Exciting news for fans of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33! Four actors from the game have snagged nominations for Best Performer in a Supporting Role at the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards. Among them is Rich Keeble, who plays Monoco and recently took to Twitter to express his feelings about the stiff competition. Despite rightfully earning his nomination, Keeble finds himself alongside heavyweights like Andy Serkis (Renoir), Charlie Cox (Gustave), and Kirsty Rider (Lune). Other nominees not connected to Expedition 33 include Amelia Tyler (Hecate in Hades 2), Jeffrey Wright (Chase in Dispatch), and Troy Baker (Higgs in Death Stranding 2).
Reacting to the roster of nominees, Keeble simply tweeted: “Fuck,” which seems to capture the sentiment of disbelief and humility perfectly—because, honestly, who wouldn’t feel a little daunted in that company?
It’s no surprise that Expedition 33 is making waves at the BAFTAs; the game has received multiple nominations, with two actors also up for best performer in a leading role, totaling a staggering 13 nominations overall. It’s hard to stay down-to-earth when your indie debut is leading the pack for 2025’s Game of the Year. Just look at its triumph at this year’s Golden Joystick Awards—seven wins, including Ultimate Game of the Year, have set a high bar for the upcoming Game Awards.
As Ben Starr, who plays Verso, pointed out, the RPG boasts an “unapologetic vision.” The audience has resonated with this authenticity, and that’s part of what has made it such an unexpected success. As Starr puts it: “There’s nothing cynical about it.”