Fiction Streamers Win Hazelight Studios Trip for Completing Secret Stage

Split Fiction streamers have unlocked an exciting reward by conquering the game's secret "Laser Hell" stage, earning them a trip to Hazelight Studios. Dive into the details of this challenging feat and discover what the studio has planned following the game's triumphant launch.

Split Fiction Continues With More Surprises

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

Following its successful debut last month, Split Fiction continues to captivate players with hidden challenges like the "Laser Hell" stage. Despite its notorious difficulty, Chinese streamers sharkOvO and E1uM4y triumphed over this obstacle, earning an invitation to Hazelight Studios from the game's director.

The duo showcased their victory on BiliBili, revealing how to access the secret stage by entering a specific sequence on the elevator in the Isolation level. This leads to a platform filled with lasers, a test that few could conquer. Upon completion, they unlocked a congratulatory video from Hazelight's Founder, Josef Fares, who revealed that even most developers struggled with the stage. Fares promised the streamers a trip to Sweden for an early glimpse of their next project, a promise he reaffirmed on Twitter (X) on March 19.

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 relationship with publisher EA and hinted at their next game. Fares expressed that while every game release feels like a milestone, Split Fiction held a special place due to its reception. However, his focus swiftly shifted to the excitement surrounding their new project, which they began just a month ago.

Despite the enthusiasm, Fares remained tight-lipped about specifics, citing the early stage of development. He noted that Hazelight typically completes games within three to four years and promised more details as the project progresses.

Regarding their partnership with EA, Fares praised the publisher's support, emphasizing that Hazelight maintains full creative control. He acknowledged EA's varying reputation but highlighted the respect and autonomy Hazelight enjoys, crediting this relationship for their status as one of EA's most successful studios.

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 across all languages.

Moreover, the game achieved a remarkable milestone by selling over 2 million copies within its first week, outpacing the initial sales of Hazelight's 2021 Game of the Year, It Takes Two, which eventually reached 20 million copies by October 2024.

Split Fiction is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Stay updated with the latest on the game by checking out our related article below!