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Early Access Promise Clock

How long did they say Early Access would take, and how long has it been? · 1,793 in Early Access · 2,052 promises read · 699 announced, not started

Export CSVHow this is readQuestionnaires read up to 9 Sep 2026
Overdue (365)On the clock (951)Graduated (10)No promise (477)
AppliedClock started in 2023×Clear 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
202695494591%1 month84789%24of 773 parsed—
202530930900%13 months25282%86of 210 parsed—
202416416400%2 years 1 month14186%81of 114 parsed—
2023979700%3 years 2 months8386%47of 66 parsed—
2022656500%4 years 2 months5686%35of 42 parsed—
2021484800%5 years 1 month3879%22of 30 parsed—
2020414100%6 years 1 month3688%16of 20 parsed—
2019323200%7 years 3 months32100%14of 17 parsed—
2018181800%8 years 1 month1689%8of 9 parsed—
2017151500%9 years 3 months1493%6of 8 parsed—
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Inside the promised window

GamePromisePromisedElapsedClockVerdict
Fortune's RunTeam Fortune · entered 27 Sep 2023Fortune's RunTeam Fortune · entered 27 Sep 2023At the speed we are currently working, we expect to be finished with the full version by the end of 2026. Since that is far into the future, we've decided to structure the game as standalone chronological missions so that you can enjoy regular updates instead of having to wait three more years to play the full version. We will also be live-patching the game with bug fixes and smaller features throughout the year, of course! You can see our track record on the demo, which is usually patched within the week when bugs are found.read 8 Sep 2026about 3 years2 years 11 months98%On the clockDue this month
Cat LifeRedMoon Studio · entered 6 Jan 2023Cat LifeRedMoon Studio · entered 6 Jan 2023The Early Access phase is coming to an end. Version 1.0 is scheduled for release on October 17, 2026.the store says it leaves Early Access on 17 Oct 20263 years 9 monthsuntil 17 Oct 20263 years 8 months98%On the clockDue this month
ResoniteYellow Dog Man Studios · entered 6 Oct 2023ResoniteYellow Dog Man Studios · entered 6 Oct 2023We expect roughly 2-3 years of active development to implement features, optimizations and tweaks before we consider the project to be in a polished enough state to take it out of early access. We do not have plans to significantly alter our development cycle after full release and will continue adding new major features and optimizations thanks to the open ended nature of this project.read 9 Sep 202624–36 months2 years 11 months98%On the clockDue this month
Escape ConditionSteve Broome · entered 23 Jul 2023Escape ConditionSteve Broome · entered 23 Jul 2023I estimate leaving Early Access by fall 2026. 1.0 is planned for 8/21/26 and will include the foundational 3 missions. New testers are being brought in to give feedback on the game's latest iteration which has made world impacts more severe, simplified the RPG mechanics, and vastly improved graphics and sound design.read 6 Sep 20263 years 4 monthsuntil 30 Nov 20263 years 2 months94%On the clock2 months left
STONKS-9800: Stock Market SimulatorTERNOX · entered 17 Jul 2023STONKS-9800: Stock Market SimulatorTERNOX · entered 17 Jul 2023I plan to release the full version of the game in 2026.read 5 Sep 20263 years 5 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20263 years 2 months92%On the clock3 months left
Project UtgardrTronusGames · entered 3 Feb 2023Project UtgardrTronusGames · entered 3 Feb 2023Instead of releasing the three chapters one at a time as we initially said, we've changed our plans. As we've already announced, we'll be merging all three into one game. This will take longer for the final release, but the overall quality will be better. The Early Access will stop with the full release of the game that will happen during 2026.read 8 Sep 20263 years 11 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20263 years 7 months92%On the clock4 months left
GeneRally 2Curious Chicken Games · entered 30 May 2023GeneRally 2Curious Chicken Games · entered 30 May 2023We are approaching the end of our Early Access period now! We hope to be out of Early Access some time in 2026 - all being well.read 7 Sep 20263 years 7 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20263 years 3 months92%On the clock4 months left
