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Early Access Promise Clock

How long did they say Early Access would take, and how long has it been? · 2,160 in Early Access · 2,776 promises read · 946 announced, not started

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Graduations and promises, year by year

YearGamesIn Early Access nowGraduatedMedian time in EAPromise readOverduePromise kept
20261,0821,064182%1 month99992%32of 903 parsed—
202539239200%13 months34287%126of 296 parsed—
202419719700%2 years 1 month17589%104of 141 parsed—
202311311300%3 years 2 months9988%57of 78 parsed—
2022767600%4 years 2 months6788%43of 51 parsed—
2021515100%5 years 1 month4384%24of 32 parsed—
2020454500%6 years 1 month4089%20of 24 parsed—
2019393900%7 years 3 months39100%19of 22 parsed—
2018212100%8 years 1 month1990%10of 11 parsed—
2017191900%9 years 3 months1895%8of 10 parsed—
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Past the promised maximum

GamePromisePromisedElapsedClockVerdict
CubeGuncandyrocketstudio · entered 21 May 2014CubeGuncandyrocketstudio · entered 21 May 2014It'll take one month or tworead 9 Sep 20261–2 months12 years 4 months7387%Overdueby 12 years 2 months
Warriors & CastlesEstudio Raed Wulf · entered 30 Jun 2015Warriors & CastlesEstudio Raed Wulf · entered 30 Jun 2015We were planning for a 60 days Early Access, but we are having a lot of work (we are listening to a lot of suggestions and feedbacks) and it will be delayed a little. Won't give a exact date but we hope to have it ready in early 2017.read 9 Sep 2026about 2 months11 years 2 months6721%Overdueby 11 years
Colossal Kaiju Combat™: Kaijuland BattlesSunstone Games, LLC. · entered 11 Aug 2014Colossal Kaiju Combat™: Kaijuland BattlesSunstone Games, LLC. · entered 11 Aug 2014We anticipate about 3 months of Early Access will be necessary to really tune in the combat & controls.read 9 Sep 2026about 3 months12 years 1 month4835%Overdueby 11 years 10 months
Anarchy ArcadeElijah Newman-Gomez · entered 3 Sep 2014Anarchy ArcadeElijah Newman-Gomez · entered 3 Sep 2014AArcade's development is nearly complete and will be coming out of Early Access WITHIN A COUPLE MONTHS. The April 20th release date has been pushed back as we eagerly await news on a VR update to the Source engine.read 8 Sep 20262–3 months12 years4809%Overdueby 11 years 9 months
Wild WarfareRocketSnail · entered 15 Jul 2014Wild WarfareRocketSnail · entered 15 Jul 2014Wild Warfare will likely remain in Early Access for most of 2014. At this point, no official release date for the full version of the game is confirmed.read 9 Sep 20266 monthsuntil 31 Dec 201412 years 2 months2432%Overdueby 11 years 8 months
BLOCKADE 3DNovalink · entered 19 Dec 2014BLOCKADE 3DNovalink · entered 19 Dec 20144-6 months.read 9 Sep 20264–6 months11 years 9 months2346%Overdueby 11 years 3 months
BloodLightGalactic Games · entered 24 Jun 2024BloodLightGalactic Games · entered 24 Jun 2024The length of the pre-access will be within a few weeks. We are planning on 1 to 2 months.read 7 Sep 20261–2 months2 years 3 months1330%Overdueby 2 years 1 month
Roast PartyDevFraccas · entered 28 Aug 2020Roast PartyDevFraccas · entered 28 Aug 2020Approximately six months.read 9 Sep 2026about 6 months6 years1208%Overdueby 5 years 6 months
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 years1193%Overdueby 5 years 6 months
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 5 Sep 2026about 12 months10 years 8 months1068%Overdueby 9 years 8 months
MX BikesPiBoSo · entered 7 Oct 2019MX BikesPiBoSo · entered 7 Oct 2019At the moment the plan is to exit Early Access and release the full version in six to nine months. This estimate might vary depending on feedback from the community.read 6 Sep 20266–9 months6 years 11 months924%Overdueby 6 years 2 months
Radical HeightsBoss Key Productions · entered 10 Apr 2018Radical HeightsBoss Key Productions · entered 10 Apr 2018Our current plan is to be in Early Access for about a year. This gives us time to solidify the foundation of the game with our community, build out additional features, and develop a solid understanding of what works, what doesn't, and flesh out a full release content plan based on what we think is right for the game.read 7 Sep 2026about 12 months8 years 5 months842%Overdueby 7 years 5 months
