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Early Access Promise Clock

How long did they say Early Access would take, and how long has it been? · 3,455 in Early Access · 4,861 promises read · 1,518 announced, not started

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Graduations and promises, year by year

YearGamesIn Early Access nowGraduatedMedian time in EAPromise readOverduePromise kept
20261,4011,356453%2 months1,36297%59of 1,216 parsed—
202558958900%14 months56696%227of 493 parsed—
202429629600%2 years 1 month28697%176of 231 parsed—
202316316300%3 years 2 months15696%100of 129 parsed—
202211511500%4 years 3 months11096%68of 82 parsed—
2021909000%5 years 2 months8493%55of 65 parsed—
2020747400%6 years 2 months7399%44of 52 parsed—
2019666600%7 years 3 months66100%38of 42 parsed—
2018565600%8 years 3 months5598%40of 41 parsed—
201714914900%9 years 5 months14899%102of 105 parsed—
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GamePromisePromisedElapsedClockVerdict
BMX BastardsCSF Games Studio · entered 8 Nov 2024BMX BastardsCSF Games Studio · entered 8 Nov 2024Based on my current development plans, I anticipate that BMX Bastards will remain in Early Access until the end of 2025. However, this estimate may change depending on the feedback received and any additional features or improvements that arise during development. My goal is to ensure that all content and mechanics are as polished as possible before the full release.read 8 Sep 202614 monthsuntil 31 Dec 202522 months159%Overdueby 8 months
WeedEx: Drug Express DeliveryCGI LAB GAMES · entered 4 Dec 2025WeedEx: Drug Express DeliveryCGI LAB GAMES · entered 4 Dec 2025Our current goal is to stay in Early Access for about six months. This period should provide enough time to polish the main systems, add new content, and respond to community suggestions. However, this timeframe may shift depending on development progress and the feedback we receive from players.read 14 Sep 2026about 6 months9 months157%Overdueby 3 months
Cine Tracer 2Cinematography Database · entered 1 Aug 2023Cine Tracer 2Cinematography Database · entered 1 Aug 2023Cine Tracer 2 will be in Early Access for approximately 2 years.read 16 Sep 2026about 2 years3 years 2 months156%Overdueby 14 months
Rat OverflowLittle Beast Lab · entered 12 Mar 2026Rat OverflowLittle Beast Lab · entered 12 Mar 20262-4 months.read 9 Sep 20262–4 months6 months155%Overdueby 2 months
Sky End MarketAndymente · entered 28 Feb 2025Sky End MarketAndymente · entered 28 Feb 2025The early access period is scheduled for one year, but may change depending on community feedback.read 15 Sep 2026about 12 months19 months155%Overdueby 7 months
Hard BulletGexagonVR · entered 22 Oct 2020Hard BulletGexagonVR · entered 22 Oct 2020After we finish our newest RIDE mode in summer 2024, we’ll focus on the next and final game mode that will bring larger locations, more randomness, new AI, and (hopefully) a more story-driven narrative to the game. Stay tuned and join our communities for more info: Discordread 15 Sep 20263 years 10 monthsuntil 31 Aug 20245 years 11 months154%Overdueby 2 years 1 month
Tennis LifeSenseDevil Games · entered 7 Mar 2025Tennis LifeSenseDevil Games · entered 7 Mar 2025We anticipate we’ll be in Early Access for about a year, but this can change depending on the community’s response and feedback.read 16 Sep 2026about 12 months18 months153%Overdueby 6 months
Tawa : Lost in TimeDrexTheDrake · entered 28 Jul 2025Tawa : Lost in TimeDrexTheDrake · entered 28 Jul 2025We expect the game to remain in Early Access for several months, but this may change depending on player feedback and development progress.read 8 Sep 20263–9 months14 months152%Overdueby 5 months
Bunker Constructor SimulatorTerno Games · entered 16 Dec 2025Bunker Constructor SimulatorTerno Games · entered 16 Dec 2025At this moment, the release is planned about six months after the start of early access. However, this deadline can be changed if there are many interesting requests from the players. Any release date changes will be posted on the game's page.read 6 Sep 2026about 6 months9 months151%Overdueby 3 months
Wreckfest 2THQ Nordic · entered 20 Mar 2025Wreckfest 2THQ Nordic · entered 20 Mar 2025We expect a minimum timeframe of 12 months. But because development time heavily depends on the community feedback we are getting during early access, the real duration can vary.read 16 Sep 2026about 12 months18 months150%Overdueby 6 months
Towerfolk99 Interactive · entered 3 Feb 2026Towerfolk99 Interactive · entered 3 Feb 2026I don't want to give a precise timeframe, but I estimate that the development process may be completed within approximately 4–5 months. The pace of development will depend on community feedback, the scope of the systems we plan to add, and the balancing needs of the game. I plan to move Towerfolk to full release once it feels stable and complete.the store says it leaves Early Access on 9 Oct 20264–5 months7 months149%Overdueby 2 months
