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Early Access Promise Clock

How long did they say Early Access would take, and how long has it been? · 3,373 in Early Access · 4,742 promises read · 1,489 announced, not started

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Graduations and promises, year by year

YearGamesIn Early Access nowGraduatedMedian time in EAPromise readOverduePromise kept
20261,3851,342433%2 months1,34497%58of 1,201 parsed—
202557857800%14 months55596%226of 482 parsed—
202429629600%2 years 1 month28697%176of 231 parsed—
202316016000%3 years 2 months15396%97of 126 parsed—
202211011000%4 years 2 months10595%65of 79 parsed—
2021878700%5 years 2 months8193%54of 64 parsed—
2020737300%6 years 2 months7299%43of 51 parsed—
2019656500%7 years 3 months65100%38of 42 parsed—
2018565600%8 years 3 months5496%40of 41 parsed—
201711311300%9 years 4 months11299%75of 78 parsed—
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GamePromisePromisedElapsedClockVerdict
Yore VRTectonic VR · entered 25 Oct 2016Yore VRTectonic VR · entered 25 Oct 2016The plan is to stay in Early Access for 12-16 months to augment the current build with more content to explore, crafting systems, dungeons and eventually multiplayer and PvP. Our roadmap has the final version hitting the shelves sometime near the end 2017.read 15 Sep 202612–16 months9 years 11 months742%Overdueby 8 years 7 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 10 Sep 20268 monthsuntil 30 Jun 20224 years 11 months737%Overdueby 4 years 3 months
Idle SphereIdle System, Inc. · entered 17 Nov 2024Idle SphereIdle System, Inc. · entered 17 Nov 2024We anticipate that Idle Sphere will remain in Early Access for approximately 3 months. This timeline will depend on the feedback we receive and any necessary adjustments we identify throughout the process.read 15 Sep 2026about 3 months22 months732%Overdueby 19 months
BiotopeMBL Development · entered 23 Jul 2019BiotopeMBL Development · entered 23 Jul 2019The Early Access phase will be at least half, but no longer than a year, to get more content ready and polish what is already implemented.read 16 Sep 20260–12 months7 years 2 months715%Overdueby 6 years 2 months
Industry TransportersMK game production · entered 31 Aug 2015Industry TransportersMK game production · entered 31 Aug 2015We are actually not sure when the game will be finished. We got a rough timescale for most planned game mechanics, but we also want to work with the community and add their suggestions, so there is no real deadline. Still we are looking to somewhere beginning of 2017 for the end of adding new content. After that it will be mostly bug fixes.read 11 Sep 202619 monthsuntil 31 Mar 201711 years 1 month698%Overdueby 9 years 6 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 12 Sep 2026about 12 months6 years 10 months682%Overdueby 5 years 10 months
The FrontierNikku Nomura · entered 24 Oct 2016The FrontierNikku Nomura · entered 24 Oct 2016New estimate: Since I'm currently not working on The Frontier full-time, I can't predict how long it will take until the game is completed. Original estimate: I plan on The Frontier being in Early Access for about a year and a half. I think I can implement all of my planned features within a year, and the remainder of the time will be spent on creating new game assets and adding new content. (This time period may be extended if the community has a lot of features they would like to see added to the game).read 16 Sep 2026about 18 months9 years 11 months660%Overdueby 8 years 5 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 months643%Overdueby 5 years 5 months
The Multidimensional Underwear DrawerBirchTreeGames · entered 31 Aug 2016The Multidimensional Underwear DrawerBirchTreeGames · entered 31 Aug 2016We're still working at some features. We hope to cancel Eary Access in Q1 2018.read 15 Sep 202619 monthsuntil 31 Mar 201810 years 1 month634%Overdueby 8 years 6 months