THE WALLWAYGalactic Games · entered 2 May 2025THE WALLWAYGalactic Games · entered 2 May 2025The length of the pre-access will be within a few weeks. We are planning on 1 to 2 months.read 9 Sep 20261–2 months16 months817%Overdueby 14 months
Formula Bwoah: Online Multiplayer RacingHarthlabs · entered 26 May 2023Formula Bwoah: Online Multiplayer RacingHarthlabs · 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 months660%Overdueby 2 years 10 months
Shady Lewd KartShady Corner Games · entered 3 Mar 2020Shady Lewd KartShady Corner Games · entered 3 Mar 2020Roughly a year? GIve or take, as we have a roadmap for what we want in terms of content, DLC, characters and such.read 7 Sep 2026about 12 months6 years 6 months653%Overdueby 5 years 6 months
WGT GolfWorld Golf Tour, LLC · entered 13 Apr 2020WGT GolfWorld Golf Tour, LLC · entered 13 Apr 2020We expect to be in Early Access for approximately 12 months as we continue working on improving the game. That said, our time in Early Access could extend beyond that until we feel we've got it right. You'll be the first to know about updates to our timeline -- whether that means we're ready sooner than expected, or need a little more time.read 6 Sep 2026about 12 months6 years 5 months641%Overdueby 5 years 5 months
Colony SurvivalPipliz · entered 16 Jun 2017Colony SurvivalPipliz · entered 16 Jun 2017This is difficult to say. We never expected to get all the support that has allowed us to keep improving the game for seven years. We might leave Early Access in the next 12-18 months, or we might keep working on major updates.read 5 Sep 202612–18 months9 years 3 months616%Overdueby 7 years 9 months
King's Cup: The online multiplayer drinking gameOnlineDrinking.Games · entered 16 Jan 2021King's Cup: The online multiplayer drinking gameOnlineDrinking.Games · entered 16 Jan 20211 yearread 11 Sep 2026about 12 months5 years 8 months565%Overdueby 4 years 8 months
Moi Moi HeroesArcaNova · entered 27 Dec 2023Moi Moi HeroesArcaNova · entered 27 Dec 20236 Monthsread 7 Sep 2026about 6 months2 years 9 months542%Overdueby 2 years 3 months
SurroundedNightmare Studios · entered 14 Jul 2023SurroundedNightmare Studios · entered 14 Jul 2023We want to make Surrounded as good, scary & flawless as possible. Because of that, it's hard to estimate how long exactly we will be in Early Access, however, a non-accurate estimation would be 6-8 months.the store says it leaves Early Access on 16 Oct 20266–8 months3 years 2 months475%Overdueby 2 years 6 months
The Long DriveGenesz · entered 25 Sep 2019The Long DriveGenesz · entered 25 Sep 2019We are making pretty good progress, but if we want a polished and excellent product, we need to stay at least for a year, or maybe a year and a half in Early Access. It would be nice to get to the full version by the end of 2023. Edit: ..or 2024read 6 Sep 202612–18 months7 years464%Overdueby 5 years 6 months
Inside the BackroomsMrFatcat · entered 20 Jun 2022Inside the BackroomsMrFatcat · entered 20 Jun 2022We estimate 1 year in early accessread 5 Sep 2026about 12 months4 years 3 months423%Overdueby 3 years 3 months
SpyPartyChris Hecker · entered 12 Apr 2018SpyPartyChris Hecker · entered 12 Apr 2018I am very bad at estimating dates, but I think it will be in Early Access about two years (uh, obviously this was a big underestimate!). I'm a perfectionist, and hopefully you can see the trendline from how the game started with the original prototype art (you can catch a glimpse of some if you look for the waiter or bartender in the screenshots above) to where it is now. You're invited to come along for the next part of this ride!read 10 Sep 2026about 2 years8 years 5 months421%Overdueby 6 years 5 months
Kolhii ChampionsAUJupiter Brains · entered 25 Aug 2022Kolhii ChampionsAUJupiter Brains · entered 25 Aug 2022Early Access will last for several months to a year, likely until the end of 2023 or early 2024.read 6 Sep 2026about 12 months4 years 1 month405%Overdueby 3 years 1 month
OneKindDionysoft · entered 12 Sep 2024OneKindDionysoft · entered 12 Sep 2024We think Early Access will last 6 months. The exact time may vary depending on the development process, but we will be sure to keep you updated throughout the entire process.read 7 Sep 2026about 6 months2 years400%Overdueby 18 months
Boom SlingersBoom Corp · entered 16 Sep 2022Boom SlingersBoom Corp · entered 16 Sep 2022We aim to have the full release ready in approximately 6 months to one year.read 7 Sep 20266–12 months4 years399%Overdueby 3 years