Salty HoundsTopping Palette · entered 27 Jun 2023Salty HoundsTopping Palette · entered 27 Jun 2023Salty Hounds" is scheduled to come out of Early Access sometime in 2026. Depending on how quickly we can respond to the feedback we receive during Early Access, we may adjust the timeline slightly.read 9 Sep 20263 years 6 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20263 years 2 months92%On the clock4 months left
Unnamed Space IdleJdog Corp · entered 27 Jul 2023Unnamed Space IdleJdog Corp · entered 27 Jul 2023The game should be ready for full release after an engine upgrade and UI rework. Plus a bit more content. That should be completed hopefully in 2026, but thats hard to pinpoint.read 6 Sep 20263 years 5 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20263 years 1 month91%On the clock4 months left
GynocracyBrecleas Games · entered 28 Sep 2023GynocracyBrecleas Games · entered 28 Sep 2023The plan is to complete all episodes in 2026.read 9 Sep 20263 years 3 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20262 years 11 months91%On the clock4 months left
Soulash 2Artur Smiarowski · entered 4 Dec 2023Soulash 2Artur Smiarowski · entered 4 Dec 2023The 1.0 release is planned in 2026, it may take longer if there's an opportunity to expand the game beyond the planned scope.read 5 Sep 20263 years 1 monthuntil 31 Dec 20262 years 9 months90%On the clock4 months left
NetherguildDavid Vinokurov · entered 27 Mar 2023NetherguildDavid Vinokurov · entered 27 Mar 20233-4 years, most likely towards the longer end.read 8 Sep 202636–48 months3 years 5 months86%On the clock7 months left
Dire - Flesh and Phobia2weak · entered 15 Dec 2023Dire - Flesh and Phobia2weak · entered 15 Dec 2023Our goal is to release the full version around late 2026 or early 2027. Until then, we want to take the time needed to expand the game’s content, refine its mechanics, and fully realize its vision.read 8 Sep 20263 years 3 monthsuntil 31 Mar 20272 years 9 months84%On the clock6 months left
Tornado: Research and RescueSam Kennedy · entered 29 May 2023Tornado: Research and RescueSam Kennedy · entered 29 May 2023Time estimates are incredibly difficult to give, and I have since completely rebuilt the game since the initial release in 2023. I aim for multiplayer in the next year, hopefully reaching 1.0 by Summer 2027.read 6 Sep 20264 years 3 monthsuntil 31 Aug 20273 years 3 months77%On the clock12 months left
How To Hack In?Red Buffalo Interactive · entered 18 Sep 2023How To Hack In?Red Buffalo Interactive · entered 18 Sep 2023I'm currently targeting a full release in 2027. Until then, I plan to add more systems and content, improve how existing systems work together, and continue polishing the game. I will update this estimate if the schedule changes.read 9 Sep 20264 years 3 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20273 years70%On the clock15 months left
Nuclear OptionShockfront Studios · entered 16 Oct 2023Nuclear OptionShockfront Studios · entered 16 Oct 2023Nuclear Option will be in Early Access well into 2027, and perhaps beyond. To us, Early Access is not an excuse to ship a sub-par game, but a commitment to continue improving the game for as long as we're able.read 6 Sep 20264 years 3 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20272 years 11 months68%On the clock16 months left
Open Mod 2025Hyper Gamey · entered 26 Jun 2023Open Mod 2025Hyper Gamey · entered 26 Jun 2023Open Mod will be in Early Access until we feel we scaled it enough. Even though it currently has enough content to even be considered a full game, what we plan for this game is much more than what it currently is. The time we will be in Early Access could mean one year or 5 years, depending on the budget. We have plans of updating this game long term therefore there isn't really a point where we can say "look, it's done". Thats because we will always look for ways to improve and scale.read 7 Sep 202612–60 months3 years 2 months64%On the clock22 months left
OPERATORVECTOR INTERACTIVE PTY LTD · entered 1 Aug 2023OPERATORVECTOR INTERACTIVE PTY LTD · entered 1 Aug 20233-5 years after early access release, there are still plenty of planned features and the polish that comes with that as well as the unexpected hurdles to be overcome.read 9 Sep 202636–60 months3 years 1 month62%On the clock23 months left
WarmoniumLeksen · entered 25 Jan 2023WarmoniumLeksen · entered 25 Jan 2023Warmonium will remain in Early Access until Q4 2028.read 9 Sep 20265 years 11 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20283 years 7 months61%On the clock2 years 4 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.