Rumor: It Takes Two Developer’s New IP Title Revealed

Rumor: It Takes Two Developer's New IP Title Revealed

Key Takeaways

  • Hazelight Studios is working on a new co-op game reportedly called “Split Fiction” after the success of It Takes Two.
  • The rumored game may feature dynamic split-screen gameplay with unique twists, such as vertical, horizontal, and diagonal division.
  • After It Takes Two’s success with over 20 million copies sold, the studio aims for a third successful release.

As a seasoned gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I can’t help but feel a sense of excitement and anticipation as Hazelight Studios, the masterminds behind the critically acclaimed It Takes Two, embarks on a new adventure with their rumored game, Split Fiction.


Hazelight Studios, creators of “It Takes Two”, are currently developing a new title rumored to be called “Split Fiction“. This could potentially refer to the game’s mechanics as well. Following the release of “It Takes Two”, this Swedish developer is now concentrating on publishing their third game with Electronic Arts.

On October 17, Hazelight Studios head Josef Fares posted an intriguing tweet, partially revealing the name of the studio’s forthcoming game. They confirmed that it was a new IP, while revealing their excitement to give out more information in the near future. On the same day, the studio’s official Twitter account further stoked the flames by sharing a cryptic image that contained multiple clues about its next project. Based on what’s been revealed so far, it’s strongly suggested that the Sweden-based studio is making yet another co-op game, building on what they learned from hits like A Way Out and It Takes Two. Lately, a new report has also shed light on what may be the title of the indie developer’s next game.

Based on information from billbil-kun (via Dealabs), the creators of “It Takes Two” are reportedly developing a new cooperative intellectual property called “Split Fiction”. This game is expected to be published by EA Originals. It’s been revealed that this project has been under development for at least two years. Additionally, the report suggests that the title of this game may correlate with the hints in Hazelight Studios’ recent tweet, leading to an intriguing speculation about the split-screen cooperative gameplay featured in “Split Fiction”.

New Details Emerge About It Takes Two Studio’s Next Game

By examining the various boxes displayed at the upper left corner of Hazelight Studios’ latest tweet, it’s been inferred that their upcoming game, Split Fiction, might incorporate a novel form of split-screen gameplay. This could potentially allow players to engage in flexible split-screen gameplay, where stages transition smoothly from horizontally partitioned screens to vertically partitioned ones and back again. Additionally, it seems that diagonal screen division may be employed in certain cooperative levels. Furthermore, billbil-kun hinted that further details about the game might be unveiled as early as November, which coincides with the studio’s 10th anniversary.

2021 Game of the Year winner “It Takes Two” has just surpassed 20 million units sold, further enhancing Hazelight Studios’ reputation. This impressive milestone continues the series of victories for the platformer genre, building on the success of “A Way Out,” which was well-received in 2018. As Hazelight Studios works on another cooperative game, they will be aiming for a third consecutive hit. Whether this ambition will bear fruit remains to be seen when more information about Fares’ studio’s upcoming game is revealed.

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2024-10-22 02:14