Hazelight confirms new game development with EA partnership

Josef Fares, the director of Hazelight Studios, spoke about the positive relationship his company has with EA during a recent interview. He emphasized that Hazelight is currently developing their next game, following the success of their co-op adventure, Split Fiction. Fares mentioned his mindset after releasing a game, saying he quickly focuses on new projects. He believes Split Fiction has been their best-received game yet. However, he did not reveal details about the next project, as work only started a month ago. Fares said they typically do not work on a game for more than three or four years, indicating fans will hear more within that time frame. Hazelight has collaborated with EA for several years, creating successful games like A Way Out and It Takes Two. Fares clarified that EA has no influence on the projects they choose. He noted, “EA is a supporter. We don’t pitch games to them.” Despite EA's mixed reputation in the gaming industry, Fares described their experience as positive. He stated, “They respect us. They respect what we do.” Hazelight has become one of EA's most successful studios, highlighted by Split Fiction selling 1 million copies in just 48 hours. This success reinforces Hazelight's impact on cooperative gaming.