Hazelight Studios introduces New Narrative Threads in Split Fiction’s Side Stories


January 28, 2025 by our News Team

Hazelight Studios' latest co-op game, Split Fiction, features side stories that take players on wild and absurd adventures, while also uncovering forgotten memories and secrets from the protagonists' pasts, and will offer a Friends Pass and crossplay for players to team up with friends for free.

  • Unique and engaging co-op gameplay
  • Optional side stories add layers of chaotic gameplay
  • Regularly updated with new gameplay mechanics and story moments


The Story So Far

Imagine this: you and your co-op partner, embodying the quirky duo of Mio and Zoe, find yourselves trapped in a bizarre simulation of your own stories. All of this unfolds at the sketchy Rader Publishing headquarters, where you’re chasing what you hope will be a lucrative publishing deal. But a twist of fate throws you both into a shared simulation, ricocheting between your own sci-fi and fantasy narratives as the shady publishing company attempts to snatch your brilliant ideas. Sounds wild, right?

What Are Side Stories?

If you’ve ever dabbled in games like A Way Out or It Takes Two, then you know that Hazelight Studios has a knack for crafting co-op gameplay that’s anything but ordinary. In their latest offering, Split Fiction, you’ll encounter intriguing, out-of-place portals that lead to optional worlds brimming with unexpected adventures.

These portals are known as Side Stories. They pop up as a quirky side effect of Mio and Zoe being ensnared in the same simulation. Think of them as bizarre anomalies that pull you into unfinished tales penned by the duo during their younger, more imaginative years. What kind of chaos can you expect? Picture this: scaling a mountain filled with giants, zooming across a desert on Sandfish, or shredding down slopes on a snowboard—all while dodging bullets!

And that’s just scratching the surface. You might even find yourself transformed into pigs, learning the ins and outs of sausage-making, or water-skiing while chasing down enemies. Oh, and let’s not forget a spacewalk that goes hilariously awry. Each Side Story is a peek into Mio and Zoe’s wild imaginations, blending the familiar with the utterly absurd, all while adding layers of chaotic gameplay to your journey through Split Fiction.

As these Side Stories unfold, they unearth forgotten memories and secrets from our protagonists’ pasts. Once you complete a Side Story, Mio and Zoe return to the main level, more determined than ever to escape the clutches of Rader’s machine with their stories—and their sanity—intact. So, are you ready to dive into this whirlwind of creativity and challenge?

Fun Fact

Here’s a fun tidbit for you: Hazelight Studios regularly hosts internal Game Jams alongside their development process. During these sessions, the team collaborates to brainstorm wild new gameplay mechanics and unexpected story moments. The best ideas from these jams are then woven into the game, ensuring that players like you get to experience truly unique co-op adventures and jaw-dropping moments. It’s this creative spirit that brings the Side Stories to life, ready for you to explore at launch!

The Friends Pass

Just like in A Way Out and It Takes Two, Hazelight is bringing back a fan-favorite feature: the Friends Pass. This nifty option allows one player who owns the game to invite a friend to join in on the fun online—for FREE! Plus, Hazelight is gearing up to introduce crossplay, making it even easier to team up with friends across Playstation, XBOX, and PC (via Steam).

Feeling the excitement yet? If you can’t wait to learn more about Split Fiction, we highly recommend hopping into the Hazelight Discord to chat all things related to the game. And don’t forget to follow Hazelight on Instagram for sneak peeks and updates leading up to launch. Trust us; you won’t want to miss it!

Hazelight Studios introduces New Narrative Threads in Split Fiction’s Side Stories

Hazelight Studios introduces New Narrative Threads in Split Fiction’s Side Stories

Hazelight Studios introduces New Narrative Threads in Split Fiction’s Side Stories

Hazelight Studios introduces New Narrative Threads in Split Fiction’s Side Stories

Hazelight Studios introduces New Narrative Threads in Split Fiction’s Side Stories

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