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Early Access Promise Clock

How long did they say Early Access would take, and how long has it been? · 2,822 in Early Access · 3,914 promises read · 1,286 announced, not started

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Graduations and promises, year by year

YearGamesIn Early Access nowGraduatedMedian time in EAPromise readOverduePromise kept
20261,2351,210252%2 months1,18296%46of 1,065 parsed—
202549949900%13 months46994%176of 402 parsed—
202426226200%2 years 1 month24895%149of 201 parsed—
202313813800%3 years 2 months12893%82of 105 parsed—
2022939300%4 years 2 months8692%55of 66 parsed—
2021757500%5 years 2 months6891%43of 53 parsed—
2020626200%6 years 2 months6198%33of 40 parsed—
2019535300%7 years 3 months53100%27of 30 parsed—
2018404000%8 years 3 months3895%29of 30 parsed—
2017515100%9 years 3 months5098%28of 30 parsed—
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GamePromiseEnteredElapsedVerdict
Project ZomboidThe Indie Stone · entered 8 Nov 2013Project ZomboidThe Indie Stone · entered 8 Nov 2013Once we feel we have fulfilled everything we outlined at the very start of the project, and the game is sufficiently polished and bug free, we will launch the game as 1.0 and leave Early Access. As underlined above, we avoid ETAs because our goals are ambitious and we want to ensure they are delivered to the best of our abilities.read 14 Sep 20268 Nov 201312 years 10 monthsCould not read a duration
VRChatVRChat Inc. · entered 1 Feb 2017VRChatVRChat Inc. · entered 1 Feb 2017VRChat is constantly evolving. We’re working tirelessly on the core platform to expand features and tools that allow for deeper creation and enjoyment of VRChat. Our community is building new worlds and avatars every day. We have big dreams for Social VR and we want to be at the right level of completion before leaving Early Access. We’ve not set a time limit on that yet but as we move forward we’ll keep everyone updated with our progress.read 12 Sep 20261 Feb 20179 years 7 monthsCould not read a duration
The IsleAfterthought LLC · entered 2 Dec 2015The IsleAfterthought LLC · entered 2 Dec 2015The game will leave Early Access once the core experience has been polished to our high standards. Developing games is not an exact science, so we cannot say for sure how long this will take, but hope you will join us on the journey getting there.read 13 Sep 20262 Dec 201510 years 9 monthsOpen promise
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
Project PlaytimeMob Entertainment · entered 12 Dec 2022Project PlaytimeMob Entertainment · entered 12 Dec 2022The development of the game will continue in the early access phase until it reaches a state of completion, ensuring a polished and fully realized experience for players.read 5 Sep 202612 Dec 20223 years 9 monthsOpen promise
BodycamReissad Studio · entered 7 Jun 2024BodycamReissad Studio · entered 7 Jun 2024We anticipate that Bodycam will remain in Early Access for several years. The duration depends on community feedback and the improvements we plan to introduce.read 14 Sep 20267 Jun 20242 years 3 monthsOpen promise
KurtzPelKOG · entered 30 Apr 2019KurtzPelKOG · entered 30 Apr 2019We have clear goals we hope to achieve in both quality and content for the official release of the game. Your feedback and the data Early Access will provide, will be very helpful in empowering us to make the best game possible.read 11 Sep 202630 Apr 20197 years 5 monthsCould not read a duration
GeoGuessr Steam EditionGeoGuessr · entered 8 May 2025GeoGuessr Steam EditionGeoGuessr · entered 8 May 2025We expect to remain in Early Access for at least six months, but this may change as we develop new features and refine gameplay based on player feedback.read 12 Sep 20268 May 202516 monthsOpen promise
Sky: Children of the Lightthatgamecompany · entered 10 Apr 2024Sky: Children of the Lightthatgamecompany · entered 10 Apr 2024The game will remain in Early Access until player feedback and refinements can be fully implemented.read 6 Sep 202610 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 14 Sep 20268 Oct 20196 years 11 monthsCould not read a duration
Operation: Harsh DoorstopGame · entered 15 Feb 2023Operation: Harsh DoorstopGame · entered 15 Feb 2023The only answer to this question... is that we will be in early access for as long as we need to be. The more that people spread the word, donate, or contribute to development... the faster we'll release out of early access. However, I have no intention to rush that process.read 9 Sep 202615 Feb 20233 years 7 monthsOpen promise
