It Takes Two sells 20 million copies while the developers tease a new game

It Takes Two has sold 20 million copies. The co-on adventure game achieved this milestone 3 and half years following its launch.

The announcement was shared on the Hazelight Studios X account. The founder of Hazellight Josef Fares responded with his awestruck tweet stating “Beyond my wildest dreams!”.

#ItTakesTwo HAS SOLD OVER 20 MILLION!!!

You’re the best fans in the world, how you have embraced our game is blowing our minds! ❤️

We’re so grateful to every one of the millions upon millions who have enjoyed their time with Cody and May 😍 pic.twitter.com/wBI20lJBjq

— Hazelight Studios (@HazelightGames) October 16, 2024

The game was launched in March 2021 on PC, Xbox, and Playstation. It also got a Switch release in November 2022. In the month after its launch, the game had already achieved 1 million copies. After that, the count has been steadily increasing.

In March of 2024, It Takes Two achieved sales of 16 million copies. This could happen due to positive critical praise and word of mouth which continued for years after its release.

It Takes Two film adaptation is at work with The Rock as producer

It Takes Two was on sale multiple times as well. Currently, it’s just $10 USD  from the original price of $40 USD on the PlayStation Store.

The Metascore of the game is 88 on Metacritic an 8.9 user score. Moreover, it was the Game of the Year which also won The Best Family Game and Multiplayer Game at the Game Awards in 2021.

Adding more to its fame it also won a Bafta for Multiplayer Game and Original Property, a Golden Joystick for Best Multiplayer Game, a GDC award for Best Design, and again Game of the Year with Outstanding Achievement in Game Design in DICE Awards.

Amazon Studios is currently at work making the film adaptation with Dwayne Johnson aka The Rock as the producer.

Hazelight Founder Teases a New Game

Right after the announcement regarding the sale of 20 million copies, the founder, Josef Fares hinted towards a new game.

Getting a lot of questions about the next game. Here is a tease. It is a BRAND NEW IP called S**** ******N. Can’t wait to show it soon🔥

— Josef Fares (@josef_fares) October 17, 2024

Following his tweet, the official account of Hazelight shared an image showing the New IP document. They asked Josef Fares if dropped the document in the office. Moreover, the image has several other hints as well. One of the yellow notes shows that this game will be a co-op as well.

All in all today was a good day for It Takes Two and Hazelight studios filled with new announcements.