Exciting news for fans of the acclaimed co-op action adventure game, Split Fiction, as Variety reports that a film adaptation is in the works. The project has garnered significant interest, with "multiple top Hollywood studios" submitting offers for the movie rights, prompting the assembly of a comprehensive package.
Story Kitchen, a media company renowned for its expertise in adapting games and other non-traditional properties into films and TV shows, is at the helm of this endeavor. They are currently putting together a package that includes the writers, director, and cast. This is the same team that successfully brought Hazelight Studios’ previous game, It Takes Two, to the big screen. Story Kitchen, previously known as dj2 Entertainment, also boasts an impressive portfolio that includes the Sonic the Hedgehog films and Netflix's Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft. At this point, further details about the Split Fiction film adaptation remain under wraps.
Adding to the game's success, earlier this month it was confirmed that Split Fiction had sold over two million copies in its first week on sale. This milestone underscores the game's popularity and sets a strong foundation for its upcoming film adaptation. IGN’s review praised Split Fiction as an unmissable co-op adventure, noting that it remains fabulously fresh for its full, 14-hour duration.
In related news, earlier this week, Hazelight director Josef Fares announced that the studio is already working on its next game. This news further solidifies Hazelight's position as a leading innovator in the gaming industry.
