Summary
- Development of the Steam FPS Fortune's Run has been halted due to the creator's three-year prison sentence.
- The game is now indefinitely stuck in early access.
Fans of the Steam FPS Fortune's Run will be disappointed to learn the game's development is on hold, potentially for a considerable time. The reason? Its sole developer is facing a three-year prison sentence. While development delays are common for Steam games—often due to financial or technical issues—Fortune's Run faces a unique challenge: its creator's incarceration.
Prior to this news, Fortune's Run enjoyed positive reception on Steam, boasting a "Very Positive" rating and praise for its nostalgic art style and innovative gameplay, all while still in early access. Unfortunately, any further updates are now significantly delayed. While many games have overcome lengthy development hurdles (think Half-Life 2), the future of Fortune's Run remains uncertain.
The creator and sole developer, known as Dizzie, announced the news in a January 14th Steam update. Dizzie revealed a three-year prison sentence, effectively halting development until their release. While the specific crime wasn't disclosed, Dizzie stated it predated Fortune's Run and occurred during a period they described as "very violent." While other gaming personalities have recently faced legal issues, a game's delay due to a developer's imprisonment is unusual.
Progress on Fortune's Run Halted Until Developer's Release From Prison
Fortune's Run initially had a second team member, but they departed the project after recovering from a difficult surgery and citing disinterest in further game development. This leaves Dizzie as the sole developer, resulting in a complete pause of development during their imprisonment, beginning in February 2025. The game's Steam page still targets a 2026 release from early access, a goal now highly improbable. However, considering games like Satisfactory took over five years to leave early access, a three-year delay wouldn't be unprecedented in the indie game world.
Dizzie expressed confidence in completing the game upon release from prison. The current early access version remains playable, and players seeking similar experiences can explore other excellent early access shooters on Steam.
