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Early Access Promise Clock

How long did they say Early Access would take, and how long has it been? · 2,909 in Early Access · 4,040 promises read · 1,315 announced, not started

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Graduations and promises, year by year

YearGamesIn Early Access nowGraduatedMedian time in EAPromise readOverduePromise kept
20261,2481,220282%2 months1,19696%49of 1,077 parsed—
202551651600%14 months48694%186of 418 parsed—
202426426400%2 years 1 month25095%150of 202 parsed—
202314414400%3 years 2 months13594%87of 112 parsed—
2022959500%4 years 2 months8893%56of 67 parsed—
2021797900%5 years 2 months7291%47of 57 parsed—
2020656500%6 years 2 months6498%36of 43 parsed—
2019555500%7 years 3 months55100%29of 32 parsed—
2018414100%8 years 3 months3995%30of 31 parsed—
2017606000%9 years 3 months5998%33of 36 parsed—
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Past the promised maximum

GamePromisePromisedElapsedClockVerdict
Leviathan: The CargoLostwood · entered 10 Jul 2016Leviathan: The CargoLostwood · 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
RoShamBo ArenaBlam! Games LLC · entered 14 Jul 2016RoShamBo ArenaBlam! 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
FunfairSysdia Games · entered 20 Aug 2016FunfairSysdia Games · entered 20 Aug 2016This game will probably be in Early Access for about 6 months whilst more games are added.read 14 Sep 2026about 6 months10 years 1 month2014%Overdueby 9 years 7 months
AdVenture CommunistHyper Hippo Games · entered 23 Aug 2016AdVenture CommunistHyper Hippo Games · entered 23 Aug 20163-6 Monthsread 14 Sep 20263–6 months10 years 1 month2012%Overdueby 9 years 7 months
PRINCIPIA: Master of SciencePLAYISM · entered 9 Sep 2016PRINCIPIA: Master of SciencePLAYISM · entered 9 Sep 2016We are aiming for the completion of this game in about 6 months.read 14 Sep 2026about 6 months10 years2003%Overdueby 9 years 6 months
Reverence: The Ultimate Combat ExperienceMantis Studios · entered 13 Sep 2016Reverence: The Ultimate Combat ExperienceMantis Studios · entered 13 Sep 2016Approximately 5-6 monthsread 14 Sep 20265–6 months10 years2001%Overdueby 9 years 6 months
GunnihilationRobo Pixel Games · entered 14 Sep 2016GunnihilationRobo Pixel Games · entered 14 Sep 2016Early 2017 - we plan on being in Early Access no longer than six months.read 15 Sep 20260–6 months10 years2000%Overdueby 9 years 6 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Cyber Alice Limited · entered 20 Jan 2025天月麻雀Cyber Alice Limited · entered 20 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 months1981%Overdueby 19 months
JOLT: Super Robot RacerCooply Solutions · entered 15 Nov 2016JOLT: Super Robot RacerCooply Solutions · entered 15 Nov 2016We expect the game to be in Early Access for roughly 6 months. This will give us enough time to expand and refine what we have, whilst also giving us the time to make the changes / add the content that you would like to see. Obviously, if we see the benefits of JOLT remaining in early access for a longer period, we'll continue to do so.read 14 Sep 2026about 6 months9 years 10 months1966%Overdueby 9 years 4 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 months1963%Overdueby 9 years 4 months
Stratus: Battle for the SkyStorm Isle Productions · entered 3 Dec 2016Stratus: Battle for the SkyStorm Isle Productions · entered 3 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 months1957%Overdueby 9 years 3 months
Man Alive GameGlobal Empire Soft · entered 26 May 2015Man Alive GameGlobal Empire Soft · entered 26 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 months1863%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 months1831%Overdueby 8 years 8 months
Mystic MeleeSerenity Forge · entered 19 Sep 2017Mystic MeleeSerenity Forge · entered 19 Sep 2017The full release is planned to be ready in about 6 months.read 13 Sep 2026about 6 months9 years1798%Overdueby 8 years 6 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
Lost Route Imbanova Entertainment Inc. · entered 14 Jun 2016Lost Route Imbanova Entertainment Inc. · entered 14 Jun 2016The final version with tons of content should be done by the end of 2016.read 14 Sep 20267 monthsuntil 31 Dec 201610 years 3 months1758%Overdueby 9 years 8 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 months1721%Overdueby 8 years 1 month
The SeekerVolens Nolens Games · entered 2 Sep 2016The SeekerVolens Nolens Games · entered 2 Sep 2016As long as it needs to. While new maps will always come, and the planned full release date is Q1 of 2017, the game is developed by the community, thus if the community is not happy with the product, or simply suggest even more features, the Early Access will stand. It all goes down on how much you good people want to shape the game, and in which ways.read 15 Sep 20267 monthsuntil 31 Mar 201710 years1720%Overdueby 9 years 5 months
Survival Games2.0 Studios · entered 11 Apr 2018Survival Games2.0 Studios · entered 11 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 201611 years1644%Overdueby 10 years 4 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 3 months1642%Overdueby 7 years 9 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 months1591%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 months1569%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 months1567%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 months1567%Overdueby 9 years 9 months
iOMoonHeadtrip Games llc · entered 27 Apr 2016iOMoonHeadtrip Games llc · entered 27 Apr 2016The plan is to keep adding new content and evolving the current experience for the next 6-8months depending on the support we earn.read 14 Sep 20266–8 months10 years 5 months1558%Overdueby 9 years 9 months