Heroes' Vow: Three KingdomsFree Wing · entered 26 Mar 2025Heroes' Vow: Three KingdomsFree Wing · entered 26 Mar 2025It may take us a year to perfect the subsequent content of the game, or maybe longer.read 17 Sep 2026about 12 months18 months148%Overdueby 6 months
Farm Supply Simulator 25Superwolf Game Studio · entered 25 Dec 2025Farm Supply Simulator 25Superwolf Game Studio · entered 25 Dec 2025Farm Supply Simulator 25 will be in Early Access for about 6 months. During this time, we will focus on improving the core gameplay experience and adding new features based on player feedback.read 8 Sep 2026about 6 months9 months146%Overdueby 3 months
Remote Reaper: FPV DroneVladyslav Fomenko · entered 4 Apr 2025Remote Reaper: FPV DroneVladyslav Fomenko · entered 4 Apr 2025A game can be in early access for up to a year.the store says it leaves Early Access on 14 Oct 20260–12 months17 months145%Overdueby 5 months
Football Life SimulatorLudu Arts · entered 11 Apr 2025Football Life SimulatorLudu Arts · entered 11 Apr 2025We estimate that Football Life Simulator will remain in Early Access for about a year. However, this timeline may change based on community feedback and the pace of development.read 16 Sep 2026about 12 months17 months144%Overdueby 5 months
Diesel Railcar SimulatorLapioware · entered 5 Mar 2018Diesel Railcar SimulatorLapioware · entered 5 Mar 2018The simulator is expected to be in Early Access for several years.read 13 Sep 202636–72 months8 years 6 months142%Overdueby 2 years 6 months
FlyoutStonext Games · entered 17 Nov 2023FlyoutStonext Games · entered 17 Nov 2023Flyout will be ready to exit Early Access once all current and planned editor and sandbox features have been implemented and polished and the game has been made more accessible to a wider audience. This will take approximately two years.read 5 Sep 2026about 2 years2 years 10 months142%Overdueby 10 months
Gardener: Master of Trees and FlowersFreeMind S.A. · entered 7 Mar 2025Gardener: Master of Trees and FlowersFreeMind S.A. · entered 7 Mar 2025The game should be out of Early Access at the beginning of 2026.read 11 Sep 202613 monthsuntil 31 Mar 202618 months141%Overdueby 5 months
Soul MatesSad Panda Studios · entered 10 Oct 2025Soul MatesSad Panda Studios · entered 10 Oct 2025We expect somewhere between 6-8 months depending on how many script changes need to happen, audio that has to be re-recorded, and game balance that needs adjusting.read 16 Sep 20266–8 months11 months141%Overdueby 3 months
Car Service SimulatorRed Axe Games · entered 29 Aug 2025Car Service SimulatorRed Axe Games · entered 29 Aug 2025We expect Early Access to last at least several months, but the exact duration will depend on feedback and development progress.read 8 Sep 20263–9 months13 months140%Overdueby 4 months
RailroaderGiraffe Lab LLC · entered 7 Dec 2023RailroaderGiraffe Lab LLC · entered 7 Dec 2023Our current estimate is 12 to 24 months.read 15 Sep 202612–24 months2 years 9 months139%Overdueby 9 months
Chernobyl: SimulatorRikarin Studio · entered 3 Apr 2026Chernobyl: SimulatorRikarin Studio · entered 3 Apr 2026We're planning for roughly one year in Early Access. During that time, we'll be shipping smaller, frequent updates on a regular basis, alongside larger systems-wide updates every 3–4 months. Keeping a consistent update cadence isn't just a goal — it's central to how we're building the game, ensuring there's always something new for players to dig into as development progresses.read 15 Sep 20263–4 months5 months137%Overdueby 1 month
Planetary GovernorLensy Games · entered 3 Apr 2026Planetary GovernorLensy Games · entered 3 Apr 2026The target is that it should hopefully only be in Early Access for about roughly 3 or 4 months, however the more important focus is on getting the game balanced and polished, and filled out with content, so if that is done sooner or later then it will change the timeline to full release, and making this solo means changes to personal circumstances will have a large effect (e.g. ongoing pain issues). Announcements on the change-over to full release will be posted ahead of time both on Steam and on the linked social media.read 15 Sep 20263–4 months5 months137%Overdueby 1 month
R2V Rev to VertexZ-Challenger · entered 22 Aug 2023R2V Rev to VertexZ-Challenger · entered 22 Aug 2023Until fall of 2025, "Rev To Vertex Early Access" will continue for players to purchase on STEAM.read 10 Sep 20262 years 3 monthsuntil 30 Nov 20253 years 1 month137%Overdueby 10 months
