The sci-fi/fantasy co-op adventure game “Split Fiction” has taken the gaming world by storm, selling over two million units since its release on March 6. Developed by Hazelight Studios and EA, the game has set several Guinness World Records, including the most played local co-op video game on Steam and the fastest-selling co-op game in its first week.

In the wake of this phenomenal success, a bidding war has erupted for the rights to adapt “Split Fiction” into a feature film. Josef Fares, the visionary creator behind the game, expressed his pride in the achievement but remains cautiously optimistic about its Hollywood prospects. “You know what I say? I believe it when I see it, because nothing has happened yet,” Fares remarked. He acknowledged that while there is a lot of excitement surrounding the movie potential, he understands that the journey from idea to execution can be long and often uncertain.

Fares is open to creative adaptations if the film project goes ahead. “Games are interactive, and movies are passive—changes are necessary,” he noted. The narrative of “Split Fiction” follows authors Mio and Zoe as they are pulled into their own stories, requiring teamwork to navigate through fantastical realms. Fares believes that changing the story to fit the cinematic medium could yield a fantastic film, as long as the essence of the characters and the duality of sci-fi and fantasy is preserved.

While promoting “Split Fiction,” Fares has already begun directing his attention to the next project at Hazelight Studios. He tantalizingly teased fans about this forthcoming title, stating that just like previous games had theme words—friendship for “Split Fiction,” collaboration for “It Takes Two,” and trust for “A Way Out”—there is also a unique word tied to the new game. “I can’t say it now, but when we talk next time, hopefully in three to four years, I will reveal it,” he hinted.

Gamers familiar with Hazelight's previous titles will enjoy Easter eggs and nods to “A Way Out” and “It Takes Two” sprinkled throughout “Split Fiction.” Fares highlights fan reactions as particularly rewarding, especially during iconic moments that showcase the studio's signature quirky humor. “We just put in all this crazy stuff,” he explained. The excitement escalates as players reach the final levels, prompting reactions that validate Fares’s confident assertion that they will experience something truly unique in gaming.

As the anticipation builds for both the potential film adaptation of “Split Fiction” and Hazelight Studios’ next groundbreaking game, fans can only speculate about what exciting developments lie ahead in these immersive worlds crafted by Josef Fares and his team. Be ready, gamers—something spectacular is on the horizon!