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Early Access Promise Clock

How long did they say Early Access would take, and how long has it been? · 3,349 in Early Access · 4,707 promises read · 1,480 announced, not started

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Graduations and promises, year by year

YearGamesIn Early Access nowGraduatedMedian time in EAPromise readOverduePromise kept
20261,3791,336433%2 months1,33897%58of 1,196 parsed—
202557257200%14 months54896%220of 474 parsed—
202429329300%2 years 1 month28397%173of 228 parsed—
202315815800%3 years 2 months15196%96of 125 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—
2018555500%8 years 3 months5396%40of 41 parsed—
201711111100%9 years 4 months11099%74of 77 parsed—
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Past the promised maximum

GamePromisePromisedElapsedClockVerdict
MachRacefull beast creative · entered 30 Jun 2016MachRacefull beast creative · entered 30 Jun 2016Approximately till the end of the year 2016. Majority of content and functionality has been implemented, but will be slowly revealed and adjusted based on Early Access feedback.read 14 Sep 20266 monthsuntil 31 Dec 201610 years 3 months2043%Overdueby 9 years 9 months
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 months2037%Overdueby 9 years 8 months
50 YearsJinsimer Games · entered 27 Aug 201650 YearsJinsimer Games · entered 27 Aug 2016It needs for 6 months. The contents of National Management system hasn't added yet.read 15 Sep 2026about 6 months10 years 1 month2011%Overdueby 9 years 7 months
DodgeBall BlitzC3 Games Inc · entered 2 Sep 2016DodgeBall BlitzC3 Games Inc · entered 2 Sep 2016Six months.read 15 Sep 2026about 6 months10 years2008%Overdueby 9 years 6 months
CloudBoundSilicon Storm · entered 8 Sep 2016CloudBoundSilicon Storm · entered 8 Sep 2016We anticipate no more than 6 months before full release.read 15 Sep 20260–6 months10 years2004%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 years2002%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 years2001%Overdueby 9 years 6 months
Edge GuardianHypothermic Games · entered 21 Sep 2016Edge GuardianHypothermic Games · entered 21 Sep 2016Edge Guardian will be in early access until the 1.0 version comes out in a few months. We have a roadmap with all the features that we want to implement in the final product. We will continue to update Edge Guardian after that with a few ideas to please the old and new community.read 15 Sep 20263–6 months10 years1997%Overdueby 9 years 6 months
Fall of FreyaGOTY LLC · entered 30 Sep 2016Fall of FreyaGOTY LLC · entered 30 Sep 20163-6 months.read 15 Sep 20263–6 months10 years1992%Overdueby 9 years 6 months
Divergence: Year ZeroStained Glass Llama · entered 21 Oct 2016Divergence: Year ZeroStained Glass Llama · entered 21 Oct 2016Roughly six months. Year Zero began its life after nine-months of improvements and new additions to Divergence: Online and as a result will see full-launch roughly the same time as it's predecessor Divergence: Online completes it's tour of duty in Early Access.read 15 Sep 2026about 6 months9 years 11 months1981%Overdueby 9 years 5 months
God Of Arrows VRReactor Entertainment · entered 3 Nov 2016God Of Arrows VRReactor Entertainment · entered 3 Nov 2016We wish to give Early Access to players on Steam for as short as 6 months and release a FULL version as soon as possible. We want to be ready and the game to be the best it can be before releasing a FULL version.read 15 Sep 2026about 6 months9 years 10 months1974%Overdueby 9 years 4 months
TZOMPANTLIDeathly Ideas · entered 9 Nov 2016TZOMPANTLIDeathly Ideas · entered 9 Nov 2016About 6 Months.read 16 Sep 2026about 6 months9 years 10 months1971%Overdueby 9 years 4 months
0 DayZero Day Games · entered 15 Nov 20160 DayZero Day Games · entered 15 Nov 2016This project will be in early access for approximately 3-6 months, which could be extended based on requested features and ideas that we will be listening to closely from our customers and the community.read 16 Sep 20263–6 months9 years 10 months1967%Overdueby 9 years 4 months
CommerciumIce Cold Games · entered 17 Nov 2016CommerciumIce Cold Games · entered 17 Nov 2016Commercium will have an Early Access period of six months. If it is not ready at that point, Commercium will remain in early access as long as large game play features are being added/removed.read 16 Sep 2026about 6 months9 years 10 months1966%Overdueby 9 years 4 months
Arena MasterDreamwalk Studios · entered 17 Nov 2016Arena MasterDreamwalk Studios · entered 17 Nov 2016Arena Master should remain in early access for approximately 3-6 months, but it could take longer depending on the user feedback.read 16 Sep 20263–6 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 months1964%Overdueby 9 years 4 months
Star PhoenixBlazar Games · entered 24 Nov 2016Star PhoenixBlazar Games · entered 24 Nov 2016Star Phoenix is estimated to be in Early Access for approximately 6 months. However this may change depending on what feedback we get from the community.read 16 Sep 2026about 6 months9 years 10 months1962%Overdueby 9 years 4 months
507研究所SketchTech · entered 30 Nov 2016507研究所SketchTech · entered 30 Nov 20163-6 monthsread 15 Sep 20263–6 months9 years 10 months1959%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
CRAFT: Work VR ShopCRAFT · entered 7 Dec 2016CRAFT: Work VR ShopCRAFT · entered 7 Dec 2016The Early Access will stay for a few months during which we’ll constantly provide updates and improvements if possible.read 16 Sep 20263–6 months9 years 9 months1955%Overdueby 9 years 3 months
