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Can You Play Split Fiction Solo? Answered

Author:Kristen Update:Mar 21,2025

Hazelight Studios, known for its excellent couch co-op games, has released its latest title, Split Fiction. A key question on many players' minds: can you play Split Fiction solo? The answer, unfortunately, is no.

Like previous Hazelight games, Split Fiction heavily emphasizes cooperative gameplay, either online or via local couch co-op. There's no single-player mode, no AI companion, and the intricate, precisely timed gameplay makes solo play virtually impossible even with multiple controllers.

However, Hazelight offers a clever solution: the Friend's Pass. This allows a friend to join your game, regardless of platform (PlayStation, Xbox, or PC), as long as one player owns Split Fiction. This cross-platform functionality extends to various online services like PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, Steam, Epic Games Store, and the EA app.

How the Friend's Pass Works

How Does the Friend's Pass for Split Fiction Work?

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  1. Own Split Fiction on any platform.
  2. Have your friend download the Friend's Pass on their platform.
  3. Send them an invite to your session.
  4. Enjoy the game together!

This Friend's Pass system is a great way to introduce friends to the game without requiring them to purchase it upfront, making Split Fiction more accessible for cooperative play.

Split Fiction launches March 6th on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.