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Early Access Promise Clock

How long did they say Early Access would take, and how long has it been? · 1,263 in Early Access · 1,025 promises read · 394 announced, not started

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Graduations and promises, year by year

YearGamesIn Early Access nowGraduatedMedian time in EAPromise readOverduePromise kept
202672071730%4 weeks55076%5of 511 parsed—
202521521500%13 months13261%42of 109 parsed—
202410610600%2 years7672%34of 57 parsed—
2023616100%3 years 2 months4167%22of 32 parsed—
2022444400%4 years 3 months3273%18of 23 parsed—
2021333300%5 years 2 months2164%11of 15 parsed—
2020313100%6 years 1 month2581%10of 13 parsed—
2019202000%6 years 11 months1995%7of 10 parsed—
2018131300%8 years 1 month1077%5of 6 parsed—
20179900%9 years 3 months778%4of 5 parsed—
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Past the promised maximum

GamePromisePromisedElapsedClockVerdict
StationeersRocketWerkz · entered 12 Dec 2017StationeersRocketWerkz · entered 12 Dec 2017Stationeers entered Early Access in late 2017 and has been updated *57* times since! That's approximately 2.19 updates per month, 0.51 updates per week and... 0.072 updates per day! We're committed to delivering these consistent and substantial updates to the game until both we and our community consider the game ready for a v1.0 release.read 5 Sep 20261 monthuntil 31 Dec 20178 years 9 months10484%Overdueby 8 years 8 months
Grappling Hook and Grappling HookTemplenny · entered 11 Sep 2024Grappling Hook and Grappling HookTemplenny · entered 11 Sep 2024Expected from 2 days to a monthread 6 Sep 20260–1 months2 years2385%Overdueby 23 months
F-Drones SimulatorF-Dev · entered 29 Nov 2024F-Drones SimulatorF-Dev · entered 29 Nov 2024We plan to stay in early access until the end of 2024. During this time, we want to ensure a high level of game quality by implementing all the necessary updates and features based on your feedback. We are confident this will allow us to prepare a full release that meets the community's expectations.read 6 Sep 20261 monthuntil 31 Dec 202421 months2126%Overdueby 20 months
天月麻雀Cyber Alice Limited · entered 19 Jan 2025天月麻雀Cyber Alice Limited · entered 19 Jan 2025We expect the Early Access phase to last approximately one month. We will focus on collecting player feedback and updating the Early Access version and conducting optimizations based on these suggestions. However, the specific duration may be adjusted according to development progress and player feedback to ensure that the final version achieves the best game quality and meets player expectations.read 5 Sep 2026about 1 month20 months1958%Overdueby 19 months
Ancient Gladiators ( SPQG )Creative Oven Studio Group · entered 18 Jan 2022Ancient Gladiators ( SPQG )Creative Oven Studio Group · entered 18 Jan 2022Probably 1-3 months.read 6 Sep 20261–3 months4 years 8 months1854%Overdueby 4 years 5 months
Idle ResearchConsidera Core LLC · entered 31 Jul 2022Idle ResearchConsidera Core LLC · entered 31 Jul 2022Roughly two to three months.read 5 Sep 20262–3 months4 years 1 month1642%Overdueby 3 years 10 months
XSOverlayXiexe · entered 3 Mar 2020XSOverlayXiexe · entered 3 Mar 20204-5 months roughly, though because I am a single developer with some help, it may take longer than that. One person can only do so much work!read 6 Sep 20264–5 months6 years 6 months1563%Overdueby 6 years 1 month
ExanimaBare Mettle Entertainment · entered 29 Apr 2015ExanimaBare Mettle Entertainment · entered 29 Apr 2015Around six to nine months, give or take three months! Honestly, we can't provide an exact timeframe as there are many factors involved, some of which are beyond our control. These include feedback from a wider community and, ultimately, Exanima's success which will determine our budget going forward.read 5 Sep 20266–9 months11 years 4 months1515%Overdueby 10 years 7 months
Idle Guy: Life Simulator gamesHeatherglade Publishing KFT · entered 30 Jun 2025Idle Guy: Life Simulator gamesHeatherglade Publishing KFT · entered 30 Jun 2025Depends on the amount of feedback and edits. Approximately up to 1 monthread 6 Sep 20260–1 months14 months1426%Overdueby 13 months
ImmunityVicci Games · entered 30 Nov 2019ImmunityVicci Games · entered 30 Nov 2019Less than 6 months.read 6 Sep 20260–6 months6 years 9 months1354%Overdueby 6 years 3 months
Feed and Grow: FishGreens s.r.o. · entered 8 Jan 2016Feed and Grow: FishGreens s.r.o. · entered 8 Jan 2016One year. During this time we want to test the specific new additions and focus on improving them.read 5 Sep 2026about 12 months10 years 8 months1066%Overdueby 9 years 8 months
