Split Fiction vs Daimon Blades

• 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
• Setting: Dark Fantasy (E.Y.E. Prequel)
• Platforms: PC (Steam)
• Early Access Release: 2025-09-03
• Unique Feature: A unique classless progression system centered on 'living' Daimon-infused weapons that evolve mid-run, combined with fast-paced, first-person melee combat.

• 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: In the game's 4-player co-op mode, other players act as your companions. Teamwork and combining the unique abilities of different Daimon weapons are key to success in high-difficulty expeditions.
  Human (Player)

• 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.

• Daimon Weapons: The primary reward for defeating bosses and completing expeditions. Each one represents a new potential character build.
• Crafting Resources: Gathered during expeditions and used in the main hub to forge new weapons, armor, and other items.

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

• Dark Fantasy
• First-Person Melee
• Hack and Slash
• Roguelite
• Co-op
• Demonic
• Action RPG

• 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.

• 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.

• Armor Sets: Players can craft and equip different sets of armor that provide defensive stats and passive bonuses. A player's visual appearance is also tied to one of three starting factions (Culter Dei, Jian Shang Di, Saif al-Haq).

The game features a classless progression system where a player's abilities are defined by their equipped gear. The core system revolves around 'Daimon-infused' weapons, which are living artifacts that can 'ascend' during a run by feeding on the blood of slain enemies to unlock new abilities. Players can also equip armor and use 'Alchemy powers' for active and passive skills.

• 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.

• The Warrior Monk: Playable Character
  A member of the Secreta order, sworn to defend the world from demonic threats. The player's abilities are determined entirely by their equipped Daimon weapon and gear.
• The Hermit: Antagonist
  The player's former Mentor and a powerful member of the Secreta who betrayed the order for forbidden power.

• 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.

• Expeditions
  The main gameplay mode. Players launch an expedition into a procedurally generated level to fight through hordes of demons, defeat a powerful boss, and extract with loot and resources before their 'Corruption' meter fills.
• Story Mode
  A campaign-focused mode where expeditions are structured to advance the main narrative of hunting down 'The Hermit'.
• Free Exploration Mode
  An endless-style mode where teams venture as deep as possible into the Daimon realm with a limited number of lives to see how long they can survive.

The game will be in Early Access for approximately one year, during which the developers will regularly add new game modes, enemies, bosses, biomes, weapons, and abilities based on community feedback. The studio has stated a preference for future paid DLC expansions over microtransactions.

• 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 Daimon Blades?
  A: Daimon Blades is a first-person, cooperative action RPG with roguelite elements. It blends the fast-paced melee combat of a slasher with the loot and progression of an ARPG like Diablo.
• Q: Is it a sequel to E.Y.E: Divine Cybermancy?
  A: No, it is a dark fantasy prequel set 2,000 years before the events of E.Y.E., exploring the origins of the Secreta order.
• Q: How does the weapon system work?
  A: The game features a unique system where weapons are 'living' artifacts inhabited by a 'daimon'. Each weapon has its own unique abilities and can be powered up mid-run by killing enemies, making the loot chase central to the experience.
• Q: Is it playable solo?
  A: Yes, the game can be played entirely as a single-player, offline experience, but it is designed with four-player online co-op in mind.

• 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

• OFFICIAL PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS from the game's Steam page. These specifications are for the Early Access launch.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop performance will vary based on the specific model's cooling and TGP. As a fast-paced co-op slasher, maintaining a high and stable framerate is crucial for the best gameplay experience.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU is essential to handle high framerates during intense, effects-heavy combat.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: The game's visually rich world and horde-based encounters will require a laptop with a cutting-edge cooling solution to prevent thermal throttling.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A powerful multi-core mobile CPU will be critical for handling the large number of enemy AI and physics in co-op sessions.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance in a fast-paced FPS.
• Game Name: Daimon Blades

• 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 is essential to handle high framerates during intense, effects-heavy combat.
• Cooling Thermals: The game's visually rich world and horde-based encounters will require a laptop with a cutting-edge cooling solution to prevent thermal throttling.
• C P U Power Limits: A powerful multi-core mobile CPU will be critical for handling the large number of enemy AI and physics in co-op sessions.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance in a fast-paced FPS.