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Early Access Promise Clock

How long did they say Early Access would take, and how long has it been? · 2,513 in Early Access · 3,426 promises read · 1,147 announced, not started

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Graduations and promises, year by year

YearGamesIn Early Access nowGraduatedMedian time in EAPromise readOverduePromise kept
20261,1671,142252%2 months1,10495%40of 993 parsed—
202544544500%13 months41192%153of 352 parsed—
202423723700%2 years 1 month21992%130of 177 parsed—
202312512500%3 years 2 months11491%70of 92 parsed—
2022878700%4 years 2 months7991%52of 62 parsed—
2021626200%5 years 2 months5589%33of 42 parsed—
2020525200%6 years 1 month4994%25of 31 parsed—
2019505000%7 years 2 months50100%26of 29 parsed—
2018303000%8 years 2 months2893%19of 20 parsed—
2017373700%9 years 2 months3697%18of 20 parsed—
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GamePromiseEnteredElapsedVerdict
BeamNG.driveBeamNG · entered 29 May 2015BeamNG.driveBeamNG · entered 29 May 2015It is difficult to give an exact number, but probably at least 12 months before we could call the game "beta" (feature-complete). Even then, development will probably go on for years, as the potential of our engine is extremely vast.read 12 Sep 202629 May 201511 years 4 monthsOpen promise
The IsleAfterthought LLC · entered 1 Dec 2015The IsleAfterthought LLC · entered 1 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 20261 Dec 201510 years 9 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 6 Sep 202626 Apr 20242 years 5 monthsCould not read a duration
inZOIKRAFTON, Inc. · entered 27 Mar 2025inZOIKRAFTON, Inc. · entered 27 Mar 2025We plan to improve the game throughout Early Access for at least a year. However, as we communicate with players and gather feedback on the game's direction, the roadmap may change.read 10 Sep 202627 Mar 202518 monthsOpen promise
Universe SandboxGiant Army · entered 24 Aug 2015Universe SandboxGiant Army · entered 24 Aug 2015Building a universe simulator is a job that's never complete, and we plan to continue full development after leaving Early Access. We have a long list of features and improvements that we're very excited about implementing and that will keep us busy for a long time to come.read 12 Sep 202624 Aug 201511 years 1 monthCould not read a duration
My Winter CarAmistech Games · entered 29 Dec 2025My Winter CarAmistech Games · entered 29 Dec 2025It is difficult to estimate as community brings up new ideas for content and improvements all the time. When new ideas are brought up and they are then implemented, it always lengthens the original intended schedule. Community has a great power through their feedback on dictating what kind of direction the development takes which then affects the duration of Early Access period.read 5 Sep 202629 Dec 20258 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
Beasts of BermudaSastrei Studios, LLC · entered 21 Dec 2018Beasts of BermudaSastrei Studios, LLC · entered 21 Dec 2018We have not decided on an official release date for Beasts of Bermuda at this time.read 13 Sep 202621 Dec 20187 years 9 monthsCould not read a duration
We Who Are About To DieJordy Lakiere · entered 14 Nov 2022We Who Are About To DieJordy Lakiere · entered 14 Nov 2022Progress speed is extremely hard to estimate as a single developer. My aim is deliver a great game - this can take time. Expect frequent meaningful updates with a fully transparent development process.read 5 Sep 202614 Nov 20223 years 10 monthsOpen promise
Gunner, HEAT, PC!Radian Simulations LLC · entered 6 Sep 2022Gunner, HEAT, PC!Radian Simulations LLC · entered 6 Sep 2022Once major roadmap goals are complete and some additional items are handled, we will consider the game ready for full release. There is no specific timeline available - it's done when it's done.read 5 Sep 20266 Sep 20224 yearsOpen promise
Software Inc.Coredumping · entered 1 May 2015Software Inc.Coredumping · entered 1 May 2015Software Inc. will be out of Early Access when I feel it is ready. This is not a race and I don’t have investors pressuring me into releasing it early. I have a great opportunity to make this game as good as I possibly can. Hopefully, the backlog of patch notes will be testament to my ongoing efforts developing the game at a reasonable pace, while adding interesting new features.read 5 Sep 20261 May 201511 years 4 monthsCould not read a duration
Ostrivyevhen8 · entered 19 Mar 2020Ostrivyevhen8 · entered 19 Mar 2020I won't lie, it may take years to make this game what it deserves to be. There may be long delays between updates when development meets major design challenges. But that's what it takes to create a masterpiece.read 7 Sep 202619 Mar 20206 years 6 monthsCould not read a duration
