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Early Access Promise Clock

How long did they say Early Access would take, and how long has it been? · 2,947 in Early Access · 4,100 promises read · 1,330 announced, not started

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Graduations and promises, year by year

YearGamesIn Early Access nowGraduatedMedian time in EAPromise readOverduePromise kept
20261,2581,228302%2 months1,20996%51of 1,088 parsed—
202552352300%14 months49494%189of 424 parsed—
202426726700%2 years 1 month25395%153of 205 parsed—
202314714700%3 years 2 months13894%88of 114 parsed—
2022969600%4 years 2 months8993%56of 67 parsed—
2021797900%5 years 2 months7291%47of 57 parsed—
2020656500%6 years 2 months6498%36of 43 parsed—
2019565600%7 years 2 months56100%30of 33 parsed—
2018434300%8 years 3 months4195%31of 32 parsed—
2017656500%9 years 3 months6498%37of 40 parsed—
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GamePromiseEnteredElapsedVerdict
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
StoneshardHypeTrain Digital · entered 6 Feb 2020StoneshardHypeTrain Digital · entered 6 Feb 2020For now we’d rather not set a strict date for the full release. Our guiding principle is “quality above all”: when an occasional gameplay element ends up not meeting our standards, we try to take some extra time to tweak or rework it, which doesn’t mesh well with a long predetermined deadline. To get a rough idea of how close the game is to its 1.0 release, check out the section titled “What is the current state of the Early Access version?”.read 6 Sep 20266 Feb 20206 years 7 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
9 KingsHooded Horse · entered 23 May 20259 KingsHooded Horse · entered 23 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 6 Sep 202623 May 202516 monthsCould not read a duration
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
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
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
Super Fantasy KingdomHooded Horse · entered 24 Oct 2025Super Fantasy KingdomHooded Horse · entered 24 Oct 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 14 Sep 202624 Oct 202511 monthsCould not read a duration
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 15 Sep 20263 May 20233 years 4 monthsCould not read a duration
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
He is ComingHooded Horse · entered 17 Jul 2025He is ComingHooded Horse · entered 17 Jul 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 5 Sep 202617 Jul 202514 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
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
BreachwayHooded Horse · entered 26 Sep 2024BreachwayHooded Horse · entered 26 Sep 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 14 Sep 202626 Sep 20242 yearsCould not read a duration
SAELIGAtorcoppe Games · entered 1 Jul 2017SAELIGAtorcoppe Games · entered 1 Jul 2017Until we have a finished game. When I'm happy with it and the fans are happy with it.read 14 Sep 20261 Jul 20179 years 2 monthsCould not read a duration
Citywars Tower Defense01 Studio · entered 4 Mar 2022Citywars Tower Defense01 Studio · entered 4 Mar 2022We are currently working toward the 1.0 release. While we cannot provide an exact date yet, development is focused on finishing the remaining content, polishing systems, and preparing the game for its full release. Our goal is to move out of Early Access once the experience reaches the level of quality and completeness we want for the final version.read 15 Sep 20264 Mar 20224 years 6 monthsCould not read a duration
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
Gods and IdolsJatteGames · entered 12 Dec 2016Gods and IdolsJatteGames · entered 12 Dec 2016We expect it to be in Early Access until we have completed balancing of all the main features of the game. There is no current date for this.read 13 Sep 202612 Dec 20169 years 9 monthsCould not read a duration
Celestial CommandScience Interactive · entered 21 Nov 2014Celestial CommandScience Interactive · entered 21 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 202621 Nov 201411 years 10 monthsOpen promise
GOAL! The Club Manager2tainment · entered 2 Nov 2022GOAL! The Club Manager2tainment · entered 2 Nov 2022The duration of the Early Access phase can’t be defined in terms of time necessarily. The deciding factors will be that A) we have included all the content we have in mind and B) we are working closely with the community to ensure that this content fulfills its potential.read 13 Sep 20262 Nov 20223 years 10 monthsCould not read a duration
All Guns On DeckDecaying Logic · entered 28 Aug 2015All Guns On DeckDecaying Logic · entered 28 Aug 2015Until the game is finished.read 9 Sep 202628 Aug 201511 years 1 monthOpen promise
Every Day We FightWild Hog Games · entered 10 Jul 2025Every Day We FightWild Hog Games · entered 10 Jul 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 202610 Jul 202514 monthsCould not read a duration
Pixel Starships 2SavySoda · entered 27 Aug 2025Pixel Starships 2SavySoda · entered 27 Aug 202512 Months or longer depending on player feedback. We are committed first and foremost to building the highest quality game for release.read 12 Sep 202627 Aug 202513 monthsOpen promise
Deep CorpKishMish Games · entered 26 May 2026Deep CorpKishMish Games · entered 26 May 2026not read yet26 May 20264 monthsPromise not read yet
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