CraftopiaPocketpair · entered 4 Sep 2020CraftopiaPocketpair · entered 4 Sep 2020We're planning to improve the quality of the game by making various improvements through Early Access for one year at least. During Early Access, we will be updating the game based on our development roadmap, adding content, and improving the game system aggressively. We will decide on extending Early Access or releasing the game officially, depending on development progress.read 12 Sep 20264 Sep 20206 yearsOpen promise
NightingaleInflexion Games · entered 20 Feb 2024NightingaleInflexion Games · entered 20 Feb 2024We don’t want to stick to a date and underdeliver on the experience. We’ll make sure that Nightingale will only leave Early Access when it’s ready.read 5 Sep 202620 Feb 20242 years 7 monthsOpen promise
War of RightsCampfire Games · entered 3 Dec 2018War of RightsCampfire Games · entered 3 Dec 2018With more than 12 years in development (and having had crowdfunding backers & early access customers help us test the game and develop its mechanics in the 197 alpha updates released over the past years) we have chosen a methodical update release schedule. We are dedicated to bringing as many details and features into this game as possible as long as we have the support to do so. There is no end goal for us and thus no set target for how long we plan for the game to be in Early Access. It is entirely possible that we someday realize our vision has been fulfilled and we therefore have a set release target - but until then we will keep on expanding the scope of the game (and thus the time in Early Access). We hope you will be part of that journey with us.read 14 Sep 20263 Dec 20187 years 9 monthsOpen promise
SubsistenceColdGames · entered 25 Oct 2016SubsistenceColdGames · entered 25 Oct 2016I plan to keep the game in EA up until I'm confident there is a sufficient content and depth to the gameplay. I'm not in a hurry to move out of EA. I feel EA is perfect while I continue to add features and make changes to the game.read 13 Sep 202625 Oct 20169 years 11 monthsCould not read a duration
Day of DragonsBeawesome Games · entered 4 Dec 2019Day of DragonsBeawesome Games · entered 4 Dec 2019We don't know, it really depends on how much support we get from the community and how long it takes us to add in all the features leading to full release.read 8 Sep 20264 Dec 20196 years 9 monthsOpen promise
Granny SimulatorNick Kestle · entered 17 Apr 2019Granny SimulatorNick Kestle · entered 17 Apr 2019I'm not entirely sure. There is still so much i plan to do with this game. I hope it will not take longer than a year.read 8 Sep 202617 Apr 20197 years 5 monthsOpen promise
SilicaBohemia Interactive · entered 3 May 2023SilicaBohemia Interactive · entered 3 May 2023Silica continues to evolve in Early Access, and we're making steady progress toward a full release. Given the complexity and scope of upcoming features, we don’t have a specific release date yet, but we’ll keep the community updated as we get closer.read 12 Sep 20263 May 20233 years 4 monthsCould not read a duration
NomadDiminished Studios · entered 26 Jun 2015NomadDiminished Studios · entered 26 Jun 2015Simple and honest answer? I don't know. I want Nomad to be the best game experience for everyone and because of that I don't want to be tied to release dates and be rushed. It will be done when it's done.read 11 Sep 202626 Jun 201511 years 3 monthsOpen promise
Of Guards And ThievesSubvert Games · entered 16 Jul 2014Of Guards And ThievesSubvert Games · entered 16 Jul 2014There is not an official date, we have big plans for Ogat, it is our intention to add a large number of game modes and other new content. Early Access phase ending depends on how much stuff we'd like to add during development.read 9 Sep 202616 Jul 201412 years 2 monthsOpen promise
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
GONE FishingGONE Studios · entered 16 Jun 2025GONE FishingGONE Studios · entered 16 Jun 2025You may have noticed the game is still in early access. We now anticipate release before November. Our focus is on making the game fun, stable, and replayable, not just hitting a deadline.read 13 Sep 202616 Jun 202515 monthsCould not read a duration
