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==Gameplay== ==Gameplay==
As with Hazelight's previous game, '']'', ''Split Fiction'' was specifically designed for ] ], which means that it must be played with another player through either local or online play. In the game, players assume control of either Zoe and Mio, two authors who both became trapped inside their own stories. The two strangers must work together to escape and overcome numerous challenges along the way, as Mio's ] story interweaves with Zoe's ] story, putting both characters in grave dangers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/split-fiction-first-preview-we-played-josef-faress-new-co-op-game|title=Split Fiction First Preview: We Played Josef Fares’s New Co-Op Game|first=Ryan|last=McCaffery|work=]|date=December 14, 2024|accessdate=December 14, 2024}}</ref> The game is an ] video game played from a ], requiring players to complete ] and occasionally combating against hostile enemies.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/ive-played-the-new-co-op-game-josef-fares-revealed-at-the-game-awards-and-the-level-of-variety-is-unreal/|title=I've played the new co-op game Josef Fares revealed at The Game Awards and the level of variety is unreal|first=Tyler|last=Wilde|work=]|date=December 13, 2024|accessdate=December 14, 2024}}</ref> Each stage is often accompanied with an unique but one-off gameplay mechanic. For instance, the two may be commanding dragons in one stage, while wielding a lazer sword in another stage. The ability for both characters within each stage is also different, meaning that the two must collaborate with each other and utilize the respective abilities of their playable characters in order to progress. There are also side stories in each stage, with each also featuring an accompanying gameplay mechanic.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/co-op-only-split-fiction-is-an-impressive-leap-forward-from-the-makers-of-it-takes-two/1100-6528426/|title=Co-Op-Only Split Fiction Is An Impressive Leap Forward From The Makers Of It Takes Two|work=]|first=Jordan|last=Ramée|date=December 12, 2024|accessdate=December 14, 2024}}</ref> As with Hazelight's previous game, '']'', ''Split Fiction'' was specifically designed for ] ], which means that it must be played with another player through either local or online play. In the game, players assume control of either Zoe or Mio, two authors who both become trapped inside their own stories. The two strangers must work together to escape and overcome numerous challenges along the way, as Mio's ] story interweaves with Zoe's ] story, putting both characters in grave dangers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/split-fiction-first-preview-we-played-josef-faress-new-co-op-game|title=Split Fiction First Preview: We Played Josef Fares’s New Co-Op Game|first=Ryan|last=McCaffery|work=]|date=December 14, 2024|access-date=December 14, 2024|archive-date=December 13, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241213031118/https://www.ign.com/articles/split-fiction-first-preview-we-played-josef-faress-new-co-op-game|url-status=live}}</ref> The game is an ] video game played from a ], requiring players to complete ] and occasionally combating against hostile enemies.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/ive-played-the-new-co-op-game-josef-fares-revealed-at-the-game-awards-and-the-level-of-variety-is-unreal/|title=I've played the new co-op game Josef Fares revealed at The Game Awards and the level of variety is unreal|first=Tyler|last=Wilde|work=]|date=December 13, 2024|access-date=December 14, 2024}}</ref> Each stage is often accompanied with a unique but one-off gameplay mechanic. For instance, the two may be commanding dragons in one stage, while wielding a laser sword in another stage. The ability for both characters within each stage is also different, meaning that the two must collaborate with each other and utilize the respective abilities of their playable characters in order to progress.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/co-op-only-split-fiction-is-an-impressive-leap-forward-from-the-makers-of-it-takes-two/1100-6528426/|title=Co-Op-Only Split Fiction Is An Impressive Leap Forward From The Makers Of It Takes Two|work=]|first=Jordan|last=Ramée|date=December 12, 2024|access-date=December 14, 2024}}</ref> There are also side stories in each stage, with each also featuring an accompanying gameplay mechanic.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.shacknews.com/article/142508/split-fiction-the-game-awards-2024-preview|title=Split Fiction is a genre-mixing evolution of the It Takes Two formula|first=Ozzie|last=Meija|work=]|date=December 12, 2024|access-date=December 17, 2024}}</ref>


