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Early Access Promise Clock

How long did they say Early Access would take, and how long has it been? · 2,639 in Early Access · 3,632 promises read · 1,208 announced, not started

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Graduations and promises, year by year

YearGamesIn Early Access nowGraduatedMedian time in EAPromise readOverduePromise kept
20261,1921,167252%2 months1,13495%43of 1,020 parsed—
202546446400%13 months43093%159of 367 parsed—
202425025000%2 years 1 month23594%141of 191 parsed—
202313013000%3 years 2 months12092%75of 98 parsed—
2022888800%4 years 2 months8192%52of 62 parsed—
2021707000%5 years 2 months6390%40of 49 parsed—
2020555500%6 years 2 months5396%28of 35 parsed—
2019535300%7 years 3 months53100%27of 30 parsed—
2018323200%8 years 2 months3094%22of 23 parsed—
2017414100%9 years 3 months4098%20of 22 parsed—
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Past the promised maximum

GamePromisePromisedElapsedClockVerdict
IsomerIonising Software · entered 11 Jul 2014IsomerIonising Software · entered 11 Jul 2014A few months, enough time to polish and balance all of the mechanics and add all the features we originally planned.read 9 Sep 20263–6 months12 years 2 months2435%Overdueby 11 years 8 months
CubeZMETAPHOR · entered 1 Dec 2014CubeZMETAPHOR · entered 1 Dec 2014We expect to stay in early access for around 6 months.read 9 Sep 2026about 6 months11 years 9 months2357%Overdueby 11 years 3 months
Terra Incognita Chapter One: The DescendantBack To Basics Gaming · entered 3 Feb 2015Terra Incognita Chapter One: The DescendantBack To Basics Gaming · entered 3 Feb 2015I originally estimated that Terra would be in early access for around 6 months, this has not been the case for the following reason. The game is now bigger, more content is available and will continue to be added until completion. Rather than just pulling all the content from the broken c# build. I've remade a lot of the artwork, added new story line branches, new towns etcread 8 Sep 2026about 6 months11 years 7 months2322%Overdueby 11 years 1 month
Escape MachinesBack To Basics Gaming · entered 14 Apr 2015Escape MachinesBack To Basics Gaming · entered 14 Apr 2015We estimated that Escape Machines will be in Early Access for around 6 months approximately but after we collected feedback we port it to Unreal Engine 4 and its uncertain how much time will take to add all features we want like story cut-scenes, many guns, many locations, many vehicles including a helicopter with optional weapons.read 11 Sep 2026about 6 months11 years 5 months2284%Overdueby 10 years 11 months
Panda School BrowserWiseman Softworks · entered 22 May 2015Panda School BrowserWiseman Softworks · entered 22 May 20153-6 monthsread 11 Sep 20263–6 months11 years 4 months2263%Overdueby 10 years 10 months
New kind of adventureBack To Basics Gaming · entered 4 Jun 2015New kind of adventureBack To Basics Gaming · entered 4 Jun 2015We plan to have NKOA in Early Access for around 6 months.read 11 Sep 2026about 6 months11 years 3 months2256%Overdueby 10 years 9 months
ReflectionsBroken Window Studios · entered 26 Jun 2015ReflectionsBroken Window Studios · entered 26 Jun 2015We are anticipating the game to be in early access for a few months, to give us the right opportunity to evaluate user responses, tailor the experience to their feedback and produce new content that might be needed to fit unanticipated user input. We want Early Access to be as short as possible the feedback we've received so far has been invaluable and we want to take advantage of it to produce the most engaging game that we can.read 11 Sep 20263–6 months11 years 3 months2244%Overdueby 10 years 9 months
JamGErnő Király · entered 6 Jul 2015JamGErnő Király · entered 6 Jul 2015I would like to wrap up JamG by the end of 2015 with all the features and maps planned and focus on further development of some free DLCs, extra maps and game mods.read 12 Sep 20266 monthsuntil 31 Dec 201511 years 2 months2238%Overdueby 10 years 8 months
DRIFT 84Reventador Games · entered 14 Jul 2015DRIFT 84Reventador Games · entered 14 Jul 2015We are aiming to have the final release of DRIFT 84 out 3-6 months after the early access release.read 11 Sep 20263–6 months11 years 2 months2234%Overdueby 10 years 8 months
Super Dungeon RunProper Games · entered 17 Jul 2015Super Dungeon RunProper Games · entered 17 Jul 2015We anticipate that it will take approximately 3-6 months to complete everything we hope to complete as part of the Early Access period. However, we're the sort of studio that takes quality very seriously, so will not come out of Early Access if we are not fully satisfied with the state of the game at that time. It is our intention to keep you well informed by posting regular updates and announcements about the current state of the game!read 12 Sep 20263–6 months11 years 2 months2232%Overdueby 10 years 8 months