Three Kingdoms : AliasPlotrick · entered 14 Jul 2026Three Kingdoms : AliasPlotrick · entered 14 Jul 2026not read yet14 Jul 20262 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
Scramble: Battle of BritainSlitherine Ltd. · entered 30 Oct 2024Scramble: Battle of BritainSlitherine Ltd. · entered 30 Oct 2024Player feedback has been instrumental in guiding the path and polishing of Scramble: Battle of Britain. While it's difficult to predict an exact date for exiting Early Access, we plan to provide a polished and balanced experience as your take to the skies.read 11 Sep 202630 Oct 202423 monthsOpen 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
Idle Awakening: Mages PathStrange Matter Gaming · entered 25 Sep 2025Idle Awakening: Mages PathStrange Matter Gaming · entered 25 Sep 2025not read yet25 Sep 202512 monthsPromise not read yet
Better MinesweeperPyrite Standard · entered 14 Jun 2026Better MinesweeperPyrite Standard · entered 14 Jun 2026I plan to continue refining and expanding the game until it reaches the standard I’m aiming for. Development will continue after full release for as long as meaningful improvements and additions can still be made.read 11 Sep 202614 Jun 20263 monthsOpen promise
Evertowncg-imagine · entered 11 Jan 2016Evertowncg-imagine · entered 11 Jan 2016Until its core mechanics are finished (such as heroes progression and skills). A couple of months and it should be out of EA, to be more precise.read 13 Sep 202611 Jan 201610 years 8 monthsOpen promise
闲置神话摸鱼猫工作室 · entered 26 Mar 2024闲置神话摸鱼猫工作室 · entered 26 Mar 2024预计持续3-6个月，并让大部分用户与设计者本身都能对《闲置神话》满意为止。《闲置神话》是我们的第二款作品，作为首个作品《挂机神话》的姊妹篇，本作在采用相同世设的同时将玩法重心从队伍构建转化为单人扮演，绝不是换皮之作 —— 因此我们需要一些时间去完成这款风味截然不同的作品。 （作者狮子是只很不正经的画饼大王！但同时也是很专业的圆饼大师。本作也会像往常一样，疯狂爆更直至正式版出炉）（这次的饼要什么味？）。read 10 Sep 202626 Mar 20242 years 6 monthsCould not read a duration
ShowrunnerInexplicable Games · entered 17 Jan 2023ShowrunnerInexplicable Games · entered 17 Jan 2023not read yet17 Jan 20233 years 8 monthsPromise not read yet
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
Soul MatesSad Panda Studios · entered 10 Oct 2025Soul MatesSad Panda Studios · entered 10 Oct 2025not read yet10 Oct 202511 monthsPromise not read yet
Cursed CrewCracklewock Games · entered 26 Feb 2024Cursed CrewCracklewock Games · entered 26 Feb 2024not read yet26 Feb 20242 years 7 monthsPromise not read yet
The SentientUncaged Studios · entered 29 Feb 2016The SentientUncaged Studios · entered 29 Feb 2016We expect to be adding content and polish. After that, we will see the current status of the game -- and depending on our (and player) satisfaction with the product, we will continue to add new content or move the game into full release.read 12 Sep 202629 Feb 201610 years 7 monthsCould not read a duration
Political ArenaWayside Press · entered 2 Sep 2025Political ArenaWayside Press · entered 2 Sep 2025We predict that Political Arena will be in Early Access for at least a year, but we are committed to taking the time necessary to create an immersive, entertaining and endlessly replayable game.read 6 Sep 20262 Sep 202512 monthsOpen promise
SwarmdustryMitchy Studios · entered 20 Aug 2026SwarmdustryMitchy Studios · entered 20 Aug 2026Our goal is not to rush, but to deliver a finished product that meets the high standards of the genre. We expect Swarmdustry to remain in Early Access for a number of years, during which we’ll focus on polish, balance, and new features before reaching full release.read 14 Sep 202620 Aug 20264 weeksCould not read a duration
Soul SagaDisastercake · entered 28 Feb 2020Soul SagaDisastercake · entered 28 Feb 2020Until players feel the game is ready.read 14 Sep 202628 Feb 20206 years 7 monthsOpen promise
王朝：将军觐见三千越甲GameStudio · entered 3 Apr 2026王朝：将军觐见三千越甲GameStudio · entered 3 Apr 2026一年至一年半左右read 15 Sep 20263 Apr 20265 monthsCould not read a duration
Before The Last HourLunaris Iris · entered 16 May 2022Before The Last HourLunaris Iris · entered 16 May 2022not read yet16 May 20224 years 4 monthsPromise not read yet
Tiny AtollsMONKE · entered 29 Sep 2023Tiny AtollsMONKE · entered 29 Sep 2023not read yet29 Sep 20233 yearsPromise not read yet
烽烟四起FYSQ · entered 21 Aug 2026烽烟四起FYSQ · entered 21 Aug 2026We anticipate a three-month development cycle and are currently working diligently to refine various game details, striving to provide players with an excellent gaming experience.read 6 Sep 202621 Aug 20264 weeksCould not read a duration
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 14 Sep 202628 Jul 20233 years 2 monthsCould not read a duration
MK-ULTRA Psychic DefenseZero Sequels · entered 2 Dec 2024MK-ULTRA Psychic DefenseZero Sequels · entered 2 Dec 2024MK-Ultra Psychic Defense is going to be in Early Access as long as it will take to give the game its final level of polish.read 10 Sep 20262 Dec 202421 monthsCould not read a duration
慧音的寺子屋 ~ A Schoolhouse in GensokyoCrestruction · entered 18 Oct 2025慧音的寺子屋 ~ A Schoolhouse in GensokyoCrestruction · entered 18 Oct 2025We anticipate it will last approximately one to two quarters.read 10 Sep 202618 Oct 202511 monthsCould not read a duration
The HumansPIXOWL INC. · entered 22 Apr 2014The HumansPIXOWL INC. · entered 22 Apr 2014no duration answer on the pageread 8 Sep 202622 Apr 201412 years 5 monthsNo duration given
The Inner Seadsquare · entered 30 Mar 2016The Inner Seadsquare · entered 30 Mar 2016We don't know exactly, as we're not fulltime on the project so updates come a bit spaced, but they do come!read 13 Sep 202630 Mar 201610 years 6 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.