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Early Access Promise Clock

How long did they say Early Access would take, and how long has it been? · 2,731 in Early Access · 3,777 promises read · 1,249 announced, not started

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Overdue (833)On the clock (1,327)Graduated (27)No promise (571)
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By the year the clock started

Graduations and promises, year by year

YearGamesIn Early Access nowGraduatedMedian time in EAPromise readOverduePromise kept
20261,2131,188252%2 months1,15795%45of 1,042 parsed—
202548448400%13 months45293%168of 387 parsed—
202425725700%2 years 1 month24395%147of 197 parsed—
202313313300%3 years 2 months12392%78of 101 parsed—
2022919100%4 years 2 months8492%54of 65 parsed—
2021727200%5 years 2 months6590%41of 50 parsed—
2020575700%6 years 2 months5698%30of 37 parsed—
2019535300%7 years 3 months53100%27of 30 parsed—
2018363600%8 years 3 months3494%26of 27 parsed—
2017474700%9 years 3 months4698%25of 27 parsed—
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Open, unread or unreadable answers

GamePromiseEnteredElapsedVerdict
EnshroudedKeen Games GmbH · entered 24 Jan 2024EnshroudedKeen Games GmbH · entered 24 Jan 2024First and foremost, it depends on you and your feedback. Our goal is to provide you with the best experience, all the time. While we still have milestones to hit before full release, we aim to bring constant improvements and new content with each update.the store says it leaves Early Access on 15 Oct 202624 Jan 20242 years 8 monthsOpen promise
Manor LordsHooded Horse · entered 26 Apr 2024Manor LordsHooded Horse · entered 26 Apr 2024We've gotten great feedback from the community during Early Access that we're using to polish, bugfix, and improve the game. We don't yet have a set date for exiting Early Access, instead we're committed to ensuring we take the time needed to exceed expectations in enhancing and expanding the game.read 13 Sep 202626 Apr 20242 years 5 monthsCould not read a duration
Grounded 2Xbox Game Studios · entered 29 Jul 2025Grounded 2Xbox Game Studios · entered 29 Jul 2025We aren’t locking ourselves into a hard date just yet; it’ll really depend on how things go and how much we add based on your feedback. We’ll keep you posted along the way!read 12 Sep 202629 Jul 202514 monthsCould not read a duration
War SelectionGlyph Worlds · entered 8 Oct 2019War SelectionGlyph Worlds · entered 8 Oct 2019The game will be immediately released as soon as the storyline Campaign is ready, the game meets our planned requirements, and our players are satisfied and support the development direction that we have chosen.read 12 Sep 20268 Oct 20196 years 11 monthsCould not read a duration
EcoStrange Loop Games · entered 6 Feb 2018EcoStrange Loop Games · entered 6 Feb 2018We intend Eco to be a forever-game, growing in depth and breadth and connections to other future games, a system of unlimited possibilities that aims to go beyond entertainment. That's why we aim for a continuous development of Eco even after leaving Early Access. In it's current state the game already has lots of content available and is in a very playable state, but there is still issues we need to fix, things we need to polish, features from our Eco Tree we want to introduce and feedback from our community that we want to implement. We plan to leave Early Access once the foundation for our vision of Eco Infinite is implemented and our team and community are convinced that the game is ready for this step.read 6 Sep 20266 Feb 20188 years 7 monthsCould not read a duration
The Last CaretakerChannel37 Ltd · entered 6 Nov 2025The Last CaretakerChannel37 Ltd · entered 6 Nov 2025We plan to stay in Early Access for at least 12 months. The timeline will depend on development progress and player feedback. Our priority is to build a polished and immersive experience, and we’ll take the time needed to ensure it reaches its full potential.read 12 Sep 20266 Nov 202510 monthsOpen promise
NorlandHooded Horse · entered 18 Jul 2024NorlandHooded Horse · entered 18 Jul 2024We've gotten great feedback from the community during Early Access that we're using to polish, bugfix, and improve the game. We don't yet have a set date for exiting Early Access, instead we're committed to ensuring we take the time needed to exceed expectations in enhancing and expanding the game.read 12 Sep 202618 Jul 20242 years 2 monthsCould not read a duration
The InfectedDigX Studios · entered 7 Aug 2020The InfectedDigX Studios · entered 7 Aug 2020The original goal is/remains to stay in Early Access until the major systems are complete and polished. There is no exact timeline, but expect regular developments along the way.read 5 Sep 20267 Aug 20206 years 1 monthOpen promise
Rising WorldJIW-Games · entered 3 Dec 2014Rising WorldJIW-Games · entered 3 Dec 2014The game already spent a long time in Early Access. The previous Java version was almost at a point to move it out of Early Access - but instead we decided to move the game to a new engine and rewrite everything from scratch. The new version can be considered a successor of the original game. It was important for us that everyone who already owned the game gets the new version free of charge. That's the reason why we kept it in Early Access instead of releasing the new version as a separate game.read 12 Sep 20263 Dec 201411 years 9 monthsCould not read a duration
FOUNDRYParadox Interactive · entered 2 May 2024FOUNDRYParadox Interactive · entered 2 May 2024We don't know yet and we don't want to commit to a certain date. The game will leave Early Access when the game has satisfied our high expectations for quality and amount of content.read 13 Sep 20262 May 20242 years 4 monthsOpen promise
