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Early Access Promise Clock

How long did they say Early Access would take, and how long has it been? · 3,423 in Early Access · 4,813 promises read · 1,504 announced, not started

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Graduations and promises, year by year

YearGamesIn Early Access nowGraduatedMedian time in EAPromise readOverduePromise kept
20261,3921,348443%2 months1,35397%60of 1,209 parsed—
202558758700%14 months56496%226of 491 parsed—
202429629600%2 years 1 month28697%176of 231 parsed—
202316116100%3 years 2 months15496%98of 127 parsed—
202211311300%4 years 3 months10896%67of 81 parsed—
2021888800%5 years 2 months8293%54of 64 parsed—
2020747400%6 years 2 months7399%44of 52 parsed—
2019656500%7 years 3 months65100%38of 42 parsed—
2018565600%8 years 3 months5598%40of 41 parsed—
201713513500%9 years 4 months13499%92of 95 parsed—
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GamePromisePromisedElapsedClockVerdict
Crash'em DerbyBinx.tv · entered 24 Sep 2020Crash'em DerbyBinx.tv · entered 24 Sep 2020We estimate that Crash'em Derby will be in Early Access for roughly six months.read 11 Sep 2026about 6 months6 years1196%Overdueby 5 years 6 months
Super Sky ArenaHammer Labs · entered 5 Oct 2015Super Sky ArenaHammer Labs · entered 5 Oct 2015The full release is planned for summer 2016.read 9 Sep 202611 monthsuntil 31 Aug 201610 years 11 months1195%Overdueby 10 years
Dragon SoulsAvant Games · entered 2 Oct 2020Dragon SoulsAvant Games · entered 2 Oct 2020We intend to be in Early Access for 3-6 months.read 15 Sep 20263–6 months5 years 11 months1191%Overdueby 5 years 5 months
Sky JacTeam of Light Media LLC · entered 25 Oct 2016Sky JacTeam of Light Media LLC · entered 25 Oct 2016Being a development team of two people (father and son) makes developing a game of this magnitude slower than usual. Our plans are to complete the game by the summer of 2017.read 15 Sep 202610 monthsuntil 31 Aug 20179 years 11 months1187%Overdueby 9 years 1 month
Car Trader SimulatorLive Motion Games · entered 4 Nov 2020Car Trader SimulatorLive Motion Games · entered 4 Nov 2020We believe the game to be in Early Access for approximately half an year. Depending on the feedback from EA players we will adjust the Early Access accordingly. We are still trying different new features and there is a great possibility that our players' feedback will also provide us with ideas that we will not be able to pass on.read 12 Sep 2026about 6 months5 years 10 months1173%Overdueby 5 years 4 months
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
Xsyon - PreludeNotorious Games · entered 29 Dec 2014Xsyon - PreludeNotorious Games · entered 29 Dec 2014Early Access will continue throughout 2015 until the upcoming feature checklist listed below is complete.read 9 Sep 202612 monthsuntil 31 Dec 201511 years 9 months1172%Overdueby 10 years 9 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
AIMXAimX Sarl · entered 10 Oct 2024AIMXAimX Sarl · entered 10 Oct 2024The exact length of time is uncertain (roughly +- 2 months). We'll stay in Early Access as long as needed to integrate feedback and deliver a high-quality experience that meets our vision.read 14 Sep 2026about 2 months23 months1161%Overdueby 21 months
TRESPASS - Episode 2VRotein · entered 16 Feb 2017TRESPASS - Episode 2VRotein · entered 16 Feb 2017After the launch, we plan to release two major updates, which will also include amendments to the game’s difficulty if we feel that it is required. Subsequently, we plan to formally launch Trespass – Episode 2 in Q2, 2017.read 16 Sep 202610 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20179 years 7 months1150%Overdueby 8 years 9 months
SketchboxSketchbox · entered 2 Mar 2017SketchboxSketchbox · entered 2 Mar 2017We're aiming for a full release sometime in 2017.read 16 Sep 202610 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20179 years 7 months1145%Overdueby 8 years 9 months
Alnico SmitheryPinapl · entered 25 Oct 2024Alnico SmitheryPinapl · entered 25 Oct 2024It's always hard to estimate how long things like this will take. While theoretically I imagine the game could be finished in a month or two's time, realistically things like new ideas, bugs, suggestions, and real life always end up greatly affecting that time-frame. So with that in mind, I *think* Alnico won't spend more than a year in Early Access, but I make no promises.read 16 Sep 20261–2 months23 months1137%Overdueby 21 months
