A wave of outrage hit EA Play users after the adventure action game Split Fiction was missing from the Pro-tier catalog. EA is being accused of breaking its promise to provide new games on the day of release. The cross-platform title launched on March 6, 2025.
Possible Reasons
Split Fiction is the first game not to appear in the EA Play Pro library on launch day. It is only available for purchase through digital platforms:
- Steam,
- Origin (EA App),
- EA Originals.
The exact reason behind EA’s decision is still unknown, as no official explanation has been given. Previously, Pro users always had immediate launch-day access to new titles without any extra cost.
This controversial move unsurprisingly triggered sharp criticism from subscribers. One possible reason is that Split Fiction, co-developed by Hazelight Studios, was released under EA Originals – a sub-label aimed at supporting indie developers.
Subscriber Reactions
Since 2023, EA has shifted its approach to EA Originals by publishing larger AAA-caliber titles, such as:
- the solo magic shooter Immortals of Aveum,
- monster-hunting action game Wild Hearts,
- third-person adventure Lost in Random,
- metroidvania-style Tales of Kenzera: ZAU,
- the tense co-op adventure A Way Out.
Split Fiction was added to the EA Originals catalog upon launch but was not included in EA Play Pro, despite the subscription costing $119.99/year. Users have described this as a troubling precedent that raises doubts about the value of continuing the subscription.
