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Early Access Promise Clock

How long did they say Early Access would take, and how long has it been? · 2,862 in Early Access · 3,981 promises read · 1,309 announced, not started

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Overdue (903)On the clock (1,366)Graduated (29)No promise (593)
AppliedClock started in 2016Tag: SimulationParsed promises onlyClear allFurthest past the promise first
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Graduations and promises, year by year

YearGamesIn Early Access nowGraduatedMedian time in EAPromise readOverduePromise kept
20261,2371,210272%2 months1,18596%45of 1,068 parsed—
202550550500%14 months47594%179of 407 parsed—
202426226200%2 years 1 month24895%149of 200 parsed—
202314314300%3 years 2 months13393%86of 110 parsed—
2022959500%4 years 2 months8893%56of 67 parsed—
2021767600%5 years 2 months6991%44of 54 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—
2017585800%9 years 3 months5798%31of 34 parsed—
Overdue

Past the promised maximum

GamePromisePromisedElapsedClockVerdict
Pandora`s roomSVGames · entered 29 Mar 2016Pandora`s roomSVGames · entered 29 Mar 2016About 3 monthsread 13 Sep 2026about 3 months10 years 6 months4186%Overdueby 10 years 3 months
PolyDomePlan8 · entered 9 Aug 2016PolyDomePlan8 · entered 9 Aug 2016Until fall 2016read 14 Sep 20264 monthsuntil 30 Nov 201610 years 1 month3030%Overdueby 9 years 9 months
C O S MDynamoid · entered 4 Aug 2016C O S MDynamoid · entered 4 Aug 2016We anticipate being in Early Access through the end of 2016.read 14 Sep 20265 monthsuntil 31 Dec 201610 years 1 month2427%Overdueby 9 years 8 months
Cyber Team ManagerThe Tambourine · entered 18 Jan 2016Cyber Team ManagerThe Tambourine · entered 18 Jan 2016From 3 till 6 months until the end of the developments, plus from 1 till 3 month for bug tests and localization's.read 12 Sep 20263–6 months10 years 8 months2132%Overdueby 10 years 2 months
RivalryMy64K · entered 22 Jan 2016RivalryMy64K · entered 22 Jan 20166 monthsread 13 Sep 2026about 6 months10 years 8 months2129%Overdueby 10 years 2 months
AsteroidsHDNewWorldCoders · entered 5 Mar 2016AsteroidsHDNewWorldCoders · entered 5 Mar 20165-6 Monthsread 13 Sep 20265–6 months10 years 6 months2106%Overdueby 10 years
ASTROKILLDoomsday Games · entered 27 May 2016ASTROKILLDoomsday Games · entered 27 May 2016The game should be released 3-6 months after beginning Early Access. So far, development on ASTROKILL has been rapid. With just 8 months of total development time, we were ready to show it at gaming conventions. Since then, the game has progressed so much further, and we're confident we can release it after a few months of Early Access.read 11 Sep 20263–6 months10 years 4 months2060%Overdueby 9 years 10 months
Space UniverseUniverse · entered 16 Jun 2016Space UniverseUniverse · entered 16 Jun 2016We'll be in the early access about 3-6 months. We expect to realize all our plans and ambitions in this time.read 14 Sep 20263–6 months10 years 3 months2050%Overdueby 9 years 9 months
Reverence: The Ultimate Combat ExperienceMantis Studios · entered 13 Sep 2016Reverence: The Ultimate Combat ExperienceMantis Studios · entered 13 Sep 2016Approximately 5-6 monthsread 14 Sep 20265–6 months10 years2001%Overdueby 9 years 6 months
Atomic Space CommandNo, You Shut Up Inc. · entered 13 Oct 2016Atomic Space CommandNo, You Shut Up Inc. · entered 13 Oct 2016We expect the game to be in Early Access for three to six months. But as we all know, no battle plan survives contact with the enemy!read 13 Sep 20263–6 months9 years 11 months1984%Overdueby 9 years 5 months
XLRMetaware Limited, LLC · entered 5 Apr 2016XLRMetaware Limited, LLC · entered 5 Apr 2016Our target for a full release is in 6-8 months.read 13 Sep 20266–8 months10 years 5 months1567%Overdueby 9 years 9 months
Sweet Escape VRReality Smash, Inc. · entered 20 Apr 2016Sweet Escape VRReality Smash, Inc. · entered 20 Apr 2016We expect to do a full release before the end of this year.read 14 Sep 20268 monthsuntil 31 Dec 201610 years 5 months1561%Overdueby 9 years 9 months
iOMoonHeadtrip Games llc · entered 27 Apr 2016iOMoonHeadtrip Games llc · entered 27 Apr 2016The plan is to keep adding new content and evolving the current experience for the next 6-8months depending on the support we earn.read 14 Sep 20266–8 months10 years 5 months1558%Overdueby 9 years 9 months
