Expedition 33 devs resolve dispute with comic book author

Just lately, French writer Olivier Homosexual claimed the developer of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Sandfall Interactive, ordered him to stop selling his recently published and similarly named graphic novel, L’Académie Clair-Obscur. Sandfall publicly responded with a short observe on Monday, saying it was “in touch with the writer and Olivier to discover a honest answer for everybody.” Effectively, now it seems to be like all events have landed on that honest answer.

In a message posted on X on Tuesday, Sandfall apologized for “dragging our toes” in talking concerning the “complicated” scenario.

“Sandfall was working to withdraw the requests from our authorized consultant, which has now been completed. Their position is to guard us specifically towards counterfeit merchandise, however the motion initiated towards the comedian e-book ‘L’Académie Clair-Obscur’ revealed in January 2026 doesn’t align with us,” the developer stated (through machine translation). It continued by saying Sandfall “all the time needed to help artists and encourage creativity,” and wrapped by wishing Homosexual and the e-book’s artist Grelin success.

What particularly prompted Sandfall’s authorized representatives to contact Homosexual has not been acknowledged. Whereas the plot of Homosexual’s comedian would not share any similarities with the Expedition 33 sport (it is about college students at a magic college), clearly the e-book has the same phrase from art history, Clair Obscur, in its title. X users additionally identified the typography of L’Académie Clair-Obscur is much like that used for the sport.

Shortly after Sandfall posted to X, Homosexual additionally shared a message on the platform thanking Sandfall “for withdrawing their method.” He famous the comedian will “be capable of proceed its life,” presumably that means he and writer Drakoo will be capable of proceed promoting it sans alterations or a brand new title.

“I will not disguise from you that it is a big aid for me, and a brilliant transfer on the studio’s half,” Homosexual continued. He capped off his message with a line that anybody who performed the sport will acknowledge: “For individuals who come after!”