Get ready for an immersive co-op experience with *Split Fiction*, the latest from Hazelight Studios, creators of the acclaimed *It Takes Two*. Launching on March 6 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, this sci-fi adventure is now available for preorder at $49.99. As with Hazelight’s previous titles, purchasing *Split Fiction* comes with a free Friend's Pass, allowing a friend to join you in co-op gameplay at no extra cost.
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Unlike many game releases, Split Fiction is only available in a standard edition without pricier versions loaded with digital extras. However, Best Buy offers a unique preorder bonus that might sway your decision, detailed below.
While there are no universal preorder bonuses for Split Fiction, Best Buy offers an exclusive:
Split Fiction is uniquely designed for co-op play only, with no single-player option. You can enjoy the game in couch co-op split-screen mode or through online co-op with just one copy of the game. This feature works cross-platform, allowing you to play with friends regardless of their console or PC.
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 enables your friend to play the entire game with you at no additional cost, following your invitation. This system mirrors the approach Hazelight used for It Takes Two and A Way Out. The only condition is that your friend needs to pair up with someone who has purchased the game to play.
Split Fiction is a two-player action-adventure game where players control a sci-fi writer and a fantasy writer who are drawn into their own fictional worlds. The gameplay requires cooperation to battle enemies and solve puzzles across levels inspired by science fiction and fantasy. You might find yourself racing on Tron-style motorcycles or transforming into mythical creatures in enchanted forests.
The game also features "side stories" accessed through portals, which are essentially minigames. These include riding a "sand fish" through deserts reminiscent of Dune or water skiing behind a drone over the sea.