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Early Access Promise Clock

How long did they say Early Access would take, and how long has it been? · 2,899 in Early Access · 4,027 promises read · 1,312 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—
202551451400%14 months48494%185of 416 parsed—
202426326300%2 years 1 month24995%149of 201 parsed—
202314414400%3 years 2 months13594%87of 112 parsed—
2022959500%4 years 2 months8893%56of 67 parsed—
2021787800%5 years 2 months7191%46of 56 parsed—
2020646400%6 years 2 months6398%35of 42 parsed—
2019555500%7 years 3 months55100%29of 32 parsed—
2018414100%8 years 3 months3995%30of 31 parsed—
2017595900%9 years 3 months5898%32of 35 parsed—
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GamePromisePromisedElapsedClockVerdict
QuoteVindit · entered 31 Jan 2017QuoteVindit · entered 31 Jan 2017Everything in Quote is hand drawn and bespoke, so it takes time to make. If all goes well we would like to be out Early Access in around 12 months. However, if large features are added - or the game will benefit from it - it could be considerably longer.read 13 Sep 2026about 12 months9 years 7 months962%Overdueby 8 years 7 months
Alien TagIRLDLC.COM INC · entered 20 Apr 2024Alien TagIRLDLC.COM INC · entered 20 Apr 20243 monthsread 10 Sep 2026about 3 months2 years 5 months962%Overdueby 2 years 2 months
Grim DragonsPunkster Inc. · entered 2 Feb 2017Grim DragonsPunkster Inc. · entered 2 Feb 2017Every few months a new release will contain: new levels, new enemies and more dragon antics! The full game will take another 9 to 12 months to complete.read 14 Sep 20269–12 months9 years 7 months962%Overdueby 8 years 7 months
SumerStudio Wumpus · entered 15 Feb 2017SumerStudio Wumpus · entered 15 Feb 2017Sumer’s Early Access will end when we are confident in the online multiplayer feature. We estimate this to take about a year, but recognize that creating a quality online experience means addressing a lot of unknowns as they come up. Players will be kept up to date with release plans, so if online multiplayer takes longer than expected we’ll be transparent about it.read 14 Sep 2026about 12 months9 years 7 months958%Overdueby 8 years 7 months
World horror storyKochetkov Nikita · entered 10 Feb 2025World horror storyKochetkov Nikita · entered 10 Feb 2025We hope that by the beginning of 2025 we will be able to release the full version of the game!read 12 Sep 20262 monthsuntil 31 Mar 202519 months956%Overdueby 17 months
DeficisGneu LLC · entered 31 Jul 2015DeficisGneu LLC · entered 31 Jul 2015The current goals should be completed by Q3 of 2016.read 11 Sep 202614 monthsuntil 30 Sep 201611 years 2 months954%Overdueby 10 years
Space JammersSpread Shot Studios LLC · entered 8 Mar 2017Space JammersSpread Shot Studios LLC · entered 8 Mar 2017The rest of development will take between 6-12 months.read 14 Sep 20266–12 months9 years 6 months952%Overdueby 8 years 6 months
AbatronW3 Studios · entered 10 Mar 2017AbatronW3 Studios · entered 10 Mar 2017Our projection is approximately 1 year, with a full release by late 2017.read 9 Sep 2026about 12 months9 years 6 months952%Overdueby 8 years 6 months
The Virtual BuddyTwinPaws · entered 3 Dec 2025The Virtual BuddyTwinPaws · entered 3 Dec 2025During Early Access, we want to test systems, try out new content, and refine the experience based on community feedback. We’re planning to release the full version of The Virtual Buddy by the end of 2025. Until then, our goal is to expand the game step by step and turn it into a richer, more polished, and enjoyable experience.read 14 Sep 20261 monthuntil 31 Dec 20259 months940%Overdueby 8 months
Creature Clicker - Capture, Train, Ascend!Phat Phrog Studios · entered 28 Apr 2017Creature Clicker - Capture, Train, Ascend!Phat Phrog Studios · entered 28 Apr 20176 - 12 monthsread 14 Sep 20266–12 months9 years 5 months938%Overdueby 8 years 5 months
