"Streamers Win Hazelight Studios Trip After Secret Stage Completion"

The excitement surrounding Split Fiction continues to grow as players unlock new challenges and secrets within the game. Recently, Chinese streamers sharkOvO and E1uM4y achieved a remarkable feat by completing the notoriously difficult "Laser Hell" secret stage. Their accomplishment not only showcased their skills but also earned them a special reward: a trip to Hazelight Studios, courtesy of the game's director, Josef Fares.

First Players to Finish "Laser Hell" Challenge Earn a Trip to Hazelight Studios

Split Fiction has been a hit since its launch last month, and it keeps surprising players with hidden content. The "Laser Hell" stage, accessible through a specific sequence of switch presses in the Isolation level's elevator, proved to be a challenging obstacle. Yet, sharkOvO and E1uM4y managed to navigate the laser-filled platform and complete the stage. Their success was celebrated with a video message from Josef Fares himself, who praised their achievement and extended an invitation to visit Hazelight Studios in Sweden. Fares later confirmed this on Twitter (X) on March 19, expressing his excitement and promising an early look at Hazelight's next project.

Hazelight Studios Working On Its Next Game

In a recent interview on the Friends Per Second podcast on March 17, Josef Fares discussed Hazelight's future endeavors and their ongoing relationship with publisher EA. Fares highlighted the unique reception Split Fiction received, describing it as the best-received game from Hazelight to date. However, his focus is already shifting to the studio's next project, which he mentioned is in its early stages but has the team buzzing with excitement. Fares emphasized that Hazelight's development cycle typically lasts three to four years, hinting at more details to come in the future.

Regarding their partnership with EA, Fares clarified that Hazelight operates independently, with EA acting as a supportive publisher rather than a directive one. He stressed that EA respects Hazelight's creative autonomy, which has contributed to the studio's success and reputation within the industry.

First Update and Hitting 2 Million Sales in 1 Week

On March 17, Split Fiction received its first update, addressing various community-reported issues, including in-game mechanics, online play glitches, and localization improvements. Additionally, the game achieved a significant milestone by selling over 2 million copies within just one week of its release. This impressive sales figure surpasses the initial performance of Hazelight's previous hit, It Takes Two, which reached 1 million sales a few weeks after launch and eventually sold 20 million copies by October 2024.

Split Fiction is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay tuned for more updates and news about the game by checking out our related articles.