A freshly released trailer for Split Fiction, Hazelight Studios’ new cooperative adventure, showcases intriguing side-stories that invite players to explore a variety of fantastical realms.

The developer, Josef Fares, narrates, explaining that players will encounter ‘side-stories’ within the main levels through portal-like elements, leading them into vastly different environments. These adventures range from Arabian Nights-inspired deserts with opulent palaces to scenes where characters float through derelict space stations, ride ‘sandfish’ in vast arid lands, and engage in exciting chase sequences across shimmering oceans.

Fares emphasizes that these diverse gameplay elements align with recent platformer trends akin to Nintendo’s 3D Mario titles, incorporating rapid gameplay transitions and unique world features. Players can also shapeshift into various creatures, offering additional gameplay mechanics reminiscent of classic gaming experiences.

This exciting variety suggests that Split Fiction is poised to offer an enriching experience, aiming to follow in the successful footsteps of its predecessor, It Takes Two.