Expedition 33: a year later and an overwhelming success
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- Expedition 33 celebrates its first anniversary with 8 million sales, major awards, and a free update for players.
Expedition 33: a year later and an overwhelming success
Expedition 33 is celebrating its first anniversary with standout achievements in the gaming world. Developed by Sandfall Interactive, the game launched a year ago and has now sold 8 million copies. Its popularity is reflected not only in sales, but also in the many awards it has won.
Sales figures and accolades
Expedition 33 reached 1 million copies sold in a record 72 hours, far exceeding expectations. The game is also winning more Game of the Year awards than ever before, highlighted by GameSpot's Game of the Year award for 2025. That is especially notable given that it has surpassed record-holder Elden Ring.
Alongside its commercial success, Expedition 33's soundtrack has also earned huge recognition, with more than 6 million streams so far, further underlining the game's cultural impact.
Special anniversary update
To mark its first anniversary, a free game update has been released, giving players special
