Josef Fares' New Game: 3-Player Mode Confirmed?! Fans Stunned!

Josef Fares, the delightfully unpredictable director behind co-op hits like *It Takes Two* and *A Way Out*, is at it again. He's dropped a hint about Hazelight Studios' next project, and naturally, the internet is already buzzing with theories.

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Fares posted a photo on social media from what appears to be a motion capture set. In the image, he's grinning in front of three actors kitted out in performance capture suits. Now, the clever bit: he’s strategically positioned his arm to obscure their faces. Gotta love the suspense!

"Next game in the making," the caption reads, punctuated with a simple thumbs up emoji. Classic Fares – keeping things mysterious.

Hazelight Studios' official account then jumped into the fray, adding even more fuel to the fire. "We're back in the kitchen, cookin' up something really delicious! 🥘Now with Strategic Arm Placement Tech®️" they quipped, followed by a peace sign emoji. You can't help but admire their playful approach to marketing.

The internet sleuths have been busy dissecting the photo, and the most obvious takeaway is the presence of *three* actors. This has led to widespread speculation that Hazelight might be breaking from their traditional two-player co-op mold. Could we be looking at a whole new dynamic?

"Three-player Hazelight Game?" one fan wondered aloud. Others chimed in with playful suggestions like "It Takes Three????" and "It Takes Three lookin great Mr. Fares." I mean, the titles practically write themselves, right?

Remember *Split Fiction*? That beautifully weird game about two writers and their interwoven stories? It sold over 4 million copies and snagged impressive reviews. IGN called it "an expertly crafted co-op adventure that pinballs from one genre extreme to another," and gave it a solid 9/10. And of course, *It Takes Two*, with its divorcing couple embarking on a fantastical journey, was another critical darling and earned similar accolades.

Fares has built a reputation on delivering emotionally resonant stories wrapped in innovative gameplay mechanics. Prior to these hits, there was *A Way Out*, the prison escape game, and *Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons*, which showcased his knack for compelling narratives centered around, well, two protagonists. A three-player game would be a pretty significant departure, and I, for one, am excited to see what he and Hazelight cook up. Whatever it is, you can bet it'll be unique and, hopefully, a whole lot of fun. I'm already picturing the friend group arguments... in the best way possible!