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Early Access Promise Clock

How long did they say Early Access would take, and how long has it been? · 2,670 in Early Access · 3,683 promises read · 1,222 announced, not started

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Overdue (797)On the clock (1,306)Graduated (27)No promise (567)
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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
20261,1981,173252%2 months1,14295%43of 1,028 parsed—
202547247200%13 months43893%163of 374 parsed—
202425225200%2 years 1 month23794%142of 192 parsed—
202313113100%3 years 2 months12192%76of 99 parsed—
2022888800%4 years 2 months8192%52of 62 parsed—
2021717100%5 years 2 months6490%40of 49 parsed—
2020565600%6 years 2 months5598%30of 37 parsed—
2019535300%7 years 3 months53100%27of 30 parsed—
2018333300%8 years 2 months3194%23of 24 parsed—
2017444400%9 years 3 months4398%22of 24 parsed—
Overdue

Past the promised maximum

GamePromisePromisedElapsedClockVerdict
QUIJOTE: Quest for GloryCubus Games · entered 31 Mar 2022QUIJOTE: Quest for GloryCubus Games · entered 31 Mar 2022We don’t have a target date range, since it depends on the amount of feedback we receive and decide to implement. However, we’d like to finish Early Access sometime during spring 2022.read 10 Sep 20262 monthsuntil 31 May 20224 years 5 months2674%Overdueby 4 years 3 months
BloodLightGalactic Games · entered 24 Jun 2024BloodLightGalactic Games · entered 24 Jun 2024The length of the pre-access will be within a few weeks. We are planning on 1 to 2 months.read 7 Sep 20261–2 months2 years 3 months1334%Overdueby 2 years 1 month
QontoWarsQontoLabs · entered 16 Oct 2021QontoWarsQontoLabs · entered 16 Oct 2021By the end of 2021 hopefully. By the summer of 2022 there should be at least 7 game modes, 10 weapons and 6 maps.read 13 Sep 202610 monthsuntil 31 Aug 20224 years 11 months589%Overdueby 4 years 1 month
Unknown Rules非想天 · entered 29 May 2024Unknown Rules非想天 · entered 29 May 2024About half a year.read 8 Sep 2026about 6 months2 years 4 months459%Overdueby 22 months
The Zone - FPV Drone SimulatorNils Vollenbruch (@nils vo) · entered 7 Mar 2025The Zone - FPV Drone SimulatorNils Vollenbruch (@nils vo) · entered 7 Mar 20253-6 monthsread 13 Sep 20263–6 months18 months304%Overdueby 12 months
Road ToadChris Worcester · entered 3 Feb 2024Road ToadChris Worcester · entered 3 Feb 2024The anticipated duration of Road Toad's Early Access phase is until the end of 2024. However, this timeframe is flexible and subject to adjustments based on player feedback, suggestions, and the game's development progress during this period. The aim is to refine and enhance the game for a polished and enjoyable experience, with the end of 2024 as the current target.read 8 Sep 202611 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20242 years 7 months285%Overdueby 20 months
The EggHappyTurtle Interactive · entered 12 Nov 2023The EggHappyTurtle Interactive · entered 12 Nov 2023We assume that the Early Access will remain for about 1 year. That would be 2024, but it could be earlier or later.read 9 Sep 2026about 12 months2 years 10 months284%Overdueby 22 months
KathanaGameolic Development Studio · entered 9 Aug 2025KathanaGameolic Development Studio · entered 9 Aug 2025Development Timeline The Open Beta will continue until we achieve our quality benchmarks for full release. Our estimated full release date is Q4 2025.read 12 Sep 20265 monthsuntil 31 Dec 202513 months263%Overdueby 8 months
Ship Simulator RealisticGregory Nikolaidis · entered 11 Jan 2022Ship Simulator RealisticGregory Nikolaidis · entered 11 Jan 2022The Early Access is expected to last from 1 to 2 years.read 7 Sep 202612–24 months4 years 8 months234%Overdueby 2 years 8 months
Global FootballGlobal Football Studios · entered 15 May 2026Global FootballGlobal Football Studios · entered 15 May 2026Our current estimate is to remain in Early Access until June 2026, based on development progress and community feedback.read 13 Sep 20262 monthsuntil 30 Jun 20264 months200%Overdueby 2 months
Magic Madness VRDELTA VR VENTURES, s.r.o. · entered 3 Apr 2025Magic Madness VRDELTA VR VENTURES, s.r.o. · entered 3 Apr 2025We expect to remain in Early Access for a significant portion of 2025. However, the exact timeline may change depending on community feedback and development progress.read 13 Sep 20269 monthsuntil 31 Dec 202517 months193%Overdueby 8 months
Game with FriendsBeaf Studio · entered 27 Mar 2026Game with FriendsBeaf Studio · entered 27 Mar 2026We anticipate Early Access to last about three months, but this may vary depending on how the design evolves with player feedback.read 8 Sep 2026about 3 months6 months187%Overdueby 3 months
Football Pitch SimulatorPlayWay S.A. · entered 10 Oct 2025Football Pitch SimulatorPlayWay S.A. · entered 10 Oct 2025We plan to keep the game in Early Access for about 3–6 months. If development progresses faster than expected, the duration may be shorter.read 12 Sep 20263–6 months11 months186%Overdueby 5 months
The Lantern of the Laughless SaintNerveLabs · entered 17 Aug 2026The Lantern of the Laughless SaintNerveLabs · entered 17 Aug 2026The Early Access period is planned to last for less than a year. During Early Access we are aiming to release updates every 1-2 weeks. We will continue to support and update the game with free content and improvements based on community feedback after this period.read 11 Sep 20260–1 months4 weeks184%Overdueby 2 weeks