Milfy Cases: Damsels in DistressMr Big Chungus · entered 25 May 2023Milfy Cases: Damsels in DistressMr Big Chungus · entered 25 May 2023At present, I am developing new episodes on a six to eight week schedule. With the remaining eight episodes to go, completion should finish toward the end of 2024. When Milfy Cases is finished, the game should have over 10 hours of play time. Until then, you can expect an hour or more of new content in each episode as it's released.read 7 Sep 20261–2 months3 years 4 months2204%Overdueby 3 years 2 months
SnarfQuest TalesCellbloc Studios · entered 15 Sep 2015SnarfQuest TalesCellbloc Studios · entered 15 Sep 2015We are looking to be in Early Access for the next six months, during which time we will be working on creating more stories and adding additional characters to the game.read 11 Sep 2026about 6 months11 years2199%Overdueby 10 years 6 months
Erwin's TimewarpJayanam · entered 21 Sep 2015Erwin's TimewarpJayanam · entered 21 Sep 2015Approximately 6 months but it also depends on the feedback of the community.read 12 Sep 2026about 6 months11 years2196%Overdueby 10 years 6 months
Terminal Hacker - Into the DeepSecuritySession.com · entered 30 Oct 2015Terminal Hacker - Into the DeepSecuritySession.com · entered 30 Oct 20156 monthsread 10 Sep 2026about 6 months10 years 10 months2175%Overdueby 10 years 4 months
Professor Why™: The Quantum EyeProfessor Why · entered 1 Dec 2015Professor Why™: The Quantum EyeProfessor Why · entered 1 Dec 2015Our plan is to complete the project within a maximum of 6 months from the launching of the Early Access mode.read 11 Sep 20260–6 months10 years 9 months2157%Overdueby 10 years 3 months
Metal War Online: RetributionGDT Limited · entered 11 Dec 2015Metal War Online: RetributionGDT Limited · entered 11 Dec 2015-Estimated time will be from 3 to 6 months, depending on update feedback and bug fixing process.read 12 Sep 20263–6 months10 years 9 months2152%Overdueby 10 years 3 months
Silver KnightKrupinskiArt · entered 15 Jan 2016Silver KnightKrupinskiArt · entered 15 Jan 2016I'm hoping to finish it in 6 months.read 13 Sep 2026about 6 months10 years 8 months2133%Overdueby 10 years 2 months
Garbage DaySvajūnas Žemaitis · entered 18 Jan 2016Garbage DaySvajūnas Žemaitis · entered 18 Jan 2016It could take anywhere up to six months, depending on the scope of the content that will be added to the game.read 11 Sep 20260–6 months10 years 8 months2131%Overdueby 10 years 2 months
Cyber Team ManagerThe Tambourine · entered 18 Jan 2016Cyber Team ManagerThe Tambourine · entered 18 Jan 2016From 3 till 6 months until the end of the developments, plus from 1 till 3 month for bug tests and localization's.read 12 Sep 20263–6 months10 years 8 months2131%Overdueby 10 years 2 months
RivalryMy64K · entered 22 Jan 2016RivalryMy64K · entered 22 Jan 20166 monthsread 13 Sep 2026about 6 months10 years 8 months2129%Overdueby 10 years 2 months
EclipsedChrist Laurenz Sambrano · entered 17 Feb 2016EclipsedChrist Laurenz Sambrano · entered 17 Feb 2016This game will be in early access for a few months, depending on the number of games sold. low number of sale means I could not support myself to fully develop the game. High number of sales means I could care less about paying the bills and have them paid for without a worry about supporting myself.read 13 Sep 20263–6 months10 years 7 months2115%Overdueby 10 years 1 month
AsteroidsHDNewWorldCoders · entered 4 Mar 2016AsteroidsHDNewWorldCoders · entered 4 Mar 20165-6 Monthsread 13 Sep 20265–6 months10 years 6 months2106%Overdueby 10 years
Hua Mulan: A Chinese Learning AdventureODEUM · entered 6 Feb 2024Hua Mulan: A Chinese Learning AdventureODEUM · entered 6 Feb 2024While we aim to release a new chapter approximately every month to 45 days, the overall duration of Early Access will depend on the feedback we receive and our aspirations for the game's educational and entertainment value. Our goal is to ensure each chapter delivers on quality and engagement, making the timeline flexible to these commitments.read 7 Sep 2026about 2 months2 years 7 months2082%Overdueby 2 years 6 months
TribeQuest: Red KillerIOZO GAMES · entered 18 May 2016TribeQuest: Red KillerIOZO GAMES · entered 18 May 2016If things go really well and it has success, we will get some added funds from our users and that will speed up our development process. If things go slow, we will continue on our initial plan and we will keep the game in early access for roughly six months.read 12 Sep 2026about 6 months10 years 4 months2065%Overdueby 9 years 10 months
