesRadar. It’s a little strange to watch, but it’s a neat look at how Clair Obscur Expedition 33 began. For more on RPG development, head over to Total Apex Gaming.

Why This Video Matters

This isn’t just some random footage—it’s a window into how Clair Obscur Expedition 33 grew from a small idea into a big deal. When this video was made, Sandfall was a tiny team, mostly juniors, pieced together in an unusual way (think Reddit posts!), according to the BBC. Fast forward to now, and the game’s sold over two million copies and earned top marks everywhere, like a glowing review from Forbes. Seeing these early, awkward models turn into the game’s stunning final characters shows the hard work that went into it. Tech Yahoo even suggests that a VTuber-like figure could be a draft of Lune, which makes it extra special.

Who’s Behind It All

Guillaume Broche isn’t your typical game director. He left Ubisoft because he was tired of the same old thing and wanted to build something fresh, as he told 80.lv. That drive led him to start Sandfall and make Clair Obscur Expedition 33. He’s also a huge gamer—his YouTube is full of Devil May Cry 5 challenge runs, per GamesRadar. It’s easy to see how his passion shaped this project into something gamers love.

What’s Coming Next

The buzz around Clair Obscur Expedition 33 isn’t slowing down. Fans are already hoping for more, like DLC, though nothing’s set yet.