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Early Access Promise Clock

How long did they say Early Access would take, and how long has it been? · 1,854 in Early Access · 2,182 promises read · 739 announced, not started

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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
2026974963111%1 month87390%25of 794 parsed—
202532432400%13 months27184%94of 228 parsed—
202416816800%2 years 1 month14586%84of 117 parsed—
2023999900%3 years 2 months8586%48of 68 parsed—
2022707000%4 years 2 months6187%39of 46 parsed—
2021484800%5 years 1 month3879%22of 30 parsed—
2020434300%6 years 1 month3888%18of 22 parsed—
2019343400%7 years 3 months34100%15of 18 parsed—
2018191900%8 years 1 month1789%9of 10 parsed—
2017171700%9 years 3 months1694%7of 9 parsed—
Overdue

Past the promised maximum

GamePromisePromisedElapsedClockVerdict
Interstellar MarinesZero Point Software · entered 2 Jul 2013Interstellar MarinesZero Point Software · entered 2 Jul 2013In June 2016 we started looking for a publisher/investor to fund the completion of Interstellar Marines: Aspiration and help us release out of Early Access on Steam and port it onto PS4 and Xbox One consoles. Once we have finalized an investment/publishing agreement, we estimate 17 months from that date until Interstellar Marines: Aspiration is completed. We're extremely honored to spend this time with you, the player, and share the experience all the way from pre-alpha to the release.read 8 Sep 2026about 17 months13 years 2 months931%Overdueby 11 years 9 months
THE WALLWAYGalactic Games · entered 2 May 2025THE WALLWAYGalactic Games · entered 2 May 2025The length of the pre-access will be within a few weeks. We are planning on 1 to 2 months.read 9 Sep 20261–2 months16 months815%Overdueby 14 months
Lethal CompanyZeekerss · entered 23 Oct 2023Lethal CompanyZeekerss · entered 23 Oct 2023I plan to finish it within 6 months. With that said, it will remain early access until I'm satisfied with it. This depends on players' reactions to it and how I feel about it myself.read 6 Sep 20260–6 months2 years 11 months577%Overdueby 2 years 5 months
Liar's BarCurve Animation · entered 2 Oct 2024Liar's BarCurve Animation · entered 2 Oct 2024Liar's Bar will be in Early Access for 6 months. During this time, we'll add new content, optimize gameplay, and refine features based on your feedback.read 6 Sep 2026about 6 months23 months388%Overdueby 17 months
ZortLonder Software · entered 7 Dec 2024ZortLonder Software · entered 7 Dec 2024We aim to release the game from early access within a few months. We plan to make many updates to the game during this period.read 5 Sep 20263–6 months21 months352%Overdueby 15 months
SunkenlandVector3 Studio · entered 26 Aug 2023SunkenlandVector3 Studio · entered 26 Aug 2023We are aiming to bring it to completion in one year. But that time frame can vary based on the players' feedback and possible modifications for improving the game.read 6 Sep 2026about 12 months3 years 1 month304%Overdueby 2 years 1 month
Alien DawnVoyagerVR · entered 23 Oct 2021Alien DawnVoyagerVR · entered 23 Oct 2021We expect Alien Dawn to remain in Early Access for approximately 1–2 years. This timeline may change depending on player feedback, development priorities, and the amount of additional content and polish we ultimately decide to include. Our priority is to make sure the game is ready for its full release rather than rushing toward a specific date.read 9 Sep 202612–24 months4 years 11 months244%Overdueby 2 years 11 months
Jump SpaceKeepsake Games · entered 19 Sep 2025Jump SpaceKeepsake Games · entered 19 Sep 2025We're not sure for how long our game will be in early access, ideally for a long time to tweak and tune the game together with the community. We'll be in early access for roughly five months, ideally longer.read 8 Sep 2026about 5 months12 months234%Overdueby 7 months
DREADZONEEshed · entered 17 Jul 2025DREADZONEEshed · entered 17 Jul 2025Dreadzone will be in Early Access for around 3 to 6 months, depending on the content we want to add and the feedback we receive from players. This time will allow us to refine the experience, add more features, and address any issues before the full release.read 8 Sep 20263–6 months14 months230%Overdueby 8 months
Deviation GameTomo Kihara · entered 12 Dec 2025Deviation GameTomo Kihara · entered 12 Dec 2025We’re aiming for about 4 months.read 8 Sep 2026about 4 months9 months223%Overdueby 5 months
Parisian Bistro SimulatorQuark Studios · entered 25 Aug 2025Parisian Bistro SimulatorQuark Studios · entered 25 Aug 2025We expect the game to remain in Early Access for a few months. This will depend on player feedback and the time required to implement all the features planned in the roadmap, as well as to fine-tune the game to ensure an experience that meets expectations.the store says it leaves Early Access on 18 Sep 20263–6 months13 months209%Overdueby 7 months
VR GiantsRisa Interactive · entered 14 Jun 2023VR GiantsRisa Interactive · entered 14 Jun 2023The current plan is to release the game in late 2024; however, this may change depending on how the final development phases go and what features our community requests.read 7 Sep 202619 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20243 years 3 months205%Overdueby 20 months
SCP: 5K (Alpha Testing)Balor Games · entered 22 Feb 2022SCP: 5K (Alpha Testing)Balor Games · entered 22 Feb 2022Internally we have a goal and a date set, but we don't want to announce it until we're sure the game is going to be ready. LAST UPDATED: May 15, 2024read 6 Sep 20262 years 3 monthsuntil 15 May 20244 years 7 months202%Overdueby 2 years 4 months
IfSunSetsSmilegate · entered 4 Nov 2024IfSunSetsSmilegate · entered 4 Nov 2024Our current goal is to stay in Early Access for about a year, during which we’ll continue developing planned content. However, this timeline may evolve based on community feedback and player response, as we’re always open to adjusting our roadmap and milestones to ensure the best possible experience.read 9 Sep 2026about 12 months22 months185%Overdueby 10 months
RuneScape: DragonwildsJagex Ltd · entered 15 Apr 2025RuneScape: DragonwildsJagex Ltd · entered 15 Apr 2025As long as it takes! Our current estimation is that the game will be ready to leave Early Access in early 2026, but we want to spend the time to get everything right to make sure that our players get a complete, satisfying experience that you'll want to revisit with friends again and again.the store says it leaves Early Access on 15 Sep 202611 monthsuntil 31 Mar 202617 months153%Overdueby 6 months
FUMESFUMES team · entered 28 Jul 2025FUMESFUMES team · entered 28 Jul 2025Travelling the wastes is a time consuming journey. We will arrive at the full release roughly after a year in Early Access.read 5 Sep 2026about 12 months13 months112%Overdueby 1 month
FrosthavenArc Games · entered 31 Jul 2025FrosthavenArc Games · entered 31 Jul 2025Approximately 1 year (12 months), but this can change depending on player feedback.read 7 Sep 2026about 12 months13 months111%Overdueby 1 month
DRONE PERSPECTIVEVEIL Production · entered 26 Mar 2025DRONE PERSPECTIVEVEIL Production · entered 26 Mar 2025I am planning to stay in the Early Access for another year to finish all requested features on top of base gameplay. I am planning to add full multiplayer support in the summer 2026, followed with community-requested features to further enrich the game.read 6 Sep 202617 monthsuntil 31 Aug 202618 months103%Overdueby 2 weeks
R.E.P.O.semiwork · entered 26 Feb 2025R.E.P.O.semiwork · entered 26 Feb 2025Around a year and a half of early access.read 6 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.