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 may face a long wait, as the game's development has been paused due to its creator's upcoming three-year prison sentence. While delays in Steam games are common, often stemming from financial or technical issues, Fortune's Run faces a unique challenge with its sole developer, Dizzie, being incarcerated.
Prior to this announcement, 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. However, updates will now be significantly delayed. Although other games like Half-Life 2 have overcome development hurdles, the future of Fortune's Run remains uncertain.
Dizzie, the creator and lone developer, shared the news via a Steam update on January 14. They revealed their three-year prison sentence, set to begin in February 2025, which will interrupt development until their release. Dizzie admitted to past violent behavior but clarified that the crime occurred before starting work on Fortune's Run. This situation is unusual, though not unprecedented, as seen with recent legal troubles faced by streamer Johnny Somali in South Korea.
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 failed surgery and lost interest in game development. With Dizzie as the only developer, the project will be on hold during their imprisonment. Despite the Steam page's goal to exit early access by 2026, this target is unlikely to be met. However, the indie game community has seen games like Satisfactory take over five years to leave early access, suggesting that a three-year delay for Fortune's Run is not unprecedented.
Dizzie remains optimistic about completing the game post-release from prison. In the meantime, fans can continue playing the current version of Fortune's Run, and there are plenty of other engaging early access shooters on Steam to explore until Dizzie can resume development.
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