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Early Access Promise Clock

How long did they say Early Access would take, and how long has it been? · 3,454 in Early Access · 4,860 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
20261,4001,355453%2 months1,36197%59of 1,215 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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Past the promised maximum

GamePromisePromisedElapsedClockVerdict
Damage: Sadistic Butchering of HumanitySuomi-Peli · entered 11 Dec 2016Damage: Sadistic Butchering of HumanitySuomi-Peli · entered 11 Dec 20166-10 months.read 16 Sep 20266–10 months9 years 9 months1172%Overdueby 8 years 11 months
WolfWarsPeter Hrdy · entered 2 Jan 2015WolfWarsPeter Hrdy · entered 2 Jan 2015Our wish is to finish WolfWars during this year (2015). However we'll be ready to develop/improve it further as long as there is a need.read 10 Sep 202612 monthsuntil 31 Dec 201511 years 8 months1171%Overdueby 10 years 8 months
Galagan's Island: Reprymian RisingVolens Nolens Games · entered 16 Jun 2015Galagan's Island: Reprymian RisingVolens Nolens Games · entered 16 Jun 2015Maybe a year at most. Everything that will be going into the game has already been decided. We update frequently.read 11 Sep 20260–12 months11 years 3 months1126%Overdueby 10 years 3 months
Kid Baby: StarchildExit Earth Entertainment · entered 24 Apr 2019Kid Baby: StarchildExit Earth Entertainment · entered 24 Apr 20196-8 months. While we polish up the rest of the game content.read 16 Sep 20266–8 months7 years 5 months1110%Overdueby 6 years 9 months
GI Racing 2.0The Game Institute · entered 23 Jul 2016GI Racing 2.0The Game Institute · entered 23 Jul 2016We anticipate the final build will be available for public release in the first half of 2017. Although this is some time away, please bear in mind that the game will be updated with new content regularly and by the time the full release date comes around, the Early Access build will practically be the full version. We won't release the game until we feel we are bug free, fully optimized, and have addressed as many areas of interest to the community as we are able.read 14 Sep 202611 monthsuntil 30 Jun 201710 years 2 months1108%Overdueby 9 years 3 months
Sketch Tales8D Studio · entered 28 Sep 2015Sketch Tales8D Studio · entered 28 Sep 2015We expect 9-12 months of further development and polishing of the game before it's ready for the release. There is still a ton of features to add, polish and tweak before the game meets our vision and your expectations.read 12 Sep 20269–12 months11 years1097%Overdueby 10 years
Axes and ArrowsThe Net Champs · entered 9 Oct 2015Axes and ArrowsThe Net Champs · entered 9 Oct 2015Less than a yearread 12 Sep 20260–12 months10 years 11 months1094%Overdueby 9 years 11 months
Carrotting BrainRaving Bots · entered 23 Oct 2015Carrotting BrainRaving Bots · entered 23 Oct 2015Our optimistic plan assumes that finishing all the core features should take around one year while being in Early Access. It may be extended because the quality is our top priority, and some of the critical tasks should not be rushed.read 12 Sep 2026about 12 months10 years 11 months1090%Overdueby 9 years 11 months
Infinite Game Works Episode 1Sakura River Interactive · entered 26 Oct 2015Infinite Game Works Episode 1Sakura River Interactive · entered 26 Oct 2015Approximately a quarter of a year.read 10 Sep 2026about 12 months10 years 11 months1089%Overdueby 9 years 11 months
Bit ShifterPlastic Games · entered 2 Nov 2015Bit ShifterPlastic Games · entered 2 Nov 2015We plan to be in early access until we deliver on our target feature set. We expect this will take about a year.read 12 Sep 2026about 12 months10 years 11 months1088%Overdueby 9 years 11 months
Heresydark made games · entered 19 Nov 2015Heresydark made games · entered 19 Nov 2015Should take around 6 months to a year to hit v1.0.read 12 Sep 20266–12 months10 years 10 months1083%Overdueby 9 years 10 months
zTime (Danger Noodles!)Hazardous Software · entered 24 Oct 2016zTime (Danger Noodles!)Hazardous Software · entered 24 Oct 2016Q3 2017 is our target 1.0 release dateread 15 Sep 202611 monthsuntil 30 Sep 20179 years 11 months1080%Overdueby 9 years
