Work on Steam FPS Game Paused Because Dev is Going to Prison for 3 Years

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 are facing disappointment as the game's development is set to pause indefinitely. The game's creator, known as Dizzie, announced on January 14 via a Steam update that they have been sentenced to three years in prison, starting in February 2025. This unexpected news means that Fortune's Run, which has enjoyed a "Very Positive" rating on Steam for its nostalgic art style and engaging gameplay, will remain in early access for the foreseeable future.

Before this development, Fortune's Run had been making steady progress. However, with Dizzie as the sole developer following the departure of their previous team member—who left after recovering from a botched surgery and lost interest in game development—the project now faces a unique challenge. Dizzie's absence means that any further updates to the game will be delayed until their release from prison.

The reason for Dizzie's incarceration remains undisclosed, though they admitted to being "a very violent person" during the period before starting work on Fortune's Run. This situation is reminiscent of other cases in the gaming community, such as streamer Johnny Somali's recent arrest in South Korea, but it's rare for a game's development to be directly impacted by a prison sentence.

Despite the setback, Dizzie remains optimistic about completing the game post-release. The current version of Fortune's Run is still playable on Steam, and fans can continue to enjoy it while awaiting further developments. The game's Steam page still lists an intended early access exit by 2026, but meeting this target now seems unlikely. However, the indie game community has seen games like Satisfactory take over five years to leave early access, suggesting that a three-year delay isn't unprecedented.

While Fortune's Run navigates this challenging period, players can explore other excellent early access shooters on Steam to tide them over until Dizzie can resume work on the game.

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