Split Fiction vs Borderlands 4

• Perspective: Third-Person (Split-Screen)
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2
• Gameplay Focus: Exclusively Co-op (2 Players)
• Unique Feature: The Friend's Pass system, allowing one owner of the game to invite a friend to play the entire game for free online.

• Perspective: First-Person
• Multiplayer: 4-Player Online Co-op, 2-Player Split-Screen
• Setting: Planet Kairos
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2
• Unique Feature: A truly seamless open world with a completely overhauled movement system (grappling hook, gliding) and unprecedented depth in character and gear customization.

• Co-op Partner: The game is designed to be played by two human players. Your companion is essential for every aspect of the game, from solving puzzles and traversing the world to defeating enemies and bosses. The entire experience relies on communication and coordination with your partner.
  Human (Player)

• Co-op Teammates: The game is built from the ground up for four-player co-op. Teammates can revive each other, combine their Action Skills for devastating effects, and trade loot. A new teleport feature allows players to instantly group up.
  Human (Player)
• Echo 4: A new robot companion that provides a navigation line to objectives, replacing the traditional mini-map for exploration. It can also scan the environment for loot and enemies.
  Robot

• Minigames: Hidden throughout the levels are 25 optional, competitive minigames. Finding and playing these allows Mio and Zoe to take a break from cooperating and compete against each other in short, fun challenges.

• Cooperative Gameplay
• Friendship
• Imagination
• Sci-Fi vs. Fantasy
• Overcoming Differences
• Platforming
• Puzzle-Solving
• Action-Adventure

• Sci-Fi
• Looter-Shooter
• Action RPG
• Dark Humor
• Co-op
• Space Western
• Procedural Generation
• Cel-Shading
• Revolution

• Contextual Abilities: Varies by Level
  The game does not have a persistent arsenal. Instead, each level grants Mio and Zoe unique, temporary gadgets and abilities tailored to that specific world's theme. For example, in a sci-fi level, one player might get a gravity bike while the other gets a plasma rifle. In a fantasy level, one might get a magic staff while the other gets a grappling hook.

• Procedurally Generated Guns: Varies (Pistols, SMGs, Shotguns, Assault Rifles, etc.)
  Over 30 billion guns with randomized parts, stats, and elemental effects. The new 'Licensed Part' system allows for traits from different manufacturers (Jakobs, Maliwan, Tediore) to appear on any weapon.
• Ordinance: Heavy Weapons, Grenades, Throwing Weapons
  A new, dedicated gear slot for ordinance. These items operate on cooldowns or charges instead of consuming ammo, encouraging more frequent use.

• Character Outfits: There is no armor system that affects gameplay stats. Mio and Zoe have their own distinct default outfits. Their appearance may change slightly based on the context of a level, but this is purely cosmetic.

• Energy Shields: The classic Borderlands shield type. Absorbs burst damage and begins a fast recharge after a short delay of not taking damage.
• Armor Shields: A new shield type designed for brawlers. Armor regenerates segments constantly, even while in combat, but is more vulnerable to corrosive damage.
• Firmware System: A new gear set system. Equipping multiple non-weapon gear pieces with the same Firmware provides powerful set bonuses. Firmware can be transferred between items.

• Cosmetic Customization: A deep customization system is expected, allowing players to unlock and equip a wide variety of heads, body skins, color schemes, and emotes for their Vault Hunters to personalize their appearance.

Character progression is deeper than ever. Each of the four new Vault Hunters has three massive skill trees with over 50 levels of progression. A new endgame system called 'Specializations' replaces Badass Ranks, offering meaningful gameplay perks instead of small stat increases. SDU upgrades for inventory and ammo are also available.

The game features a single, massive, seamless open-world planet called Kairos. This is a significant evolution from the zone-based maps of previous titles, eliminating loading screens between regions and allowing for greater freedom of exploration with a completely overhauled movement system.

• Mio Hudson: Playable Protagonist
  An aspiring sci-fi author who is logical, reserved, and somewhat pessimistic. She must learn to open up and work with the chaotic Zoe to survive.
• Zoe Foster: Playable Protagonist
  An aspiring fantasy author who is energetic, imaginative, and optimistic. She sees their predicament as a grand adventure and must learn to focus to help the pragmatic Mio.
• J.D. Rader: Antagonist
  The CEO of Rader Publishing. His desperation to find the next bestseller leads him to trap Mio and Zoe, eventually becoming the final boss of the game.

• Amon, the Forgeknight: Playable Vault Hunter
  A 'sci-fi Viking' class who can forge weapons with cybernetic drones and specializes in melee and elemental damage (cryo, fire, shock).
• Vex, the Siren: Playable Vault Hunter
  One of the six mystical and powerful Sirens of the Borderlands universe, with a new set of abilities.
• Rafa, the Exo-Soldier: Playable Vault Hunter
  A heavily-armed soldier class, likely focused on gunplay and explosives.
• Harlow, the Gravitar: Playable Vault Hunter
  A class likely focused on gravity manipulation, crowd control, and area-of-effect abilities.

• Main Story Chapters
  The game is divided into several chapters, each taking place in a unique new world from the writers' imaginations. The objective of each chapter is to master the new co-op mechanics presented in order to overcome the environmental puzzles and defeat the chapter's unique boss.

