Hazelight and EA Originals Reveal Split Fiction, an Action-Packed Co-op Buddy Adventure That Jumps Between Sci-Fi and Fantasy Worlds, Coming March 6
Electronic Arts (EA) and Hazelight Studios have announced Split Fiction, a new co-op action-adventure game launching on March 6, 2025. Created by the developers of the successful 'It Takes Two' (which sold over 20 million units), the game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for $49.99.
The game features two characters, Mio and Zoe, writers who become trapped in their own sci-fi and fantasy stories after being connected to a creativity-stealing machine. Players will experience varied gameplay mechanics across different worlds, from escaping supernovas to engaging in dance battles.
The game includes the Friend's Pass feature, allowing owners to invite friends to play for free, with cross-play support across platforms.
Electronic Arts (EA) e Hazelight Studios hanno annunciato Split Fiction, un nuovo gioco d'azione-avventura cooperativo in uscita il 6 marzo 2025. Creato dagli sviluppatori del successo 'It Takes Two' (che ha venduto oltre 20 milioni di unità), il gioco sarà disponibile su PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S e PC al prezzo di $49.99.
Il gioco presenta due personaggi, Mio e Zoe, scrittori che si ritrovano intrappolati nelle proprie storie di fantascienza e fantasy dopo essere stati connessi a una macchina che ruba la creatività. I giocatori vivranno meccaniche di gioco variate in mondi diversi, dall'escapamento da supernove a coinvolgenti battaglie di danza.
Il gioco include la funzione Friend's Pass, che consente ai possessori di invitare amici a giocare gratuitamente, con supporto per il cross-play tra le diverse piattaforme.
Electronic Arts (EA) y Hazelight Studios han anunciado Split Fiction, un nuevo juego de acción y aventura cooperativa que se lanzará el 6 de marzo de 2025. Creado por los desarrolladores del exitoso 'It Takes Two' (que ha vendido más de 20 millones de unidades), el juego estará disponible en PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S y PC por $49.99.
El juego presenta dos personajes, Mio y Zoe, escritores que se quedan atrapados en sus propias historias de ciencia ficción y fantasía después de ser conectados a una máquina que roba la creatividad. Los jugadores experimentarán mecánicas de juego variadas en diferentes mundos, desde escapar de supernovas hasta participar en batallas de baile.
El juego incluye la función Friend's Pass, que permite a los propietarios invitar a sus amigos a jugar gratis, con soporte de juego cruzado entre plataformas.
일렉트로닉 아츠 (EA)와 헤이즐라이트 스튜디오는 스플릿 픽션을 발표했습니다, 새로운 협동 액션 어드벤처 게임으로 2025년 3월 6일에 출시됩니다. 2000만 장 이상 판매된 '잇 테이크스 투'(It Takes Two)의 개발자들이 만든 이 게임은 PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S 및 PC에서 $49.99에 제공됩니다.
게임은 Mio와 Zoe라는 두 명의 캐릭터로 구성되어 있으며, 창의력을 빼앗는 기계와 연결된 후 자신들의 SF와 판타지 이야기에 갇혔습니다. 플레이어는 슈퍼노바에서 탈출하고, 댄스 배틀에 참여하는 등 다양한 세계에서 다양한 게임 플레이 메커니즘을 경험하게 됩니다.
게임에는 Friend's Pass 기능이 포함되어 있어, 소유자가 친구를 초대해 무료로 플레이할 수 있으며, 플랫폼 간 크로스 플레이를 지원합니다.
Electronic Arts (EA) et Hazelight Studios ont annoncé Split Fiction, un nouveau jeu d'action-aventure coopératif qui sera lancé le 6 mars 2025. Créé par les développeurs du succès 'It Takes Two' (qui s'est vendu à plus de 20 millions d'exemplaires), le jeu sera disponible sur PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S et PC au prix de 49,99 $.
Le jeu met en scène deux personnages, Mio et Zoe, des écrivains qui se retrouvent piégés dans leurs propres histoires de science-fiction et de fantasy après avoir été connectés à une machine volatrice de créativité. Les joueurs vivront des mécaniques de jeu variées à travers différents mondes, de l'évasion des supernovae aux batailles de danse.
Le jeu comprend la fonction Friend's Pass, permettant aux propriétaires d'inviter des amis à jouer gratuitement, avec un support de jeu croisé entre les plateformes.
