The team behind It Takes Two, Hazelight Studios, is back with another awesome co-op adventure, and this time they’re blending sci-fi and fantasy like never before. Split Fiction, revealed at The Game Awards 2024, lets you and a friend play as two writers who get stuck inside their own stories. Let us break down what makes this game worth keeping an eye on. Here is all the information about Split Fiction release date, price, and even how to play with friends for free.
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Split Fiction Release Date and Platforms
Split Fiction is set to launch on March 6th, 2025, for:
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X|S
- PC (via Steam, Epic Games Store, and EA app)
In the game, you and your friend will play as Mio and Zoe, two writers with very different creative styles. One specializes in sci-fi, and the other focuses on fantasy. After being caught in a scheme by a shady publishing company attempting to steal their work, the duo find themselves trapped inside a simulation of their own stories. To escape, they must set aside their differences and work together, blending their unique worlds and perspectives.
Split Fiction Price and Pre-order Details
The game is priced at $49.99 across all platforms. You can pre-order Split Fiction through:
- PlayStation Store
- Xbox Store
- Steam
- Epic Games Store
- EA app
Split Fiction Has Crazy Gameplay That Changes Every Level
If you thought It Takes Two had variety, Split Fiction takes things to a whole new level. Every stage brings something completely different. Want to snowboard down a mountain pulling off tricks? You can do that. Feel like riding dragons that grow as you progress through the level? That’s in there too. There are even quirky levels where you can transform into all sorts of unexpected things like playful pigs with unique abilities, a fantasy gorilla, a mermaid, and yes, even a sausage!
Just like Hazelight’s previous games, Split Fiction is all about playing together. You’ll need a partner to play, but here’s the good news, only one of you needs to own the game. Thanks to the Friend’s Pass system, you can invite a friend to play the entire game with you for free. Even better, the game supports cross-play between PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, so platform differences won’t keep you and your friend apart.
After the success of It Takes Two, which sold over 20 million copies and won Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2021, fans are really looking forward to Hazelight’s next co-op game. One player shared, “Can’t wait for this! If it’s anything like It Takes Two, it’s going to be an amazing co-op experience!” Hazelight’s history of great co-op games has built strong expectations. Another fan also commented on the trailer, “No one does co-op better. It Takes Two is one of my favorite games PERIOD. Variety, creativity, and playfulness. This looks absolutely amazing. Cannot wait.”
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A Technical Achievement for Hazelight Studios (Watch Trailer)
What makes Hazelight’s games so special is their unique approach to design. Powered by Unreal Engine 5, Split Fiction offers smooth split-screen action with stunning visuals. This we can see from the trailer itself. It showcases seamless transitions between sci-fi settings filled with neon and robots and fantasy worlds featuring mythical creatures and magical castles. As one fan perfectly put it: “Man there really is no studio like this one. Story-based games but with this really high concept ‘level-by-level’ approach to the design.”
Remember, Split Fiction isn’t just about solving puzzles or beating challenges, it’s about working together and maybe even forming a friendship along the way, just like its protagonists! Ready to jump in? You can wishlist the game now on your preferred platform and stay tuned for any pre-order bonus announcements as we get closer to the March 6 release date. If you loved It Takes Two, this looks like it’ll be worth checking out with a friend!
