Split Fiction Streamers Discover and Conquer the Laser Hell Secret Stage, Earning a Trip to Hazelight Studios

Dive into the thrilling world of Split Fiction as streamers unlock the challenging "Laser Hell" stage, securing themselves an exclusive visit to Hazelight Studios. Learn more about this exciting challenge and what's next for the studio following the game's triumphant release.

Split Fiction Continues With More Surprises

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

Split Fiction, launched successfully last month, continues to captivate players with hidden gems like the "Laser Hell" stage. Despite its notorious difficulty, Chinese streamers sharkOvO and E1uM4y triumphed over the challenge, earning themselves a coveted trip to Hazelight Studios.

The duo documented their achievement on BiliBili, revealing how they accessed the secret stage by entering a specific sequence of switches in the Isolation level's elevator. Successfully navigating the laser-filled platform, they unlocked a congratulatory video from Hazelight's founder, Josef Fares. Fares, impressed by their feat, publicly acknowledged their success on Twitter (X) on March 19, promising an early sneak peek at the studio's next game during their visit to Sweden.

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 ongoing relationship with EA and the studio's early stages of developing their next project. Fares expressed a unique attachment to Split Fiction, noting its exceptional reception among players. However, his focus has swiftly shifted to the excitement surrounding the new game, which the studio started working on just a month ago.

While Fares kept details about the new project under wraps, citing its early development stage, he emphasized the studio's quick turnaround time of three to four years for game development. He also highlighted the supportive nature of their partnership with EA, stating that the publisher respects Hazelight's autonomy and creative vision, making them one of EA's most successful studios despite the publisher's mixed reputation.

First Update and Hitting 2 Million Sales in 1 Week

Split Fiction has not only captured the hearts of gamers but also achieved significant milestones. The game received its first update on March 17, addressing community-identified issues such as in-game mechanics, online play glitches, and localization improvements. Additionally, the game has soared to over 2 million sales within its first week, outpacing the initial sales figures of Hazelight's previous hit, It Takes Two, which eventually reached 20 million copies sold 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!