Backrooms: What's NextSUDT Games · entered 23 Jan 2025Backrooms: What's NextSUDT Games · entered 23 Jan 2025We estimate 2 month in early accessread 6 Sep 2026about 2 months19 months972%Overdueby 17 months
MX BikesPiBoSo · entered 7 Oct 2019MX BikesPiBoSo · entered 7 Oct 2019At the moment the plan is to exit Early Access and release the full version in six to nine months. This estimate might vary depending on feedback from the community.read 6 Sep 20266–9 months6 years 11 months922%Overdueby 6 years 2 months
The Forest PrisonVlad Cristian · entered 4 Jun 2022The Forest PrisonVlad Cristian · entered 4 Jun 2022We're planning to keep The Forest Prison in Early Access for about six months. The full release of the game is expected to be in Q2 2022.read 6 Sep 2026about 6 months4 years 3 months852%Overdueby 3 years 9 months
SAO Utils: BetaStudio GPBeta · entered 14 Mar 2018SAO Utils: BetaStudio GPBeta · entered 14 Mar 2018Expected within a year.read 6 Sep 20260–12 months8 years 6 months848%Overdueby 7 years 6 months
SailwindRaw Lion Workshop · entered 18 Oct 2021SailwindRaw Lion Workshop · entered 18 Oct 2021A very optimistic release target is Christmas 2021. More realistic date would be the first half of 2022.read 5 Sep 20268 monthsuntil 30 Jun 20224 years 11 months733%Overdueby 4 years 3 months
The Political ProcessVerlumino Studios LLC · entered 22 Nov 2019The Political ProcessVerlumino Studios LLC · entered 22 Nov 2019I will probably keep the game in early access as long as new features are regularly being added to the game. My estimate is approximately one year in early access, but that could change depending on how many suggestions I receive from the community.read 5 Sep 2026about 12 months6 years 10 months679%Overdueby 5 years 10 months
WGT GolfWorld Golf Tour, LLC · entered 13 Apr 2020WGT GolfWorld Golf Tour, LLC · entered 13 Apr 2020We expect to be in Early Access for approximately 12 months as we continue working on improving the game. That said, our time in Early Access could extend beyond that until we feel we've got it right. You'll be the first to know about updates to our timeline -- whether that means we're ready sooner than expected, or need a little more time.read 6 Sep 2026about 12 months6 years 5 months640%Overdueby 5 years 5 months
Colony SurvivalPipliz · entered 16 Jun 2017Colony SurvivalPipliz · entered 16 Jun 2017This is difficult to say. We never expected to get all the support that has allowed us to keep improving the game for seven years. We might leave Early Access in the next 12-18 months, or we might keep working on major updates.read 5 Sep 202612–18 months9 years 3 months615%Overdueby 7 years 9 months
WavenAnkama Games · entered 16 Aug 2023WavenAnkama Games · entered 16 Aug 2023We expect to launch the full game on PC, Mac and mobile around the end of 2023, after less than half a year of early access, but this date may not be definitive yet.read 5 Sep 20260–6 months3 years 1 month612%Overdueby 2 years 7 months
Lethal CompanyZeekerss · entered 23 Oct 2023Lethal CompanyZeekerss · entered 23 Oct 2023I plan to finish it within 6 months. With that said, it will remain early access until I'm satisfied with it. This depends on players' reactions to it and how I feel about it myself.read 6 Sep 20260–6 months2 years 10 months575%Overdueby 2 years 4 months
Dyson Sphere ProgramGamirror Games · entered 20 Jan 2021Dyson Sphere ProgramGamirror Games · entered 20 Jan 2021Our plans are for this EA stage to be about 1 year long. But that is not written in stone: we will be open to our players’ feedback and ideas from the beginning, so that period can be expanded to meet their expectations until the game is ready for its full release.read 6 Sep 2026about 12 months5 years 8 months563%Overdueby 4 years 8 months
Storm StrikerSuperStormStudio · entered 17 Nov 2023Storm StrikerSuperStormStudio · entered 17 Nov 2023We plan to have an Early Access period of approximately 6 months. However, if the volume of content we intend to develop changes based on user feedback, the duration might extend.read 6 Sep 2026about 6 months2 years 10 months561%Overdueby 2 years 4 months
TrackDayRMadCow S.r.l. · entered 17 Mar 2021TrackDayRMadCow S.r.l. · entered 17 Mar 2021We think that our game will be in Early Access al least for 12 months to complete the core and all the game mechanics.read 5 Sep 2026about 12 months5 years 6 months548%Overdueby 4 years 6 months