ASTROKILLDoomsday Games · entered 27 May 2016ASTROKILLDoomsday Games · entered 27 May 2016The game should be released 3-6 months after beginning Early Access. So far, development on ASTROKILL has been rapid. With just 8 months of total development time, we were ready to show it at gaming conventions. Since then, the game has progressed so much further, and we're confident we can release it after a few months of Early Access.read 11 Sep 20263–6 months10 years 4 months2060%Overdueby 9 years 10 months
Smash Pixel RacingJollyfish Games · entered 20 Jun 2016Smash Pixel RacingJollyfish Games · entered 20 Jun 2016We do not currently have a set release date but we are looking at around 6 months of Early Access depending on how well the game is received, as the scope of the extra content and features could extend further. Final release will be most likely be late 2016, ideally before the holidays, however I may extend to early 2017.read 10 Sep 2026about 6 months10 years 3 months2047%Overdueby 9 years 9 months
Leviathan: the Cargo — Ongoing seriesLostwood · entered 10 Jul 2016Leviathan: the Cargo — Ongoing seriesLostwood · entered 10 Jul 2016We plan to release the full version during Christmas 2016.read 12 Sep 20266 monthsuntil 31 Dec 201610 years 2 months2036%Overdueby 9 years 8 months
RoShamBoBlam! Games LLC · entered 14 Jul 2016RoShamBoBlam! Games LLC · entered 14 Jul 2016We expect the game to be in Early Access for about 6 months. That's the time we need to finish the product.read 12 Sep 2026about 6 months10 years 2 months2034%Overdueby 9 years 8 months
Atomic Space CommandNo, You Shut Up Inc. · entered 13 Oct 2016Atomic Space CommandNo, You Shut Up Inc. · entered 13 Oct 2016We expect the game to be in Early Access for three to six months. But as we all know, no battle plan survives contact with the enemy!read 13 Sep 20263–6 months9 years 11 months1984%Overdueby 9 years 5 months
天月麻雀 (Amatsuki Mahjong)Cyber Alice Limited · entered 19 Jan 2025天月麻雀 (Amatsuki Mahjong)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 8 Sep 2026about 1 month20 months1980%Overdueby 19 months
Street Posse ShowdownLS Ensemble · entered 21 Nov 2016Street Posse ShowdownLS Ensemble · entered 21 Nov 2016About six months. After working on this game for so long, I think I can finish the rest of the game content in within six months.read 13 Sep 2026about 6 months9 years 10 months1962%Overdueby 9 years 4 months
Stratus: Battle For The SkyStorm Isle Productions · entered 2 Dec 2016Stratus: Battle For The SkyStorm Isle Productions · entered 2 Dec 2016We aim to have Early access open for six months as we are finalizing remaining content then move towards release of main steam release.read 12 Sep 2026about 6 months9 years 9 months1956%Overdueby 9 years 3 months
Man AliveGlobal Empire Soft · entered 25 May 2015Man AliveGlobal Empire Soft · entered 25 May 2015Man Alive will most probably be in Early Access for most of 2015. There a reasonable chance that it will be longer, or shorter. Members of our team and the community have differing ideas about how what exactly will be done before Early Access will be finished, and the scope of work to be done and hence time required. This will be heavily influenced by your feedback during the Early Access process.read 10 Sep 20267 monthsuntil 31 Dec 201511 years 4 months1938%Overdueby 10 years 9 months
You Are Not The HeroToMorning Productions · entered 2 Jun 2015You Are Not The HeroToMorning Productions · entered 2 Jun 2015The game will be in Early Access for at least 2 months, and up to 7 months.read 8 Sep 20262–7 months11 years 3 months1935%Overdueby 10 years 8 months
Leadwerks Game LauncherLeadwerks Software · entered 24 Aug 2015Leadwerks Game LauncherLeadwerks Software · entered 24 Aug 2015We expect the final release in Q1 2016.read 11 Sep 20267 monthsuntil 31 Mar 201611 years 1 month1896%Overdueby 10 years 6 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 months1862%Overdueby 4 years 5 months
Longsword - Tabletop TacticsGame · entered 20 Jul 2017Longsword - Tabletop TacticsGame · entered 20 Jul 2017As long as it takes for the community to be in consensus that the game is prepared for a wider release. Given the current state of the game and its content, an Early Access period of six months seems appropriate. That period could shrink or expand depending on how things go.read 13 Sep 2026about 6 months9 years 2 months1830%Overdueby 8 years 8 months
vrAMPOriku Inc · entered 27 May 2016vrAMPOriku Inc · entered 27 May 2016We are expecting to have the first full release by Christmas 2016.read 13 Sep 20267 monthsuntil 25 Dec 201610 years 4 months1766%Overdueby 9 years 9 months
