"Steam FPS Game Development Halted: Developer Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison"

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 stuck in early access for an extended period. The game's sole developer, known as Dizzie, is set to serve a three-year prison sentence starting in February 2025, causing a unique pause in development. While delays in Steam games are common due to financial or technical issues, this situation is unprecedented.

Before the news of Dizzie's incarceration, Fortune's Run enjoyed considerable success on Steam, boasting a "Very Positive" rating. Players have lauded its nostalgic art style and innovative gameplay, despite the game still being in early access. However, any further updates will now be significantly delayed. While other games like Half-Life 2 have overcome development challenges, the future of Fortune's Run remains uncertain.

Dizzie announced their impending prison sentence in a Steam update on January 14, revealing that the crime occurred before starting work on Fortune's Run. They described themselves as having been "a very violent person" during that earlier period of their life. Although Dizzie did not disclose the specific nature of the crime, this situation echoes recent legal troubles faced by other gaming personalities, such as 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 recovering from a botched surgery and lost interest in game development. With Dizzie as the only developer now, the game's progress will be entirely halted during their prison term. The Steam page for Fortune's Run still lists an early access exit target for 2026, but this goal is now unlikely to be met. However, games like Satisfactory have taken over five years to leave early access, suggesting that a three-year delay is not uncommon within the indie gaming community.

Dizzie remains optimistic about completing the game upon release from prison. In the meantime, fans can continue playing the current version of Fortune's Run. For those looking to fill the void, there are numerous other compelling early access shooters available on Steam.

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