Early Access Promise Clock

How long did they say Early Access would take, and how long has it been? · 3,052 in Early Access · 4,263 promises read · 1,376 announced, not started

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Graduations and promises, year by year

YearGamesIn Early Access nowGraduatedMedian time in EAPromise readOverduePromise kept
20261,2891,256333%2 months1,24196%52of 1,115 parsed
202553253200%14 months50395%196of 433 parsed
202427127100%2 years 1 month25895%156of 208 parsed
202315015000%3 years 2 months14194%90of 117 parsed
202210010000%4 years 2 months9595%60of 72 parsed
2021797900%5 years 2 months7291%47of 57 parsed
2020686800%6 years 2 months6799%39of 46 parsed
2019595900%7 years 3 months59100%33of 36 parsed
2018444400%8 years 3 months4295%31of 32 parsed
2017767600%9 years 3 months7599%45of 48 parsed
Overdue

Past the promised maximum

GamePromisePromisedElapsedClockVerdict
Geo-FallArgeus Games · entered 23 Jul 2016Geo-FallArgeus Games · entered 23 Jul 20162-4 weeksread 14 Sep 20261–1 months10 years 2 months13531%Overdueby 10 years 1 month
Minigolf VRVirtualex · entered 30 Mar 2016Minigolf VRVirtualex · entered 30 Mar 2016This game is planned to be fully completed by the end of June, give or take a month.read 12 Sep 2026about 1 month10 years 6 months12556%Overdueby 10 years 5 months
Armed Against the UndeadRank17 · entered 17 Jun 2016Armed Against the UndeadRank17 · entered 17 Jun 2016It's hard to say but maybe a month, perhaps 2 or 3. It depends dramatically on player feedback and how quickly we can build compelling content.read 14 Sep 2026about 1 month10 years 3 months12296%Overdueby 10 years 2 months
My Own PetJDMSoftware · entered 19 Jul 2016My Own PetJDMSoftware · entered 19 Jul 2016For now the game will be in early access for a period of about 2 months, but this time could very well varied depending on the evolution of the game.read 14 Sep 2026about 2 months10 years 2 months6095%Overdueby 10 years
Thirst VRRLTY CHK · entered 10 Aug 2016Thirst VRRLTY CHK · entered 10 Aug 2016Two monthsread 15 Sep 2026about 2 months10 years 1 month6059%Overdueby 9 years 11 months
SmackitballVR Sports · entered 27 Feb 2017SmackitballVR Sports · entered 27 Feb 2017Until April 2017.read 14 Sep 20262 monthsuntil 30 Apr 20179 years 7 months5729%Overdueby 9 years 5 months
Dawn of the Robot EmpireoeFun, Inc. · entered 12 Apr 2016Dawn of the Robot EmpireoeFun, Inc. · entered 12 Apr 20162-3 months time.read 13 Sep 20262–3 months10 years 5 months4171%Overdueby 10 years 2 months
TailsDreamcave Studio · entered 8 Aug 2016TailsDreamcave Studio · entered 8 Aug 2016We expect the game to be in early access for 2-3 months.read 14 Sep 20262–3 months10 years 1 month4042%Overdueby 9 years 10 months
Oniris Basket VROniris Studios · entered 17 Sep 2016Oniris Basket VROniris Studios · entered 17 Sep 2016It will be about 2-3 months depending on the feedback we receive.read 15 Sep 20262–3 months10 years3998%Overdueby 9 years 9 months
City VRAmber Garage, Inc. · entered 26 Sep 2016City VRAmber Garage, Inc. · entered 26 Sep 20161-3 months.read 15 Sep 20261–3 months10 years3988%Overdueby 9 years 9 months
BitShift: BattleGridAnimate Objects · entered 28 Sep 2016BitShift: BattleGridAnimate Objects · entered 28 Sep 2016We plan to release the final version later this winter.read 14 Sep 20263 monthsuntil 31 Dec 201610 years3986%Overdueby 9 years 9 months
BreakroomDark Snow Studios · entered 1 Nov 2016BreakroomDark Snow Studios · entered 1 Nov 2016Until January 2017 is the current plan.read 13 Sep 20263 monthsuntil 31 Jan 20179 years 10 months3949%Overdueby 9 years 7 months
Babel: Tower to the GodsRuce · entered 5 Apr 2016Babel: Tower to the GodsRuce · entered 5 Apr 2016We plan on releasing the full and complete version of Babel within roughly the space of 2-4 months.read 13 Sep 20262–4 months10 years 5 months3134%Overdueby 10 years 1 month
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
Paddle UpPavel Jamal · entered 24 Aug 2016Paddle UpPavel Jamal · entered 24 Aug 2016We're aiming to have the full version ready by late 2016.read 14 Sep 20264 monthsuntil 31 Dec 201610 years 1 month3018%Overdueby 9 years 9 months
Immerse CreatorArch Virtual, LLC · entered 18 Apr 2017Immerse CreatorArch Virtual, LLC · entered 18 Apr 2017We're currently hoping to publish a full release in summer 2017.read 12 Sep 20264 monthsuntil 31 Aug 20179 years 5 months2823%Overdueby 9 years 1 month