Sword 'N' BoardStuffed Castle Studios · entered 29 Jan 2016Sword 'N' BoardStuffed Castle Studios · entered 29 Jan 2016I expect the game to be in early access no longer than a year. I have a clear roadmap of the development for the game, which sets specific milestones for development month to month. Come the end of February I plan on having the entire "Overworld" of Sword 'N' Board finished, along with all of its subsequent puzzles. Come the end of March I also hope to have 3 of the 8 dungeons finished, complete with its puzzles and progression taken care of. And each of the following months are already planned in explicit detail.read 13 Sep 20260–12 months10 years 8 months1063%Overdueby 9 years 8 months
FlobeVolens Nolens Games · entered 22 Feb 2016FlobeVolens Nolens Games · entered 22 Feb 2016Much of that usually depends on the players feedback which oftentimes helps us to decide how much more to put into the game. Having said that....we aim to be in Early Access no more than a year.read 13 Sep 20260–12 months10 years 7 months1057%Overdueby 9 years 7 months
Just DeathRadioactive-Software · entered 24 Feb 2016Just DeathRadioactive-Software · entered 24 Feb 2016I'm anticipating the product being in the Early Access phase for 6-12 months. The actual answer is "as long as it takes" for the product to be fun, and to achieve the goals I've set for it, and those may change based on community feedback.read 10 Sep 20266–12 months10 years 7 months1056%Overdueby 9 years 7 months
Signal DecayNela System · entered 20 Sep 2019Signal DecayNela System · entered 20 Sep 2019Signal Decay will be in Early Access for 8 months, give or take a few months.read 15 Sep 2026about 8 months7 years1049%Overdueby 6 years 4 months
Steno ArcadeFor All To Play · entered 30 Mar 2016Steno ArcadeFor All To Play · entered 30 Mar 2016We expect Steno Arcade to be in Early Access for approximately 9-12 months.read 7 Sep 20269–12 months10 years 6 months1047%Overdueby 9 years 6 months
Soviet Citychickeninthecornstudio · entered 31 Mar 2016Soviet Citychickeninthecornstudio · entered 31 Mar 2016The Soviet revolution has to come ASAP. Our estimates are about 6 to 12 months.read 13 Sep 20266–12 months10 years 6 months1046%Overdueby 9 years 6 months
Soccer RageStamina-Games · entered 2 Jun 2015Soccer RageStamina-Games · entered 2 Jun 2015We currently have plans to run our early access phase until the June of 2016, we have a whole host of new and exciting features already planned and we can’t wait to hear what the fans would like to see us add, too.read 11 Sep 202613 monthsuntil 30 Jun 201611 years 4 months1043%Overdueby 10 years 3 months
Grenade MadnessTouch Orchestra · entered 15 Apr 2016Grenade MadnessTouch Orchestra · entered 15 Apr 2016We expect Grenade Madness to be in development as an Early Access for one year presumably. The final release should come sometime in Q1 2017.read 13 Sep 2026about 12 months10 years 5 months1042%Overdueby 9 years 5 months
Snooker Nation ChampionshipCherry Pop Games · entered 27 Apr 2016Snooker Nation ChampionshipCherry Pop Games · entered 27 Apr 2016We're hoping to be in early access for no longer than a year. We will follow the communities lead on when we feel its ready for a full releaseread 9 Sep 20260–12 months10 years 5 months1039%Overdueby 9 years 5 months
Bunny BashDarkArts Studios · entered 28 Apr 2016Bunny BashDarkArts Studios · entered 28 Apr 2016We're aiming to work through Early Access in one year, however we feel that the community could, and should, drive this as well. If some great ideas come through the community that might take a little longer, then we'll push this date and update the expected date. If the community feels that this game is "full" and complete earlier than expected then the reverse is true.read 10 Sep 2026about 12 months10 years 5 months1039%Overdueby 9 years 5 months
Observatory: A VR Variety Pack2DArray · entered 12 May 2016Observatory: A VR Variety Pack2DArray · entered 12 May 2016About a year, if all goes to plan. ...But then, it's game dev, so I don't actually know. Sorry.read 12 Sep 2026about 12 months10 years 4 months1035%Overdueby 9 years 4 months
