Split Fiction is an intertwining narrative from the creative mind of Josef Fares. It requires you to guide two unique characters from start to finish, but we’re here to see if you can only play the game in co-op or if solo play is permitted.
It Takes Two is firmly behind us now. Hazelight Studios has a new game called Split Fiction. We’ve been treated to periodic trailers and footage since its reveal at The Game Awards 2024. Anyone familiar with It Takes Two or A Way Out should instantly feel at home with Split Fiction.
It has tons of mini-games and tandem gameplay sections, and requires teamwork to succeed. Many co-op games allow you to play with an AI partner, so let’s see if Split Fiction is the same.
Can Split Fiction be Played Solo?
Split Fiction cannot be played solo and is a co-op title requiring a human companion.
This is how Josef Fares wants his games to be experienced. It Takes Two was such an emotional gut punch as you felt every story twist alongside a real player. A Way Out was the same, and Split Fiction continues this thematic direction by requiring two real-life players—not AI.
If you don’t believe me, check out the official Split Fiction FAQ. Under the “Is it possible to play with an AI?” question, the answer states: “No, this is a co-op-only game uniquely tailored for two friends to play together.“
Will Split Fiction Add Solo Play to Split Fiction?
I think the chances of Split Fiction adding a solo option through a patch are slim-to-none.
Again, Hazelight Studios’ previous work—A Way Out and It Takes Two—didn’t add this option. Given the official stance on solo play, it feels unlikely to be added in Split Fiction either. If you’re a fan of Fares and Hazelight games and want a solo-driven journey, all is not lost.
In an interview, Fares said: “We will not only do co-op, we will definitely do other stuff with a Haze-like twist. We want to do something different like a twist… like what we did with the co-op. But co-op is great and, I mean, you can tell great stories and there’s so much to be explored there.”
Who knows where the studio goes once Split Fiction is wrapped up and in the history books.
It Takes Two was a bona fide Game of the Year winner. It’s going to take a lot for Split Fiction to replicate its success, but it’s not impossible. Are you picking up Split Fiction as quick as a flash?
If you are, check out its full specs and requirements, Xbox Game Pass availability, and whether it has cross-platform or crossplay capabilities.
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