Dark Fantasy GodhoodRPMeister · entered 15 Jan 2025Dark Fantasy GodhoodRPMeister · entered 15 Jan 2025The story side of the game revolves around major questlines and locations. Currently the game has 5 major locations, the plan is to reach 10 major locations. I expect it to be finished by late 2025.read 7 Sep 202611 monthsuntil 31 Dec 202520 months181%Overdueby 9 months
Pit of GoblinFriendly Foe · entered 17 Dec 2024Pit of GoblinFriendly Foe · entered 17 Dec 2024We are currently thinking that Pit of Goblin will remain in Early Access for the next year as we add more features, mechanics and content. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and it will play a huge role in shaping the final release. We’re committed to delivering the best experience possible, and that means we won’t rush it, Pit of Goblin will launch when it’s truly ready!read 12 Sep 202612 monthsuntil 31 Dec 202521 months174%Overdueby 9 months
Operation: Harsh Doorstop - Development BuildGame · entered 30 Mar 2023Operation: Harsh Doorstop - Development BuildGame · entered 30 Mar 2023Not much longer now, only a year or two left!read 11 Sep 202612–24 months3 years 6 months173%Overdueby 18 months
Focus SimulatorShane Adams · entered 13 Mar 2025Focus SimulatorShane Adams · entered 13 Mar 2025I'm always trying to work on it when I can but I'm just one dude and I only have so much free time, so I will do my best to make it a full release but I cannot do that in good conscious if it isn't working way better, and have better features. I'm aiming for February 21st 2026 for a final release, but I cant make promisesread 13 Sep 202611 monthsuntil 21 Feb 202618 months164%Overdueby 7 months
taCamDIG Games · entered 28 Jan 2025taCamDIG Games · entered 28 Jan 2025I plan for taCam to remain in Early Access for approximately 12 months.read 8 Sep 2026about 12 months20 months163%Overdueby 8 months
Project FFractal Games · entered 3 Aug 2023Project FFractal Games · entered 3 Aug 2023We anticipate that the game will remain in Early Access for approximately one to two years after its release. This timeframe is an estimation and may be adjusted as the game develops.read 5 Sep 202612–24 months3 years 1 month156%Overdueby 13 months
Rise for the Fight - Early AccessReece Makes Games · entered 15 Aug 2023Rise for the Fight - Early AccessReece Makes Games · entered 15 Aug 2023I hope to have the game fully ready for release within the next 12 to 24 months. This may be adjusted if needed, but that is my rough estimate, and I hope I can stick to that goal.read 11 Sep 202612–24 months3 years 1 month154%Overdueby 13 months
The Lord of TimeITK · entered 18 Jun 2024The Lord of TimeITK · entered 18 Jun 2024The story side of the game revolves around major questlines. Currently the game has 5 major questlines, the plan is to reach 50 major questlines. I expect it to be finished by late 2025.read 9 Sep 202618 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20252 years 3 months149%Overdueby 9 months
Color-A-CubeAlterEyes · entered 27 Mar 2025Color-A-CubeAlterEyes · entered 27 Mar 2025We anticipate the game will remain in Early Access for approximately 6–12 months. This period provides the opportunity to gather feedback, implement enhancements, and refine the game to its full potential ahead of its official release. However, this timeline is subject to change if new features are added to our roadmap based on player feedback and community input.read 8 Sep 20266–12 months18 months147%Overdueby 6 months
Car Service SimulatorRed Axe Games · entered 29 Aug 2025Car Service SimulatorRed Axe Games · entered 29 Aug 2025We expect Early Access to last at least several months, but the exact duration will depend on feedback and development progress.read 8 Sep 20263–9 months13 months139%Overdueby 4 months
Lost in PrayerNine Dots Publishing · entered 15 Jul 2025Lost in PrayerNine Dots Publishing · entered 15 Jul 2025We estimate that 6 to 12 months are needed to reach 1.0. At Nine Dots, we respect the humans working on the game and won’t do any crunch, so we will get out of Early Access when the game is ready.read 13 Sep 20266–12 months14 months117%Overdueby 2 months
Motorcycle Ride: InfinityBlightcore Studio · entered 5 Nov 2025Motorcycle Ride: InfinityBlightcore Studio · entered 5 Nov 2025I plan for the Early Access period to last around 6 to 9 months. During this time, I’ll be expanding the core systems, adding new content, and working on performance and UX improvements. Of course, development is flexible and may evolve, but my goal is to implement all planned features and reach full release within this timeframe.read 12 Sep 20266–9 months10 months114%Overdueby 1 month
Lovesome StaySeaBush · entered 27 Nov 2025Lovesome StaySeaBush · entered 27 Nov 2025If all goes well, the full release should be ready in 6 to 9 months!read 8 Sep 20266–9 months10 months106%Overdueby 2 weeks
Shogi 3DHard Shark Games · entered 3 Mar 2025Shogi 3DHard Shark Games · entered 3 Mar 2025We estimate that we will be in Early Access for about one and a half years. This timeframe will allow us to gather feedback, implement new features, and polish the game based on player input.read 10 Sep 2026about 18 months18 months102%Overdueby 2 weeks
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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.