Exciting news for fans of the spectacular co-op action adventure game, Split Fiction—it's set to be adapted into a film, according to Variety. The report highlights that multiple top Hollywood studios have been vying for the movie rights, prompting the creation of a package deal. Story Kitchen, a media company renowned for its expertise in adapting games and other unconventional properties into film and TV, is spearheading this project. This is the same team behind the upcoming film adaptation of Hazelight Studios' previous hit, It Takes Two. Story Kitchen, formerly known as dj2 Entertainment, also boasts credits for the Sonic the Hedgehog films and Netflix's Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft. While details remain scarce at this stage, the anticipation is palpable.
Adding to the excitement, Split Fiction has already achieved remarkable success, having sold over two million copies in its first week on sale. IGN's review praised the game as an unmissable co-op adventure that remains fabulously fresh for its full, 14-hour duration.
In other news from Hazelight Studios, director Josef Fares recently confirmed that the studio is already working on its next game, keeping fans eagerly awaiting what's next from this innovative developer.