Roomscale TowerDuplicatorStudio · entered 26 Jul 2016Roomscale TowerDuplicatorStudio · entered 26 Jul 2016We plan to stay in Early Access until core features of the game are finished and polished but we’re aiming to have the full version of Roomscale Tower ready by late 2016.read 15 Sep 20265 monthsuntil 31 Dec 201610 years 2 months2434%Overdueby 9 years 9 months
Domino VRwoutwoot · entered 3 Aug 2016Domino VRwoutwoot · entered 3 Aug 2016We honestly do not know. We're aiming for end 2016. As long as it takes until we feel like the game is in a state where it does not need an early access warning for people to download it.read 15 Sep 20265 monthsuntil 31 Dec 201610 years 1 month2428%Overdueby 9 years 8 months
Cogs and CowboysMostWanted Game Development · entered 10 Aug 2016Cogs and CowboysMostWanted Game Development · entered 10 Aug 2016With the core parts of the game done, the additional content is planned to be implemented and the game out of Early Access before the end of 2016.read 15 Sep 20265 monthsuntil 31 Dec 201610 years 1 month2424%Overdueby 9 years 8 months
Aleph NullAleph=Null · entered 15 Aug 2016Aleph NullAleph=Null · entered 15 Aug 2016Until it's ready for release! This should be approximately 4 to 5 months while iterative changes and new features are added. Levels will also be continually added in increasing difficulty for the foreseeable future.read 15 Sep 20264–5 months10 years 1 month2420%Overdueby 9 years 8 months
Grappling Hook and Grappling HookTemplenny · entered 12 Sep 2024Grappling Hook and Grappling HookTemplenny · entered 12 Sep 2024Expected from 2 days to a monthread 6 Sep 20260–1 months2 years2410%Overdueby 23 months
PyroSlam: VR Table TenniskChamp Games · entered 16 Feb 2023PyroSlam: VR Table TenniskChamp Games · entered 16 Feb 2023We'll keep PyroSlam in Early Access until we're more than happy with the features, any bugs are squashed, and Online Multiplayer is as smooth as butter. We anticipate being in Early access for approximately 1-2 months.read 14 Sep 20261–2 months3 years 7 months2148%Overdueby 3 years 5 months
VIRTUAnimatorPheonise · entered 9 May 2016VIRTUAnimatorPheonise · entered 9 May 2016VIRTUAnimator will remain in Early Access for roughly 6 months, depending on the changes and updates required.read 13 Sep 2026about 6 months10 years 4 months2071%Overdueby 9 years 10 months
FunfairSysdia Games · entered 20 Aug 2016FunfairSysdia Games · entered 20 Aug 2016This game will probably be in Early Access for about 6 months whilst more games are added.read 14 Sep 2026about 6 months10 years 1 month2014%Overdueby 9 years 7 months
Edge GuardianHypothermic Games · entered 21 Sep 2016Edge GuardianHypothermic Games · entered 21 Sep 2016Edge Guardian will be in early access until the 1.0 version comes out in a few months. We have a roadmap with all the features that we want to implement in the final product. We will continue to update Edge Guardian after that with a few ideas to please the old and new community.read 15 Sep 20263–6 months10 years1997%Overdueby 9 years 6 months
vrAMPOriku Inc · entered 27 May 2016vrAMPOriku Inc · entered 27 May 2016We are expecting to have the first full release by Christmas 2016.read 13 Sep 20267 monthsuntil 25 Dec 201610 years 4 months1766%Overdueby 9 years 9 months
Lost Route Imbanova Entertainment Inc. · entered 14 Jun 2016Lost Route Imbanova Entertainment Inc. · entered 14 Jun 2016The final version with tons of content should be done by the end of 2016.read 14 Sep 20267 monthsuntil 31 Dec 201610 years 3 months1758%Overdueby 9 years 8 months
SnowdayBreachgate · entered 30 Nov 2016SnowdayBreachgate · entered 30 Nov 2016We plan on having a full game sometime around Q2 of 2017.read 15 Sep 20267 monthsuntil 30 Jun 20179 years 10 months1679%Overdueby 9 years 3 months
Punch BombChris Folea · entered 13 Dec 2016Punch BombChris Folea · entered 13 Dec 2016The game should be in early access until mid-2017read 15 Sep 20267 monthsuntil 30 Jun 20179 years 9 months1673%Overdueby 9 years 2 months
XSOverlayXiexe · entered 3 Mar 2020XSOverlayXiexe · entered 3 Mar 20204-5 months roughly, though because I am a single developer with some help, it may take longer than that. One person can only do so much work!read 6 Sep 20264–5 months6 years 6 months1569%Overdueby 6 years 1 month