OUTBRKSublime · entered 28 Jun 2024OUTBRKSublime · entered 28 Jun 2024It’s very hard to estimate at this point, we don’t want to rush too fast to 1.0, nor want to stay in early access unnecessarily long. OUTBRK is still very early in its production cycle, and we want to add a lot more features, cars, car accessories, polish and bug fixes. Our primary focus is to keep our game scope in control for 1.0, deliver new content that players want, and improve stability and performance.read 5 Sep 202628 Jun 20242 years 3 monthsOpen promise
Sub RosaDevolver Digital · entered 25 Mar 2021Sub RosaDevolver Digital · entered 25 Mar 2021Sub Rosa is unique in that the game has been in Early Access for years now, albeit hidden from the store and relying on word of mouth to build a small but motivated community of fans around the world. Currently the game is planned to remain in a public Early Access period indefinitely until The Management Team deem it final and their work complete.read 8 Sep 202625 Mar 20215 years 6 monthsOpen promise
StarMadeSchine GmbH · entered 4 Dec 2014StarMadeSchine GmbH · entered 4 Dec 2014StarMade will stay in Early Access until we’ve developed all core features and feel confident in the game’s overall systems. We will also need to go through a rigorous bug testing phase. Our plans are ambitious, as such no definitive date can be made.read 8 Sep 20264 Dec 201411 years 9 monthsOpen promise
WarforkTeam Forbidden · entered 16 Aug 2019WarforkTeam Forbidden · entered 16 Aug 2019We will work quickly as possible to achieve our goals. There is no timeframe set in stone to leave Early Access.read 13 Sep 202616 Aug 20197 years 1 monthCould not read a duration
Nova-Life: AmboiseTeamNova · entered 23 Apr 2019Nova-Life: AmboiseTeamNova · entered 23 Apr 2019no duration answer on the pageread 5 Sep 202623 Apr 20197 years 5 monthsNo duration given
YmirThibaud Michaud · entered 16 Mar 2019YmirThibaud Michaud · entered 16 Mar 2019Development on this game will continue as long as I can keep it going, and its ambitions will be readjusted based on the game's reception. The line between Early Access and effective release is therefore blurry and hard to define. Once i believe a sufficient quality standard and stability has been reached, i'll move out of Early Access.read 5 Sep 202616 Mar 20197 years 6 monthsCould not read a duration
The Orville - Interactive Fan ExperienceMessy Desk Interactive · entered 23 Jul 2019The Orville - Interactive Fan ExperienceMessy Desk Interactive · entered 23 Jul 2019We are constantly working and evolving while developing the experience and we keep on finding amazing new features to implement. Our vision might take a while to be complete, but we'll get there.read 12 Sep 202623 Jul 20197 years 2 monthsCould not read a duration
Backrooms: ExtractionsHeadlight Studio · entered 30 Apr 2025Backrooms: ExtractionsHeadlight Studio · entered 30 Apr 2025not read yet30 Apr 202517 monthsPromise not read yet
Total MinerBrandon Moore · entered 23 Dec 2017Total MinerBrandon Moore · entered 23 Dec 2017no duration answer on the pageread 11 Sep 202623 Dec 20178 years 9 monthsNo duration given
MONSTER CARDSGasaiGames · entered 12 Aug 2022MONSTER CARDSGasaiGames · entered 12 Aug 2022not read yet12 Aug 20224 years 1 monthPromise not read yet
SEVERANCESykes Games · entered 31 Oct 2025SEVERANCESykes Games · entered 31 Oct 2025i plan to stay in Early Access for year. This gives me time to polish gameplay, balance the game perfectly, expand more on maps and content and respond to community feedback. The timeline isn’t set in stone. I'll take the time I need to get it right.the store says it leaves Early Access on 26 Oct 202631 Oct 202510 monthsCould not read a duration
Voice of ChernobylFederico F. Stefan · entered 18 Sep 2022Voice of ChernobylFederico F. Stefan · entered 18 Sep 2022There is not a deadline or an estimated time currently, we have to finish the game before deciding to do a full release, however we hope to speed up the development with future updates supported by feedback from the community. Each great major update is a big step towards a full releaseread 8 Sep 202618 Sep 20224 yearsCould not read a duration
PONEGraggl · entered 22 Oct 2025PONEGraggl · entered 22 Oct 2025I plan to finish PONE before the end of this coming November. By then PONE should reach its full potential and contain all the content I want to add. I post updates on my socials.read 7 Sep 202622 Oct 202511 monthsCould not read a duration
