Do it. There is a lot of money in such a field, it requires minimum investment vs getting a BSc/Msc and you would have a far better job security vs against the very vast majority of "professionals".
Ask the Lord Almighty for an escape and preference over other wage slaves, and pray that your prayers will be received, trust that you will escape, and you will.
I wish I could have the free time and all else that makes it possible to play a game and dive into it thoroughly. Haven't had the privilege in quite some time now.