"Steam FPS Game Dev Halts Work, Faces 3-Year Prison Term"

The development of the popular Steam FPS *Fortune's Run* has come to an unexpected halt, leaving fans in suspense. The game’s sole developer, known online as Dizzie, recently announced that they will be serving a three-year prison sentence, effectively pausing all progress on the title until their release. This unusual situation places *Fortune's Run* in a state of early access limbo, with no active updates expected for the foreseeable future.

Prior to this news, *Fortune's Run* was gaining traction among players and held a "Very Positive" rating on Steam. Many praised its retro-inspired visuals and engaging gameplay, despite still being in early access. While some games have taken years to complete their development cycle—like *Satisfactory*, which remained in early access for over five years—the sudden halt due to legal consequences is relatively rare in the gaming world.

Dizzie Announces Prison Sentence in Steam Update

On January 14, Dizzie shared the news directly through a Steam update, revealing that they were sentenced to prison for a crime committed before the start of the game's development. They admitted to having been “a very violent person” during that period of their life, though did not disclose further details about the offense. As a result, development on *Fortune's Run* will remain suspended until their release in February 2025 at the earliest.

This marks a dramatic turn for the project, especially since the only other team member previously involved had already stepped away due to personal reasons. With Dizzie as the sole developer, there are currently no active contributors to the game’s progress.

Uncertain Roadmap but Hope for the Future

Despite the setback, the game’s Steam page still lists a tentative full release date in 2026. However, given the current circumstances, that target seems unlikely. Still, Dizzie reassured fans that they intend to return to the project once released from prison and complete the game as planned.

Until then, players can continue enjoying the current version of *Fortune's Run*. There are also several other standout early access shooters available on Steam for those looking for similar action-packed experiences.

A Rare Case of Development Delay

While many indie titles face delays due to funding or technical issues, it’s uncommon for a game’s progress to stall due to legal repercussions. Dizzie isn't alone in facing such challenges—recently, streamer Johnny Somali was arrested in South Korea and faces potential jail time—but it remains unusual for a game's development to be paused entirely because of it.

For now, fans must wait patiently while the creator serves their sentence. If history is any indicator, even long delays don’t necessarily mean the end of a game. But for *Fortune's Run*, the road ahead has certainly become more complicated.