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 first-person shooter Fortune's Run will be disappointed to hear that the game's development has been put on hold. The game's creator, who goes by the name Dizzie, announced on January 14 that they will be serving a three-year prison sentence starting in February 2025, which will interrupt the development of the game until their release.
Before this unexpected news, Fortune's Run had garnered a "Very Positive" rating on Steam, with players appreciating its nostalgic art style and innovative gameplay despite being in early access. The game's unique situation—halted development due to the developer's incarceration—sets it apart from the more common reasons for delays, such as financial issues or technical difficulties.
Dizzie, the sole developer of Fortune's Run since the other team member left following a botched surgery, openly shared that the crime leading to their sentence occurred before they started working on the game. They described themselves as having been "a very violent person" during that earlier period of their life. Although Dizzie did not specify the nature of the crime, they remain optimistic about finishing the game once released from prison.
The Steam page for Fortune's Run still lists an aim to exit early access by 2026, but this target is now highly unlikely to be met. However, there are precedents of games like Satisfactory taking over five years to leave early access, suggesting that a three-year delay is not unprecedented in the indie game community.
While Fortune's Run remains in limbo, fans can continue to play the game in its current early access state. In the meantime, there are numerous other engaging early access shooters available on Steam to keep players entertained until Dizzie can resume development.
Progress on Fortune's Run Won't Continue Until Developer Is Released From Prison
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