Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is filled with surreal visuals and eccentric personalities.
This one character sticks out by being easy to love, not flashy or mysterious. Esquie, the gentle giant who comes along as both a buddy and a ride, has quietly turned into the game’s unofficial mascot.
Fans adore him not just for his whimsical quotes like “I too am whooo, but also wheee,” but for the emotional comfort and levity he brings in a game filled with existential dread and painterly chaos.
It didn’t take long for players to start asking for merch, and their collective voice has been heard. Sandfall Interactive said they’re thinking about making official Esquie plushies after fans showed a lot of love online.
The team is excited to make this idea happen, but they’re not rushing it. In the meantime, they’ve asked fans to stay patient and hold off on purchasing anything suspicious that might pop up online.
With the explosion of Esquie’s popularity came a darker side: scammers. As demand for the cuddly character soared, multiple third-party websites emerged claiming to sell Esquie plushies.
Some of these even used AI-generated art to make the listings look legit. Sandfall publicly warned on X that none of these items have official licensing.
They strongly urged fans not to fall for these scams, reminding everyone that buying from unofficial sources does nothing to support the game or its developers.
Even with all the fake products out there, excitement for an official Esquie plush remains strong. The team is well aware of the demand and how strongly Esquie has struck a chord with fans. The devs definitely want to make sure it’s done right.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has blown past all expectations, selling more than two million copies in less than two weeks. It’s the highest-rated game of the year so far, and a major win for a studio that only recently released its debut title.
So, will we get our Esquie plushie? The signs point to yes. Just not yet. And as Esquie might say—until then, keep the wheee in your heart, and don’t let the whooo get the best of you.