RUMBLEBuckethead Entertainment · entered 23 Sep 2022RUMBLEBuckethead Entertainment · entered 23 Sep 2022Could be up to a year, maybe longer. But that doesn’t mean there won’t be updates within that time, on the contrary. We intend to gradually build the game up to a full release, updating it with individual additions as time goes on.read 7 Sep 20260–12 months4 years397%Overdueby 3 years
There Won't be LightBarCoffee Studio · entered 25 Sep 2022There Won't be LightBarCoffee Studio · entered 25 Sep 2022We intend to keep it for 1 year in Early Access.read 7 Sep 2026about 12 months4 years396%Overdueby 3 years
Liar's BarCurve Animation · entered 2 Oct 2024Liar's BarCurve Animation · entered 2 Oct 2024Liar's Bar will be in Early Access for 6 months. During this time, we'll add new content, optimize gameplay, and refine features based on your feedback.read 6 Sep 2026about 6 months23 months389%Overdueby 17 months
Shadow PrisonerKizawaya · entered 6 Dec 2024Shadow PrisonerKizawaya · entered 6 Dec 2024Early access is scheduled to end in 2024 at the earliest. At the latest, it is scheduled to end around spring 2025.read 11 Sep 20266 monthsuntil 31 May 202521 months353%Overdueby 15 months
CardeneerNordic Softworks · entered 10 Nov 2023CardeneerNordic Softworks · entered 10 Nov 2023A year, maybe longer.read 8 Sep 2026about 12 months2 years 10 months284%Overdueby 22 months
Pioneer虚实交汇 · entered 4 Jan 2026Pioneer虚实交汇 · entered 4 Jan 2026The Early Access phase of Outerlands is expected to last approximately three months, but the exact duration may be adjusted based on feedback from the player community.read 9 Sep 2026about 3 months8 months274%Overdueby 5 months
ApewarWeakfish Interactive · entered 24 Mar 2023ApewarWeakfish Interactive · entered 24 Mar 2023We don't have a precise timeframe yet, but we anticipate that this will be anything between 12 and 16 months.the store says it leaves Early Access on 11 Sep 202612–16 months3 years 6 months260%Overdueby 2 years 2 months
Pick Me Pick MeOptillusion · entered 28 May 2025Pick Me Pick MeOptillusion · entered 28 May 2025Pick Me Pick Me's Early Access is expected to last around 6 months, but we are not setting a strict end date. Our goal is to ensure the best possible player experience, so updates will be prioritized based on player needs.read 7 Sep 2026about 6 months15 months258%Overdueby 9 months
BLOCKPOST MOBILESkullcap Studios · entered 18 Feb 2024BLOCKPOST MOBILESkullcap Studios · entered 18 Feb 2024At this point, we're looking at about a year-long cycle of refining the game in player feedback mode, as part of early access.read 10 Sep 2026about 12 months2 years 7 months256%Overdueby 19 months
ARK: Survival AscendedStudio Wildcard · entered 26 Oct 2023ARK: Survival AscendedStudio Wildcard · entered 26 Oct 2023We're expecting to be in Early Access until the end of 2024. That said, as we get farther down our development path, we'll share continued updates that help to define a more specific timeline for bringing the game out of early access.read 11 Sep 202614 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20242 years 11 months247%Overdueby 21 months
DREADZONEEshed · entered 17 Jul 2025DREADZONEEshed · entered 17 Jul 2025Dreadzone will be in Early Access for around 3 to 6 months, depending on the content we want to add and the feedback we receive from players. This time will allow us to refine the experience, add more features, and address any issues before the full release.read 8 Sep 20263–6 months14 months231%Overdueby 8 months
Deviation GameTomo Kihara · entered 12 Dec 2025Deviation GameTomo Kihara · entered 12 Dec 2025We’re aiming for about 4 months.read 8 Sep 2026about 4 months9 months225%Overdueby 5 months
Parisian Bistro SimulatorQuark Studios · entered 25 Aug 2025Parisian Bistro SimulatorQuark Studios · entered 25 Aug 2025We expect the game to remain in Early Access for a few months. This will depend on player feedback and the time required to implement all the features planned in the roadmap, as well as to fine-tune the game to ensure an experience that meets expectations.the store says it leaves Early Access on 18 Sep 20263–6 months13 months210%Overdueby 7 months
