Another title revealed at the Game Awards tonight that deserves significant attention is “Split Fiction,” developed by Josef Fares and his studio Hazelight. Consistent with the studio’s tradition, it is an obligatorily cooperative game (requiring only one copy for two players) that bridges two distinct universes: science fiction and fantasy. This unique concept becomes possible through Mio and Zoé, two writers from vastly different backgrounds who find themselves ensnared within their own stories after being abducted by a machine designed to steal their creative ideas. To navigate between these universes, they must collaborate and master various skills in order to free themselves while ensuring their memories remain intact.
The story promises to be original, with gameplay designed to evolve throughout the experience. The game will unlock new skills as players progress. Among the examples provided, Mio and Zoé must escape from a sun transforming into a supernova, challenge a dancing contest against a monkey, perform ultra-stylish figures on a hoverboard, fight an evil kitten, and ride unconventional vehicles ranging from gravitational motorcycles to sharks.
For the past 10 years at Hazelight, we have been developing cooperative games, and with each title, we exceed fan expectations for the genre. I am incredibly proud of what we have created with Split Fiction. “This game will blow your mind,” declares Josef Fares, Founder of Hazelight Studios. As Mio and Zoe transition from a science-fiction to a fantasy universe, we have achieved truly extraordinary things in terms of gameplay and narrative. This is undoubtedly our most epic cooperative adventure to date.
For over 10 years, Josef Farès and his team at Hazelight Studios have established themselves as experts in cooperative gaming, making it a cornerstone of their work. Their latest release, It Takes Two, not only received the Game of the Year 2021 award but also achieved sales surpassing 20 million copies worldwide. As announced recently at The Game Awards, Split Fiction, Farès’ upcoming project with Hazelight, is another cooperative game set in a universe that blends science fiction and fantasy. The narrative centers on Mio and Zoé, two disconnected writers who find themselves trapped within their own stories after being ensnared by a device meant to pilfer creative ideas. To transition between these worlds, they must work together and develop various skills while safeguarding their memories. The story promises originality, with gameplay that continuously evolves, unlocking new abilities throughout the game, from navigating the transformation of a sun into a supernova to riding unique vehicles like gravitational motorcycles and sharks. Josef Farès, founder of Hazelight Studios, expresses pride in Split Fiction, asserting that it will astonish players due to its exceptional combination of playability and narrative spanning both science fiction and fantasy realms.
