Summary
- Development of the Steam FPS Fortune's Run has been halted due to the creator's 3-year prison sentence.
- The game is now in early access limbo.
Fans of the Steam FPS Fortune's Run will be disappointed to learn that the game may remain in early access for an extended period. The game's sole developer, known as Dizzie, has been sentenced to three years in prison, halting all development until their release. While delays in Steam game development are common, often due to financial or technical issues, the situation with Fortune's Run is unique.
Before this unexpected turn of events, Fortune's Run had garnered a "Very Positive" rating on Steam, appreciated for its nostalgic art style and innovative gameplay, even in its early access phase. However, with Dizzie's incarceration, fans will have to wait for any further updates. Although games like Half-Life 2 have overcome similar development challenges, the future of Fortune's Run remains uncertain.
Dizzie disclosed their prison sentence in a Steam update on January 14, explaining that the crime predated their work on Fortune's Run and was committed during a period when they described themselves as "a very violent person." While Dizzie's legal troubles mirror those of other gaming figures like streamer Johnny Somali, who faced arrest in South Korea, a game delay due to a prison sentence is rare.
Progress on Fortune's Run Won't Continue Until Developer Is Released From Prison
Originally, Fortune's Run had another team member, but they left the project after a recovery from a botched surgery and lost interest in game development. With Dizzie now the only developer, the game's progress will be completely paused during their three-year sentence, starting in February 2025. Despite the Steam page's goal of exiting early access by 2026, this target seems unattainable now. However, other indie games like Satisfactory have taken over five years to leave early access, suggesting that a three-year delay isn't unprecedented.
Dizzie remains optimistic about completing the game post-release and assures fans that the current version will remain playable. In the meantime, players can explore other excellent early access shooters on Steam to tide them over until Dizzie can resume work on Fortune's Run.
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