Split Fiction Sets New Records as Hazelight Studios Begins Work on Next Game

The cooperative gaming phenomenon surpasses 2 million sales in two weeks, while Josef Fares confirms a new project is already in development.

Split Fiction has become Hazelight Studios' fastest-selling game, achieving over 2 million sales within two weeks of its March 6, 2025 release.
The game has received critical acclaim, earning a 10/10 rating on Steam and recognition as the highest-rated game of the year.
Hazelight Studios released the first update for Split Fiction on March 17, 2025, addressing bugs, improving gameplay mechanics, and refining localization.
Josef Fares, Hazelight’s director, confirmed development began a month ago on a new game with a completed 130-page outline, aiming to surpass Split Fiction’s success.
Split Fiction has redefined cooperative gaming with its innovative mechanics, continuing the legacy of Hazelight’s It Takes Two, which sold over 23 million copies.