Tabletop PlaygroundModularity · entered 15 May 2020Tabletop PlaygroundModularity · entered 15 May 2020We expect our early access period to end in 2024, with regular updates and new features added regularly until release. We plan to continue to support the game following it’s full release too of course with features and content, our early access period will be for adding features we consider integral for the core experience of Tabletop Playground.read 13 Sep 20264 years 8 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20246 years 4 months136%Overdueby 20 months
ObserveKisotik Games · entered 15 May 2025ObserveKisotik Games · entered 15 May 2025Longer than I first said, When I wrote this page I guessed a year. That year came and went, because each update kept opening up something more worth doing than shipping 1.0 on schedule. So instead of a date, here's the condition. Observe leaves Early Access when the systems that decide whether a nation survives (economy, stability and rebellion, war, the nuclear age) are all in place and balanced against each other, when the tutorial teaches all of them, and when the Arena has run a full ranked season from start to finish. My honest estimate for that is another year. If it slips again, the updates keep coming in the meantime, which is the part I can actually promise.read 13 Sep 2026about 12 months16 months134%Overdueby 4 months
Call to Arms: Panzer EliteDigitalmindsoft Publishing · entered 19 Sep 2025Call to Arms: Panzer EliteDigitalmindsoft Publishing · entered 19 Sep 2025The game is scheduled for release nine months after the start of Early Access, and we are working with discipline toward that goal. However, our top priority is to ensure it reaches its full potential, both for the community and our team. We stick to our internal deadlines as closely as possible, but quality always comes first. If needed, we’ll make slight adjustments to our plans. Our goal is to strike the right balance between staying on schedule and taking more time when it results in a better experience for players.read 16 Sep 2026about 9 months12 months133%Overdueby 3 months
Doodle EmpiresTurtle Stack Games · entered 30 May 2025Doodle EmpiresTurtle Stack Games · entered 30 May 2025I'm currently thinking a few months to a year.read 7 Sep 2026about 12 months16 months130%Overdueby 4 months
Vending Dokan!: Kozy KioskAftabi Games · entered 7 Jun 2025Vending Dokan!: Kozy KioskAftabi Games · entered 7 Jun 2025We estimate Vending Dokan! will be in Early Access for approximately a year. However, this timeline may change as we respond to player feedback and refine the game. We’ll keep players informed of any updates to the schedule.read 14 Sep 2026about 12 months15 months128%Overdueby 3 months
Football CommissionerAtreus Interactive · entered 2 Jul 2026Football CommissionerAtreus Interactive · entered 2 Jul 2026Planning for a month or two, but depending on scope/unexpected bugs could extend to three months.read 10 Sep 20261–2 months3 months127%Overdueby 2 weeks
X-POINTAndrey Scanarri (Scanarri) · entered 26 Feb 2019X-POINTAndrey Scanarri (Scanarri) · entered 26 Feb 2019Early Access will continue for several more years. Development progresses deliberately, without rushing decisions at the expense of depth or quality. Players who require quick completion, immediate results, or a fixed release date should be aware that X-POINT evolves at its own pace and does not adapt to impatient expectations.read 13 Sep 202636–72 months7 years 7 months126%Overdueby 19 months
Drive Thru Miami - Restaurant SimulatorAlkame Games · entered 28 Oct 2024Drive Thru Miami - Restaurant SimulatorAlkame Games · entered 28 Oct 2024We expect our game release in 18 Months. Our main focus is to collect as much feedback and suggestion as possible from as many players as possible by the time. However, the roadmap is subject to change according to how the game will progress with the community feedback.the store says it leaves Early Access on 31 Aug 2026about 18 months23 months126%Overdueby 5 months
DRAPLINEVaka Game Magazine · entered 30 Jun 2025DRAPLINEVaka Game Magazine · entered 30 Jun 2025We’re aiming for a development period of 6 months to 1 year, targeting a full release between late 2025 and summer 2026. That said, the timeline may be adjusted depending on content volume and player feedback. We will share a roadmap with each major update and notify players in advance if an extension becomes necessary.the store says it leaves Early Access on 24 Sep 20266–12 months15 months122%Overdueby 3 months
PrimordialisKyler Natividad · entered 2 Jul 2025PrimordialisKyler Natividad · entered 2 Jul 2025I'm estimating that it will be in early access for about 1 year, however estimating development time is hard so this is very approximate.read 5 Sep 2026about 12 months15 months121%Overdueby 3 months