Initia: Elemental ArenaGentle Ghouls · entered 29 Apr 2016Initia: Elemental ArenaGentle Ghouls · entered 29 Apr 2016The game is planned to stay in Early Access for 6 to 8 month. This should give us enough time to add the features we want to add and also incorporate all your feedback into Initia.read 14 Sep 20266–8 months10 years 5 months1557%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 months1556%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 years 1 month1550%Overdueby 8 years 6 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 26 Feb 2015Vol'Talkes - The AI WarHyperDrive Games · entered 26 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
Arcane Array Arenasteikum · entered 22 Feb 2024Arcane Array Arenasteikum · entered 22 Feb 2024We would like to release the game as early access after a demo period of operational testing of the game and then officially release it after a month or two of feedback. So the period of the Early Access is roughly 1 month.read 12 Sep 20261–2 months2 years 7 months1538%Overdueby 2 years 5 months
ObsideoKyle's Garage · entered 28 Aug 2021ObsideoKyle's Garage · entered 28 Aug 2021We plan to release the game by the end of 2021, but this could change depending on what feature we decide to add and change throughout development. We don't plan on just finishing the game and never updating it again, we want to build this into something we work on with the community for years to come!read 8 Sep 20264 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20215 years 1 month1515%Overdueby 4 years 9 months
Hero TeamNever Don't Play · entered 5 Jan 2023Hero TeamNever Don't Play · entered 5 Jan 2023I plan to stay in Early Access for about three months.read 8 Sep 2026about 3 months3 years 8 months1477%Overdueby 3 years 5 months
Glitch ArenaShock & Rockets Games · entered 2 Jun 2019Glitch ArenaShock & Rockets Games · entered 2 Jun 20196 months.read 8 Sep 2026about 6 months7 years 3 months1458%Overdueby 6 years 9 months
Rail Adventuresexosyphen studios · entered 21 Jun 2019Rail Adventuresexosyphen studios · entered 21 Jun 2019Until the end of 2019read 8 Sep 20266 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20197 years 3 months1447%Overdueby 6 years 9 months
#SkiJumpBandello · entered 28 Jun 2019#SkiJumpBandello · entered 28 Jun 2019We are still actively developing the game into a much more fully featured release, but we can't say for certain when the release will be. We were supposed to release the game by Christmas 2016, but due to bad health, bad luck and VRUnicorns becoming part of FlatPonies, we had to delay the release and development.read 12 Sep 20266 monthsuntil 25 Dec 20197 years 3 months1443%Overdueby 6 years 9 months
Quick Translate EngineCaen Studio · entered 7 Jul 2025Quick Translate EngineCaen Studio · entered 7 Jul 2025We plan to keep our application in early access for about 1 month. During this period, we will make content additions and balance adjustments taking into account community feedback. However, this period may be extended according to the needs that may arise during the development process. It is our priority to ensure that our application reaches its best form.read 14 Sep 2026about 1 month14 months1429%Overdueby 13 months
0GravityKvaKoon Team · entered 27 Jul 20190GravityKvaKoon Team · entered 27 Jul 20196 month or less. I think this is a great time for a small game with perfect mechanics and great variety.read 10 Sep 20260–6 months7 years 2 months1428%Overdueby 6 years 8 months
At the Mountains of MadnessTeam Clockworks · entered 26 Mar 2016At the Mountains of MadnessTeam Clockworks · entered 26 Mar 2016We intend to have the project completed by 2017; Between 6 and 9 months.read 12 Sep 20266–9 months10 years 6 months1396%Overdueby 9 years 9 months
The ContactCrusty Squirrel · entered 11 Apr 2016The ContactCrusty Squirrel · entered 11 Apr 2016Late 2016read 12 Sep 20269 monthsuntil 31 Dec 201610 years 5 months1390%Overdueby 9 years 8 months
Garage Drummer VRBlazing Tree Studio · entered 21 Jun 2016Garage Drummer VRBlazing Tree Studio · entered 21 Jun 2016We hope for a fully featured game to release in early 2017read 14 Sep 20269 monthsuntil 31 Mar 201710 years 3 months1365%Overdueby 9 years 6 months
Star Rangers XEAwestruck Games · entered 6 Jul 2016Star Rangers XEAwestruck Games · entered 6 Jul 2016We are guessing approximately 9 months should do it.read 10 Sep 2026about 9 months10 years 2 months1359%Overdueby 9 years 5 months
ImmunityVicci Games · entered 1 Dec 2019ImmunityVicci Games · entered 1 Dec 2019Less than 6 months.read 6 Sep 20260–6 months6 years 9 months1358%Overdueby 6 years 3 months
New WarfareWaveRise Studios · entered 22 Jun 2024New WarfareWaveRise Studios · entered 22 Jun 2024About 1 or 2 months.read 12 Sep 20261–2 months2 years 3 months1339%Overdueby 2 years 1 month
SpellboundWobbly Duck Studios · entered 6 Sep 2016SpellboundWobbly Duck Studios · entered 6 Sep 2016Spellbound will be in Early Access until the "Red Wizards Tale" story arc has been completed. The content will be released as episodic chapters as they are developed and completed. The amount of production time per chapter will heavily depend on scope of work, access to resources & support, team size (solo dev right now), time constraints, and budget. I'm guessing wildly here, but if each act takes about 3 months to complete and I have 3 chapters, we're looking at about 9 months of development after early access release. Don't trust me though -- This may fluctuate wildly! Us devs are notoriously bad at underestimating the amount of time and effort to finish production, and VR is hard and filled with uncharted territory! When a story chapter is about 85% complete, it will be made available for you to play through and provide feedback and I will iterate until the chapter is complete and highly polished.read 14 Sep 20263–9 months10 years1336%Overdueby 9 years 3 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.