How long did they say Early Access would take, and how long has it been? · 3,001 in Early Access · 4,187 promises read · 1,356 announced, not started
| Year | Games | In Early Access now | Graduated | Median time in EA | Promise read | Overdue | Promise kept |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,272 | 1,240 | 323% | 2 months | 1,22496% | 52of 1,099 parsed | — |
| 2025 | 527 | 527 | 00% | 14 months | 49894% | 194of 428 parsed | — |
| 2024 | 268 | 268 | 00% | 2 years 1 month | 25495% | 153of 205 parsed | — |
| 2023 | 148 | 148 | 00% | 3 years 2 months | 13994% | 89of 115 parsed | — |
| 2022 | 99 | 99 | 00% | 4 years 2 months | 9394% | 59of 71 parsed | — |
| 2021 | 79 | 79 | 00% | 5 years 2 months | 7291% | 47of 57 parsed | — |
| 2020 | 67 | 67 | 00% | 6 years 2 months | 6699% | 38of 45 parsed | — |
| 2019 | 57 | 57 | 00% | 7 years 3 months | 57100% | 32of 35 parsed | — |
| 2018 | 43 | 43 | 00% | 8 years 3 months | 4195% | 31of 32 parsed | — |
| 2017 | 71 | 71 | 00% | 9 years 3 months | 7099% | 41of 44 parsed | — |
| Game | Promise | Promised | Elapsed | Clock | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BloodLightBloodLight | The length of the pre-access will be within a few weeks. We are planning on 1 to 2 months.read 7 Sep 2026 | 1–2 months | 2 years 3 months | 1336% | Overdueby 2 years 1 month | |
| D.N.A: Do Not AnswerD.N.A: Do Not Answer | Up to 3 monthsread 9 Sep 2026 | 0–3 months | 2 years 2 months | 872% | Overdueby 23 months | |
| 绞肉机绞肉机 | Our goal is to complete the game within the next three to six months. However, this timeline may be adjusted based on player feedback and any necessary enhancements to enrich the game experience.read 8 Sep 2026 | 3–6 months | 2 years 5 months | 488% | Overdueby 23 months | |
| Tomb Explorer VRTomb Explorer VR | Our current plan is to have the game in Early Access for a period of six months, which we believe will provide ample time to finalize the remaining chapters and add any additional planned content.read 15 Sep 2026 | about 6 months | 2 years 1 month | 425% | Overdueby 19 months | |
| WhiskaraWhiskara | As of 21st of May, 2025, the development of Whiskara has been placed on indefinite holdread 8 Sep 2026 | 6 monthsuntil 21 May 2025 | 22 months | 364% | Overdueby 16 months | |
| FreelandFreeland | Our primary aim is to continuously refine and polish the game to ensure the best possible experience for all our players. While we understand that game development timelines can be subject to change, we anticipate that Freeland will transition out of Early Access sometime in early to mid-2025. It's important to note that this timeline is approximate, as we prioritize quality over rushing the release. As such, we're committed to providing regular updates and improvements throughout the Early Access phase, working diligently to address feedback and enhance gameplay mechanics. While we can't provide an exact date at this moment, we'll keep you updated on our progress as we move closer to the official launch. Your patience and support during this journey are greatly appreciated, and we're excited to embark on this adventure with you.read 13 Sep 2026 | 9 monthsuntil 30 Jun 2025 | 2 years | 265% | Overdueby 15 months | |
| 所谓侠客所谓侠客 | one year.read 12 Sep 2026 | about 12 months | 2 years 7 months | 258% | Overdueby 19 months | |
| The OneThe One | We plan to be in the early access phase for about a year.read 9 Sep 2026 | about 12 months | 2 years 6 months | 250% | Overdueby 18 months | |
| DenizenDenizen | The game is expected to be in Early Access for approximately one year after initial launch, although this term may be extended. The game will continue to receive updates subsequent to the full launch.read 9 Sep 2026 | about 12 months | 2 years 5 months | 238% | Overdueby 17 months | |
| NerobiNerobi | We plan to keep the game in Early Access until Q1 2027 to ensure all planned features, including new boss fights and enemies, are fully implemented. We are working daily to bring significant improvements compared to the initial version. The major update on March 3rd, for example, is the result of nearly a year of work; we preferred to take the necessary time to offer a genuine leap in quality.read 7 Sep 2026 | about 12 months | 2 years 4 months | 236% | Overdueby 16 months | |
| Boyhood's EndBoyhood's End | Early Access is planned to last for around 12 months.read 12 Sep 2026 | about 12 months | 2 years | 203% | Overdueby 12 months | |
| DoomwalkerDoomwalker | I intend for this game to be in early access for roughly 8-12 months with several large content updates and testing phases along the way.read 12 Sep 2026 | 8–12 months | 23 months | 189% | Overdueby 11 months | |
| AstrometicaAstrometica | The duration of Early Access is subject to player engagement and interest in the project. We're committed to delivering a polished and complete game, and will exit Early Access once the story arc has been fully realized. If the game proves to be successful and well-received, our goal is to transition out of Early Access within a year.read 13 Sep 2026 | 0–12 months | 21 months | 176% | Overdueby 9 months | |
| Lost HopeLost Hope | Lost Hope is currently available in Early Access, and our goal is to robustly develop and implement features according to the community's expectations. While we can't provide a specific end date for this phase, we focus on ensuring the highest quality experience and expanding content. We plan to exit Early Access by 2025, adapting to our players' needs. We are open to feedback and actively collaborate with our community to deliver an unforgettable game. Thank you for your support in this dynamic phase of development!read 11 Sep 2026 | 21 monthsuntil 31 Dec 2025 | 2 years 5 months | 140% | Overdueby 8 months | |
| Ancient Wars: Medieval CrusadesAncient Wars: Medieval Crusades | The current plan is to release the full game in 2025; However, this may vary since until the community is satisfied with the product we will not stop adding or modifying its characteristics.read 6 Sep 2026 | 23 monthsuntil 31 Dec 2025 | 2 years 8 months | 138% | Overdueby 9 months | |
| Starwisp HyperdriveStarwisp Hyperdrive | About two years, with a full release planned in early 2026.read 8 Sep 2026 | about 2 years | 2 years 5 months | 123% | Overdueby 5 months | |
| Towers of AghasbaTowers of Aghasba | We expect Towers of Aghasba to be in Early Access for around 12-18 months to work in player feedback and incorporate all the content originally envisioned for the game.read 11 Sep 2026 | 12–18 months | 22 months | 121% | Overdueby 4 months | |
| Limbo RevolutionLimbo Revolution | 1-2 Years, as we have planned a lot of features such as, vehicles, in-depth story, player settlement building and many more. We will try to go for weekly updates and if not we will be posting in the discord and steam community as to why we will not be updating that week. A lot of those weekly updates will be bug fix focus with monthly bringing content or major fixes.read 15 Sep 2026 | 12–24 months | 2 years 4 months | 116% | Overdueby 4 months | |
| Vaygren - Lustful TemptationVaygren - Lustful Temptation | We want to get the game to you all ASAP, with the final game hopefully releasing mid 2026, if not sooner! Please be sure to sign up to our Discord for the latest news.read 14 Sep 2026 | 2 years 1 monthuntil 30 Jun 2026 | 2 years 4 months | 112% | Overdueby 3 months |
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.