==Development== ==Development==
Development of the game started following the release of '']'' (2021). A team of 80 people built the game using ]. The two characters are named after Fares' two daughters, and Fares compared the game's narrative to that of a "buddy movie" as the two characters started as complete strangers who must slowly bond with each other in order to survive.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://venturebeat.com/games/hazelight-unveils-josef-fares-split-fiction-co-op-buddy-adventure-that-blends-sci-fi-and-fantasy/|title=Hazelight unveils Josef Fares’ Split Fiction co-op buddy adventure that blends sci-fi and fantasy|first=Dean|last=Takahashi|work=]|date=December 12, 2024|accessdate=December 14, 2024}}</ref> Fares wrote that one of the biggest challenges developing a game with diverse gameplay mechanics was to ensure that each mechanic was fully polished. While a gameplay sequence utilizing a certain gameplay mechanic may only last for several minutes, the team had to work on them for months to ensure its controls were sufficiently intuitive.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/rs-gaming/split-fiction-hands-on-preview-1235203361/|title=‘Split Fiction’ Might Just Be the First Big Co-Op Game of 2025|first=George|last=Yang|work=]|date=December 12, 2024|accessdate=December 14, 2024}}</ref> Development of the game started following the release of '']'' (2021). A team of 80 people built the game using ]. The two characters are named after Fares' two daughters, and Fares compared the game's narrative to that of a "buddy movie" as the two characters started as complete strangers who must slowly bond with each other in order to survive.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://venturebeat.com/games/hazelight-unveils-josef-fares-split-fiction-co-op-buddy-adventure-that-blends-sci-fi-and-fantasy/|title=Hazelight unveils Josef Fares’ Split Fiction co-op buddy adventure that blends sci-fi and fantasy|first=Dean|last=Takahashi|work=]|date=December 12, 2024|access-date=December 14, 2024|archive-date=December 13, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241213200345/https://venturebeat.com/games/hazelight-unveils-josef-fares-split-fiction-co-op-buddy-adventure-that-blends-sci-fi-and-fantasy/|url-status=live}}</ref> Fares wrote that one of the biggest challenges developing a game with diverse gameplay mechanics was to ensure that each mechanic was fully polished. While a gameplay sequence utilizing a certain gameplay mechanic may only last for several minutes, the team had to work on them for months to ensure its controls were sufficiently intuitive.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/rs-gaming/split-fiction-hands-on-preview-1235203361/|title=‘Split Fiction’ Might Just Be the First Big Co-Op Game of 2025|first=George|last=Yang|work=]|date=December 12, 2024|access-date=December 14, 2024|archive-date=December 14, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241214111959/https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/rs-gaming/split-fiction-hands-on-preview-1235203361/|url-status=live}}</ref>


''Split Fiction'' was announced by ] and its game director ] at ]. Fares cited that The game is currently set to be released for ], ] and ] on March 6, 2024. As with Hazelight's previous games, it will utilize a "Friend’s Pass" system, in which owner of the game can invite a friend to play together for free. It will also support ] at launch. As with Hazelight's previous games, ''Split Fiction'' will be published under ]' ] label.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/split-fiction-is-josef-fares-new-co-op-adventure-game-the-game-awards-2024|title=Split Fiction Is Josef Fares' New Co-op Adventure Game - The Game Awards 2024|first=Luke|last=Reilly|work=]|date=December 13, 2024|accessdate=December 14, 2024}}</ref> ''Split Fiction'' was announced by ] and its game director ] at ]. The game is currently set to be released for ], ] and ] on March 6, 2025.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/split-fiction-is-josef-fares-new-co-op-adventure-game-the-game-awards-2024|title=Split Fiction Is Josef Fares' New Co-op Adventure Game - The Game Awards 2024|first=Luke|last=Reilly|work=]|date=December 13, 2024|access-date=December 14, 2024|archive-date=December 14, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241214025504/https://www.ign.com/articles/split-fiction-is-josef-fares-new-co-op-adventure-game-the-game-awards-2024|url-status=live}}</ref> As with Hazelight's previous games, it will utilize a "Friend’s Pass" system, in which owner of the game can invite a friend to play together for free. It will also support ] at launch. As with Hazelight's previous games, ''Split Fiction'' will be published under ]' ] label.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/news/495453/hazelight-studios-split-fiction-release-date-trailer|title=It Takes Two dev’s next big game is a sci-fi fantasy co-op mashup that does ‘some crazy shit’|first=Michael|last=McWhertor|work=]|date=December 13, 2024|access-date=December 17, 2024}}</ref>