Princess Maker: Children of RevelationGEAR2 · entered 3 Jul 2025Princess Maker: Children of RevelationGEAR2 · entered 3 Jul 2025We plan to complete the game by the first half of 2026. During the Early Access period, we plan to approximately 2-3 major updates to gradually complete the game.the store says it leaves Early Access on 30 Sep 202612 monthsuntil 30 Jun 202614 months121%Overdueby 2 months
your wife, mother and daughterClementine · entered 11 Jul 2025your wife, mother and daughterClementine · entered 11 Jul 2025About 6 months to 1 yearread 7 Sep 20266–12 months14 months119%Overdueby 2 months
Console Shop SimulatorLance Games · entered 21 Jul 2025Console Shop SimulatorLance Games · entered 21 Jul 2025Our goal is to release the full version within 12 months. This timeline allows us to implement all the features we initially planned and further enhance the game.read 16 Sep 20260–12 months14 months116%Overdueby 2 months
Motorcycle Ride: InfinityBlightcore Studio · entered 5 Nov 2025Motorcycle Ride: InfinityBlightcore Studio · entered 5 Nov 2025I plan for the Early Access period to last around 6 to 9 months. During this time, I’ll be expanding the core systems, adding new content, and working on performance and UX improvements. Of course, development is flexible and may evolve, but my goal is to implement all planned features and reach full release within this timeframe.read 12 Sep 20266–9 months10 months115%Overdueby 1 month
Move My MocGabor Farkas · entered 3 Jun 2024Move My MocGabor Farkas · entered 3 Jun 2024Between 1-2 years.read 16 Sep 202612–24 months2 years 3 months114%Overdueby 3 months
Tower Networking Inc.Pocosia Studios · entered 30 Jul 2025Tower Networking Inc.Pocosia Studios · entered 30 Jul 20251 year. The timing will change based on the number of interests, ideas and feedback that we may get during early-access.read 11 Sep 2026about 12 months14 months113%Overdueby 2 months
BallardoNue Games · entered 31 Jul 2025BallardoNue Games · entered 31 Jul 2025We aim to keep Ballardo in Early Access for about 12 months, depending on how quickly we can complete the planned updates and integrate player feedback.read 9 Sep 2026about 12 months14 months113%Overdueby 2 months
Gauley : Experience NepalAshim Shakya · entered 1 Apr 2026Gauley : Experience NepalAshim Shakya · entered 1 Apr 20265 monthsread 16 Sep 2026about 5 months6 months111%Overdueby 2 weeks
GovernanceGovernance Studios · entered 5 May 2026GovernanceGovernance Studios · entered 5 May 2026We are aiming to have the full game ready for all players by the end of the summer 2026. We want a fairly short and structured Early Access process for the Game Edition.read 16 Sep 20264 monthsuntil 31 Aug 20264 months111%Overdueby 2 weeks
Calculate ItSVGames · entered 5 Jul 2024Calculate ItSVGames · entered 5 Jul 2024The planned time for the game to be in early access is around one-two year.read 16 Sep 202612–24 months2 years 2 months110%Overdueby 2 months
Pro Wrestling SimPro Wrestling Sim · entered 29 Mar 2021Pro Wrestling SimPro Wrestling Sim · entered 29 Mar 2021The game will hopefully come out of Early Access by Early 2026.read 16 Sep 20265 yearsuntil 31 Mar 20265 years 6 months109%Overdueby 6 months
Christian MotherWhiteleaf Studio · entered 7 May 2026Christian MotherWhiteleaf Studio · entered 7 May 2026Around 4 months.read 12 Sep 2026about 4 months4 months109%Overdueby 2 weeks
Hacker Evolution IMMERSIONexosyphen studios · entered 29 Jul 2016Hacker Evolution IMMERSIONexosyphen studios · entered 29 Jul 2016We expect the game to be finished and launched before the end of 2025read 7 Sep 20269 years 5 monthsuntil 31 Dec 202510 years 2 months108%Overdueby 9 months
Captain of IndustryMaFi Games · entered 31 May 2022Captain of IndustryMaFi Games · entered 31 May 2022Our timeline is still uncertain, but we expect 2-4 more years in EA (as of 2026). We’ll leave Early Access when the game is feature-complete to our vision and meets our quality bar.read 16 Sep 202624–48 months4 years 4 months107%Overdueby 4 months
The Emperor and StateHawthorn Games · entered 26 Jul 2024The Emperor and StateHawthorn Games · entered 26 Jul 2024It is roughly estimated that it will take about 1-2 years to reach the official 1.0 version, I'll be collecting feedback from players, optimizing and updating the game.read 14 Sep 202612–24 months2 years 2 months107%Overdueby 2 months
System.ExecuteTMHS Digital · entered 7 Mar 2026System.ExecuteTMHS Digital · entered 7 Mar 2026Targeting 3 to 6 months. The game is already fully playable end-to-end, so this isn't about finishing it. It's about refining it with real player feedback before calling it 1.0.read 7 Sep 20263–6 months6 months106%Overdueby 2 weeks
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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.