Hazelight Studios is back with another co-op adventure titledSplit Fiction. The Game Awards were filled to the brim with exciting announcements, andSplit Fictionwas one of the most charming reveals of the event. Players take on the role of protagonists Mio and Zoe. The two aspiring writers are thrust into a simulation of their own stories, bringing larger-than-life levels front and center.
Mio is a sci-fi writer while Zoe prefers to write about fantasy, and each level inSplit Fictionbounces back and forth between these two genres.Hazelight Studios charmed audiences withIt Takes Two, and the studio is continuing its love for co-op storytelling with an exciting blend of sci-fi and fantasy. Such two different genres being brought into one story is compelling, and it could be the perfect game for fans ofCyberpunk 2077andBaldur’s Gate 3to keep an eye on.
Split Fiction Brings Cyberpunk 2077 and Baldur’s Gate 3 Aesthetics Into One Game
Hazelight Studios Balances Opposite Genres
Sci-fi and fantasy are two of the most popular genres in gaming, so Hazelight Studios' decision to bring both types of worlds into one overarching story makes sense. What’s even more exciting, though, is that the different worlds Mio and Zoe have created share very similar appearances toCyberpunk 2077andBaldur’s Gate 3. InSplit Fiction, Mio and Zoe are complete strangers, and this is reflected in the opposing worlds they have written about. Even though they prefer different genres, the two have to work together through each level. The levels that wererevealed at The Game Awardsshowcased beautifully crafted worlds that boast a cyber-fused metropolis and a dragon-filled woodland setting.
Split Fictionwill come to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S on Jul 05, 2025.
Mio’s Sci-Fi World
While the finer details of Mio’s levels have yet to be shown, her written world is complete with tech suits and futuristic vehicles. There is even a quip about the world’s dystopian nature when an AI orb states that unpaid parking tickets will result in death. Of course, it’s a far more lighthearted approach to a futuristic dystopia, but this satirical take onthe genreCyberpunk 2077does so wellcould prove to be a great blend.
Zoe’s Fantasy World
Zoe’s love for fantasy writing marks her levels as fertile soil for many staples of the genre, like dragons and giants. The dense forest levels look lush with their greenery, and the promise of getting to raise a dragon that has evolving mechanics is a clever way to make such creatures a huge part of gameplay. From the color palette to the general aesthetic, Zoe’s fantasy levels lookreminiscent ofBaldur’s Gate 3, which could makeSplit Fictiona great way for fans of the award-winning RPG to get an extra dose of fantasy.
Players will only need to own one copy ofSplit Fictionto enjoy the co-op game.
Experiencing Two Iconic Genres in a Fresh Light
Split Fictionnot only gives gamers the chance to enjoy new sci-fi and fantasy worlds, but it also presents friends with the chance to experience their favorite genres together in one game. Like Mio and Zoe, everyone has different genre preferences, andSplit Fictionmakes it possible for differing tastes to enjoy one game together. Hazelight Studios' knack for making well-crafted co-op stories makesSplit Fiction’s upcoming releasethat much more exciting, as gamers will get another chance to work together through some unique levels.
Split Fictionnot only gives gamers the chance to enjoy new sci-fi and fantasy worlds, but it also presents friends with the chance to experience their favorite genres together in one game.
The creativity of Hazelight Studioscontinues to bring imaginative co-op titles to life. AlthoughSplit Fictionhas a lot of expectations to live up to after the success ofIt Takes Two, the balance between sci-fi and fantasy is an intriguing idea that makes it one of 2025’s standout scheduled releases.
