Game Overview
Hazelight turns clashing imaginations into a relentlessly inventive two-player adventure, pairing sci-fi spectacle with storybook fantasy. Writers Mio and Zoe become trapped inside worlds generated from their own unpublished ideas after a corporation’s machine attempts to harvest their creativity, forcing two very different personalities to cooperate. The result is energetic, funny, and occasionally surprising, moving from neon cities and mechanical threats to dragon-filled kingdoms and oversized fairy-tale hazards without lingering in one idea too long.
Every chapter introduces fresh cooperative tools and asks both players to use them in tandem, whether that means manipulating gravity, flying, platforming through collapsing environments, solving spatial puzzles, or surviving fast-moving combat encounters. Mio and Zoe receive different abilities tailored to each scenario, so success depends on communication rather than one player carrying the other; one may create an opening while the other crosses it, defends a partner, or finishes a puzzle. The campaign supports local split-screen and online co-op, while generous checkpointing and approachable controls keep its challenge focused on coordination, though later sequences demand sharper timing. Optional side stories provide compact detours with their own strange mechanics and give the pair more chances to experiment beyond the main plot.
Its biggest strength is the pace of invention: Split Fiction rarely repeats a gimmick long enough for it to become routine, constantly swapping between genres, perspectives, and gameplay rules. Cinematic set pieces feel closer to playable action movies than conventional levels, yet the personal arc between Mio and Zoe keeps the spectacle grounded. Fans of It Takes Two, co-op platformers, and games such as Ratchet & Clank will find plenty to enjoy, while newcomers work best with a patient partner willing to laugh through missed jumps and unpredictable chaos.
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Installation
- Select the Download button at the top of this page to open UploadHaven.
- On UploadHaven, wait for any countdown, then select Free Download. Optional: UploadHaven Pro for faster downloads.
- When complete, extract the archive to a Split Fiction folder using 7-Zip.
- Open the extracted folder and start the game normally.
- For errors, check Setup Guide & Troubleshooting below. Keep your security software enabled.
System Requirements
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: 64 bit Windows 10/11
- Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 – 4GB or Radeon RX 470 – 4GB
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 85 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Resolution: 1920×1080 Native FPS: 30 Graphics Settings Preset: Low
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for Split Fiction (v2025.05.27)?
After extracting Split Fiction (v2025.05.27), navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 76.90 GB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Do I need to run the game as administrator?
Usually, no. Start the game normally from the extracted folder. If you see a permissions or save error, check that the folder is writable and follow the game's documented fix. Only grant administrator access when a trusted game's specific setup requires it.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
Check that extraction completed and your PC meets the system requirements, including Version 12. Note any error message before choosing a fix. If it identifies a missing runtime, install the required DirectX components or Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable from Microsoft.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
A warning needs to be investigated; the download source alone cannot confirm that a file is safe. Keep your security software enabled and review the detection details. Do not run or restore a flagged file unless you have verified that it is a false positive. If you are unsure, leave it quarantined.