Ghost Exorcism INCStudioGoupil · entered 15 Jul 2021Ghost Exorcism INCStudioGoupil · entered 15 Jul 2021The final version is scheduled for the end of 2023, depending on the players’ feedbacks and their additional content proposals.read 5 Sep 20262 years 6 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20235 years 2 months206%Overdueby 2 years 8 months
Zector 7SocksandGoats Studios · entered 25 Oct 2024Zector 7SocksandGoats Studios · entered 25 Oct 2024It depends on your feedback and the level of fun and polish I can put into the game. My current goal is to take the game out of Early Access within a year. I firmly believe that by then I can offer a game that is worthy of your time, money and will bring you fun for years to come.read 10 Sep 20260–12 months23 months188%Overdueby 11 months
Fast Food SimulatorNo Ceiling Games · entered 10 Dec 2024Fast Food SimulatorNo Ceiling Games · entered 10 Dec 2024We plan to keep our game in early access for approximately 6 months to 1 year. However, this timeframe may not always be exact. Depending on the feedback from the community and the new features we plan to add, this period may vary. Our goal is to make the game as good as possible before moving to the full release.read 6 Sep 20266–12 months21 months175%Overdueby 9 months
Cheater's TableLagari · entered 2 Jun 2026Cheater's TableLagari · entered 2 Jun 2026We currently expect Cheater’s Table to remain in Early Access for approximately 2 months. This may change depending on player feedback, the scope of new features, and the amount of balancing and polish needed before the full release.read 8 Sep 2026about 2 months3 months167%Overdueby 1 month
Relentless ExpanseCowmera Games · entered 14 Jan 2025Relentless ExpanseCowmera Games · entered 14 Jan 2025A rough estimate might be 6-12 months, but it could be either longer or shorter depending on how we adjust the scope of the game based on community feedback.read 7 Sep 20266–12 months20 months166%Overdueby 8 months
BattleBit RemasteredSgtOkiDoki · entered 15 Jun 2023BattleBit RemasteredSgtOkiDoki · entered 15 Jun 2023Our plan is to remain in early access likely for two years, giving us sufficient time to refine our product based on user feedback. This duration isn't fixed but is a projection of the time we believe will allow us to deliver a high-quality, user-centric product.read 5 Sep 2026about 2 years3 years 3 months162%Overdueby 15 months
FrikiWompa Labs · entered 22 Feb 2022FrikiWompa Labs · entered 22 Feb 2022The game will be released and out of Early Access by Q4 2024.read 8 Sep 20262 years 10 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20244 years 7 months161%Overdueby 21 months
RuneScape: DragonwildsJagex Ltd · entered 15 Apr 2025RuneScape: DragonwildsJagex Ltd · entered 15 Apr 2025As long as it takes! Our current estimation is that the game will be ready to leave Early Access in early 2026, but we want to spend the time to get everything right to make sure that our players get a complete, satisfying experience that you'll want to revisit with friends again and again.the store says it leaves Early Access on 15 Sep 202611 monthsuntil 31 Mar 202617 months154%Overdueby 6 months
Thunder Spikes VolleyballThunder Bros srl · entered 30 Oct 2025Thunder Spikes VolleyballThunder Bros srl · entered 30 Oct 2025Probably 6–7 monthsread 7 Sep 20266–7 months10 months149%Overdueby 3 months
ASKAThunderful Publishing · entered 20 Jun 2024ASKAThunderful Publishing · entered 20 Jun 2024We are scheduled to launch the game in 2025, with ongoing reviews and adjustments based on community feedback to ensure the game evolves in line with community expectations and desires.read 8 Sep 202618 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20252 years 3 months149%Overdueby 9 months
Fortune AvenueBinogure Studio 🐺 · entered 7 Apr 2025Fortune AvenueBinogure Studio 🐺 · entered 7 Apr 2025Fortune Avenue will be in Early Access for up to 1 year. This timeframe allows for implementing planned features like the board editor and Steam Workshop integration at a sustainable pace. There's an investor supporting the project, but development will proceed carefully to ensure quality. I'll use this time to refine the game based on player feedback. I plan to release regular updates throughout Early Access, each adding improvements and new features based on community input and development priorities.the store says it leaves Early Access on 18 Sep 20260–12 months17 months143%Overdueby 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.