A solo developer who was working on retro immersive simulator "Fortune's Run" has been sentenced to three years in prison, putting the game on hold indefinitely.
The situation comes as the game's early access version is still in development. A Steam update by developer Dizzie revealed why "Fortune's Run's" other developer suddenly left the project and admitted to being sentenced to prison for three years.
Fortune's Run On Hold
Dizzie noted that it meant the development of the game was "imploding" but did not further explain the nature of the crime that resulted in the sentencing. However, the developer was said to have "lived a very different life" before working on "Fortune's Run."
Additionally, the post on Steam did specify that the crime in question was not sexual in nature and that the other developer who left was not involved.
Dizzie said that it was a long story, noting that he was not living very well prior to becoming a game developer, according to Eurogamer.
Dizzie said that his case regarding the unspecified crime is now about five years old, and he has been going through the legal process the entire time he has been working on the retro immersive sim title.
The update noted that the developer has finally been found guilty and sentenced, adding that Dizzie would be going away next month.
The developer said that while it was a shame, the situation is a consequence of his past actions, noting that he was a very violent person and hurt a lot of people in his life.
Sentenced to Three Years in Prison
Dizzie said that the update does not mean that "Fortune's Run" is totally dead but argued that everything happening means that it is unclear exactly what will happen in the future, IGN said.
The game has been in early access since September 2023 and has since garnered a "very positive" review rating on Steam. "Fortune's Run" mixes quick-fire first-person shooter elements with immersive sim mechanics.
Many players have called "Fortune's Run" one of the best shooters that you can play right now on Valve's gaming platform. Dizzie was part of the duo of developers working on the game, with the other one being his wife, Arachne.
The latter apparently left the development of the game after recovering from a mishandled surgical procedure that was done last year.
Dizzie said that his wife's departure did not have anything to do with the crime that resulted in him getting sentenced to prison, according to Rock Paper Shotgun.
