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Alain Damasio’s La Horde du Contrevent gets first English translation, out Oct 2026

The first English translation of Alain Damasio’s La Horde du Contrevent, under the title Horde of the Counterwind, will be published in hardback by Abrams Books in the US on 13 October 2026. The novel is a cult classic and provided key inspiration for the game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, making the English edition notable for readers and gamers. A UK hardback release is listed on Amazon for 12 November 2026.

• First-ever English translation of Alain Damasio’s La Horde du Contrevent, retitled Horde of the Counterwind.
• US hardback release scheduled for 13 October 2026 via Abrams Books.
• UK hardback listing shows a 12 November 2026 release on Amazon.
• The novel inspired the game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and holds cult-classic status.