Long Drive NorthExcalibur Publishing · entered 18 Nov 2025Long Drive NorthExcalibur Publishing · entered 18 Nov 2025not read yet18 Nov 202510 monthsPromise not read yet
Hood WarfareTrapstar Games · entered 26 Jan 2023Hood WarfareTrapstar Games · entered 26 Jan 2023Our release date is currently ETA, however we are not planning to be in early access for over a year.read 11 Sep 202626 Jan 20233 years 8 monthsOpen promise
FragsurfCrayz · entered 7 Jun 2020FragsurfCrayz · entered 7 Jun 2020Until it is ready.read 8 Sep 20267 Jun 20206 years 3 monthsOpen promise
World of FootballGame · entered 20 Nov 2024World of FootballGame · entered 20 Nov 2024We have LOTS of plans for World Of Football, which you can find detailed in our Roadmap, which is also available on our website. The game will remain in Early Access while we continue to refine and expand the experience and we are happy with the current status of the game. Core features like matchmaking, our in-game store, and other key systems are already live during Early Access. Now is the perfect time to jump in, as new major features are regularly introduced to enhance gameplay and build toward an exciting 1.0 launch! Check out our Roadmap for our vision.read 11 Sep 202620 Nov 202422 monthsCould not read a duration
ModboxAlientrap · entered 5 Apr 2016ModboxAlientrap · entered 5 Apr 2016Currently we have no set date for release. We plan to release Modbox out of early access once it's feature complete.read 12 Sep 20265 Apr 201610 years 5 monthsOpen promise
Goblin's DiePotion 8 · entered 30 Apr 2026Goblin's DiePotion 8 · entered 30 Apr 2026We estimate at least one year, but the final timeline will depend on the team size we can support.read 12 Sep 202630 Apr 20265 monthsOpen promise
CrashnautsFueled By Rockets · entered 24 Jul 2017CrashnautsFueled By Rockets · entered 24 Jul 2017The open beta will last at least 6 months with no determined end date. We hope the community to help us move forward as quickly as possible.read 12 Sep 202624 Jul 20179 years 2 monthsOpen promise
Purgatory: War of the DamnedKISS ltd · entered 11 Feb 2015Purgatory: War of the DamnedKISS ltd · entered 11 Feb 2015The dates are never certain with an online multiplayer but we plan to move into beta phase within the year, from there we will be polishing and fixing bugs before a full release. As we hope we won't stop creating new content for a long time, the game will be an ongoing project even when fully released.read 9 Sep 202611 Feb 201511 years 7 monthsCould not read a duration
Caldra Dolphin Star · entered 29 May 2026Caldra Dolphin Star · entered 29 May 2026not read yet29 May 20264 monthsPromise not read yet
Crystal ConquestMystic Interactive · entered 12 Dec 2025Crystal ConquestMystic Interactive · entered 12 Dec 2025not read yet12 Dec 20259 monthsPromise not read yet
One more timeXMI Games · entered 18 Aug 2026One more timeXMI Games · entered 18 Aug 2026There is no fixed timeline. How long the game stays in Early Access depends on how it is received and how much time I am able to commit, so I would rather not give a date I cannot guarantee.read 6 Sep 202618 Aug 20264 weeksOpen promise
The Fifth DayTouz · entered 25 Jul 2014The Fifth DayTouz · entered 25 Jul 2014With many new additions and improvements planned for the game based on community involvement, it is difficult to give an exact date at this point. Over the next few months, the game will continue to evolve as new content is added and bug fixes are implemented in accordance to community feedback.read 9 Sep 202625 Jul 201412 years 2 monthsOpen promise
GeocoreAnarchy Interactive · entered 31 Jul 2015GeocoreAnarchy Interactive · entered 31 Jul 2015Until it is at release version 1.0, at which point it will go on sale.read 11 Sep 202631 Jul 201511 years 2 monthsCould not read a duration
Stellar OverloadCubical Drift · entered 11 Oct 2016Stellar OverloadCubical Drift · entered 11 Oct 2016At least one year of development is still required to finalize the game. This being said, we have a quality ambition for Stellar Overload and we won’t leave the early access state until the game reaches our quality goal regarding both the game stability and the gameplay.read 14 Sep 202611 Oct 20169 years 11 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.