Josef Fares
Josef Fares

Josef Fares is a Lebanese-Swedish film director who successfully transitioned into a visionary game designer, founding Hazelight Studios. Known for his charismatic personality, Fares pioneered the modern co-op-only genre with Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, A Way Out, and the award-winning It Takes Two (2021). His games seamlessly intertwine cooperative gameplay mechanics with emotional narrative beats. In 2026, Fares is preparing to fully unveil Hazelight's highly anticipated next co-op adventure, codenamed Project Split.
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Josef Fares
Josef Fares is a Lebanese-Swedish film director who successfully transitioned into a visionary game designer, founding Hazelight Studios. Known for his charismatic personality, Fares pioneered the modern co-op-only genre with Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, A Way Out, and the award-winning It Takes Two (2021). His games seamlessly intertwine cooperative gameplay mechanics with emotional narrative beats. In 2026, Fares is preparing to fully unveil Hazelight's highly anticipated next co-op adventure, codenamed Project Split.