Dream FactoryThe Tambourine · entered 2 Nov 2015Dream FactoryThe Tambourine · entered 2 Nov 2015Before the end of first financial quarter of 2016.read 12 Sep 202614 monthsuntil 31 Dec 201610 years 10 months932%Overdueby 9 years 8 months
MagnetronJay-Run · entered 16 Nov 2015MagnetronJay-Run · entered 16 Nov 2015The first answer is that we would like to say once the multiplayer feature has been completed. The second is.. not forever! We know that is not an exact date, but we prefer to follow any advice about the community features and what really players want in their favorite worlds. However the goal(with a good response to feedback) is ending early access stage approximately by the end of 2016.read 12 Sep 202614 monthsuntil 31 Dec 201610 years 10 months928%Overdueby 9 years 8 months
Solar System ConflictUnexEvo · entered 6 Apr 2015Solar System ConflictUnexEvo · entered 6 Apr 2015We estimate that the full game will be available mid-2016, when it has all of the features we want to include.read 11 Sep 202615 monthsuntil 30 Jun 201611 years 5 months916%Overdueby 10 years 2 months
MinotaurAwesome Enterprises · entered 11 Aug 2017MinotaurAwesome Enterprises · entered 11 Aug 2017Maybe a year?read 14 Sep 2026about 12 months9 years 1 month910%Overdueby 8 years 1 month
State of Extinction - Early AccessStone Pixel Games, LLC. · entered 30 Nov 2016State of Extinction - Early AccessStone Pixel Games, LLC. · entered 30 Nov 2016We are targeting 1Q or 2Q 2017 for the full release version of the game. As mentioned, most of the game mechanics have already been completed. However, until we are happy with what we’ve got and are delivering a very high quality product, we will keep working on State of Extinction until it meets your standards. In addition, depending on your feedback of new features and what we actually implement per your requests and suggestions may affect our development cycle and final release date. Our main goal is to bring the best possible experience for your entertainment.read 12 Sep 202613 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20179 years 9 months904%Overdueby 8 years 8 months
Red Planet: SurviveSilent Parrot Studio · entered 14 Sep 2017Red Planet: SurviveSilent Parrot Studio · entered 14 Sep 2017It's expected to be in Early Access for approximately 1 years (maybe 2).read 14 Sep 2026about 12 months9 years900%Overdueby 8 years
PuppetsVRExpo Virtualis · entered 27 Sep 2017PuppetsVRExpo Virtualis · entered 27 Sep 2017We hope to bring enough changes in the next 8 to 12 months to declare it a released product. This doesn't mean we won't continue to implement customization options down the line.read 14 Sep 20268–12 months9 years897%Overdueby 8 years
Catgirl Aim TrainerPantsu Productions · entered 13 Aug 2024Catgirl Aim TrainerPantsu Productions · entered 13 Aug 2024Approximately 8-12 weeks after release into Early Access is the current target.read 9 Sep 20262–3 months2 years 1 month895%Overdueby 22 months
Final StrikeGhost Machine · entered 23 Jun 2016Final StrikeGhost Machine · entered 23 Jun 2016Will will continue to develop the game in Early Access until top tier VR hardware, such as the Valve Vive, are completed with development and brought to a consumer market. We expect that this will happen between 8 to 14 months.read 11 Sep 20268–14 months10 years 3 months877%Overdueby 9 years 1 month
D.N.A: Do Not AnswerWell Of Tales · entered 11 Jul 2024D.N.A: Do Not AnswerWell Of Tales · entered 11 Jul 2024Up to 3 monthsread 9 Sep 20260–3 months2 years 2 months872%Overdueby 23 months
Drones of WarLoren · entered 10 Apr 2025Drones of WarLoren · entered 10 Apr 2025We anticipate that Drones of War will remain in early access for approximately 1-2 months. Our objective is to provide a polished, enjoyable, and well-balanced experience.read 10 Sep 20261–2 months17 months859%Overdueby 15 months
The Forest PrisonVlad Cristian · entered 4 Jun 2022The Forest PrisonVlad Cristian · entered 4 Jun 2022We're planning to keep The Forest Prison in Early Access for about six months. The full release of the game is expected to be in Q2 2022.read 6 Sep 2026about 6 months4 years 3 months856%Overdueby 3 years 9 months
