Summary
Hazelight Studios and Electronic Arts have released a new story trailer for the genre-bendingSplit Fictionduring Sony’s February State of Play showcase. In addition toSplit Fiction’s spot, the PlayStation event also provided a fresh look at Capcom’sMonster Hunter Wilds, more gameplay details forBorderlands 4, and the pre-order announcement for theOnimusha 2: Samurai’s Destinyremaster, which enhances the PS2 game with new controls and HD graphics.
Split Fictionis a co-op multiplayer coming to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series consoles, from director Josef Fares. The innovative experience follows two writers, Zoe and Mio, who become trapped inside their own works of fiction, and players can assume control of either character while working together to navigate the science-fiction and fantasy worlds filled with exciting challenges.Split Fictionwent gold at the end of January2025, leaving February wide open for some heavy marketing before the game’s June 06, 2025 launch.
The short story trailer showcased a further look at the engaging gameplay on offer, andSplit Fictionappeals to players who indulged inBaldur’s Gate 3andCyberpunk 2077because of the smart blend of the science-fiction and fantasy genres. Some of the main takeaways from the new trailer included a better look at the game’s level design, mesmerizing visuals as the characters traverse each world, and another taste of the creative gameplay each duo will dive into. Furthermore, viewers glimpsed the game’s Side Stories, which are anomalies triggered by the simulation in an attempt to steal the writers’ unfinished stories.
Split Fiction Debuts New Story Trailer During State of Play
Riding on the success of Hazelight’s previous smash hits,A Way OutandIt Takes Two,gamers are expecting a gameplay spectacle fromSplit Fiction, and every copy of the game will be released with a Friend’s Pass, allowing two players to cash in on a single purchase in keeping with Hazelight’s tradition. The Side Stories and mysterious portals dotted within the colorful expanse sound capable of contestingAlan Wake’s mind-bending gameplay, since these encounters promise to deliver some chaotic but very entertaining scenarios.
Split Fictionjoins a long list ofthe most anticipated games releasing in 2025, launching in tandem with some exciting heavyweight titles. The favorite among the line-up is without a shadow of a doubt Rockstar’s behemothGrand Theft Auto 6, still nestled within the expected titles to grace this year despite no concrete release window. Other games that will make 2025 a year to remember includeAssassin’s Creed Shadows,Clair Obscur: Expedition 33,Doom: The Dark Ages, andElden Ring Nightreign.