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
NEBULOUS: Fleet CommandHooded Horse · entered 11 Feb 2022NEBULOUS: Fleet CommandHooded Horse · entered 11 Feb 2022We'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 6 Sep 202611 Feb 20224 years 7 monthsCould not read a duration
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
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
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
我来自江湖INDIECN · entered 24 Jul 2020我来自江湖INDIECN · entered 24 Jul 2020no duration answer on the pageread 5 Sep 202624 Jul 20206 years 2 monthsNo duration given
NIMBY RailsWeird and Wry · entered 26 Jan 2021NIMBY RailsWeird and Wry · entered 26 Jan 2021We work on delivering a solid major version every quarter or so, with both major new features and a myriad of small enhancements and QoL improvements. This pace of development has worked very well for the first year of Early Access. The roadmap is now certainly shorter than at launch, but we prefer to not put a definite release date on its completion, and we would rather push the final release date down the line, and stay in Early Access, than impose a hard deadline on its development.read 11 Sep 202626 Jan 20215 years 8 monthsCould not read a duration
WolfpackSUBSIM · entered 15 Mar 2019WolfpackSUBSIM · entered 15 Mar 2019Our vision for Wolfpack includes a lot of dynamic, advanced and interconnected systems - as well as advanced graphics. While we fully believe our vision for Wolfpack is achievable, we are working with a small team and have to take that into account. Our aim is to release the final game as fast as possible, but we do not want to compromise on quality - thus, the game will be done when it is done.read 8 Sep 202615 Mar 20197 years 6 monthsOpen promise
Grey HackLoading Home · entered 14 Dec 2017Grey HackLoading Home · entered 14 Dec 2017Being the only developer and given the scale of the game, it is difficult to predict a date since there are several factors involved such as community feedback. You can check the roadmap to see the current state of development of the game.read 10 Sep 202614 Dec 20178 years 9 monthsOpen promise
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
Burgie's Cozy KitchenHeyNau · entered 10 Feb 2025Burgie's Cozy KitchenHeyNau · entered 10 Feb 2025✅ Final Version is the one currently available I’d like to keep it in early access until I feel that I won’t be adding new content anymore, at least not regularly. This will probably coincide with the release of one of my upcoming games.read 11 Sep 202610 Feb 202519 monthsCould not read a duration
VR HOTVR HOT · entered 6 May 2021VR HOTVR HOT · entered 6 May 2021To be honest, we still can't really tell yet. At least 1 year, but it might take longer.read 11 Sep 20266 May 20215 years 4 monthsOpen promise
프린세스 메이커: 예언의 아이들GEAR2 · entered 4 Jul 2025프린세스 메이커: 예언의 아이들GEAR2 · entered 4 Jul 2025not read yet4 Jul 202514 monthsPromise not read yet
Vacuum WarriorBenzoft · entered 29 Jun 2023Vacuum WarriorBenzoft · entered 29 Jun 2023not read yet29 Jun 20233 years 3 monthsPromise not read yet
BULT: Hunting simulatorYkt Games · entered 6 Jan 2026BULT: Hunting simulatorYkt Games · entered 6 Jan 2026not read yet6 Jan 20268 monthsPromise not read yet
Casino SimulatorLodos Games · entered 23 May 2024Casino SimulatorLodos Games · entered 23 May 2024We plan to keep our game in Early Access for six months or more.read 11 Sep 202623 May 20242 years 4 monthsOpen promise
GearBlocksSmashHammer Games · entered 9 Nov 2023GearBlocksSmashHammer Games · entered 9 Nov 2023not read yet9 Nov 20232 years 10 monthsPromise not read yet
Hoop LandKoality Game · entered 21 Oct 2025Hoop LandKoality Game · entered 21 Oct 2025not read yet21 Oct 202511 monthsPromise not read yet
Celestial CommandScience Interactive · entered 20 Nov 2014Celestial CommandScience Interactive · entered 20 Nov 2014It is hard to predict release date for the game with such unusual concept and complex features. Especially if it is our first project. Earlier we announced a release date, but development took more time than we expected, so we decided to not announce any further release date if we are not sure about it. Actually release date is irrelevant and does not mean that game will become "completed" instantly. We release update almost every week and the game become better and better with each update. Besides that, we are constantly adding new features in our to-do list. So the game may be interesting and playable even while it stated as "Early Access".read 10 Sep 202620 Nov 201411 years 10 monthsOpen promise
GP BikesPiBoSo · entered 18 Dec 2021GP BikesPiBoSo · entered 18 Dec 2021not read yet18 Dec 20214 years 9 monthsPromise not read yet