Neighbor FightCHICKEN SODA GAMES · entered 9 Jun 2022Neighbor FightCHICKEN SODA GAMES · entered 9 Jun 2022A few months.read 14 Sep 20263–6 months4 years 3 months854%Overdueby 3 years 9 months
SAO Utils: BetaStudio GPBeta · entered 14 Mar 2018SAO Utils: BetaStudio GPBeta · entered 14 Mar 2018Expected within a year.read 6 Sep 20260–12 months8 years 6 months851%Overdueby 7 years 6 months
SpaceSysSpaceSys Inc. · entered 20 Mar 2018SpaceSysSpaceSys Inc. · entered 20 Mar 20189-12 monthsread 13 Sep 20269–12 months8 years 6 months849%Overdueby 7 years 6 months
Make SailPopcannibal · entered 30 Mar 2018Make SailPopcannibal · entered 30 Mar 2018One year.read 12 Sep 2026about 12 months8 years 6 months846%Overdueby 7 years 6 months
Bernie Needs LoveProtomni Multimedia · entered 21 Aug 2015Bernie Needs LoveProtomni Multimedia · entered 21 Aug 2015By the end of 2016 is a realistic estimate. We are aware it might seem like a long time, but we really want to keep prioritizing quality and content over speed.read 11 Sep 202616 monthsuntil 31 Dec 201611 years 1 month830%Overdueby 9 years 9 months
WabaEDWON · entered 10 Jul 2018WabaEDWON · entered 10 Jul 20181 yearread 12 Sep 2026about 12 months8 years 2 months818%Overdueby 7 years 2 months
The Ember Saga: A New FireThe Southern Gaming Syndicate · entered 26 Aug 2016The Ember Saga: A New FireThe Southern Gaming Syndicate · entered 26 Aug 2016As always, setting a hard release date is tricky because you never know what can come up in the development cycle. That being said, we are targeting fall 2017 for an official release date, but we are not going to release the game until it is ready.read 14 Sep 202615 monthsuntil 30 Nov 201710 years 1 month804%Overdueby 8 years 10 months
StreetCraftLambda · entered 30 Sep 2016StreetCraftLambda · entered 30 Sep 2016We are aiming to release StreetCraft in the first quarter of 2017.read 14 Sep 202615 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20179 years 11 months797%Overdueby 8 years 8 months
Pulsen4-Panel Footprint · entered 27 Jul 2015Pulsen4-Panel Footprint · entered 27 Jul 2015To be determined. Pulsen is looking like a late 2016 full release at this point, but that will be delayed if necessary. We want to make sure Pulsen is a high quality game with tons of content at release.read 10 Sep 202617 monthsuntil 31 Dec 201611 years 2 months786%Overdueby 9 years 9 months
The BackroomsIonized Games · entered 29 Oct 2022The BackroomsIonized Games · entered 29 Oct 2022The game will be in early access for approximately 6 months. During that time there are 3 core priorities: Improving the game loop mechanics for maximum tension Expanding the types of environments available as you navigate the maze Increase the number of different creatures that will haunt youread 10 Sep 2026about 6 months3 years 11 months776%Overdueby 3 years 5 months
Tenra AI MultichatRisefall · entered 31 May 2025Tenra AI MultichatRisefall · entered 31 May 2025The app is expected to stay in Early Access until July 2025. By that time, I plan to finalize and polish all key features based on user feedback and ensure everything is stable and complete enough for a full release.read 10 Sep 20262 monthsuntil 31 Jul 202516 months775%Overdueby 14 months
UndholmPixelmeal Games, LLC · entered 7 Jan 2019UndholmPixelmeal Games, LLC · entered 7 Jan 2019Although there's no strict timeline, it's likely that this game will be in early access until around December 2019. This is subject to change as the game evolves over time.read 9 Sep 202612 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20197 years 8 months769%Overdueby 6 years 8 months
SwordBallNull DIES · entered 9 Jan 2021SwordBallNull DIES · entered 9 Jan 2021The game will be Early Access until we launch our online multiplayer feature. The game is aimed for an Early Access release on Q4 2020 and official release on Q3 2021read 13 Sep 20269 monthsuntil 30 Sep 20215 years 8 months757%Overdueby 4 years 11 months