The ContactCrusty Squirrel · entered 11 Apr 2016The ContactCrusty Squirrel · entered 11 Apr 2016Late 2016read 12 Sep 20269 monthsuntil 31 Dec 201610 years 5 months1390%Overdueby 9 years 8 months
Garage Drummer VRBlazing Tree Studio · entered 21 Jun 2016Garage Drummer VRBlazing Tree Studio · entered 21 Jun 2016We hope for a fully featured game to release in early 2017read 14 Sep 20269 monthsuntil 31 Mar 201710 years 3 months1365%Overdueby 9 years 6 months
Star Rangers XEAwestruck Games · entered 6 Jul 2016Star Rangers XEAwestruck Games · entered 6 Jul 2016We are guessing approximately 9 months should do it.read 10 Sep 2026about 9 months10 years 2 months1359%Overdueby 9 years 5 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 14 Sep 2026about 12 months10 years 8 months1069%Overdueby 9 years 8 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 months1044%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 months1038%Overdueby 9 years 5 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 3 months1029%Overdueby 9 years 3 months
XCavalypsedavevillz · entered 6 Jun 2016XCavalypsedavevillz · entered 6 Jun 20166 to 12 monthsread 13 Sep 20266–12 months10 years 3 months1027%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 months1026%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 months1025%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 months1021%Overdueby 9 years 3 months
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 months994%Overdueby 8 years 11 months
Escape: Sierra LeoneReborn Games Inc. · entered 5 Dec 2016Escape: Sierra LeoneReborn Games Inc. · entered 5 Dec 2016I'm aiming for just under a year, it could be more or less depending on various factors such as sales figures, work load at my other job, and what the community wants in regards to tweaks, features, and changes to the game.read 13 Sep 20260–12 months9 years 9 months978%Overdueby 8 years 9 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 months977%Overdueby 8 years 9 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
MachineCraftG2CREW · entered 25 Mar 2016MachineCraftG2CREW · entered 25 Mar 2016Until January 2018.read 12 Sep 202622 monthsuntil 31 Jan 201810 years 6 months571%Overdueby 8 years 8 months
DemesneDemesnegame · entered 12 Mar 2016DemesneDemesnegame · entered 12 Mar 2016we hope that it will take 1-2 yearsread 10 Sep 202612–24 months10 years 6 months526%Overdueby 8 years 6 months
SCOREGame · entered 6 Jul 2016SCOREGame · entered 6 Jul 2016We estimate that this could take us between a year to maybe two years, it would be ideal to do a full release on Steam and Consoles Christmas 2018. Reason being that this game is very complex and needs additional and external support as well community feedback to tailor it to the needs and lickings of the entire community.read 13 Sep 202612–24 months10 years 2 months510%Overdueby 8 years 2 months
Riding OutUnexEvo · entered 26 May 2016Riding OutUnexEvo · entered 26 May 2016Mid 2018. Depending on the community wishes, the date can be different.read 14 Sep 20262 years 1 monthuntil 30 Jun 201810 years 4 months495%Overdueby 8 years 3 months
EmergeNYCFlipSwitch Games · entered 3 Nov 2016EmergeNYCFlipSwitch Games · entered 3 Nov 2016Our plan is to be in Early Access for another 2 years or so until we have a solid game that is worth calling finished. This may change in case there are major features that we want to add, or funding that we may come across that will boost EmergeNYC's development. We believe that a game should always be updated with new and additional features and that is our plan.read 14 Sep 2026about 2 years9 years 10 months493%Overdueby 7 years 10 months
AGP::EpicaAGP::Studios · entered 22 Dec 2016AGP::EpicaAGP::Studios · entered 22 Dec 20162 years total. As of June 2017: 6 months in and development is on track, 18 months remaining. This is to provide the most polished game upon release possible, with the most amount of development and provide players with a product which is feature complete (again, armour missing currently), and a fully flushed out skill tree.read 12 Sep 20266–24 months9 years 9 months487%Overdueby 7 years 9 months
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
SoupDewdrop Games · entered 19 Mar 2016SoupDewdrop Games · entered 19 Mar 2016till summer 2026read 13 Sep 202610 years 5 monthsuntil 31 Aug 202610 years 6 months101%Overdueby 4 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.