Split Fiction Could Overtake It Takes Two—And Faster Than You Think

While It Takes Two launched Hazelight Studios into gaming superstardom, its successor Split Fiction might be on track to outshine it completely. That’s not an exaggeration—Split Fiction isn’t just riding the wave of Hazelight’s success, it’s charging forward with its own momentum.

Let’s break it down.

It Takes Two Was Massive… But Let’s Do Some Math

It Takes Two sold 20 million copies, and because it’s a two-player-only game, you can safely double that number to estimate how many people actually experienced it. That’s roughly 40 million players adventuring through the emotional rollercoaster of Cody and May. The math checks out, and so did the awards—it won numerous Game of the Year titles, including from The Game Awards, and continues to sell today.

Hazelight’s name became popular for providing a heartfelt co-op storyline after that. So, when Split Fiction dropped? The expectations were sky-high.

Split Fiction’s Launch Speed Is Wild

As of May 6th, Hazelight confirmed that Split Fiction passed 4 million copies sold—and here’s the kicker: it did that in just two months.

For comparison? It Takes Two took seven months to hit 3 million copies. That’s right—Split Fiction did more in a third of the time, with no signs of slowing down.

Even more impressive? It Takes Two launched on PS4 and Xbox One, reaching a massive install base right out of the gate. Split Fiction, however, is keeping up (and possibly pulling ahead) in a far more competitive and crowded market.

More Than Just a Game—There’s a Movie Too

Even if Split Fiction doesn’t eventually hit the 20 million mark, it’s still shaping up to be another huge win for Hazelight Studios. With its unique split-screen narrative style and deeper storytelling mechanics, it’s earned praise from fans and critics alike.

Oh, and did we mention? A movie adaptation is already in development. Hazelight isn’t just creating games anymore—they’re building a brand.

Final Thoughts

If you thought Hazelight had peaked with It Takes Two, think again. Split Fiction is gunning for the crown—and at the pace it’s going, it might just take it. Whether or not it matches the sales numbers in the long run, it’s already proving that Hazelight has more than one masterpiece in their playbook.