Highly popular title, Split Fiction by Hazelight, records sales of more than four million units within a two-month timeframe.
Feeling Pleasantly Blown Away by Split Fiction's Success!
Whoa, the gaming world was left in awe by Hazelight's latest masterpiece, Split Fiction! PC Gamer's Fraser Brown couldn't contain his excitement as this whirlwind adventure packed a punch with its pacing and variety. "It's scarcely believable that another game could jam so many twists and turns into a mere 15-hour escapade," Brown raved.
Astonishingly, the game has staked its claim in Hazelight's territory of top-notch co-op adventures, embodying the essence of A Way Out and It Takes Two, and swiftly capturing the hearts of gamers globally. Within mere days of its release, Split Fiction sold a staggering million copies, doubling that figure in no time.
Continuing the massive success, publisher EA has recently disclosed that the game had a "massive launch" and moved close to the four million mark in sales[1]. Hazelight's official account glowed with pride, acknowledging the milestone and expressing heartwarming gratitude towards the gaming community for the overwhelming love for Mio, Zoe, and their escapades, not forgetting the hot dogs, of course!
However, Hazelight's glamorous movie collaboration with Story Kitchen appears to leave the studio's founder, Josef Fares, unimpressed: "I'll believe it when I see it," Fares nonchalantly said about the proposed project. "There's a lot of chatter, but nothing has materialized yet."
With Split Fiction being such a sensation, the question on everyone's lips is what can the talented team at Hazelight cook up next? Fares has hinted at more captivating co-op adventures, but one thing is certain: you won't find Hazelight dabbling in the live-service genre. "No chance!" Fares declared emphatically.
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Absorbing Insights
- Extraordinary Sales Figures: Split Fiction sold over 1 million copies within days of its release and quickly surpassed 4 million copies sold worldwide[2].
- Strong Critical Acclaim: With a score of 90 on OpenCritic, Split Fiction ranks among the top-rated games of 2025 so far, praised for its dedication to co-op gameplay and creative gameplay mechanics[3].
- Multimedia Ambitions: Hazelight is delving into the world of film with their collaboration with Story Kitchen on a potential Split Fiction movie adaptation, although Fares maintains a skeptical outlook[4].
- In the world of entertainment, technology, and gaming, 2025 is proving to be another remarkable year, with the record-breaking success of Split Fiction.
- After its release, Split Fiction sold a staggering 4 million copies, earning it a place among the top sellers in the industry.
- Achieving this feat within just a few days, the game has surpassed both critics' and gamers' expectations, cementing its spot among the best of the year.*Reviewer Fraser Brown raves about the game's adventurous elements, twists, and turns, commending its pacing and variety.
- Notably, the game's success echoes Hazelight's prior triumphs, such as A Way Out and It Takes Two, demonstrating the studio's consistent prowess in creating top-notch co-op adventures.
- As the studio looks forward, founder Josef Fares hints at more captivating co-op games, while firmly rejecting the live-service genre in favor of maintaining their commitment to storytelling and unique gameplay experiences.
