According to Variety, the popular game Split Fiction is set to receive a film adaptation. The report indicates that multiple top Hollywood studios have shown interest, prompting the creation of a package deal for the movie rights. Story Kitchen, a media company renowned for its expertise in adapting games and other non-traditional properties into film and TV, is spearheading the project. This same team successfully managed the upcoming film adaptation of Hazelight Studios' previous hit, It Takes Two. Story Kitchen, previously known as dj2 Entertainment, has an impressive portfolio that includes the Sonic the Hedgehog films and Netflix's Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft. At this point, no additional details about the Split Fiction film adaptation have been disclosed.
In other exciting news for Split Fiction, it was recently confirmed that the game achieved remarkable sales, surpassing two million copies sold within its first week of release. IGN's review hailed Split Fiction as an essential co-op adventure, praising its ability to remain fabulously fresh throughout its entire 14-hour gameplay.
Adding to the buzz around Hazelight Studios, director Josef Fares recently announced that the team is already hard at work on their next game. This news follows the successful launch and ongoing developments surrounding Split Fiction.