Expedition 33 Bags a Hasty Live-Action Deal Pre-release While Sleeping Dogs Is Still Waits for One

In a world where Hollywood is increasingly interested in adapting video games into films and TV shows, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has managed to make an impressive leap. The much-anticipated turn-based RPG, which isn’t set to release until April 2025, has already been lined up for a live-action adaptation.

While the prospect of such an adaptation is thrilling, it raises questions about whether this is a hasty move, given the game hasn’t even been released yet. Meanwhile, the film adaptation of Sleeping Dogs, a game released in 2012, still struggles to move forward, despite being announced years ago.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has created significant buzz in the gaming world, and it hasn’t even been released yet. While the game is set to release in April 2025, Variety has confirmed that Story Kitchen has already acquired the rights to create its live-action adaptation.

This quick and bold move has been received well by the gaming community, but it also raises questions about the risks involved in adapting a game that hasn’t yet been tested by its players. For many, this seems like a hasty move.

Let’s be clear: the game certainly looks exciting as it is set in a dark fantasy version of Belle Époque France. The players follow Expedition 33 members on their quest to defeat a goddess. It promises an immersive experience, blending turn-based RPG mechanics with real-time combat.

However, the adaptation announcement feels a bit premature. While the game looks promising, no one has played it yet, and the developers’ vision could end up missing the mark, risking the adaptation’s success before it even materialized.

The cinematic potential is clear, but it’s a major gamble for Story Kitchen to secure the rights before fans even get a chance to experience the game. If the game fails to live up to expectations, the movie could fall flat with audiences, putting the whole project at risk.

While Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has quickly secured a movie deal and is currently securing the directorial decisions, Sleeping Dogs, a game that’s been out since 2012, is still waiting for its time in the spotlight.

The Sleeping Dogs movie adaptation has been teased for years. What’s surprising is that Story Kitchen was the one who acquired the rights from Square Enix. Despite several false starts and shifting plans, the project never gained much traction, and fans have been left waiting in limbo.

Recently, hope for the film was reignited as Marvel’s Shang-Chi star Simu Liu was talking about the project. While this has certainly offered a glimmer of hope for fans, it’s still not confirmed whether the movie will actually move forward.

Given the treacherous long wait, it’s frustrating to see how much slower the adaptation process has been for Sleeping Dogs, especially considering how beloved the game is.

In the end, it’s clear that Hollywood’s relationship with video games is as unpredictable as ever, with both exciting opportunities and considerable risks on the horizon.