Cabals: Magic & Battle CardsKyy Games · entered 6 Feb 2018Cabals: Magic & Battle CardsKyy Games · entered 6 Feb 2018The current plan is six months.read 9 Sep 2026about 6 months8 years 7 months1720%Overdueby 8 years 1 month
Survival Games2.0 Studios · entered 10 Apr 2018Survival Games2.0 Studios · entered 10 Apr 2018We plan to leave Early Access in six months Approximately every two months, we plan to unlock a new game mode. This cadence gives the development team time to make each mode a solid and fun experience. This puts our official launch window around mid 2018. There is a resonable chance that our release and game mode milestones will take more time, or even less. Active community feedback will heavily influence what we focus on, and when Survival Games is ready to move to the next milestone.read 9 Sep 20262–6 months8 years 5 months1686%Overdueby 7 years 11 months
MoonstriderTriple Lasers · entered 30 Sep 2015MoonstriderTriple Lasers · entered 30 Sep 2015We're aiming to release the full version of Moonstrider sometime in spring of 2016.read 12 Sep 20268 monthsuntil 31 May 201610 years 11 months1643%Overdueby 10 years 3 months
ScrashCat Nigiri · entered 30 Jun 2018ScrashCat Nigiri · entered 30 Jun 2018We plan to have the game out of Early Access before the end of 2018, where we hope to accomplish the following: - Polish the game thoroughly to make it highly accessible to different systems, both low and high spec. - Build an engaged community of players that are keen to local Player VS Player games. - Create new, exciting and challenging levels that are cherished by the players.read 13 Sep 20266 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20188 years 2 months1641%Overdueby 7 years 8 months
WarpBallUnruly Attractions · entered 5 Jun 2017WarpBallUnruly Attractions · entered 5 Jun 2017We will be releasing WarpBall fully before the end of 2017. August 2017 is the current estimate, but no date is confirmed at the moment.read 12 Sep 20267 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20179 years 3 months1590%Overdueby 8 years 8 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 months1568%Overdueby 6 years 1 month
Journey of the KingDigitalWorldEntertainment · entered 15 Dec 2014Journey of the KingDigitalWorldEntertainment · entered 15 Dec 2014We expect Journey of the King to be completed by August 2015.read 10 Sep 20269 monthsuntil 31 Aug 201511 years 9 months1566%Overdueby 11 years
XLRMetaware Limited, LLC · entered 5 Apr 2016XLRMetaware Limited, LLC · entered 5 Apr 2016Our target for a full release is in 6-8 months.read 13 Sep 20266–8 months10 years 5 months1566%Overdueby 9 years 9 months
SansarSansar, Inc · entered 5 Dec 2018SansarSansar, Inc · entered 5 Dec 2018Until it’s epic. When we took over the Sansar platform in late April of this year Sansar was not operational and had not been maintained for roughly six months. I started building a team comprised of new engineers and legacy staff from both Linden Lab and Wookey Technologies, previous owners of the Sansar platform. After a few months we were able to restore Sansar to its previous functionality and began adding features. This was a significant accomplishment to rescue this advanced technology. We were also successful in re-engaging the Sansar Community which had been neglected and overlooked during the period of time when Sansar was not maintained. We are now on the cusp of becoming the first Metaverse technology capable of interfacing with a smart TV. We are starting with LG Electronics and plan to approach both Samsung and HiSense for a similar deal. We have now built a team of roughly 30 creators, engineers and product managers that are executing an aggressive roadmap to add features and technologies not currently available in any Metaverse experience.read 11 Sep 2026about 6 months7 years 9 months1555%Overdueby 7 years 3 months
On a RollCreative Concepts · entered 30 Aug 2017On a RollCreative Concepts · entered 30 Aug 2017Approximately 5 to 7 months. The full release is planned for the first quarter of 2018.read 11 Sep 20265–7 months9 years1550%Overdueby 8 years 5 months
Damned Nation RebornSinister · entered 12 Feb 2015Damned Nation RebornSinister · entered 12 Feb 2015Damned Nation Reborn will be in early access for around 7-9 monthsread 10 Sep 20267–9 months11 years 7 months1545%Overdueby 10 years 10 months
Vol'Talkes - The AI WarHyperDrive Games · entered 25 Feb 2015Vol'Talkes - The AI WarHyperDrive Games · entered 25 Feb 2015We think that we're able to finally release this game in 6-9 Monthsread 10 Sep 20266–9 months11 years 7 months1540%Overdueby 10 years 10 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.