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 will be disappointed to learn that the game may remain in early access for an extended period, as its creator is set to serve a three-year prison sentence. While news of paused development is not uncommon for Steam games, typically due to financial or technical challenges, Fortune's Run faces a unique hurdle with its sole developer's incarceration.
Prior to the announcement of the developer's prison term, Fortune's Run had garnered significant success on Steam. It boasts a "Very Positive" rating, with players lauding its nostalgic art style and innovative gameplay, despite still being in early access. However, fans will have to wait for any further updates. While other titles like Half-Life 2 have overcome development challenges, the future of Fortune's Run remains uncertain.
The creator and lone developer, known as Dizzie, shared the news via a Steam update on January 14. They candidly revealed their upcoming three-year prison sentence, which will halt development until their release. Although Dizzie did not disclose the specific crime, they mentioned it occurred before starting work on Fortune's Run and admitted to being "a very violent person" during that time. This situation is unusual, though not unprecedented, as other gaming personalities like streamer Johnny Somali have also faced legal issues recently.
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 losing interest in game development. With Dizzie now the only developer, the game's progress will be entirely paused during their three-year sentence, starting in February 2025. Despite the Steam page's goal to exit early access by 2026, this target seems unattainable now. However, games like Satisfactory have taken over five years to leave early access, so a three-year delay for Fortune's Run is not unprecedented in the indie game community.
Dizzie remains optimistic, stating they should be able to complete the game upon their release. In the meantime, fans can continue to enjoy the current version of Fortune's Run, and there are numerous other excellent early access shooters on Steam to explore until Dizzie resumes development.
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