KseleboxONRI Studio · entered 20 Jul 2021KseleboxONRI Studio · entered 20 Jul 2021The game will leave Early Access when there is enough content in it, so that the player always knows what they will do in the game, and the gameplay does not bother him. We will strive for this, and release updates regularly! The game will be in Early Access for about 6 months.read 16 Sep 2026about 6 months5 years 2 months1032%Overdueby 4 years 8 months
Jeklynn HeightsVex Studios, LLC · entered 25 May 2016Jeklynn HeightsVex Studios, LLC · entered 25 May 2016Approximately 1 year.read 8 Sep 2026about 12 months10 years 4 months1031%Overdueby 9 years 4 months
The HinterLandsAckmi · entered 27 May 2016The HinterLandsAckmi · entered 27 May 2016The HinterLands will stay in early access until the initial experience is complete. This includes quests, multiple biomes, many bosses, NPC's, scripted events, several multiplayer game modes, and modding tools. Once the game can stand on its own, I'll be able to work on additional content: new biomes /npcs/bosses/ quests. So it depends on how much interest there is in the game. If a lot of people are interested, it could be finished in a year. If there aren't as many, it could take several years (it's mainly just me working on the project).read 13 Sep 2026about 12 months10 years 4 months1031%Overdueby 9 years 4 months
Beyond Flesh and Blood Episode 1Pixelbomb Games · entered 1 Jun 2016Beyond Flesh and Blood Episode 1Pixelbomb Games · entered 1 Jun 2016Approximately 6-12 months.read 12 Sep 20266–12 months10 years 4 months1029%Overdueby 9 years 4 months
XCavalypsedavevillz · entered 6 Jun 2016XCavalypsedavevillz · entered 6 Jun 20166 to 12 monthsread 13 Sep 20266–12 months10 years 3 months1028%Overdueby 9 years 3 months
VroomistSyrena Interactive · entered 10 Jun 2016VroomistSyrena Interactive · entered 10 Jun 2016We expect about 9-12 months. This depends on many factors such as player feedback, which will shape the game the way the player wants. We will only bring Vroomist out of early access when we know for sure the community is satisfied and our vision has been made.read 14 Sep 20269–12 months10 years 3 months1027%Overdueby 9 years 3 months
The Nestinvrse studios · entered 14 Jun 2016The Nestinvrse studios · entered 14 Jun 2016The December Ctrl Alt Delete update finally puts us back on a predictable schedule after going dark for the multiplayer rebuild. Currently there are 6-12 months worth of features on our to-do list, but we definitely plan to come out of Early Access in 2018.read 14 Sep 20266–12 months10 years 3 months1026%Overdueby 9 years 3 months
LifelessDesync Donkeys · entered 16 Jun 2016LifelessDesync Donkeys · entered 16 Jun 2016We are currently estimating that the game will be in Early Access for about 12 months, but depending on the development process, this may change.read 12 Sep 2026about 12 months10 years 3 months1025%Overdueby 9 years 3 months
AiballHFM Games · entered 22 Jun 2016AiballHFM Games · entered 22 Jun 20161 year.read 14 Sep 2026about 12 months10 years 3 months1024%Overdueby 9 years 3 months
KleptoMeerkat Gaming · entered 30 Jun 2016KleptoMeerkat Gaming · entered 30 Jun 2016We estimate a year of development still remains with our current resources. However, if funds allow us to grow our team we can greatly reduce that timeline.read 12 Sep 2026about 12 months10 years 3 months1022%Overdueby 9 years 3 months
Worldy CupTommosaur · entered 10 Aug 2016Worldy CupTommosaur · entered 10 Aug 2016between 6 and 12 monthsread 15 Sep 20266–12 months10 years 1 month1010%Overdueby 9 years 1 month
CyberThreatEnigmatic · entered 18 Aug 2016CyberThreatEnigmatic · entered 18 Aug 2016To deliver on the full scope of our vision for the game, we will be rolling out changes over the next 6 to 12 months.read 15 Sep 20266–12 months10 years 1 month1008%Overdueby 9 years 1 month
Acid FlipTriadne · entered 26 Feb 2019Acid FlipTriadne · entered 26 Feb 2019The Game should be in Early Access for several months.read 14 Sep 20263–9 months7 years 7 months1008%Overdueby 6 years 10 months
