Key takeaways
- Hazelight Studios is working on a new co-op game called “Split Fiction” after the success of It Takes Two.
- The rumored game may feature dynamic split-screen gameplay with unique twists like vertical, horizontal and diagonal splits.
- After the success of It Takes Two with over 20 million copies sold, the studio is aiming for a third successful release.
It takes two Creator Hazlight Studios is reportedly working on a new game titledSplit Fiction,” which could also be a possible nod to its gameplay. Later It takes twoThe Swedish developer is now focused on shipping its third consecutive EA-published game.
On October 17, Hazlight Studios head Joseph Phares posted an interesting tweet partially revealing the name of the studio's upcoming game. They confirmed that this is a new IP, while expressing their excitement to give more information in the near future. On the same day, the studio's official Twitter account fueled the fire by sharing a cryptic image containing several clues about the next project. Based on what's been revealed so far, it's strongly suggested that the Sweden-based studio is making another co-op game, building on what they've learned from the hits. A way out and It takes two. Recently, a new report has also shed light on what could be the title of the indie developer's next game.
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It Takes Two deserves a direct sequel
With audience demand for more story-driven co-op games, a direct sequel to Hazelight's It Takes Two could soar even higher than the original.
According to Bilbil-kun (via Delabs), after the team It takes two has been working on Split FictionA new co-op IP to be published by EA Originals. They said the game has been in development for less than two years. Furthermore, the report also linked the rumored title to a clue in last week's Hazlight Studios tweet, coming up with an interesting prediction about it. Split FictionSplit-screen co-op gameplay is in the works.
New details emerge about the two studio's next game takes
Taking note of the various boxes shown in the top-left corner of the image in a recent tweet from Hazlight Studio, the source deduced. Split Fiction Can feature split screen gameplay with a unique twist. It explained that fans will be able to experience dynamic split-screen gameplay with seamless transitions from horizontally split screen to vertically split screen and vice versa. Going along the same lines, it also appears that a diagonal split screen can be used in some split-screen co-op levels. Furthermore, Bilbil-kun said that more information about the game could come out in November, around the time of the studio's 10th anniversary.
2021 GOTY Award Winner It takes two It recently passed 20 million copies sold, adding another feather to Hazlight Studios' cap. This historic achievement also continued a great run for a platformer game that ensured back-to-back successes for the studio. A way outA positive welcome to 2018. With another co-op game in development, the team is definitely looking for a third successful release in a row. However, whether or not these goals are likely to be met will become clear when the Fares-led studio has more details about the upcoming game roll out.