Our Darkest NightPhun Peeticharoenthum · entered 15 Dec 2016Our Darkest NightPhun Peeticharoenthum · entered 15 Dec 2016We planned to spend 3-6 months to polish, improve and update the game.read 16 Sep 20263–6 months9 years 9 months1951%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 months1939%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 4 months1936%Overdueby 10 years 9 months
M.E.R.C.TinyMob Games · entered 17 Jan 2017M.E.R.C.TinyMob Games · entered 17 Jan 2017We expect to be in Early Access for 3-6 months. In our previous games, our development has been substantially community driven. We value the feedback and suggestions from our community and find that once a game is released in many ways it becomes an experience we can shape together with players to the extent that it delivers on vision. To that end, we are leaving some degree of flexibility on the precise length of tenure in Early Access.read 16 Sep 20263–6 months9 years 8 months1933%Overdueby 9 years 2 months
AwakenBlueprint Reality Inc. · entered 26 Jan 2017AwakenBlueprint Reality Inc. · entered 26 Jan 2017We expect our Early Access phase to last from 3 to 6 months. However we'll be listening closely to our community's thoughts and feelings about the game and adjust accordingly.read 16 Sep 20263–6 months9 years 8 months1928%Overdueby 9 years 2 months
Ulama: Arena of the GodsTrainwreck Games · entered 29 Mar 2017Ulama: Arena of the GodsTrainwreck Games · entered 29 Mar 2017A few months, until we can resolve the most relevant issues that might crop up.read 15 Sep 20263–6 months9 years 6 months1894%Overdueby 9 years
XGun-Weapon EvolutionSurf Monster Studio · entered 15 May 2017XGun-Weapon EvolutionSurf Monster Studio · entered 15 May 2017We expect Early Access to last six months before the full release. The developers will be paying close attention to what the feedback from community, and may integrate some of these changes into the official version of the game, which might take more times than excepted.read 15 Sep 2026about 6 months9 years 4 months1868%Overdueby 8 years 10 months
Tribal SiegeBOHDOKUMEN. · entered 13 Jun 2017Tribal SiegeBOHDOKUMEN. · entered 13 Jun 2017Full release date will depend a lot on the feedback we receive. A rough estimate would be 3 to 6 months.read 16 Sep 20263–6 months9 years 3 months1852%Overdueby 8 years 9 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 years1799%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 months1767%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
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 years1721%Overdueby 9 years 5 months
Muffled Warfare - Echolocation ShooterGattai Games · entered 27 Apr 2018Muffled Warfare - Echolocation ShooterGattai Games · entered 27 Apr 2018We're looking at about 3-6 months.read 16 Sep 20263–6 months8 years 5 months1678%Overdueby 7 years 11 months
Punch BombChris Folea · entered 13 Dec 2016Punch BombChris Folea · entered 13 Dec 2016The game should be in early access until mid-2017read 15 Sep 20267 monthsuntil 30 Jun 20179 years 9 months1673%Overdueby 9 years 2 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 years1645%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 months1643%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
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
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
Sweet Escape VRReality Smash, Inc. · entered 20 Apr 2016Sweet Escape VRReality Smash, Inc. · entered 20 Apr 2016We expect to do a full release before the end of this year.read 14 Sep 20268 monthsuntil 31 Dec 201610 years 5 months1561%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 months1558%Overdueby 9 years 9 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 month1551%Overdueby 8 years 6 months
Tech Executive TycoonWEB Gaming Entertainment · entered 22 Dec 2018Tech Executive TycoonWEB Gaming Entertainment · entered 22 Dec 2018We have moved to a specific feature release schedule that allows us much more forecasting capabilities. We fully intend to have a release candidate anywhere between June 2019 to September 2019. However, at this time, we want to give ourselves another calendar year to meet our highest expectations for the final release candidate.read 8 Sep 20266 monthsuntil 30 Jun 20197 years 9 months1547%Overdueby 7 years 3 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 months1546%Overdueby 10 years 10 months
Polynomial 2Dmytry Lavrov · entered 31 May 2016Polynomial 2Dmytry Lavrov · entered 31 May 2016We hope to release within 8 months, but we want to first ensure that we have addressed customer feedback.read 11 Sep 20260–8 months10 years 4 months1544%Overdueby 9 years 8 months
DreadfulVolens Nolens Games · entered 14 Sep 2017DreadfulVolens Nolens Games · entered 14 Sep 2017For now, the development of Dreadful is projected to run between 5 to 7 months ,we want to be sure everything is working as intended with our players and that there is a minimal amount of bugs presented in the final version and that the game is optimized enough to work smoothly on almost all your gaming setups. We will continue to push monthly updates until full launch as we want to ensure that the game we release is the best version possibleread 15 Sep 20265–7 months9 years1544%Overdueby 8 years 5 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 months1541%Overdueby 10 years 10 months
PolywingsMariano Larronde · entered 4 Oct 2016PolywingsMariano Larronde · entered 4 Oct 2016I'll need 6-8 months to complete this game.read 15 Sep 20266–8 months9 years 11 months1493%Overdueby 9 years 3 months
Tales of a SpymasterGerard Morris · entered 17 May 2019Tales of a SpymasterGerard Morris · entered 17 May 2019Tales of a Spymaster is expected to be in Early Access approximately six months.read 15 Sep 2026about 6 months7 years 4 months1467%Overdueby 6 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.