Summary

• The development of the Steam FPS game Fortune's Run has been halted due to the creator's three-year prison sentence.
• The game is now in early access limbo.

Fans of the Steam FPS Fortune's Run may be disappointed to learn that the game could remain in early access for an extended period, as its creator is set to serve a three-year prison sentence. While paused development is not uncommon for Steam games, the reasons behind such delays typically involve financial constraints or technical challenges. In contrast, Fortune's Run faces a unique situation with its sole developer unable to work due to incarceration.

Prior to the news of the developer's prison sentence, Fortune's Run had garnered decent success on Steam. It boasts a "Very Positive" rating, with many players commending its nostalgic art style and innovative gameplay, despite being in early access. However, any future updates will now be significantly delayed. Although games like Half-Life 2 have emerged from development hell in the past, the future of Fortune's Run remains uncertain.

The creator and lone developer of Fortune's Run, known as Dizzie, shared the news in a Steam update on January 14. Dizzie candidly revealed their three-year prison sentence, which will interrupt development until their release. While the specific crime was not disclosed, Dizzie admitted to being "a very violent person" during that earlier period of their life. This situation echoes recent legal issues faced by other video game personalities, such as streamer Johnny Somali, who was arrested in South Korea. However, a game delay due to a developer's imprisonment is highly unusual.

Progress on Fortune's Run Won't Continue Until Developer Is Released From Prison

Fortune's Run originally had another team member who left the project after recovering from a botched surgery and subsequently lost interest in game development. As a result, Dizzie is now the sole person working on the game, meaning development will be entirely paused during their three-year sentence, set to begin in February 2025. The game's Steam page still lists an exit from early access by 2026, but this target is now unlikely to be met. However, other indie games like Satisfactory took over five years to leave early access, suggesting that a three-year delay for Fortune's Run is not unprecedented.

In the update, Dizzie expressed optimism about completing the game post-release from prison. Until then, fans can continue to play the game in its current state. There are also numerous other compelling early access shooters available on Steam that can help fill the gap until Dizzie resumes development.

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