DUAL GEAROrbital Speed Studio Co.,Ltd. · entered 29 Jul 2020DUAL GEAROrbital Speed Studio Co.,Ltd. · entered 29 Jul 2020We will release The Full Game within 2021 both of PC version on Steam and all consoles. During the early access period, more features and improvements are always coming along with the expected time, one year of development!read 13 Sep 2026about 12 months6 years 2 months613%Overdueby 5 years 2 months
Biosys IncFire Game Studios · entered 15 Nov 2020Biosys IncFire Game Studios · entered 15 Nov 2020One year (1 year)read 14 Sep 2026about 12 months5 years 10 months584%Overdueby 4 years 10 months
MachineCraftG2CREW · entered 25 Mar 2016MachineCraftG2CREW · entered 25 Mar 2016Until January 2018.read 12 Sep 202622 monthsuntil 31 Jan 201810 years 6 months572%Overdueby 8 years 8 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 16 Sep 2026about 12 months5 years 6 months550%Overdueby 4 years 6 months
DemesneDemesnegame · entered 12 Mar 2016DemesneDemesnegame · entered 12 Mar 2016we hope that it will take 1-2 yearsread 10 Sep 202612–24 months10 years 6 months526%Overdueby 8 years 6 months
Epic Fantasy Battle SimulatorMutiny Software · entered 30 Aug 2021Epic Fantasy Battle SimulatorMutiny Software · entered 30 Aug 2021Approximately 1 year.read 15 Sep 2026about 12 months5 years 1 month505%Overdueby 4 years 1 month
GunsBox VRMadZone Games · entered 1 Feb 2022GunsBox VRMadZone Games · entered 1 Feb 2022We plan to release a fully functional version of the game by the end of 2022.read 16 Sep 202611 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20224 years 7 months504%Overdueby 3 years 8 months
Retro Football BossPlug In Digital · entered 13 Sep 2016Retro Football BossPlug In Digital · entered 13 Sep 2016The aim is to have a full release within nine months or as soon as it feels ready, both in terms of features, speed and stability. This is a game made by a passionate independent developer with just one coder, who has worked tirelessly for the last two years to get to this stage. Usually you would have a team of 20 or 30 working on a game of this nature, together with a small army of beta testers, so we think this proves how dedicated to the project we are. Making a football management game is the culmination of a life-long dream since we first played a game called World Soccer League on the C64, so we will not stop until it is as good as it can possibly be.read 15 Sep 2026about 2 years10 years500%Overdueby 8 years
Riding OutUnexEvo · entered 26 May 2016Riding OutUnexEvo · entered 26 May 2016Mid 2018. Depending on the community wishes, the date can be different.read 14 Sep 20262 years 1 monthuntil 30 Jun 201810 years 4 months495%Overdueby 8 years 3 months
EmergeNYCFlipSwitch Games · entered 3 Nov 2016EmergeNYCFlipSwitch Games · entered 3 Nov 2016Our plan is to be in Early Access for another 2 years or so until we have a solid game that is worth calling finished. This may change in case there are major features that we want to add, or funding that we may come across that will boost EmergeNYC's development. We believe that a game should always be updated with new and additional features and that is our plan.read 14 Sep 2026about 2 years9 years 10 months493%Overdueby 7 years 10 months
AGP::EpicaAGP::Studios · entered 22 Dec 2016AGP::EpicaAGP::Studios · entered 22 Dec 20162 years total. As of June 2017: 6 months in and development is on track, 18 months remaining. This is to provide the most polished game upon release possible, with the most amount of development and provide players with a product which is feature complete (again, armour missing currently), and a fully flushed out skill tree.read 12 Sep 20266–24 months9 years 9 months487%Overdueby 7 years 9 months
Flight LevelTowerhouse · entered 18 Feb 2023Flight LevelTowerhouse · entered 18 Feb 20239 monthsread 11 Sep 2026about 9 months3 years 7 months477%Overdueby 2 years 10 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 10 Sep 20267 monthsuntil 30 Jun 20242 years 9 months473%Overdueby 2 years 2 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 months458%Overdueby 3 years 7 months
50XYZStudio · entered 11 Mar 202250XYZStudio · entered 11 Mar 2022Approximately six months to a year after launch, the trial will be over.read 14 Sep 20266–12 months4 years 6 months452%Overdueby 3 years 6 months
