Summary
Two talented fans created an incredibly detailed cosplay of Cody and May, the protagonists of the hit gameIt Takes Two. Although developer Hazelight Studios has moved on to its most recent co-op title, fans ofIt Takes Twocontinue to express their love for the game through fan creations.
Soon after its release in 2021, the co-op titleIt Takes Tworeceived a high appraisal from both critics and players alike and was even crowned Game of the Year at The Game Awards. The game’s popularity has not dropped either, asIt Takes Twosold over 20 million copiesin 2024 and was added to PlayStation Plus for its December catalog.It Takes Twois considered one of the best co-op titles of recent years, not only because of its creative gameplay but also for its touching story. An essential element ofIt Takes Twois the design of its protagonists, Cody and May, and a pair of crafty fans managed a way to bring them to life.
Through a video posted on TikTok, Polish cosplayers kanto.cosplay and talenkaa shared their stunning rendition of life-size Cody and May dolls. InIt Takes Two, the main characters transform into dolls made from scrap materials like buttons, yarn, and pins. Cody gets turned into a clay doll, while May becomes a wooden doll. To mimic these elements, the cosplayers seemed to have used chunky yarn and ropes around their outfits. They also included giant custom-made buttons and leaves. Both creators used SFX makeup and prosthetics to recreate Cody and May’s irregularly-sized limbs.It Takes Twotells the story of a broken marriagethat rebuilds their relationship by working together. Now, these skilled fans have proved that it also takes two to make the perfect cosplay.
It Takes Two Fans Share Incredible Duo Cosplay of Cody and May
The fans' cosplay amazed theIt Takes Twocommunity, with other players praising their talent in the comments. One user remarked how the creators look “straight out of the video game.” The TikTok video already has over 538K likes as well. The success ofIt Takes Twofully established its developer, Hazelight Studios, as a leader in the co-op genre. It also set a precedent for the studio’s latest title,Split Fiction. While Hazelight has used some ofIt Takes Two’s best features in its newest game, there are many aspects in whichSplit Fictionsurpassed its predecessor, including more challenging gameplay and enhanced visuals.
It’s been a little over a week since its launch, butSplit Fictionis already a massive hitin sales and reviews. Whether it could dethroneIt Takes Two’s popularity remains to be seen, considering that the latter’s fanbase is still quite active.
