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Early Access Promise Clock

How long did they say Early Access would take, and how long has it been? · 1,330 in Early Access · 1,164 promises read · 441 announced, not started

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Overdue (191)On the clock (660)Graduated (3)No promise (479)
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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
202674974630%4 weeks58678%8of 540 parsed—
202522922900%13 months15266%50of 123 parsed—
202411611600%2 years8876%43of 68 parsed—
2023686800%3 years 1 month5074%26of 38 parsed—
2022474700%4 years 2 months3574%20of 26 parsed—
2021333300%5 years 2 months2164%11of 15 parsed—
2020333300%6 years 1 month2885%13of 16 parsed—
2019202000%6 years 11 months1995%7of 10 parsed—
2018131300%8 years 1 month1185%5of 6 parsed—
2017111100%9 years 3 months982%5of 6 parsed—
Overdue

Past the promised maximum

GamePromisePromisedElapsedClockVerdict
Feed and Grow: FishGreens s.r.o. · entered 8 Jan 2016Feed and Grow: FishGreens s.r.o. · entered 8 Jan 2016One year. During this time we want to test the specific new additions and focus on improving them.read 5 Sep 2026about 12 months10 years 8 months1066%Overdueby 9 years 8 months
MX BikesPiBoSo · entered 7 Oct 2019MX BikesPiBoSo · entered 7 Oct 2019At the moment the plan is to exit Early Access and release the full version in six to nine months. This estimate might vary depending on feedback from the community.read 6 Sep 20266–9 months6 years 11 months923%Overdueby 6 years 2 months
Shady Lewd KartShady Corner Games · entered 2 Mar 2020Shady Lewd KartShady Corner Games · entered 2 Mar 2020Roughly a year? GIve or take, as we have a roadmap for what we want in terms of content, DLC, characters and such.read 7 Sep 2026about 12 months6 years 6 months652%Overdueby 5 years 6 months
WGT GolfWorld Golf Tour, LLC · entered 13 Apr 2020WGT GolfWorld Golf Tour, LLC · entered 13 Apr 2020We expect to be in Early Access for approximately 12 months as we continue working on improving the game. That said, our time in Early Access could extend beyond that until we feel we've got it right. You'll be the first to know about updates to our timeline -- whether that means we're ready sooner than expected, or need a little more time.read 6 Sep 2026about 12 months6 years 5 months640%Overdueby 5 years 5 months
Colony SurvivalPipliz · entered 16 Jun 2017Colony SurvivalPipliz · entered 16 Jun 2017This is difficult to say. We never expected to get all the support that has allowed us to keep improving the game for seven years. We might leave Early Access in the next 12-18 months, or we might keep working on major updates.read 5 Sep 202612–18 months9 years 3 months615%Overdueby 7 years 9 months
Moi Moi HeroesArcaNova · entered 27 Dec 2023Moi Moi HeroesArcaNova · entered 27 Dec 20236 Monthsread 7 Sep 2026about 6 months2 years 8 months540%Overdueby 2 years 2 months
The Long DriveGenesz · entered 25 Sep 2019The Long DriveGenesz · entered 25 Sep 2019We are making pretty good progress, but if we want a polished and excellent product, we need to stay at least for a year, or maybe a year and a half in Early Access. It would be nice to get to the full version by the end of 2023. Edit: ..or 2024read 6 Sep 202612–18 months6 years 11 months463%Overdueby 5 years 5 months
Inside the BackroomsMrFatcat · entered 20 Jun 2022Inside the BackroomsMrFatcat · entered 20 Jun 2022We estimate 1 year in early accessread 5 Sep 2026about 12 months4 years 3 months422%Overdueby 3 years 3 months
Kolhii ChampionsAUJupiter Brains · entered 25 Aug 2022Kolhii ChampionsAUJupiter Brains · entered 25 Aug 2022Early Access will last for several months to a year, likely until the end of 2023 or early 2024.read 6 Sep 2026about 12 months4 years404%Overdueby 3 years
OneKindDionysoft · entered 12 Sep 2024OneKindDionysoft · entered 12 Sep 2024We think Early Access will last 6 months. The exact time may vary depending on the development process, but we will be sure to keep you updated throughout the entire process.read 7 Sep 2026about 6 months2 years397%Overdueby 18 months
RUMBLEBuckethead Entertainment · entered 23 Sep 2022RUMBLEBuckethead Entertainment · entered 23 Sep 2022Could be up to a year, maybe longer. But that doesn’t mean there won’t be updates within that time, on the contrary. We intend to gradually build the game up to a full release, updating it with individual additions as time goes on.read 5 Sep 20260–12 months3 years 11 months396%Overdueby 2 years 11 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 months386%Overdueby 17 months
ApewarWeakfish Interactive · entered 24 Mar 2023ApewarWeakfish Interactive · entered 24 Mar 2023We don't have a precise timeframe yet, but we anticipate that this will be anything between 12 and 16 months.the store says it leaves Early Access on 11 Sep 202612–16 months3 years 6 months259%Overdueby 2 years 2 months
Pick Me Pick MeOptillusion · entered 28 May 2025Pick Me Pick MeOptillusion · entered 28 May 2025Pick Me Pick Me's Early Access is expected to last around 6 months, but we are not setting a strict end date. Our goal is to ensure the best possible player experience, so updates will be prioritized based on player needs.read 7 Sep 2026about 6 months15 months256%Overdueby 9 months
