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Early Access Promise Clock

How long did they say Early Access would take, and how long has it been? · 2,756 in Early Access · 3,819 promises read · 1,262 announced, not started

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Overdue (851)On the clock (1,334)Graduated (27)No promise (571)
AppliedClock started in 2025Tag: SingleplayerClear allMost of the promise elapsed first
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Graduations and promises, year by year

YearGamesIn Early Access nowGraduatedMedian time in EAPromise readOverduePromise kept
20261,2191,194252%2 months1,16495%46of 1,049 parsed—
202548848800%13 months45794%171of 391 parsed—
202425725700%2 years 1 month24395%147of 197 parsed—
202313613600%3 years 2 months12693%81of 104 parsed—
2022939300%4 years 2 months8692%55of 66 parsed—
2021737300%5 years 2 months6690%42of 51 parsed—
2020575700%6 years 2 months5698%30of 37 parsed—
2019535300%7 years 3 months53100%27of 30 parsed—
2018373700%8 years 3 months3595%27of 28 parsed—
2017474700%9 years 3 months4698%25of 27 parsed—
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Inside the promised window

GamePromisePromisedElapsedClockVerdict
Dying BreedMicroProse Software · entered 7 Oct 2025Dying BreedMicroProse Software · entered 7 Oct 2025The current plan is to remain in Early Access for about 12 monthsread 13 Sep 2026about 12 months11 months94%On the clockDue this month
House Builder 2: Casual ConstructionFreeMind S.A. · entered 22 Oct 2025House Builder 2: Casual ConstructionFreeMind S.A. · entered 22 Oct 2025We anticipate that the game will be in Early Access between 6 and 12 months. However, we don't want to be obligated to this, as the game and the players are most important. We plan to remain in early access until we decide that the game is complete. We plan to release major content updates, as well as smaller updates that will focus on specific aspects of the game. We will continue to listen to feedback from our community and work on improvements to the core of the game.read 12 Sep 20266–12 months11 months90%On the clock1 month left
UnLoopCM Games · entered 13 Nov 2025UnLoopCM Games · entered 13 Nov 20256 – 12 months.read 12 Sep 20266–12 months10 months84%On the clock2 months left
SkyfearProtoria Studios · entered 6 Mar 2025SkyfearProtoria Studios · entered 6 Mar 2025(Released in EA March of 2025) As of March of 2026, expectations are that the game will transition into a completed game in mid to late 2026.read 8 Sep 202622 monthsuntil 31 Dec 202618 months83%On the clock4 months left
Sudoku ProHard Shark Games · entered 8 Sep 2025Sudoku ProHard Shark Games · entered 8 Sep 2025We estimate that the game will be in Early Access for about one and a half years. This timeframe will allow us to gather feedback, implement new features, and polish the game based on player input.read 10 Sep 2026about 18 months12 months68%On the clock6 months left
Aethergate: Battle of ArtefactsWICKSITECH · entered 6 Jun 2025Aethergate: Battle of ArtefactsWICKSITECH · entered 6 Jun 2025We expect to remain in Early Access for at least 12–24 months. As a small team, we're learning and evolving with every step. The timeline may shift depending on feedback, resources, and how much content the community helps us shape.read 13 Sep 202612–24 months15 months64%On the clock9 months left
First Person Data ExplorerStar Weaver's Production · entered 1 Jul 2025First Person Data ExplorerStar Weaver's Production · entered 1 Jul 2025I expect the game to remain in Early Access for one to two years.read 6 Sep 202612–24 months14 months60%On the clock10 months left
Assetto Corsa Rally505 Games · entered 13 Nov 2025Assetto Corsa Rally505 Games · entered 13 Nov 2025We're aiming to have the full 1.0 release ready within less than 18 months from the start of Early Access. We believe this timeframe strikes the right balance between gathering crucial community feedback and delivering a polished, complete experience. Of course, game development is a dynamic process, and we'll keep you informed every step of the way if any adjustments to the timeline become necessary.read 13 Sep 20260–18 months10 months56%On the clock8 months left
Dungeon ShiftersMUVIRON SpA · entered 5 Aug 2025Dungeon ShiftersMUVIRON SpA · entered 5 Aug 2025We are planning on a 2-year Early Access timeframe for Dungeon Shifters. This will include, according to our development plans, adding new playable characters, expanding dungeon areas with new mechanics and enemies, refining combat and AI systems, optimizing performance, and incorporating player feedback to deliver the best possible experience.read 13 Sep 2026about 2 years13 months55%On the clock11 months left
Goblin CleanupTeam17 · entered 18 Sep 2025Goblin CleanupTeam17 · entered 18 Sep 2025We plan to finish the game within the next 24 months. With that in mind, it will remain in Early Access until we are satisfied. It depends on the community's reaction and how we feel about the game’s progressread 5 Sep 2026about 2 years12 months49%On the clock12 months left
MacabreWeforge Studio · entered 26 Sep 2025MacabreWeforge Studio · entered 26 Sep 2025We currently expect to remain in Early Access for up to two years. This gives us room to expand content and refine systems while continuing to improve the foundation with real player input. The timeline may change depending on progress and feedback, but our focus will remain on delivering a strong, replayable experience throughout.read 12 Sep 20260–24 months12 months48%On the clock12 months left
Bside: Desktop MateBIIBIT · entered 28 Oct 2025Bside: Desktop MateBIIBIT · entered 28 Oct 2025We expect Bside to remain in Early Access for roughly 18 to 24 months. Our goal during this period is to keep refining the foundation and expanding the world step by step. Bside is designed as an evolving world that grows with its community, so development will continue beyond the initial Early Access phase. While we can’t predict an exact end point, we’ll keep sharing updates, adding new experiences, and working closely with players as the world of Biibits continues to take shape.read 7 Sep 202618–24 months11 months44%On the clock13 months left
SanguineSeeker Studios · entered 24 Oct 2025SanguineSeeker Studios · entered 24 Oct 2025The plan is to leave Early Access in Q4 2027, when the full version launches.read 9 Sep 20262 years 2 monthsuntil 31 Dec 202711 months41%On the clock15 months left
Cleared HotMicroProse Software · entered 20 Nov 2025Cleared HotMicroProse Software · entered 20 Nov 2025The current plan is to release Chapter 2 (a major content update) in Fall 2026 and leave Early Access in 2027. Should that change based on feedback and things beyond our control we will update you through Steam blogs.read 13 Sep 20262 years 1 monthuntil 31 Dec 202710 months39%On the clock15 months left
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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.