Electronic Arts (EA) und Hazelight Studios haben Split Fiction angekündigt, ein neues kooperatives Action-Adventure-Spiel, das am 6. März 2025 veröffentlicht wird. Entwickelt von den Machern des erfolgreichen 'It Takes Two' (das über 20 Millionen Einheiten verkauft hat), wird das Spiel für $49,99 auf PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S und PC erhältlich sein.
Das Spiel bietet zwei Charaktere, Mio und Zoe, Schriftsteller, die in ihren eigenen Science-Fiction- und Fantasy-Geschichten gefangen sind, nachdem sie mit einer Kreativitäts-stehlenden Maschine verbunden wurden. Die Spieler werden abwechslungsreiche Spielmechaniken in verschiedenen Welten erleben, von der Flucht vor Supernovae bis hin zu Tanzwettbewerben.
Das Spiel enthält die Friend's Pass-Funktion, die es den Besitzern ermöglicht, Freunde kostenlos zum Spielen einzuladen, mit Cross-Play-Unterstützung zwischen den Plattformen.
- Previous game 'It Takes Two' achieved significant commercial success with 20+ million units sold
- Cross-platform play functionality increases potential player base
- Friend's Pass feature could drive user acquisition and engagement
- Strategic pricing at $49.99, below typical AAA game price point
- Release date set over a year away, potentially impacting near-term revenue
Insights
This new game announcement represents a strategic move for EA in the co-op gaming market. Building on the massive success of It Takes Two (with 20 million units sold), Split Fiction targets the proven co-op market segment. The
The cross-platform availability and Friend's Pass feature demonstrate a focus on accessibility and market penetration. Given It Takes Two's performance, Split Fiction could generate significant revenue for EA, potentially
The gaming industry's co-op segment has shown remarkable growth and EA's continued investment in this space through Hazelight Studios demonstrates strong market awareness. The success of It Takes Two validated the demand for innovative co-op experiences, creating a solid foundation for Split Fiction's market entry.
The cross-play functionality across PlayStation, Xbox and PC platforms maximizes the potential player base, while the Friend's Pass feature reduces barriers to entry - a proven strategy for expanding the user base. The sci-fi and fantasy genre combination appeals to broad demographic segments, potentially attracting both casual and hardcore gamers. This positions Split Fiction to capture significant market share in the growing co-op gaming sector.
The co-op masterminds behind 2021 Game of the Year winner It Takes Two are back with another genre-defying adventure featuring ever-changing gameplay
Watch the Reveal Trailer HERE
Split Fiction (Graphic: Business Wire)
“At Hazelight, we’ve been building co-op games for 10 years, and with every game we push beyond what players expect for action-adventure co-op games. I’m so proud of what we have built with Split Fiction. Let me tell you guys, it’s going to blow your mind,” said Josef Fares, Founder of Hazelight Studios. “Because Mio and Zoe jump back and forth between sci-fi and fantasy worlds, we’ve been able to do some really wild things with gameplay and storytelling. This is definitely our most epic co-op adventure yet.”
In Split Fiction, players will discover a variety of sci-fi and fantasy mechanics and abilities. Escape a sun that’s going supernova, challenge a monkey to a dance battle, try out some cool hoverboard tricks, fight an evil kitty and ride everything from gravity bikes to a sandshark. With worlds that are entirely different from each other, surprising challenges await players at every turn.
Mio and Zoe are contrasting writers, one of sci-fi and the other of fantasy, who become trapped in their own stories after being hooked up to a machine designed to steal their creative ideas. Jumping back and forth between worlds, they’ll have to work together and master a variety of abilities in order to break free with their memories intact.
“Friendships and great memories are made through playing amazing co-op games together - and no one does it better than Hazelight,” said Jeff Gamon, General Manager of EA Partners. “We're excited to continue our long-term partnership with Josef and his talented team to bring another innovative, collaborative adventure to life; one that continues to push the boundaries and redefine what players can experience together on and off the screen.”
A Hazelight Studios staple feature, Friend’s Pass, which allows one player who owns the game to invite a friend to play for free, is back and pushed even further with crossplay options enabled for PlayStation, Xbox and PC via Steam.
Split Fiction releases on March 6, 2025 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and EA app for
Watch the Reveal Trailer here. For more information and to stay up to date on Split Fiction, visit: https://www.ea.com/games/split-fiction/split-fiction.
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About Hazelight Studios
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