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 be stuck in early access for an extended period. The creator, who goes by Dizzie, has been sentenced to three years in prison, causing a unique delay in the game's development. While Steam games often face delays due to financial or technical issues, Fortune's Run's situation is unprecedented.
Before the news of Dizzie's prison sentence, Fortune's Run had garnered a "Very Positive" rating on Steam. Players appreciated its nostalgic art style and innovative gameplay, even though it was still in early access. However, with the developer's incarceration, updates are now on hold. While other titles like Half-Life 2 have overcome development challenges, the future of Fortune's Run remains uncertain.
Dizzie broke the news of their three-year prison sentence in a Steam update on January 14, stating that the crime occurred before they began working on Fortune's Run. They described themselves as "a very violent person" during that period of their life. This situation echoes recent legal troubles faced by other gaming personalities, such as streamer Johnny Somali in South Korea, though delays due to prison sentences are rare.
Progress on Fortune's Run Won't Continue Until Developer Is Released From Prison
Originally, Fortune's Run had another team member who left the project after recovering from a botched surgery and losing interest in game development. As a result, Dizzie is the sole developer, and with their sentence starting in February 2025, development will pause entirely. The game's Steam page still targets an early access exit by 2026, but meeting this goal now seems unlikely. However, games like Satisfactory have taken over five years to leave early access, so a three-year delay isn't unprecedented in the indie gaming world.
Dizzie remains optimistic, stating in the post that they should be able to finish the game upon their release. In the meantime, fans can continue playing the current version of Fortune's Run. There are also many other excellent early access shooters on Steam that can help fill the gap until Dizzie resumes work on the game.
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