Split Fiction Director Criticizes Microtransactions as Stifling Creativity in Gaming

Josef Fares reaffirms Hazelight Studios' commitment to microtransaction-free games, citing their negative impact on game design and creativity.

Josef Fares, director of Split Fiction and founder of Hazelight Studios, strongly opposes microtransactions, calling them a 'huge problem' for the gaming industry.
Fares argues that design decisions motivated by profit from microtransactions hinder creativity and negatively affect game development.
Split Fiction, Hazelight's latest co-op game, launched on March 6 and has been met with critical acclaim, earning praise for its inventive gameplay and storytelling.
Fans have lauded Hazelight Studios for its 'no loot boxes, no microtransactions, no BS' approach, which Fares says applies to all of the studio's projects.
Despite the industry's reliance on microtransactions for significant revenue, Fares maintains that prioritizing artistic integrity over profit is essential for the future of gaming.