退休模拟器DoubleThink Studio · entered 20 Apr 2022退休模拟器DoubleThink Studio · entered 20 Apr 2022We plan to gradually introduce major updates to Retirement Simulator with new wish routes, new gameplay, and the choice of playing as a female protagonist over at least 12 months or so in the future. Since there is still room for optimization in the game, we will still update the game after the initial 12 months, with the priority of improving the player's experience.read 14 Sep 2026about 12 months4 years 5 months441%Overdueby 3 years 5 months
Artificial Gravity CatMe · entered 13 Jul 2024Artificial Gravity CatMe · entered 13 Jul 20246 months.read 11 Sep 2026about 6 months2 years 2 months436%Overdueby 20 months
69 Summon SuccubusLoolust · entered 18 May 202269 Summon SuccubusLoolust · entered 18 May 2022It depends on how much content the players want. We offer the game for another 12 months fixing bugs and adding new content.read 9 Sep 2026about 12 months4 years 4 months433%Overdueby 3 years 4 months
Cereal SoupWild Arts LLC · entered 2 Jun 2018Cereal SoupWild Arts LLC · entered 2 Jun 2018Possibly a year or two. We'd like to get tribes, more hunting, a more perpetual world, and a less buggy environment before we pull the game out of Early Access / Alpha.read 14 Sep 202612–24 months8 years 4 months415%Overdueby 6 years 4 months
SailRed Team Interactive Inc. · entered 10 Aug 2022SailRed Team Interactive Inc. · entered 10 Aug 20228 - 12 months. But we will take as much time as necessary to make SAIL the VR pirate game it needs to be.read 7 Sep 20268–12 months4 years 1 month410%Overdueby 3 years 1 month
FLEX Disc GolfSidewalk Game Studios · entered 12 Oct 2023FLEX Disc GolfSidewalk Game Studios · entered 12 Oct 2023This game will be in Early Access approximately 6-9 months!read 15 Sep 20266–9 months2 years 11 months391%Overdueby 2 years 2 months
Heavy ImpactStudio Captivate · entered 20 Dec 2016Heavy ImpactStudio Captivate · entered 20 Dec 2016We had originally planned to finish Heavy Impact in July of 2017. We were on target but here it is, early October of 2017 after experiencing an unexpectedly rocky year so far. We slowed down a lot in the earlier parts of 2017 since one of us created a brand new human and we all had life shakeups of various sorts. We are hopeful to land on a trajectory that puts us toward a mid-2019 release of the final game.read 16 Sep 20262 years 6 monthsuntil 30 Jun 20199 years 9 months390%Overdueby 7 years 3 months
Corona MotorSportLucasGame · entered 13 Mar 2015Corona MotorSportLucasGame · entered 13 Mar 2015After 3 years in Alpha development, Corona MotorSport is set to exit Early Access later this summer.read 10 Sep 2026about 3 years11 years 6 months384%Overdueby 8 years 6 months
Idle WeaponshopDeki · entered 29 Feb 2024Idle WeaponshopDeki · entered 29 Feb 2024It will approximately take another 6 to 8 months to finish the planned content trees and polish up the game and ensure there are no known serious issues remaining.read 7 Sep 20266–8 months2 years 7 months382%Overdueby 23 months
Helicopter Gunship DEXJimmy Arcade Limited · entered 1 Dec 2022Helicopter Gunship DEXJimmy Arcade Limited · entered 1 Dec 2022This game will be in Early Access for probably another 12 months. Currently the game has 10 flyable helicopters and their associated weapon systems, 3 terrain types to fly over, a wide range of enemy and allied ground units and a comprehensive random mission generator. The current beta is focused on single "challenge" missions as well as tutorial missions and a complete U.I. re-fresh. I believe in constant updates and engaging with the community via the Steam Forums. I try to publish weekly updates and keep everyone informed about what is happening behind the scenes.read 12 Sep 2026about 12 months3 years 10 months379%Overdueby 2 years 10 months
Sleeve ShockTHM Studios · entered 17 Aug 2023Sleeve ShockTHM Studios · entered 17 Aug 2023Until the story content is completed, looking to finish approximately mid 2024, with regular content updates each month.read 7 Sep 202610 monthsuntil 30 Jun 20243 years 1 month370%Overdueby 2 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 16 Sep 20260–12 months3 years 7 months358%Overdueby 2 years 7 months