• Main Story Quests
  A cinematic campaign that follows the new Vault Hunters as they join a revolution to overthrow the tyrannical Timekeeper on the prison planet of Kairos.
• Side Quests
  A massive number of optional missions featuring the series' signature humor and eccentric characters. These provide XP, powerful loot, and SDU tokens.
• Dynamic World Events
  Repeatable, randomly appearing objectives like Airship Wrecks, Coliseums, and Meteor Events that offer tiered rewards based on performance.
• Rift Champions
  Randomly spawning open-world bosses that provide a significant challenge and a high chance for high-quality, world-drop legendary loot.

• Q: Can I play Split Fiction by myself?
  A: No. Split Fiction is a co-op only game and cannot be played solo. It requires a second player, either locally on the same screen or online.
• Q: Do both players need to own the game to play online?
  A: No. Thanks to the Friend's Pass feature, only one person needs to own the full game. They can then invite a friend, who can download the Friend's Pass for free, to play the entire adventure together.
• Q: What kind of game is it?
  A: It is a narrative-driven action-adventure platformer that is constantly changing its gameplay. It is famous for its incredible variety and focus on creative, collaborative puzzles and set pieces.
• Q: Is Split Fiction cross-platform?
  A: Yes, the game supports full cross-play between all released platforms (PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2), including for players using the Friend's Pass.

• Q: What is new about the world in Borderlands 4?
  A: It is set on a single, massive, and completely seamless open-world planet called Kairos. This is a first for the series, eliminating loading screens between zones.
• Q: How is movement different?
  A: The game has a completely new movement system with a double jump, glide, dash, wall climb, and a grappling hook, allowing for much more verticality and freedom than previous games.
• Q: How deep is the character customization?
  A: It is significantly deeper. Each of the four new Vault Hunters has three massive skill trees with over 80 passive abilities, inspired by the complexity of ARPGs like Path of Exile. A new endgame 'Specialization' system also adds meaningful choices beyond max level.
• Q: What is the new 'Licensed Part' system?
  A: It's a new loot feature where weapons can randomly drop with signature traits from different manufacturers. For example, a Maliwan SMG might have the Jakobs ricochet effect, creating a huge number of new weapon combinations.

• OFFICIAL PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS from the game's Epic Games Store and Steam pages. An SSD is recommended for optimal performance.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop performance will vary based on the specific model's cooling and power delivery (TGP). Given the game's diverse and visually rich levels, a modern gaming laptop is advised for a stable experience.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P Impact: Total Graphics Power (TGP) is critical for laptop GPU performance. A higher TGP allows the GPU to perform closer to its desktop equivalent.
• Laptop Consideration: Advanced Cooling Thermals: The game's constantly changing environments and mechanics can be demanding. A robust cooling system is essential to prevent thermal throttling and maintain consistent performance.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Performance Sustain: A strong mobile CPU is important for handling the game's physics, unique level mechanics, and ensuring a smooth co-op experience.
• Laptop Consideration: R A M Configuration Speed: 16GB in a dual-channel configuration is recommended to avoid stuttering and ensure smooth gameplay.
• Laptop Consideration: Display Panel G P U Pairing: Match the GPU's capability to the laptop's display. The game supports high refresh rates for a more fluid platforming and combat experience.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch N V I D I A Advanced Optimus: A MUX switch or Advanced Optimus is beneficial for reducing input latency, which is helpful for the game's timing-based puzzles and platforming.
• Laptop Consideration: Driver Updates O S Optimization: Keeping GPU drivers updated is crucial for performance and stability.
• Game Name: Split Fiction

• SPECULATIVE PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS. As the game is a next-generation title built on Unreal Engine 5, these are hypothetical projections and do not represent official information.
• Laptop Performance Note: A future title like this would demand a high-performance gaming laptop. Actual performance would vary significantly based on the final game's optimization and the laptop's specific hardware configuration.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU would be essential to handle the advanced graphical features of Unreal Engine 5 and the chaotic, effects-heavy combat.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Next-gen games will require laptops with cutting-edge cooling solutions to prevent thermal throttling and sustain performance during intense firefights.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A powerful multi-core mobile CPU will be critical for handling the procedural gun generation system, complex enemy AI, and physics calculations.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus would remain a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance and responsiveness in a co-op shooter.
• Game Name: Borderlands 4

• G P U T G P Impact: Total Graphics Power (TGP) is critical for laptop GPU performance. A higher TGP allows the GPU to perform closer to its desktop equivalent.
• Advanced Cooling Thermals: The game's constantly changing environments and mechanics can be demanding. A robust cooling system is essential to prevent thermal throttling and maintain consistent performance.
• C P U Performance Sustain: A strong mobile CPU is important for handling the game's physics, unique level mechanics, and ensuring a smooth co-op experience.
• R A M Configuration Speed: 16GB in a dual-channel configuration is recommended to avoid stuttering and ensure smooth gameplay.
• Display Panel G P U Pairing: Match the GPU's capability to the laptop's display. The game supports high refresh rates for a more fluid platforming and combat experience.
• M U X Switch N V I D I A Advanced Optimus: A MUX switch or Advanced Optimus is beneficial for reducing input latency, which is helpful for the game's timing-based puzzles and platforming.
• Driver Updates O S Optimization: Keeping GPU drivers updated is crucial for performance and stability.

• G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU would be essential to handle the advanced graphical features of Unreal Engine 5 and the chaotic, effects-heavy combat.
• Cooling Thermals: Next-gen games will require laptops with cutting-edge cooling solutions to prevent thermal throttling and sustain performance during intense firefights.
• C P U Power Limits: A powerful multi-core mobile CPU will be critical for handling the procedural gun generation system, complex enemy AI, and physics calculations.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus would remain a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance and responsiveness in a co-op shooter.