Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 could make Grammy history with its haunting soundtrack
The Grammy Awards are no stranger to surprise nominees, and this year a video game may steal the spotlight. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, released in April 2025, has captivated millions with its striking art direction and emotionally resonant story—and now its music is taking center stage.
Fans and critics have praised the game’s score, and an official campaign is underway to earn it a nomination for Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media. The soundtrack, composed by Lorien Testard and championed by label Laced Records, has become one of the most celebrated aspects of the experience.
There’s more buzz around one standout track in particular. Lumière, performed by Lorien Testard and Alice Duport-Percier, is being pushed for consideration in the Best Song Written for Visual Media category. If it makes the cut, it would mark the first time since 1988 that a video game song has been recognized in that field—an achievement that would underline just how far game music has come.
Key dates are approaching fast. Grammy nominations will be unveiled on November 7, and the ceremony is scheduled for February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles. If Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 secures nominations—or even brings home a win—it would be a landmark moment for video game soundtracks and a powerful signal that interactive media now stands shoulder to shoulder with film and television in the music world.
Keep an eye on the announcements and, in the meantime, revisit the score and Lumière to hear why so many are calling this one of the year’s most moving and meticulously crafted soundtracks.
