Overview

• In a Denfaminicogamer interview, Broche named Persona 5 the best JRPG for combat visuals and user interface.
• He adapted Persona 5’s dramatic camera shifts for Clair Obscur’s battles while adding unique angles and custom UI touches.
• Broche cited a wide array of JRPG influences, including Final Fantasy VI–X, Shadow Hearts, Suikoden, the Atelier series and Lost Odyssey.
• He drew narrative structure from French novels and began developing Clair Obscur during a spell of boredom at Ubisoft.
• Since its April 24 launch, Clair Obscur: Expedition33 has sold over 2 million copies in 12 days, is viewed as a top Game of the Year contender and Broche said the team is exploring a possible Nintendo Switch 2 port.