Fans of the Steam first-person shooter (FPS) game, Fortune's Run, will be disappointed to learn that the game's development has been halted and it may remain in early access for an extended period. This unique situation arises because the game's sole developer, Dizzie, is set to serve a three-year prison sentence. While delays in game development are common, often due to financial or technical challenges, Fortune's Run faces a rare predicament.
Prior to this news, Fortune's Run had garnered a "Very Positive" rating on Steam, with players commending its nostalgic art style and innovative gameplay despite being in early access. However, fans will have to wait for any new updates as Dizzie's incarceration will prevent any immediate progress on the game. While games like Half-Life 2 have overcome significant development hurdles in the past, the future of Fortune's Run remains uncertain.
Dizzie announced their prison sentence on January 14 via a Steam update, revealing that they will be unavailable to work on the game until their release. The developer did not disclose the nature of the crime but admitted to having been "a very violent person" during that period of their life. This situation is unusual in the gaming industry, though not unprecedented, as seen with streamer Johnny Somali's recent arrest in South Korea.
Originally, Fortune's Run had another team member who left the project after recovering from a botched surgery and subsequently lost interest in game development. With Dizzie as the only developer, the game's progress will be entirely paused during their sentence, which begins in February 2025. The game's Steam page still lists an early access exit target of 2026, but meeting this goal now seems highly unlikely. However, other indie games like Satisfactory have taken over five years to leave early access, so a three-year delay for Fortune's Run is not unprecedented.
Dizzie remains optimistic, stating in the post that they plan to complete the game upon their release from prison. In the meantime, fans can continue to enjoy the game in its current state. There are also numerous other engaging early access shooters available on Steam to tide players over until Dizzie can resume work on Fortune's Run.
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