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'Split Fiction' Breaks Records as Movie Talks Remain Uncertain

Hazelight Studios' latest co-op game surpasses two million sales, while creator Josef Fares tempers expectations for a potential film adaptation.

  • 'Split Fiction,' the sci-fi/fantasy co-op game from Hazelight Studios, has sold over two million units since its March 6 release.
  • The game has broken multiple Guinness World Records, including most sold co-op video game within 48 hours and one week of release.
  • Story Kitchen reportedly secured the rights for a potential movie adaptation, but no official announcement has been made.
  • Creator Josef Fares remains skeptical about the adaptation, emphasizing Hollywood's unpredictability and the need for significant story changes to fit the film medium.
  • Hazelight Studios has begun conceptualizing its next game, continuing its tradition of narrative-driven co-op experiences centered on a single thematic word.
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