Split Fiction is set to launch on March 6 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, bringing a fresh co-op sci-fi adventure from Hazelight Studios—the acclaimed developer behind It Takes Two and A Way Out. Priced at $49.99, the game is available for preorder now (check it out at Amazon), and just like Hazelight’s previous titles, every purchase includes a free Friend’s Pass. This means you can invite a friend to play the entire game with you in co-op—no second copy required.
Where to Buy Split Fiction
Releasing March 6
PS5
- Get it at Amazon – $49.99
- Get it at Best Buy – $49.99 (includes free keychain)
- Get it at GameStop – $49.99
- Get it at Walmart – $49.99
- Get it at PS Store (digital) – $49.99
Xbox Series X|S
- Get it at Amazon – $49.99
- Get it at Best Buy – $49.99 (includes free keychain)
- Get it at GameStop – $49.99
- Get it at Walmart – $49.99
- Get it at Xbox Store (digital) – $49.99
PC
Unlike many modern releases, Split Fiction is only available in a standard edition—no deluxe versions or digital extras to sway your decision. However, there is one exclusive preorder incentive worth noting.
Split Fiction Preorder Bonus
While there are no universal preorder bonuses, Best Buy offers a retailer-exclusive perk:
- Best Buy: Free Split Fiction keychain with preorder
How Does the Split Fiction Friend’s Pass Work?
Split Fiction is designed exclusively for two-player co-op—there is no single-player mode. You can enjoy the game in split-screen on one console or play online with a friend, even across different platforms. Yes, cross-platform play is supported, so you can team up whether you're on PS5, Xbox, or PC.
Here’s how it works: After March 6, your friend can download the free Split Fiction - Friend’s Pass from their platform’s digital store (PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Steam, or Epic). Once installed, you simply send them an invite, and they can play the full game with you at no extra cost. The only catch? The Friend’s Pass holder must always play with someone who owns the full game.
This model mirrors Hazelight’s successful approach in It Takes Two and A Way Out, encouraging shared experiences without the added cost.
What Is Split Fiction?
Split Fiction is a co-op-only action-adventure game that follows two writers—one a sci-fi novelist, the other a fantasy author—who are pulled into the worlds they’ve created. As they navigate through imaginative realms born from their stories, players must collaborate to battle enemies, solve puzzles, and progress through dynamic levels.Expect a blend of futuristic sci-fi environments—like racing on Tron-inspired light cycles and manipulating gravity fields—alongside magical fantasy settings where you can shapeshift into mythical creatures in enchanted forests.
The game also features “side stories” accessed through hidden portals. These act as fun mini-games, such as riding a Dune-like sand fish through desert dunes or water skiing behind a drone across a vast ocean—adding variety and charm to the core gameplay.
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