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Split Fiction streamers uncover and complete the "Laser Hell" secret stage, earning an exclusive trip to Hazelight Studios. Read on to learn more about the Laser Hell challenge and what’s next for Hazelight after Split Fiction’s impressive success.
Split Fiction Continues To Surprise Players
First Players to Complete the "Laser Hell" Challenge Win a Trip to Hazelight Studios
Split Fiction launched successfully last month and continues to surprise fans with hidden content. The newly discovered secret level—dubbed “Laser Hell”—has proven to be one of the game’s most difficult challenges yet.
Recently, Chinese streamers sharkOvO and E1uM4y completed the intense Laser Hell stage and shared their victory on BiliBili. To access this hidden level, players must activate a specific switch sequence inside the elevator during the Isolation level. When done correctly, the elevator transports them to a laser-filled platform stage that tests even the most skilled players.
Upon completion, the pair unlocked a special message from Hazelight Studios founder Josef Fares, congratulating them for finishing the challenge and officially inviting them to Hazelight Studios in Sweden. He admitted that even many members of his own development team struggled to beat the level.
Soon after the video went live, Fares took to Twitter (X) on March 19 to share:
“Congrats to sharkOvO and E1uM4y for finishing the secret challenge Laser Hell in #splitfiction. VERY impressive! I will keep my promise and invite you both to Sweden for an early look at our next game. We’ll be in touch!”
Hazelight Studios Already Developing Next Game
During a recent appearance on The Friends Per Second podcast (March 17), Josef Fares revealed that Hazelight has already begun work on its next title.
He reflected on how the launch of Split Fiction felt different compared to previous releases:
“For me personally, every time a game launches, I’m usually ready to move on. This time feels extra special. It’s our best-received game so far, and everyone at the studio is thrilled. But honestly, I'm already super excited about what’s coming next.”
Although eager to talk about the future, Fares noted that the new project is still in very early development and not ready for public discussion:
“I can’t say anything yet because it’s too early. You know Hazelight—we don’t work on games longer than three or four years. That’s not so far away. We started working on this about a month ago, and we’re all extremely excited.”
When asked about Hazelight’s partnership with EA, Fares clarified that EA acts purely as a supportive publisher rather than a creative force:
“EA doesn’t have any say in what we do next. We tell them what we’re making—not the other way around.”
He added, “Maybe they mess things up with other developers, but not with us. They respect our independence, and now we’re one of their most successful studios.”
New Update Released & 2 Million Sales Milestone
On March 17, Hazelight released a major update for Split Fiction, addressing several community-reported issues since launch. The patch includes fixes for:
- In-game mechanics behaving unexpectedly in certain scenarios
- Minor glitches during online co-op play
- Localization and subtitle corrections across all supported languages
In addition to the update, Split Fiction reached an impressive milestone—selling over 2 million copies within just one week of release.
This marks a significant achievement when compared to Hazelight’s previous hit, It Takes Two. While that game sold 1 million copies shortly after launching in 2021, it eventually grew to over 20 million units sold by October 2024.
Where to Play Split Fiction
Split Fiction is currently available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Stay tuned for more updates, challenges, and surprises from Hazelight Studios. And if you're curious about unlocking hidden stages like Laser Hell, make sure to keep exploring every corner of the game!