CornFieldGalactic Games · entered 25 Oct 2024CornFieldGalactic Games · entered 25 Oct 2024We plan that the length of the early access will be several weeks. We plan on 1 to 2 months.read 7 Sep 20261–2 months23 months1137%Overdueby 21 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
Playground VRSource Byte Sp. z o.o. · entered 27 Feb 2021Playground VRSource Byte Sp. z o.o. · entered 27 Feb 2021We don't want to have it in early access for a long time. It's hard to predict it accurately at the moment. Our task is to add more funny and playable elements. Thanks to them we want the player not to get bored and to come back to the game. We also want to encourage them to explore new features! In our opinion, we should finish the game in 6 months.the store says it leaves Early Access on 30 Oct 2026about 6 months5 years 7 months1110%Overdueby 5 years 1 month
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
Arcade Galaxy BuilderArcade Galaxy · entered 9 Dec 2023Arcade Galaxy BuilderArcade Galaxy · entered 9 Dec 2023About 3 months.read 13 Sep 2026about 3 months2 years 9 months1109%Overdueby 2 years 6 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 months1107%Overdueby 9 years 3 months
Move The ChainsMissFortune · entered 16 Nov 2024Move The ChainsMissFortune · entered 16 Nov 2024It's hard to predict just how long it'll be in Early Access. It'll likely be in it until Season 1 is finished up. Which I hope to have done near the end of 2024 before moving onto Season 2.read 14 Sep 20262 monthsuntil 31 Dec 202422 months1101%Overdueby 20 months
LimouzikPlug In Digital · entered 18 Jun 2018LimouzikPlug In Digital · entered 18 Jun 2018From 3 to 9 monthsread 12 Sep 20263–9 months8 years 3 months1100%Overdueby 7 years 6 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 10 months1087%Overdueby 9 years 10 months
Astral TerraTethys Interactive LLC · entered 10 Nov 2015Astral TerraTethys Interactive LLC · entered 10 Nov 2015Our current projected timeline is a little under 1 year until final release - May 2018. As a small indie with amateur developers, our supporters will be our largest ally in getting this project developed and realizing it's full potential, but to also have patience when we stumble. Please follow our development process via our website and provide your awesome feedback via our discussions here on Steam or on our community message board.read 8 Sep 20260–12 months10 years 10 months1085%Overdueby 9 years 10 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
Feed and Grow: FishGreens s.r.o. · entered 8 Jan 2016Feed and Grow: FishGreens s.r.o. · entered 8 Jan 2016One year. During this time we want to test the specific new additions and focus on improving them.read 14 Sep 2026about 12 months10 years 8 months1069%Overdueby 9 years 8 months
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
Gunslinger TrainerHyperPub · entered 5 Apr 2016Gunslinger TrainerHyperPub · entered 5 Apr 2016We’ve used a rapid and iterative development process on this game thus far. We’re currently looking at 6 Months to 1 Year, however this could be earlier or later. It’s all dependent on any bumps in the development of the project.read 13 Sep 20266–12 months10 years 5 months1045%Overdueby 9 years 5 months
Caïssa BoardDominique Lorre · entered 1 Jul 2021Caïssa BoardDominique Lorre · entered 1 Jul 2021I am expecting to develop the multiplayer in 3 to 6 months and another 3 to 6 months for the database, so 1 year seems to be an achievable goal to me.read 16 Sep 20263–6 months5 years 3 months1043%Overdueby 4 years 9 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 months1042%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
Faerie Solitaire DirePuppygames · entered 7 Sep 2020Faerie Solitaire DirePuppygames · entered 7 Sep 2020Current estimate is early 2021.read 16 Sep 20267 monthsuntil 31 Mar 20216 years1033%Overdueby 5 years 5 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
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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.