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Sandfall Interactive Prioritizes Creativity Over Expansion Despite Success

12/23/2025

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Broche Prioritizes Creativity

Guillaume Broche, co-founder of Sandfall Interactive, says the studio will not expand despite Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 selling over 5 million units and earning nine Game Awards.
Broche says the studio prioritizes creativity over management, arguing that limitations can spur creativity.
He adds that adapting games to the team's strengths is key to success.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was disqualified from The Indie Game Awards for using generative AI content.

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Broche Prioritizes Creativity

Guillaume Broche, co-founder of Sandfall Interactive, says the studio will not expand despite Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 selling over 5 million units and earning nine Game Awards.
Broche says the studio prioritizes creativity over management, arguing that limitations can spur creativity.
He adds that adapting games to the team's strengths is key to success.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was disqualified from The Indie Game Awards for using generative AI content.

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