Feeble Origins: Path of a HeroWasatch Games · entered 26 Feb 2019Feeble Origins: Path of a HeroWasatch Games · entered 26 Feb 2019Expect the game to be in early access for less than a year at this point.read 10 Sep 20260–12 months7 years 7 months755%Overdueby 6 years 7 months
Critical AnnihilationDevoga · entered 12 Feb 2016Critical AnnihilationDevoga · entered 12 Feb 2016We are anticipating to release the game early/mid 2017read 10 Sep 202617 monthsuntil 30 Jun 201710 years 7 months748%Overdueby 9 years 2 months
Prepare Uranus: Exploring Black Holes for AdultsAlienguy's Games · entered 6 Jan 2023Prepare Uranus: Exploring Black Holes for AdultsAlienguy's Games · entered 6 Jan 2023I think a few months.read 13 Sep 20263–6 months3 years 8 months738%Overdueby 3 years 2 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 months736%Overdueby 4 years 3 months
Attack of the Mutant FishcrowsWILDLOGICGAMES LTD · entered 18 May 2019Attack of the Mutant FishcrowsWILDLOGICGAMES LTD · entered 18 May 2019I like to believe and certainly do aim, for the duration of this current year. However, if there's anything I've learned, it's that this could prove to be longer than expected. The expected duration for early access is 7 to 12 months.read 13 Sep 20267–12 months7 years 4 months733%Overdueby 6 years 4 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 14 Sep 2026about 3 months22 months731%Overdueby 19 months
The Wraith of the GalaxyWhale Rock Games · entered 15 Feb 2023The Wraith of the GalaxyWhale Rock Games · entered 15 Feb 2023We plan to finish the game within 3-6 months.read 10 Sep 20263–6 months3 years 7 months716%Overdueby 3 years 1 month
SamphiGreeny Games Studio · entered 18 Mar 2016SamphiGreeny Games Studio · entered 18 Mar 2016Realistically, 12-18 months depending on the reception. If it's well received and we have a good player-base this time will decrease.read 10 Sep 202612–18 months10 years 6 months700%Overdueby 9 years
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 month697%Overdueby 9 years 6 months
Run Prop, Run! - Puropu PursuitPlayTogether Studio · entered 23 Jun 2021Run Prop, Run! - Puropu PursuitPlayTogether Studio · entered 23 Jun 2021The full release is planned end of 2021/early 2022.read 13 Sep 20269 monthsuntil 31 Mar 20225 years 3 months697%Overdueby 4 years 6 months
Dr. SpacezooSmashRiot LLC · entered 9 May 2016Dr. SpacezooSmashRiot LLC · entered 9 May 2016Dr. Spacezoo has been in active development for about 1.5 years now, and is planned to be fully finished by the end of the year. Here's the most up-to-date change-log: http://smashriot.com/dr-spacezoo/#changelogread 11 Sep 2026about 18 months10 years 4 months690%Overdueby 8 years 10 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 months681%Overdueby 5 years 10 months
BlockpocalypsedimeStudios · entered 6 Oct 2016BlockpocalypsedimeStudios · entered 6 Oct 2016We've looked at other Early Access games, and with what we've found, and what we have planned, we're expecting Early Access to be anywhere from 6 months to 18 months, giving Blockpocalypse time to grow substantially. We know that seems like a big window, but with your involvement, we can make Blockpocalypse bigger and better.read 13 Sep 20266–18 months9 years 11 months663%Overdueby 8 years 5 months
Formula BwoahHarthlabs · entered 26 May 2023Formula BwoahHarthlabs · entered 26 May 2023The Early Access version will last for around 3-6 months to allow enough time to refine and add new features in the game.read 8 Sep 20263–6 months3 years 4 months661%Overdueby 2 years 10 months
Vision RunnerSnowbit Interactive · entered 19 Oct 2016Vision RunnerSnowbit Interactive · entered 19 Oct 2016It will take me 12 - 18 months to finish Vision Runner as planned. But that doesn't mean feature and content updates will stop After Full Release. I already got some cool Ideas from the Community for later versions of the game.read 13 Sep 202612–18 months9 years 11 months660%Overdueby 8 years 5 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.