WhiskerwoodHooded Horse · entered 6 Nov 2025WhiskerwoodHooded Horse · entered 6 Nov 2025We've gotten great feedback from the community during Early Access that we're using to polish, bugfix, and improve the game. We don't yet have a set date for exiting Early Access, instead we're committed to ensuring we take the time needed to exceed expectations in enhancing and expanding the game.read 12 Sep 20266 Nov 202510 monthsCould not read a duration
Blacksmith MasterHooded Horse · entered 15 May 2025Blacksmith MasterHooded Horse · entered 15 May 2025We've gotten great feedback from the community during Early Access that we're using to polish, bugfix, and improve the game. We don't yet have a set date for exiting Early Access, instead we're committed to ensuring we take the time needed to exceed expectations in enhancing and expanding the game.read 12 Sep 202615 May 202516 monthsCould not read a duration
The Last Plague: BlightOriginal Studios · entered 3 Oct 2024The Last Plague: BlightOriginal Studios · entered 3 Oct 2024There are too many planned features and content already, but it is tough to know when the game will fully feel like a 1.0 release and be ready to leave Early Access. Given this, and depending on how feedback goes and how the community steers the direction of the game, we imagine it will take at least a year for it to be fully ready after the initial Early Access release date.read 5 Sep 20263 Oct 202423 monthsOpen promise
Prosperous Universesimulogics · entered 20 Apr 2022Prosperous Universesimulogics · entered 20 Apr 2022As it stands, the game is at least one year away from its full release. While we don't have a firm release date, we are endeavoring to make the game as polished as possible before the big launch.read 9 Sep 202620 Apr 20224 years 5 monthsOpen promise
Plains of PainCobra Byte Digital · entered 17 Feb 2023Plains of PainCobra Byte Digital · entered 17 Feb 2023not read yet17 Feb 20233 years 7 monthsPromise not read yet
Stars ReachPlayable Worlds, Inc. · entered 18 Aug 2026Stars ReachPlayable Worlds, Inc. · entered 18 Aug 2026Our current goal is to remain in Early Access for at least 6 months. Player feedback will help shape our 1.0 release plans.read 12 Sep 202618 Aug 20264 weeksOpen promise
EverRailAesir Interactive · entered 20 Jul 2026EverRailAesir Interactive · entered 20 Jul 2026Once we release into Early Access, we plan EverRail to be in Early Access for 12 months or longer. During Early Access we want to make sure the game will meet our quality and quantity standards to ensure a successful full release. Early Access allows us to expand the world, polish gameplay systems, and integrate community-driven improvements. We’ll keep players updated regularly and adjust the timeline with more specific dates as we progress.read 12 Sep 202620 Jul 20262 monthsOpen promise
Here Comes The SwarmCableHook Games · entered 5 Mar 2026Here Comes The SwarmCableHook Games · entered 5 Mar 2026not read yet5 Mar 20266 monthsPromise not read yet
Wizdom AcademyKipwak Studio · entered 17 Apr 2025Wizdom AcademyKipwak Studio · entered 17 Apr 2025We launched in Early Access in April 2025 and we are still actively developing the game. We have already shipped major updates based on community feedback and we are not done yet. Expect more changes before we hit the full release.read 9 Sep 202617 Apr 202517 monthsCould not read a duration
PenkuraLionsArt · entered 19 Dec 2018PenkuraLionsArt · entered 19 Dec 2018not read yet19 Dec 20187 years 9 monthsPromise not read yet
Lazy Witch's FactoryPhoenixx Inc. · entered 20 Aug 2026Lazy Witch's FactoryPhoenixx Inc. · entered 20 Aug 2026We currently plan for the Early Access period to last at least six months. This estimate takes into account both the time required to develop new features and the time needed to ensure the game remains balanced and stable after those features are introduced. If additional features or improvements are identified that would further enhance the game, we will consider extending the Early Access period.read 14 Sep 202620 Aug 20264 weeksOpen promise
Edge IslandsLS Games · entered 24 Mar 2025Edge IslandsLS Games · entered 24 Mar 2025I'm progressing as fast as possible thanks to solid foundations but be aware that I'm working alone on the game. My current plan is to stay at least two years in early access.read 12 Sep 202624 Mar 202518 monthsOpen promise
OddFauna : Secret of the TerrabeastNorth Channel · entered 2 Jun 2026OddFauna : Secret of the TerrabeastNorth Channel · entered 2 Jun 2026not read yet2 Jun 20263 monthsPromise not read yet
Sailing alone:AftermathMLStudio · entered 14 Jan 2025Sailing alone:AftermathMLStudio · entered 14 Jan 2025We anticipate that the Early Access version will be available for at least six months.read 12 Sep 202614 Jan 202520 monthsOpen promise
Dangerous LandRandi Games · entered 28 Jul 2023Dangerous LandRandi Games · entered 28 Jul 2023I have not set a specific duration for Early Access. The game will continue to be developed until all planned content has been added.read 13 Sep 202628 Jul 20233 years 2 monthsCould not read a duration
Mutiny's WakeApollo DevLabs · entered 14 May 2026Mutiny's WakeApollo DevLabs · entered 14 May 2026not read yet14 May 20264 monthsPromise not read yet
GRAVBitMonster, Inc. · entered 8 Jan 2015GRAVBitMonster, Inc. · entered 8 Jan 2015Until we (but more importantly, the community) feel the game is living up to its full potential.read 10 Sep 20268 Jan 201511 years 8 monthsCould not read a duration
Bandit the gameAdrian Ubiorski · entered 28 Aug 2019Bandit the gameAdrian Ubiorski · entered 28 Aug 2019Unknownread 13 Sep 202628 Aug 20197 years 1 monthOpen promise
Primitive Society SimulatorYSH Games · entered 27 Feb 2024Primitive Society SimulatorYSH Games · entered 27 Feb 2024We expect the Early Access to last at least a year. While we have ideas for what needs to be done before the full release (see below), players’ feedback affects that and we’re ready to put in additional time.read 7 Sep 202627 Feb 20242 years 7 monthsOpen promise
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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.