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In Split Fiction, rival authors Mio and Zoe find themselves trapped within a simulation of their own stories by a nefarious tech mogul aiming to steal their work. Forced to collaborate, they navigate alternating sci-fi and fantasy realms, utilizing unique abilities to solve puzzles, overcome platforming challenges, and defeat formidable bosses. The game s cooperative play through the Friend's system, allowing cross-play across PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X.

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Split Fiction
Action
Adventure
Sci-Fi
Fantasy
Systems
PC-1
10/10
Top Critic Avg: 90/100 Critics Rec: 97%
Released
March 6, 2025
ESRB
T For Teen // Blood and Gore, Crude Humor, Language, Violence
Developer(s)
Hazelight Studios
Publisher(s)
Electronic Arts
Engine
Unreal Engine 5

In Split Fiction, rival authors Mio and Zoe find themselves trapped within a simulation of their own stories by a nefarious tech mogul aiming to steal their work. Forced to collaborate, they navigate alternating sci-fi and fantasy realms, utilizing unique abilities to solve puzzles, overcome platforming challenges, and defeat formidable bosses. The game s cooperative play through the Friend's system, allowing cross-play across PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X.

Multiplayer
Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op
Multiplayer
Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op

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