MONEY LOVES SILENCEVasiliy Sadovyi · entered 24 Feb 2020MONEY LOVES SILENCEVasiliy Sadovyi · entered 24 Feb 2020The release is planned for the end of 2020 or the end of 2021, I find it difficult to say the exact date of the final version of the game.Development speed depends on many factors, such as the number of sales and the interest of the players in my game. If I get support from the players, I can devote more time to the project,and get the opportunity to attract more developers to the game.read 14 Sep 202622 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20216 years 7 months358%Overdueby 4 years 9 months
>//:System.HackNullray Gaming · entered 11 May 2017>//:System.HackNullray Gaming · entered 11 May 2017Originally I was hoping to have the game out of Early Access by summer 2019, however the community feedback has been fantastic, providing great ideas for improved mechanics and features. Rushing it out of Early Access wouldn't do the game justice. The current aim is for the end of 2019.read 16 Sep 20262 years 8 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20199 years 4 months351%Overdueby 6 years 8 months
Mini Golf ArenaEvoluta Studio · entered 22 Apr 2018Mini Golf ArenaEvoluta Studio · entered 22 Apr 2018We hope to leave early access in 2020.read 14 Sep 20262 years 8 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20208 years 5 months315%Overdueby 5 years 9 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 9 Sep 2026about 2 years6 years 3 months314%Overdueby 4 years 3 months
The ZoneNils Vollenbruch (@nils vo) · entered 7 Mar 2025The ZoneNils Vollenbruch (@nils vo) · entered 7 Mar 20253-6 monthsread 13 Sep 20263–6 months18 months306%Overdueby 12 months
Tiny AtollsMONKE · entered 29 Sep 2023Tiny AtollsMONKE · entered 29 Sep 2023Less than a year.read 15 Sep 20260–12 months3 years297%Overdueby 2 years
VoiceATC SimulatorLainoa Software · entered 6 Apr 2025VoiceATC SimulatorLainoa Software · entered 6 Apr 2025Until the game reaches a state where it provides an enjoyable, polished experience, reflecting player feedback and community suggestions. Roughly 6 months.read 13 Sep 2026about 6 months17 months290%Overdueby 11 months
The EggHappyTurtle Interactive · entered 12 Nov 2023The EggHappyTurtle Interactive · entered 12 Nov 2023We assume that the Early Access will remain for about 1 year. That would be 2024, but it could be earlier or later.read 9 Sep 2026about 12 months2 years 10 months285%Overdueby 22 months
HextersDraconus Entertainment Ltd · entered 16 Dec 2017HextersDraconus Entertainment Ltd · entered 16 Dec 2017Our updated new estimate of coming out of Early Access is 2020.read 11 Sep 20263 years 1 monthuntil 31 Dec 20208 years 9 months284%Overdueby 5 years 8 months
Glider Sim Deluxe5D Realities · entered 28 Jan 2021Glider Sim Deluxe5D Realities · entered 28 Jan 20212 Year.read 13 Sep 2026about 2 years5 years 8 months282%Overdueby 3 years 8 months
MoonMinersPM Studio · entered 17 Jul 2025MoonMinersPM Studio · entered 17 Jul 2025Our goal is to launch the full release in the end of 2025, with the exact date depending on the development progress and feedback received during the early access phase.read 14 Sep 20265 monthsuntil 31 Dec 202514 months280%Overdueby 9 months
Casino SimulatorGame Studios · entered 8 Nov 2024Casino SimulatorGame Studios · entered 8 Nov 2024We plan to keep our game in Early Access for 8 months.read 6 Sep 2026about 8 months22 months278%Overdueby 14 months
DeadOSBenn Powell · entered 29 Apr 2021DeadOSBenn Powell · entered 29 Apr 2021This is a long term project but I estimate to come out of Early Access roughly within the next two years.read 8 Sep 2026about 2 years5 years 5 months269%Overdueby 3 years 5 months
B-17 Flying Fortress : The Mighty 8th ReduxMicroProse Software · entered 26 Jan 2024B-17 Flying Fortress : The Mighty 8th ReduxMicroProse Software · entered 26 Jan 20246 months to 1 year.read 12 Sep 20266–12 months2 years 8 months264%Overdueby 20 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.