Summary
- Development of the Steam FPS Fortune's Run has been halted due to the creator's three-year prison sentence.
- The game remains in early access limbo.
Fans of the Steam FPS Fortune's Run will be disappointed to learn the game's progress has been significantly impacted. Unlike many Steam game delays caused by financial or technical issues, Fortune's Run faces a unique obstacle: its sole developer's three-year prison sentence.
Before this news, Fortune's Run enjoyed considerable success on Steam, boasting a "Very Positive" rating and praise for its nostalgic art style and creative gameplay, despite being in early access. However, future updates are now indefinitely postponed. While many games have overcome lengthy development delays, the future of Fortune's Run is uncertain.
On January 14th, the game's creator and sole developer, Dizzie, announced their three-year prison sentence in a Steam update. Dizzie explained that the crime predated Fortune's Run's development and occurred during a period of their life characterized by violence. While unusual, this situation highlights the unpredictable nature of game development. This isn't the only recent case involving a game personality and criminal charges; streamer Johnny Somali also faces jail time in South Korea.
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 surgery and losing interest in game development. This leaves Dizzie as the sole developer, resulting in a complete halt to development until their release from prison in February 2025. The game's Steam page still targets a 2026 release from early access, but this is highly unlikely. However, given that Satisfactory spent over five years in early access, a three-year delay for Fortune's Run isn't unprecedented in the indie gaming world.
Dizzie expressed confidence in completing the game upon release. Players can continue enjoying the game's current state, and numerous other excellent early access shooters on Steam offer alternatives until development resumes.