==References== ==References==
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2025 video game
Split Fiction
Developer(s)Hazelight Studios
Publisher(s)Electronic Arts
Director(s)Josef Fares
EngineUnreal Engine 5
Platform(s)
ReleaseMarch 6, 2025
Genre(s)Action-adventure, platform
Mode(s)Multiplayer

Split Fiction is an upcoming action-adventure video game developed by Hazelight Studios and published by Electronic Arts. As a cooperative multiplayer-only game, Split Fiction is set to be released for Windows, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and Series S in March 2025.

Gameplay

As with Hazelight's previous game, It Takes Two, Split Fiction was specifically designed for split screen cooperative multiplayer, which means that it must be played with another player through either local or online play. In the game, players assume control of either Zoe or Mio, two authors who both become trapped inside their own stories. The two strangers must work together to escape and overcome numerous challenges along the way, as Mio's science fiction story interweaves with Zoe's fantasy story, putting both characters in grave dangers. The game is an action-adventure video game played from a third-person perspective, requiring players to complete platforming challenges and occasionally combating against hostile enemies. Each stage is often accompanied with a unique but one-off gameplay mechanic. For instance, the two may be commanding dragons in one stage, while wielding a laser sword in another stage. The ability for both characters within each stage is also different, meaning that the two must collaborate with each other and utilize the respective abilities of their playable characters in order to progress. There are also side stories in each stage, with each also featuring an accompanying gameplay mechanic.

Development

Development of the game started following the release of It Takes Two (2021). A team of 80 people built the game using Unreal Engine 5. The two characters are named after Fares' two daughters, and Fares compared the game's narrative to that of a "buddy movie" as the two characters started as complete strangers who must slowly bond with each other in order to survive. Fares wrote that one of the biggest challenges developing a game with diverse gameplay mechanics was to ensure that each mechanic was fully polished. While a gameplay sequence utilizing a certain gameplay mechanic may only last for several minutes, the team had to work on them for months to ensure its controls were sufficiently intuitive.

Split Fiction was announced by Hazelight Studios and its game director Josef Fares at The Game Awards 2024. The game is currently set to be released for Windows, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and Series S on March 6, 2025. As with Hazelight's previous games, it will utilize a "Friend’s Pass" system, in which owner of the game can invite a friend to play together for free. It will also support cross-platform play at launch. As with Hazelight's previous games, Split Fiction will be published under Electronic Arts' EA Originals label.

References

  1. McCaffery, Ryan (December 14, 2024). "Split Fiction First Preview: We Played Josef Fares's New Co-Op Game". IGN. Archived from the original on December 13, 2024. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
  2. Wilde, Tyler (December 13, 2024). "I've played the new co-op game Josef Fares revealed at The Game Awards and the level of variety is unreal". PC Gamer. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
  3. Ramée, Jordan (December 12, 2024). "Co-Op-Only Split Fiction Is An Impressive Leap Forward From The Makers Of It Takes Two". GameSpot. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
  4. Meija, Ozzie (December 12, 2024). "Split Fiction is a genre-mixing evolution of the It Takes Two formula". Shacknews. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  5. Takahashi, Dean (December 12, 2024). "Hazelight unveils Josef Fares' Split Fiction co-op buddy adventure that blends sci-fi and fantasy". VentureBeat. Archived from the original on December 13, 2024. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
  6. Yang, George (December 12, 2024). "'Split Fiction' Might Just Be the First Big Co-Op Game of 2025". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on December 14, 2024. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
  7. Reilly, Luke (December 13, 2024). "Split Fiction Is Josef Fares' New Co-op Adventure Game - The Game Awards 2024". IGN. Archived from the original on December 14, 2024. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
  8. McWhertor, Michael (December 13, 2024). "It Takes Two dev's next big game is a sci-fi fantasy co-op mashup that does 'some crazy shit'". Polygon. Retrieved December 17, 2024.

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