Can You Disable Split Screen in Split Fiction?
Image Credit: Hazelight Studios, Split Fiction
Does Split Fiction Allow Fullscreen Co-Op?
If you’re hoping to play Split Fiction in full screen without split-screen in online co-op, you’re out of luck. The game is designed to be played in split screen at all times, whether you’re sitting next to your co-op partner or playing online from different locations.
Why Is Split Fiction Always Split Screen?
Gameplay Is Built Around It – Much like It Takes Two and A Way Out, Split Fiction relies on players being able to see both perspectives at all times.
Screen Watching Is Intentional – Many puzzles, platforming sections, and boss fights require players to react to each other’s screens to progress.
Dynamic Camera Work – While the game is mostly split screen, it sometimes merges into a single view during cutscenes and key gameplay moments.
Is There Any Benefit to Playing Online Instead of Local?
No visual difference – The game will be split screen whether you’re playing on the same couch or across different systems.
Couch co-op is still the best option – Since you’re always sharing a screen anyway, local play feels just as good, if not better, than online play (like back in the old days).
Crossplay works, but doesn’t change the format – Even if you’re playing PC to PS5, for example, you’ll still see a split-screen layout.
Final Blurb
If you’re not a fan of split screen, Split Fiction might take some getting used to. But the game uses it in clever ways, including for a lot of mechanics, and most players forget about it pretty quickly. Regardless of whether you’re playing online or locally, the experience will remain the same, so find a friend, embrace the chaos, and enjoy the game the way it was meant to be played.
