‘Split Fiction’ Movie Adaptation Sparks Hollywood Bidding War

The critically acclaimed co-op game from Hazelight Studios is being developed into a film, with Story Kitchen assembling a package for potential buyers.

‘Split Fiction,’ released on March 6, 2025, has sold over two million copies in its first week and received widespread critical acclaim.
The game follows two authors, Mio and Zoe, trapped in a virtual simulation blending their sci-fi and fantasy worlds, emphasizing themes of collaboration and creativity.
Story Kitchen, the media company behind the adaptation of Hazelight’s previous game ‘It Takes Two,’ is assembling a package of talent, including cast, writers, and a director, for the film project.
A bidding war is underway among top Hollywood studios to secure the rights for the movie adaptation, though no studio or streaming service is yet attached.
The adaptation reflects Hollywood’s growing interest in video game IPs, though Hazelight director Josef Fares has expressed indifference toward such projects, focusing on the gaming medium.