Among the many standout features of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, its powerful soundtrack has captured players' imaginations worldwide. Yet one of its most celebrated tracks - the pulse-pounding boss theme "Rain from the Ground" - came dangerously close to never making it into the game at all.

In a recent interview with renowned composer Alex Moukala, Sandfall Interactive's CEO Guillaume Broche and composer Lorien Testard revealed the fascinating backstory behind this fan-favorite track. Testard had amassed approximately 300 musical drafts for the game, with 'Rain from the Ground' buried deep at the very bottom of this creative archive.

Testard confessed his surprise at the track's inclusion, stating: "If it was me, the song would not be in the game." The composer had created the piece as a quick experiment, blending a heavy bassline with synthesized melodies before filing it away for nearly two years.

The track now serves as the climactic boss theme for Goblu in the Flying Waters zone, marking one of players' first major challenges in the game. Its unique combination of intensity and emotional depth has made it a standout moment for many players.

With Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 emerging as a strong Game of the Year contender, Testard's dynamic soundtrack may well earn separate recognition in Best Score categories. The game's innovative approach to adaptive music has been particularly praised by critics and players alike.