Charlie Cox, the actor behind the popularClair Obscur: Expedition 33character Gustave, has revealed that he now wants to play the hit RPG—though he needs to “get a console first” because he hasn’t played a game sinceSuper Mario 64. Although Cox already explained he’s not a gamer, it was still surprising that theClair Obscur: Expedition 33actor hasn’t tried out the immensely popular game he plays a crucial part in—though that’s about to change.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33has been making wavesin the industry since its release in April 2025. The game introduced a bunch of fascinating concepts for RPGs’ turn-based combat mechanics, alongside engaging level design and a captivating story. Sandfall developed the game over approximately five years, and the project involved a small team of around 30 developers, with additional support from subcontractors and voice actors such as Jennifer English—recognized for her performances inBaldur’s Gate 3—and the popularDaredevilactor Charlie Cox, among others. While the game is a must-play for any RPG fan, Charlie Cox hadn’t played it—even after portraying such a crucial character in the story. But now, Cox seems to have changed his mind.
During a recent Q&A session at GalaxyCon,Clair Obscur’s Gustaveactor revealed to fans that he wants to play the game—but “I need to get a console first,” he admitted. He also mentioned how amazed he was by the game’s visuals, recalling his time at the studio, where he’d think, “This is beautiful.” He added how surprised he was by how far games have come graphically sinceSuper Mario 64, because that’s “probably the last computer game I played,” he confessed.
Gustave Actor Charlie Cox Hasn’t Played a Game Since Super Mario 64
Cox mentioned again that he feels like a fraud for not having playedClair Obscuryet, and went on to praise Sandfall for creating the game. He also highlighted the studio’s small size and emphasized how thrilled he is that the game is a front-runner for Game of the Year.
While there are somestrong contenders for 2025’s best game,Clair Obscuris undoubtedly one of the candidates, alongsideDeath Stranding 2and others. Addressing the game’s success in May, theClair Obscurdirector shared advice for developers, stating that they should try to make games they would truly want to play instead of focusing on what people would like. Apparently, this is a key factor for Sandfall—and its game is just about to get non-gamer actor Charlie Cox to give it a try.