POLYGONRedaster Studio · entered 6 Mar 2020POLYGONRedaster Studio · entered 6 Mar 2020According to our estimates, POLYGON will remain in Early Access until mid-2021.read 5 Sep 202616 monthsuntil 30 Jun 20216 years 6 months488%Overdueby 5 years 2 months
FPV Kamikaze DroneHFM Games · entered 15 Dec 2023FPV Kamikaze DroneHFM Games · entered 15 Dec 2023The time the game will remain in Early Access will depend on community feedback and our commitment to achieving a high level of quality. We intend to regularly update the game, adding new content and features, with a tentative goal to release from Early Access by mid-2024. Our main objective is to deliver a fully polished version of the game that meets player expectations.read 5 Sep 20267 monthsuntil 30 Jun 20242 years 9 months468%Overdueby 2 years 2 months
AMNESIASuper Alex · entered 14 Jan 2022AMNESIASuper Alex · entered 14 Jan 2022Should I continue to work alone, I believe the main storyline will be finished by the end of 2022. But since I have also planned many branching plotlines for the game, I really want to work with a bigger team.read 6 Sep 202612 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20224 years 8 months465%Overdueby 3 years 8 months
The Long DriveGenesz · entered 25 Sep 2019The Long DriveGenesz · entered 25 Sep 2019We are making pretty good progress, but if we want a polished and excellent product, we need to stay at least for a year, or maybe a year and a half in Early Access. It would be nice to get to the full version by the end of 2023. Edit: ..or 2024read 6 Sep 202612–18 months6 years 11 months463%Overdueby 5 years 5 months
Spaceflight SimulatorTeam Curiosity ✦ · entered 18 Feb 2022Spaceflight SimulatorTeam Curiosity ✦ · entered 18 Feb 2022We estimate the Early Access period to roughly last from 9 to 12 months.read 5 Sep 20269–12 months4 years 7 months455%Overdueby 3 years 7 months
PILGRIMDESPERATE MEASURES · entered 31 May 2024PILGRIMDESPERATE MEASURES · entered 31 May 2024Approximately 5-6 months. The plan is to fine tune the game, add new areas, develop monsters, items and more and then to flesh out end game content.read 5 Sep 20265–6 months2 years 3 months454%Overdueby 21 months
Tricking 0Full-in Studios · entered 31 Mar 2022Tricking 0Full-in Studios · entered 31 Mar 2022Roughly by March 2023 the game should be ready to go out of early access, I'd say I would need a full year to implement all the features I want for my game. I work on my own as a hobby so implementing all the amazing features the game deserves may take a while, but I have been frequently (3 times a month) releasing small updates on the past 3 months with new tricks and features little by little, and I plan to keep on working at the same pace.read 5 Sep 20261–12 months4 years 5 months444%Overdueby 3 years 5 months
Inside the BackroomsMrFatcat · entered 20 Jun 2022Inside the BackroomsMrFatcat · entered 20 Jun 2022We estimate 1 year in early accessread 5 Sep 2026about 12 months4 years 3 months422%Overdueby 3 years 3 months
Marble RaceElastic Sea · entered 13 Oct 2018Marble RaceElastic Sea · entered 13 Oct 2018Summer 2020read 6 Sep 202623 monthsuntil 31 Aug 20207 years 11 months412%Overdueby 6 years
Because I Love HerThe Typist · entered 13 Dec 2023Because I Love HerThe Typist · entered 13 Dec 2023I believe the game will remain in early access for approximately 8 months.read 6 Sep 2026about 8 months2 years 9 months410%Overdueby 2 years 1 month
东方光耀夜 ~ Lost Branch of LegendAlioth Studio · entered 17 Aug 2022东方光耀夜 ~ Lost Branch of LegendAlioth Studio · entered 17 Aug 2022About 1 year.read 5 Sep 2026about 12 months4 years 1 month406%Overdueby 3 years 1 month
Kolhii ChampionsAUJupiter Brains · entered 25 Aug 2022Kolhii ChampionsAUJupiter Brains · entered 25 Aug 2022Early Access will last for several months to a year, likely until the end of 2023 or early 2024.read 6 Sep 2026about 12 months4 years404%Overdueby 3 years
RUMBLEBuckethead Entertainment · entered 23 Sep 2022RUMBLEBuckethead Entertainment · entered 23 Sep 2022Could be up to a year, maybe longer. But that doesn’t mean there won’t be updates within that time, on the contrary. We intend to gradually build the game up to a full release, updating it with individual additions as time goes on.read 5 Sep 20260–12 months3 years 11 months396%Overdueby 2 years 11 months
Liar's BarCurve Animation · entered 2 Oct 2024Liar's BarCurve Animation · entered 2 Oct 2024Liar's Bar will be in Early Access for 6 months. During this time, we'll add new content, optimize gameplay, and refine features based on your feedback.read 6 Sep 2026about 6 months23 months386%Overdueby 17 months