Center Station SimulatorNightmare Phoenix · entered 5 Apr 2024Center Station SimulatorNightmare Phoenix · entered 5 Apr 2024not read yet5 Apr 20242 years 5 monthsPromise not read yet
Flight Of NovaAerovery Lab · entered 31 May 2022Flight Of NovaAerovery Lab · entered 31 May 2022not read yet31 May 20224 years 3 monthsPromise not read yet
Wayward Terran Frontier: Zero FallsReason Generator Inc. · entered 11 Feb 2016Wayward Terran Frontier: Zero FallsReason Generator Inc. · entered 11 Feb 2016The planned final version of this game is pretty ambitious and we expect to go through many iterations before completing the single player story and having the game world in a state we consider to be complete. We also want to be able to evolve the game over time in response to feedback so we are expecting early access will last more than a year.read 12 Sep 202611 Feb 201610 years 7 monthsOpen promise
GOAL! The Club Manager2tainment · entered 2 Nov 2022GOAL! The Club Manager2tainment · entered 2 Nov 2022not read yet2 Nov 20223 years 10 monthsPromise not read yet
DIRECT CONTACTMountain 81 · entered 29 Feb 2024DIRECT CONTACTMountain 81 · entered 29 Feb 2024We plan to keep Direct Contact in Early Access, depending on development progress and community feedback. 🔹 Continuous Updates – Regular content drops, optimizations, and new features throughout Early Access. 🔹 Refinement & Expansion – Adding more maps, weapons, AI improvements, and game mechanics. 🔹 Player-Driven Development – Feedback will shape the final product, ensuring a polished, immersive tactical experience.read 11 Sep 202629 Feb 20242 years 6 monthsCould not read a duration
Professional Fishing 2Ultimate Games S.A. · entered 11 Sep 2025Professional Fishing 2Ultimate Games S.A. · entered 11 Sep 2025not read yet11 Sep 202512 monthsPromise not read yet
RespondingVisionary Studios · entered 31 Mar 2026RespondingVisionary Studios · entered 31 Mar 2026We expect Responding to approximately remain in Early Access for a minimum of 3 years. We have every intention of bringing Responding to a full and finished state; and our passion and commitment shows, through our continued and consistent development since 2017 To us, this is our passion product, our child… not a quick cash grab. Rome wasn't built in a dayread 12 Sep 202631 Mar 20265 monthsOpen promise
Age of Clicks Red Border Studio · entered 21 Jul 2026Age of Clicks Red Border Studio · entered 21 Jul 2026not read yet21 Jul 20262 monthsPromise not read yet
Bakery Cafe SimulatorMeerkatt Studio · entered 8 Jul 2025Bakery Cafe SimulatorMeerkatt Studio · entered 8 Jul 2025not read yet8 Jul 202514 monthsPromise not read yet
Cat SimulatorFunny Games Group · entered 12 Feb 2016Cat SimulatorFunny Games Group · entered 12 Feb 2016The game will be in Early Access for as long as it takes to make the game the best it can be. Regular updates are planned!read 12 Sep 202612 Feb 201610 years 7 monthsOpen promise
EvospaceQuantum Rivet · entered 14 Feb 2019EvospaceQuantum Rivet · entered 14 Feb 2019It’s hard to name an exact date — this game can be improved endlessly, and likely will be. That said, the release is coming in the foreseeable future: the core features are nearly complete.read 12 Sep 202614 Feb 20197 years 7 monthsCould not read a duration
Cafe Business ManagerCaos Interactive · entered 10 Apr 2026Cafe Business ManagerCaos Interactive · entered 10 Apr 2026not read yet10 Apr 20265 monthsPromise not read yet
Combat Air Patrol 2: Military Flight SimulatorMicroProse Software · entered 6 Jun 2016Combat Air Patrol 2: Military Flight SimulatorMicroProse Software · entered 6 Jun 2016Our development road-map has a player reaction focus so the amount of time spent in EA largely depends on them.read 11 Sep 20266 Jun 201610 years 3 monthsOpen promise
Dig IslandFiftyEight Studios · entered 30 Jan 2026Dig IslandFiftyEight Studios · entered 30 Jan 2026not read yet30 Jan 20267 monthsPromise not read yet
BOXROOMPantaloon · entered 11 Jun 2026BOXROOMPantaloon · entered 11 Jun 2026not read yet11 Jun 20263 monthsPromise not read yet
からぱりうぉーずこおりみず · entered 27 May 2022からぱりうぉーずこおりみず · entered 27 May 2022not read yet27 May 20224 years 4 monthsPromise not read yet
Girl Amazon SurvivalKobra Studio · entered 16 Aug 2016Girl Amazon SurvivalKobra Studio · entered 16 Aug 2016We can not say at this time any specific numbers, but maybe it will last for several months.read 11 Sep 202616 Aug 201610 years 1 monthOpen promise
Shallow SpaceGame · entered 21 Oct 2015Shallow SpaceGame · entered 21 Oct 2015Check back regularly and see how things are progressing with 3.0read 9 Sep 202621 Oct 201510 years 11 monthsCould not read a duration
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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.