- Split Fiction cannot be played solo as the game is meant to be experienced by two players together.
- There is no option to turn your AI companion into another player as well.
- If you are seeking another player to play, you can join Hazelight's official discord server to meet new players.
If you are a gamer who loves to play co-op games, then I bet you must have played A Way Out and It Takes Two. The GOTY award-winning studio, Hazelight, is returning after four years with another blockbuster co-op title called Split Fiction. However, not everyone has a friend or partner ready to dive in once the game releases tomorrow. Thus, if you are wondering whether you can play Split Fiction solo, keep reading to find out if you can finish the co-op game all on your own.
Can Split Fiction Be Played Solo?
If you have played Hazelight Studios’ previous games, then you already know the answer, which is no. Sadly, you can’t play Split Fiction solo, as the game is crafted specifically with two players in mind. When asked whether you can get the help of an AI companion, the developers have officially stated, “No, this is a co-op-only game uniquely tailored for two friends to play together” on Split Fiction’s official FAQ page. So, there is no option for you to choose an AI ally to play with you as another player.
If you are curious whether you can join a co-op session with random players online in-game akin to Elden Ring: Nightreign, then the answer is the same: No. Split Fiction can be played by two friends or partners locally offline or online by inviting the other.
Do Both Players Need to Buy Split Fiction?
Hazelight Studios proved why they are one of the best and gamer-friendly studios by presenting the gamers worldwide with a “Friend’s Pass.” All you need is a single copy of the Split Fiction game and invite your friend/partner with the pass.
After you both have downloaded the game, you can start your kick off your adventures together on any platform.
If your friends are too busy or you don’t have anyone to play with, there is a helpful solution. Ahead of the game’s release, the studios joked about shipping a real human friend along with a copy of the game. Fortunately, they have started a separate channel, “sf-looking-for-player,” on the official Hazelight Studios Discord server to help players who are looking for one more player to enjoy their latest game.
Therefore, you can hop on to their Discord server and meet a new friend in case you don’t have anyone to play with. This is a great move by the team, as their games never feature a single-player mode. We hope you can meet a friend here and let us know if you are going to play the game later this week in the comments below.
Bipradeep Biswas
