Split Fiction: It Takes Two Creators Unveil New Sci-Fi Fantasy Adventure

Hazelight Studios, the acclaimed developer known for their cooperative gaming masterpieces, unveiled their latest creation Split Fiction during The Game Awards. Under the creative direction of studio founder Josef Fares, this new title promises to blend science fiction and fantasy worlds in an unprecedented cooperative adventure.

A Tale of Two Writers in Parallel Universes

Split Fiction continues the studio's successful formula of split-screen cooperative gameplay that made It Takes Two a household name. Players will step into the roles of Mio and Zoe, two authors with distinctly different writing styles – one specializing in science fiction, the other in fantasy. After being connected to a machine designed to steal their creative ideas, the duo becomes trapped within their own stories, setting the stage for an extraordinary adventure.

Diverse Gameplay Experiences Across Genre-Bending Worlds

The journey promises an eclectic mix of experiences that showcase Hazelight's creative prowess:

Racing against a supernova on the brink of explosion

Engaging in dance-offs with mysterious monkeys

Performing gravity-defying hoverboard stunts

Battling against a villainous feline adversary

Navigating through worlds using gravity bikes and sand sharks

Built on a Legacy of Cooperative Excellence

Building on their decade-long expertise in cooperative game development, Hazelight Studios is incorporating their signature "Friend's Pass" feature into Split Fiction. This allows players who purchase the game to invite a friend to play for free, even if they haven't bought the game themselves. The title will also support cross-platform play across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms.

Following in the Footsteps of Success

The anticipation for Split Fiction is particularly high given the remarkable success of It Takes Two, which has sold over 20 million copies worldwide. According to Polygon's analysis, It Takes Two has maintained consistent sales of approximately 500,000 copies per month since its release.

EA Partners General Manager Jeff Gamon expressed confidence in the studio, stating, "Nobody creates cooperative experiences quite like Hazelight." Josef Fares added to the excitement with his characteristic enthusiasm: "With Split Fiction, we're going to blow players' minds."

Release Details

Split Fiction will launch on March 6, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (via Steam, Epic Games Store, and EA app) with a price tag of $49.99.