Split Fiction Goes Gold: Josef Fares' New Co-op Adventure Arrives March 6
29 January 2025

Split Fiction Goes Gold: Josef Fares' New Co-op Adventure Arrives March 6

Hazelight Studios, led by the charismatic game director Josef Fares, has officially announced that their latest project Split Fiction has achieved gold status, marking the completion of its development phase. Fares himself confirmed the news, assuring fans that the game will meet its scheduled March 6 release date without any delays.

A New Take on Cooperative Gaming

Following the success of their Game of the Year winner It Takes Two, Hazelight Studios continues their commitment to innovative cooperative gameplay. Split Fiction maintains the studio's signature Friend's Pass feature, allowing two players to experience the full adventure even if only one owns the game.


Story and Characters

Split Fiction introduces players to an unlikely duo: Mio, a grounded science fiction author, and Zoe, an optimistic fantasy novelist. Together, they embark on an extraordinary journey through their own stories, navigating vastly different worlds that reflect their contrasting writing styles and personalities.

Gameplay Features Unveiled

The latest trailer showcases Hazelight's evolved approach to cooperative gameplay, featuring:

Dynamic world-shifting mechanics that blend science fiction and fantasy elements

Side Stories: Optional single-session adventures hidden within the main narrative

Diverse gameplay scenarios, including futuristic surfing on sand whales and high-speed snowboarding through combat zones

New cooperative abilities and tools that require coordinated teamwork


Availability and Platforms

Split Fiction will launch simultaneously on:

PlayStation 5

Xbox Series X|S

PC (via Steam, Epic Games Store, and EA app)

The game's Friend's Pass system enables cross-platform cooperative play, allowing players to invite friends regardless of their chosen gaming platform.