ATLASGrapeshot Games · entered 22 Dec 2018ATLASGrapeshot Games · entered 22 Dec 2018ATLAS will be an Early Access title for approximately 2 years.read 5 Sep 2026about 2 years7 years 9 months385%Overdueby 5 years 9 months
SpaceEngineCosmographic Software · entered 11 Jun 2019SpaceEngineCosmographic Software · entered 11 Jun 2019Our goal is to leave Early Access within 1-2 years.read 5 Sep 202612–24 months7 years 3 months362%Overdueby 5 years 3 months
Ages of Conflict: World War SimulatorJoySpark Games · entered 17 Feb 2023Ages of Conflict: World War SimulatorJoySpark Games · entered 17 Feb 2023Early Access period will end once the game is in a state where it doesn't necessarily "need" any more updates. There is no concrete date yet, but likely within a yearread 5 Sep 20260–12 months3 years 7 months355%Overdueby 2 years 7 months
SCP: EVENT CLASSIFIEDArchotech · entered 26 Apr 2024SCP: EVENT CLASSIFIEDArchotech · entered 26 Apr 2024ETA may change but we plan to be out of Early Access somewhere in 2024-read 6 Sep 20268 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20242 years 4 months355%Overdueby 20 months
ZortLonder Software · entered 7 Dec 2024ZortLonder Software · entered 7 Dec 2024We aim to release the game from early access within a few months. We plan to make many updates to the game during this period.read 5 Sep 20263–6 months21 months350%Overdueby 15 months
SMITE 2Hi-Rez Studios · entered 27 Aug 2024SMITE 2Hi-Rez Studios · entered 27 Aug 2024We expect SMITE 2 to be in Early Access development at least through early 2025. Given the nature of Early Access development, we don't have a specific end date planned at this time.read 6 Sep 20267 monthsuntil 31 Mar 20252 years348%Overdueby 17 months
ZED ZONEINDIECN · entered 30 Mar 2023ZED ZONEINDIECN · entered 30 Mar 2023I think Early Access will last from 4 months to 1 year. It depends on the feedback I get. Including the player's reviews and suggestions, the sales of the game, and the number of players. There are some functions that will be completed anyway. These functions can be completed in about 4 months to half a year. The other parts depend on the Early Access. I hope that these updates will be completed in 1 year. The game may still be updated after the full release.read 5 Sep 20264–12 months3 years 5 months344%Overdueby 2 years 5 months
Last OasisDonkey Crew · entered 26 Mar 2020Last OasisDonkey Crew · entered 26 Mar 2020The current estimate is 12 to 24 months, depending on the wishes and feedback of the community.read 5 Sep 202612–24 months6 years 5 months323%Overdueby 4 years 5 months
Start an eggTing Game · entered 20 Jul 2023Start an eggTing Game · entered 20 Jul 2023It lasts for approximately 6 months to about a year , during which new exotic animal species will be continuously updated.read 6 Sep 20266–12 months3 years 2 months313%Overdueby 2 years 2 months
Space Simulation ToolkitPavel Kudinov · entered 5 Jun 2020Space Simulation ToolkitPavel Kudinov · entered 5 Jun 2020The game will remain in Early Access for about 2 years.read 6 Sep 2026about 2 years6 years 3 months313%Overdueby 4 years 3 months
SunkenlandVector3 Studio · entered 25 Aug 2023SunkenlandVector3 Studio · entered 25 Aug 2023We are aiming to bring it to completion in one year. But that time frame can vary based on the players' feedback and possible modifications for improving the game.read 6 Sep 2026about 12 months3 years304%Overdueby 2 years
Big Jays Rattastic AdventureMerriman Games · entered 21 Mar 2025Big Jays Rattastic AdventureMerriman Games · entered 21 Mar 2025The game will be in early access once it is feature complete. We want to have it in early access for at least 3 to 6 months. It may be in early access longer if we get a huge amount of community feedback as we want to consider everyones ideas.read 6 Sep 20263–6 months18 months293%Overdueby 12 months
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A game is in Early Access when the store lists it among its genres; the clock starts on the day the ledger saw it enter or, for a game that launched into Early Access, on the release date the store prints. The promise is the developer’s own questionnaire answer, kept word for word; only ranges and single figures are compared, open answers are listed as open, and answers the parser could not read say so. Graduations are recorded from 3 Sep 2026, so earlier years undercount them. A game whose questionnaire has not been read yet says “not read yet” under No promise (how). Data by SteamPeaks.com.