Key things
- Hazelight Studios is working on a new co-op game reportedly called “Split Fiction” following the success of It Takes Two.
- The rumored game may feature dynamic split-screen gameplay with unique twists such as vertical, horizontal and diagonal splits.
- After the success of It Takes Two, with more than 20 million copies sold, the studio is aiming for a third successful release.
It takes two developer Hazelight Studios is working on a new game reportedly titled “Split Fiction,” which may also be a possible nod to its gameplay It takes twothe Swedish developer is now focusing on distributing its third consecutive EA-published game.
On October 17, Hazelight Studios head Josef Fares posted an interesting tweet that partially revealed the title of the studio's upcoming game. They confirmed that this is a new IP, while also revealing their excitement to be able to provide more information in the near future. On the same day, the studio's official Twitter account further fanned the flames by sharing a cryptic image that contained several clues about its next project. Based on what's been revealed so far, it's highly recommended that the Swedish studio make another co-op game that builds on what it's learned from hits like The way out and It takes two. Recently, a new report has also shed light on what the indie developer's next game might be called.
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According to billbil-kun (via Dealabs), the team behind It takes two working on Split Fictiona new co-op IP to be published by EA Originals. They further shared that the game has been in development for no less than two years. Furthermore, the report also linked the rumored title with clues present in last week's Hazelight Studios tweet and came up with an interesting prediction about Split FictionSplit-screen co-op game in progress.
New details are emerging about the studio's next game takes two
Considering the various boxes shown in the upper left corner of the image in a recent Hazelight Studios tweet, the source deduced that Split Fiction may feature split-screen gameplay with a unique twist. It explained that fans can experience dynamic split-screen gameplay, with levels seamlessly transitioning from horizontal split-screen to vertical split-screen and vice versa. In the same vein, it also appears that diagonal split-screen can be used in some split-screen co-op levels. Billbil-kun further stated that more information about the game could be released as early as November, the time of the studio's 10th anniversary.
GOTY 2021 award winner It takes two recently surpassed 20 million copies sold, adding another feather to Hazelight Studios' cap. The breakthrough success also continued a stellar run for the platformer, giving the studio back-to-back success. The way outPositive reception in 2018. With another co-op game in development, the team would surely be looking for a third successful release in a row. However, whether or not these goals are likely to be met will become clearer as more details about the upcoming game from the Fares-led studio are released.