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Preorder Split Fiction: Free Keychain and Friend Plays Free

by Christopher Apr 13,2025

Get ready for an exciting new co-op experience with *Split Fiction*, launching on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on March 6. Developed by Hazelight Studios, the creators of the acclaimed *It Takes Two*, this sci-fi adventure is now available for preorder at $49.99. And in true Hazelight fashion, every purchase includes a free Friend’s Pass, allowing a friend to join you in co-op gameplay 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

Split Fiction keeps things simple with only a standard edition available, eschewing the typical array of deluxe and collector's editions. However, Best Buy offers an exclusive preorder bonus, which we'll detail below.

Split Fiction Preorder Bonus

While there's no universal preorder bonus for Split Fiction, Best Buy sweetens the deal with:

Best Buy - Free Split Fiction keychain

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

Split Fiction is designed exclusively for co-op play, with no single-player mode. You can enjoy it in couch co-op split-screen mode or online, requiring only one copy of the game. This feature supports cross-platform play, so you can team up with friends regardless of their gaming platform.

To play online with a friend, have them download the "Split Fiction - Friend’s Pass" from their preferred digital marketplace after the game's release on March 6. This pass is free, allowing your friend to join you in the game at no additional cost once you send them an invite. This system mirrors the successful model used by Hazelight in It Takes Two and A Way Out. Note, however, that your friend will need to pair up with someone who has bought the game to play.

What Is Split Fiction?

Split Fiction is a thrilling two-player action adventure game where two writers—one specializing in sci-fi and the other in fantasy—are drawn into their own fictional worlds. Players must collaborate to overcome enemies and solve puzzles across levels inspired by both genres. One moment you might be racing on Tron-style motorcycles and manipulating gravity, the next you could be shape-shifting into mythical creatures in a magical forest.

The game also features "side stories" accessible through portals within levels. These are essentially minigames, such as riding a "sand fish" reminiscent of Dune across a desert or water skiing behind a drone over the sea.