Fake Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Plushies Are Out There, But An Official One Is In The Works

Published May 14, 2025

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There are, unfortunately, several fake but cute allows him to go underwater, too. He's become quite popular for his comical dialogue and adorable persona, so quite a few fake merchandise postings are popping up.

As written on the Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 official X , "any third-party websites selling Esquie plushies are NOT officially licensed." However, the post also confirms an official Esquie plushie could be in the works, as developer Sandfall Interactive and publisher Kepler Interactive look into it (via IGN). A lot of these fake plushy postings are allegedly using AI-generated artwork to the product. The developers strongly urge fans against purchasing these, as they could be scams.

Why Esquie Merch Was In Demand

He's Adorable, Philosophical, And An Iconic Character

Esquie is a lovable character with a lot of interesting insights. His simple but cute personality has made him a popular character. One of his most quotable lines from the game is, "I too am 'whooo.' But I'm also 'Wheee!' So the 'Wheee' balances the 'Whooo.'" This line references the balance of being sad ("whooo") with happier moments ("wheee.") This quote was also referenced by the developers in their statement about the fake plushies. He has several other cute lines, like "time for swim-swim" when controlling him across water on the game's world map.

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Esquie also serves as the relationship bond to get more of Verso's storyline and his gradient attacks. Additionally, Esquie gets his mobility upgrades through the player's relationship level with him, leading to some really interesting dialogue and backstory between the characters. A lot of fans have been asking for Esquie plushies. In a thread by Sincere_420 on Reddit, the said: "Ready for the Esquie plushies whenever y'all wanna drop em." Other ionate fans are echoing that sentiment.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is Making A Real Impact

The Game Is A Massive Hit

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's impact on the industry has been profound. It's Sandfall Interactive's first game, created by roughly 30 developers, with several of them recruited from places like Reddit. The game ed two million sales within two weeks, and physical versions are now hard to find, due to the game greatly outperforming expectations. Critically, the game is the highest-rated game of 2025 so far, too.

It's always nice to see a game get so much love, especially since Expedition 33 may not have been on many people's radar. Fans seem to not be able to get enough of the game, so hopefully, the official Esquie plushies from Sandfall Interactive will become a reality, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 fans will have even more reason to talk about their love for Esquie and the game's other beloved characters.