News about Preorder Split Fiction: Free Keychain and Friend Plays Free

Get ready for an exciting new co-op sci-fi adventure! Split Fiction, the latest game from Hazelight Studios—the creators of the acclaimed It Takes Two—is set to launch on March 6 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Priced at $49.99, this thrilling title is now available for preorder (check it out at Amazon). As with Hazelight's previous titles, purchasing Split Fiction comes with a free Friend’s Pass, allowing a friend to join you in co-op mode at no extra cost.

Split Fiction - Where to Buy It

Split Fiction

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

Get it at Steam - $49.99
Get it on Epic Games Store - $49.99

Unlike many game releases today, Split Fiction comes only in a standard edition, with no pricier versions loaded with digital extras. However, there's a retailer-exclusive preorder bonus that might influence your decision, detailed below.

Split Fiction Preorder Bonus

While there are no universal preorder bonuses for Split Fiction, there is one retailer-exclusive offer:

Best Buy - Free Split Fiction keychain

How Does Split Fiction’s Friend’s Pass Work?

One of the standout features of Split Fiction is its mandatory co-op mode; there's no single-player option. You can play in couch co-op split-screen mode on a single display or via online co-op with just one copy of the game. The game supports cross-platform play, so you and a friend can team up even if you're on different systems.

To play online with a friend, have them download "Split Fiction - Friend’s Pass" from their preferred digital marketplace after the game's release on March 6. This pass is free, and it allows your friend to play with you at no additional cost once you send them an invite. Hazelight used a similar system for its previous games, It Takes Two and A Way Out. The only requirement is that your friend needs to pair up with someone who has purchased the game to play.

What Is Split Fiction?

Split Fiction is a co-op-only, two-player action-adventure game that follows a pair of writers—one specializing in sci-fi and the other in fantasy—who are drawn into their own fictional worlds. Players must collaborate to battle enemies and solve puzzles in levels inspired by both genres. One moment you might be riding Tron-style motorcycles and navigating gravity plates, and the next, you could be shape-shifting into fantasy characters in an enchanted forest.

Levels also feature portals to "side stories," which are essentially minigames. These include thrilling experiences like riding a Dune-like "sand fish" through the desert or water skiing behind a drone across the sea.