Split Fiction: more like the Split Fiction movie. Hazelight Studios’ blockbuster game Split Fiction is officially getting the movie treatment. Following the massive success of the game, EA and Hazelight are collaborating with a production company to adapt this co-op adventure for the big screen. Although we don’t know who the cast will be or who will direct, fans are already buzzing.
Studio Hazelight, creators of A Way Out and It Takes Two, are also back with Split Fiction, further pursuing rare narrative-based co-op game mechanics. They’re not only fun to play with friends but also work well for couples, siblings or casual gamers. Under the leadership of the highly opinionated and passionate Josef Fares, the studio has made a name for itself for producing highly emotional, engaging stories while avoiding irritating features like microtransactions, battle passes, or paid DLC.
In fact, one of the best things about Hazelight’s games is that you only need a copy of your own to play with a friend. You can share the game with someone else, and they can play for free. It may sound like such a model would have discouraged sales, yet was such a boost to the studio’s popularity and trust.
Today, Split Fiction is being hailed as a possible “Game of the Year” and has caught the eye of Hollywood. The project is being taken on by production company Story Kitchen, and they are actively seeking a studio to make the film. There’s no news on cast, writer or director at this time. However, given the intense popularity of the game right now, it could move quickly.
This isn’t the first time Hazelight has attempted to port a game to the big screen. In 2022, a movie based on It Takes Two was announced, but there hasn’t been much in the way of significant updates since. And yet, with Split Fiction new and in the spotlight, there’s a good chance this project will push on sooner rather than later.
One particularly interesting fact about Hazelight is its founder, Josef Fares, began life as a filmmaker. So, fans are curious if he will have a bigger role in this movie. However, he has been focused on games in the last few years and even made headlines by calling out Hollywood’s awards system during The Game Awards.
What is Split Fiction about?
The game centers on two young authors, Mio and Zoe, who believe they’ve been invited to a tech company for a publishing deal. Instead, they find themselves testing a machine that brings their stories to life. Thanks to a glitch, they tumble into each other’s tales, packed with sci-fi and fantasy exploits. They have to team up to escape this strange world.
Questioning already-established rule books is important no matter who or what you are, and Split Fiction is definitely something to take note of whether you’re a gamer or a lover of cinema, the two traditions that have come under the greatest scrutiny as of late. And if you haven’t played the game yet, now is a great time to try it out!
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