Live In ColorAtakote Studios · entered 12 Sep 2016Live In ColorAtakote Studios · entered 12 Sep 2016To be honest - we don't know, it depends on feedback and how development is shaped. We intend to create a compelling user experience with the community - if that takes 1 month or 12 months we are committed to making it happen.read 15 Sep 20261–12 months10 years1001%Overdueby 9 years
HospitalizeIlleris · entered 21 Sep 2016HospitalizeIlleris · entered 21 Sep 2016We are currently estimating that the game will be in early access for about 12 months.read 15 Sep 2026about 12 months10 years999%Overdueby 9 years
Faceted FlightThe Department of Silly Stuff · entered 5 Oct 2016Faceted FlightThe Department of Silly Stuff · entered 5 Oct 2016Faceted Flight will most likely be in Early Access for about 12 months.read 11 Sep 2026about 12 months9 years 11 months995%Overdueby 8 years 11 months
Last Days2ndDimensionGhost · entered 20 Oct 2016Last Days2ndDimensionGhost · entered 20 Oct 2016For around a year... I have a lot of branches in the storyline and those are my main concern. Theee is also a big demand for new features and gameplay adjustments so those take a while too.read 12 Sep 2026about 12 months9 years 11 months991%Overdueby 8 years 11 months
Crumbled WorldClone Corps · entered 1 Dec 2016Crumbled WorldClone Corps · entered 1 Dec 2016We anticipate Crumbled World to remain in early access for six to twelve months.read 16 Sep 20266–12 months9 years 10 months979%Overdueby 8 years 10 months
Oscar Mike VRFor Loop Games · entered 1 Dec 2016Oscar Mike VRFor Loop Games · entered 1 Dec 2016We planning on being in early access for six months to a year. We want Oscar Mike to be a living and growing game. As long as the community wants us to add content we will make updates every month.read 16 Sep 20266–12 months9 years 10 months979%Overdueby 8 years 10 months
PlayFortressPlayFortress · entered 7 Dec 2016PlayFortressPlayFortress · entered 7 Dec 2016We estimate around 12 months, however the final time will depend upon the feedback we get from the Community.read 14 Sep 2026about 12 months9 years 9 months978%Overdueby 8 years 9 months
NAL Is AliveChequered Ink Ltd. · entered 17 Dec 2016NAL Is AliveChequered Ink Ltd. · entered 17 Dec 2016A ballpark figure would be around one year. This is a very vague estimate, and of course depends on how easily and smoothly games take new functionality, visual and performance upgrades etc. NAL Is Alive will not be released as a "complete" game until the entire package feels like one cohesive, enjoyable unit.read 14 Sep 2026about 12 months9 years 9 months975%Overdueby 8 years 9 months
Juniper TheoryBlack Box · entered 19 Dec 2016Juniper TheoryBlack Box · entered 19 Dec 2016We plan on having the game in Early Access for one year at the absolute latest. Our hope is to release Juniper Theory as a full game before 11/30/2017.read 16 Sep 2026about 12 months9 years 9 months974%Overdueby 8 years 9 months
SoulHuntWinterCell Studios · entered 23 Dec 2016SoulHuntWinterCell Studios · entered 23 Dec 2016We plan to be in Early access for about a year to be able to polish our game depending on the scope of when we think it is done in our eyes in terms of content the community receives.read 14 Sep 2026about 12 months9 years 9 months973%Overdueby 8 years 9 months
KYOTO TANOJI QUESTMedia Impact Co.,Ltd · entered 23 Dec 2016KYOTO TANOJI QUESTMedia Impact Co.,Ltd · entered 23 Dec 2016We are planning about one year.read 16 Sep 2026about 12 months9 years 9 months973%Overdueby 8 years 9 months
Acro StormBlue Comet Games · entered 28 Dec 2016Acro StormBlue Comet Games · entered 28 Dec 2016We anticipate the game to remain in Early Access for roughly a year further.read 10 Sep 2026about 12 months9 years 9 months972%Overdueby 8 years 9 months
Gone with the DemonBoyAndWitch Studio · entered 25 Jan 2017Gone with the DemonBoyAndWitch Studio · entered 25 Jan 2017It is unpredictable, however, we are aiming for 6 months to 12 months.read 15 Sep 20266–12 months9 years 8 months964%Overdueby 8 years 8 months
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 8 months963%Overdueby 8 years 8 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.