Get ready for an immersive co-op experience with *Split Fiction*, the latest sci-fi game from Hazelight Studios, creators of the acclaimed *It Takes Two*. Set to launch on March 6, *Split Fiction* will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Priced at $49.99, the game is now open for preorders (check it out at Amazon). Just like Hazelight's previous titles, buying *Split Fiction* comes with a free Friend’s Pass, enabling a friend to join you in co-op mode at no extra cost.
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Unlike many game releases, Split Fiction keeps it simple with only a standard edition available. No deluxe or collector's editions with extra digital content. However, Best Buy offers an exclusive preorder bonus that might influence your choice.
While there are no universal preorder bonuses, Best Buy sweetens the deal with a free Split Fiction keychain for those who preorder through them.
Split Fiction requires co-op play, with no option for solo gaming. You can enjoy it in couch co-op split-screen mode or online co-op with just one copy of the game. It's even cross-platform, so you can team up with friends regardless of their gaming platform.
To play online with a friend, have them download the "Split Fiction - Friend’s Pass" from their preferred digital marketplace on March 6. This pass is free and allows your friend to play the entire game with you once you send an invite. This feature mirrors what Hazelight did with It Takes Two and A Way Out. The only catch? Your friend needs to play with someone who has bought the game; they can't play alone.
Split Fiction is an action-adventure game designed exclusively for two players. It follows the story of two writers—one specializing in sci-fi, the other in fantasy—who find themselves trapped in their own fictional worlds. Players must collaborate to battle enemies and solve puzzles across levels inspired by both genres. You might race on Tron-style motorcycles across gravity plates one moment and transform into fantasy creatures in an enchanted forest the next.
The game also features "side stories" accessible through portals within levels. These are essentially minigames, like riding a Dune-inspired "sand fish" through the desert or water skiing behind a drone over the sea.