SansarSansar, Inc · entered 5 Dec 2018SansarSansar, Inc · entered 5 Dec 2018Until it’s epic. When we took over the Sansar platform in late April of this year Sansar was not operational and had not been maintained for roughly six months. I started building a team comprised of new engineers and legacy staff from both Linden Lab and Wookey Technologies, previous owners of the Sansar platform. After a few months we were able to restore Sansar to its previous functionality and began adding features. This was a significant accomplishment to rescue this advanced technology. We were also successful in re-engaging the Sansar Community which had been neglected and overlooked during the period of time when Sansar was not maintained. We are now on the cusp of becoming the first Metaverse technology capable of interfacing with a smart TV. We are starting with LG Electronics and plan to approach both Samsung and HiSense for a similar deal. We have now built a team of roughly 30 creators, engineers and product managers that are executing an aggressive roadmap to add features and technologies not currently available in any Metaverse experience.read 11 Sep 2026about 6 months7 years 9 months1556%Overdueby 7 years 3 months
Chernobyl VR ProjectThe Farm 51 Group SA · entered 26 Sep 2016Chernobyl VR ProjectThe Farm 51 Group SA · entered 26 Sep 2016Early Access is planned until we got all interesting materials from Chernobyl scanned, filmed and processed, what should end in early spring 2017.read 15 Sep 20268 monthsuntil 31 May 201710 years1496%Overdueby 9 years 4 months
Rail Adventuresexosyphen studios · entered 21 Jun 2019Rail Adventuresexosyphen studios · entered 21 Jun 2019Until the end of 2019read 8 Sep 20266 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20197 years 3 months1448%Overdueby 6 years 9 months
#SkiJumpBandello · entered 28 Jun 2019#SkiJumpBandello · entered 28 Jun 2019We are still actively developing the game into a much more fully featured release, but we can't say for certain when the release will be. We were supposed to release the game by Christmas 2016, but due to bad health, bad luck and VRUnicorns becoming part of FlatPonies, we had to delay the release and development.read 12 Sep 20266 monthsuntil 25 Dec 20197 years 3 months1444%Overdueby 6 years 9 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
Lucid TripsSara Lisa Vogl · entered 12 Jan 2017Lucid TripsSara Lisa Vogl · entered 12 Jan 2017We plan on having Lucid Trips in Early Access until Q4 2017 or at the longest 9 months.read 12 Sep 2026about 9 months9 years 8 months1290%Overdueby 8 years 11 months
A Large Quantity Of MushroomsRaw Lion Workshop · entered 23 Mar 2017A Large Quantity Of MushroomsRaw Lion Workshop · entered 23 Mar 2017The game is expected to be in early access until autumn/winter 2017.read 15 Sep 20269 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20179 years 6 months1264%Overdueby 8 years 9 months
Sky JacTeam of Light Media LLC · entered 24 Oct 2016Sky JacTeam of Light Media LLC · entered 24 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
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
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
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
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
Live In ColorAtakote Studios · entered 11 Sep 2016Live In ColorAtakote Studios · entered 11 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
3dSunshineVain Media LLC · entered 1 Nov 20163dSunshineVain Media LLC · entered 1 Nov 2016Six months to a year.read 15 Sep 20266–12 months9 years 10 months987%Overdueby 8 years 10 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
Vanguard VZeroTransform · entered 31 May 2017Vanguard VZeroTransform · entered 31 May 2017Until completion. We are targeting Spring of 2018 for the final release.read 15 Sep 202612 monthsuntil 31 May 20189 years 4 months929%Overdueby 8 years 4 months
Ship ItThink On Labs · entered 14 Oct 2016Ship ItThink On Labs · entered 14 Oct 2016We are targeting full launch in October 2017read 15 Sep 202613 monthsuntil 31 Oct 20179 years 11 months916%Overdueby 8 years 10 months
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
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
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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.