Hazelight reaches milestone with Split Fiction and earlier titles

Hazelight, the game developer founded by filmmaker Josef Fares, has announced strong sales results for its games. Since its founding in 2014, the studio has released three titles: A Way Out , It Takes Two and Split Fiction . Together, these games have now sold more than 50 million copies.

Overview of the games

Hazelight's most successful title is It Takes Two , which launched in 2021 and has sold more than 30 million copies. A Way Out , released in 2018, follows with 13 million copies sold. The newest title, Split Fiction , which launched in 2025, has sold 7 million copies so far.

Budget and sales figures

Split Fiction had nearly double the budget of It Takes Two , although the exact figures have not been made public. Despite its lower sales so far, it is important to note that this is not necessarily a cause for concern. The game is relatively new and is still helping new players discover Hazelight's work.

Impact of awards and recognition

It Takes Two received a number of Game of the Year awards, which undoubtedly helped drive its strong sales. Hazelight's creative approach to co-op gameplay has drawn attention from both players and the industry, with the announcement that Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson will produce a film version of It Takes Two , while Sydney Sweeney will star in a film adaptation of Split Fiction .

Future projects and strategy

There is interest in what Hazelight will develop next. Josef Fares has suggested that the co-op experience will always remain an important part of the studio, but he has also said there is room for new directions. “You never know what happens in the future. It’s not impossible that we’ll also focus on single-player games. But that will happen in a Hazelight way, with a unique twist,” Fares said.