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 stuck in early access for an extended period, as its creator faces a three-year prison sentence. While it's not uncommon for Steam games to experience development pauses, these delays typically stem from financial issues or technical challenges. In a unique twist, Fortune's Run's development has been halted because its sole developer, Dizzie, is unable to continue working on the game due to incarceration.

Before the news of Dizzie's prison sentence, Fortune's Run had garnered significant acclaim on Steam, earning a "Very Positive" rating. Players have lauded its nostalgic art style and innovative gameplay, even though it's still in early access. However, fans will have to wait longer for any updates. While other games like Half-Life 2 have overcome prolonged development challenges, the future of Fortune's Run remains uncertain.

Dizzie announced their three-year prison sentence in a Steam update on January 14, revealing that the crime occurred before they began working on Fortune's Run. They described themselves as having been "a very violent person" during that time. This isn't the only recent case of a video game personality facing legal issues; streamer Johnny Somali was arrested in South Korea and also faces jail time. However, it's rare for a game's development to be delayed due to a creator's incarceration.

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 recovering from a botched surgery and lost interest in game development. This left Dizzie as the sole developer, meaning the game's progress will be completely paused while they serve their sentence, starting in February 2025. The game's Steam page still aims for an early access exit by 2026, but meeting this target now seems highly unlikely. 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-incarceration. In the meantime, fans can continue playing the current version of Fortune's Run, and there are plenty of other excellent early access shooters on Steam to explore while awaiting Dizzie's return to development.

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