Voice Actor Charlie Cox Admits to Feeling Like a Fraud for Not Playing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

In a surprising turn of events, the voice actor behind the character of Gustave in the critically acclaimed game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has revealed that he has never actually played the game himself. This revelation has left many fans and critics alike shocked, as the game has become one of the biggest success stories of 2025, with many players already declaring it their Game of the Year.

Charlie Cox, perhaps best known for his role as Daredevil in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, was approached by his agent to do a voiceover for the game. Despite the praise and success of the game, Cox admits that he only spent around four hours in the studio recording his lines and feels like a "total fraud" for not having played the game himself.

Developed by French studio Sandfall Interactive, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has broken numerous records and shown the gaming world what a small team can accomplish with hard work and passion. The game sold three million copies in its first 72 hours and an additional 3.3 million copies in 33 days, earning praise from both critics and players alike. The President of France even praised the game after its initial success.

Despite Cox's lack of personal experience with the game, he is thrilled for the company and the success of the game. Sandfall Interactive has confirmed that they are already working on a new game, with even higher expectations than their previous work, which is described as "more challenging" than Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The team promises to take what they have learned from their debut game and utilize that knowledge to the fullest going forward.

In addition to the new game, Sandfall Interactive has also announced that they will be adding some improvements to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 in the future, including expanded localization options and a dedicated Photo Mode. The studio is also considering a DLC release for the game, though no details have been confirmed just yet.

Overall, the success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has not only been a triumph for the developers at Sandfall Interactive but also for the voice actors who brought the characters to life. While Cox may not have played the game himself, his voice is now synonymous with Gustave and will be remembered as part of one of the biggest gaming success stories of 2025.