Split Fiction’s Josef Fares: “I would not be able to live without AAA titles”

The Game Business Show · Jan 13, 2026 · 23:38

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We're joined by Hazelight boss Josef Fares, the creative mastermind behind A Way Out, It Takes Two and Split Fiction - games that have collectively sold more than 43 million copies.

In our chat with Fares, we discuss the state of the industry, the impact Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 might have on publishers, their relationship with EA, AI, and unlocking the 'creative monster' in his staff.

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