ARK: Survival AscendedStudio Wildcard · entered 25 Oct 2023ARK: Survival AscendedStudio Wildcard · entered 25 Oct 2023We're expecting to be in Early Access until the end of 2024. That said, as we get farther down our development path, we'll share continued updates that help to define a more specific timeline for bringing the game out of early access.read 6 Sep 202614 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20242 years 10 months246%Overdueby 20 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 6 Sep 20263–6 months14 months229%Overdueby 8 months
Parisian Bistro SimulatorQuark Studios · entered 24 Aug 2025Parisian Bistro SimulatorQuark Studios · entered 24 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 months12 months208%Overdueby 6 months
Ghost Exorcism INCStudioGoupil · entered 15 Jul 2021Ghost Exorcism INCStudioGoupil · entered 15 Jul 2021The final version is scheduled for the end of 2023, depending on the players’ feedbacks and their additional content proposals.read 5 Sep 20262 years 6 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20235 years 2 months206%Overdueby 2 years 8 months
Zector 7SocksandGoats Studios · entered 25 Oct 2024Zector 7SocksandGoats Studios · entered 25 Oct 2024It depends on your feedback and the level of fun and polish I can put into the game. My current goal is to take the game out of Early Access within a year. I firmly believe that by then I can offer a game that is worthy of your time, money and will bring you fun for years to come.read 7 Sep 20260–12 months22 months187%Overdueby 10 months
Gladio MoriBonus Stage Publishing · entered 26 Nov 2024Gladio MoriBonus Stage Publishing · entered 26 Nov 2024Approximately one year.the store says it leaves Early Access on 16 Sep 2026about 12 months21 months178%Overdueby 9 months
Fast Food SimulatorNo Ceiling Games · entered 10 Dec 2024Fast Food SimulatorNo Ceiling Games · entered 10 Dec 2024We plan to keep our game in early access for approximately 6 months to 1 year. However, this timeframe may not always be exact. Depending on the feedback from the community and the new features we plan to add, this period may vary. Our goal is to make the game as good as possible before moving to the full release.read 6 Sep 20266–12 months21 months174%Overdueby 9 months
BattleBit RemasteredSgtOkiDoki · entered 15 Jun 2023BattleBit RemasteredSgtOkiDoki · entered 15 Jun 2023Our plan is to remain in early access likely for two years, giving us sufficient time to refine our product based on user feedback. This duration isn't fixed but is a projection of the time we believe will allow us to deliver a high-quality, user-centric product.read 5 Sep 2026about 2 years3 years 3 months162%Overdueby 15 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 months152%Overdueby 6 months
ASKAThunderful Publishing · entered 20 Jun 2024ASKAThunderful Publishing · entered 20 Jun 2024We are scheduled to launch the game in 2025, with ongoing reviews and adjustments based on community feedback to ensure the game evolves in line with community expectations and desires.read 6 Sep 202618 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20252 years 3 months148%Overdueby 9 months
Fortune AvenueBinogure Studio 🐺 · entered 7 Apr 2025Fortune AvenueBinogure Studio 🐺 · entered 7 Apr 2025Fortune Avenue will be in Early Access for up to 1 year. This timeframe allows for implementing planned features like the board editor and Steam Workshop integration at a sustainable pace. There's an investor supporting the project, but development will proceed carefully to ensure quality. I'll use this time to refine the game based on player feedback. I plan to release regular updates throughout Early Access, each adding improvements and new features based on community input and development priorities.the store says it leaves Early Access on 18 Sep 20260–12 months17 months142%Overdueby 5 months
SCP: Containment Breach 2Mixarar · entered 4 Jul 2025SCP: Containment Breach 2Mixarar · entered 4 Jul 2025Probably around 10 months, but we hope to release it fasterread 5 Sep 2026about 10 months14 months141%Overdueby 4 months
Backrooms: Escape TogetherTriiodide Studios · entered 18 Oct 2022Backrooms: Escape TogetherTriiodide Studios · entered 18 Oct 2022We plan to be in early access for a couple of years. But as with all things, it will come out when we feel like we have achieved our goal of providing the true Backrooms experience.read 6 Sep 202624–36 months3 years 11 months130%Overdueby 11 months
Kingdoms RebornEarthshine · entered 2 Nov 2020Kingdoms RebornEarthshine · entered 2 Nov 2020Probably mid 2025. We will continue adding more things even after full release :)read 5 Sep 20264 years 8 monthsuntil 30 Jun 20255 years 10 months125%Overdueby 14 months
LAN PartyLAN Party Technologies, Inc. · entered 19 Jun 2025LAN PartyLAN Party Technologies, Inc. · entered 19 Jun 2025Our primary focus is to deliver a top-quality gaming experience. While we're dedicated to regularly rolling out updates to enhance and expand on our platform's features, we're also committed to ensuring that LAN Party is comprehensively polished before transitioning out of Early Access. As of now, it's challenging to pinpoint an exact date for the full release, primarily because we prioritize quality and user satisfaction over timelines. However, at this moment we plan to be in Early Access for approximately 1 year.read 7 Sep 2026about 12 months15 months122%Overdueby 3 months
Dark and DarkerIRONMACE · entered 7 Jun 2024Dark and DarkerIRONMACE · entered 7 Jun 2024We expect the game to be in Early Access for approximately 12 to 24 months.read 6 Sep 202612–24 months2 years 3 months113%Overdueby 3 months
Mechanized Corps: RebirthX10 Games Studios, Inc. · entered 11 Mar 2025Mechanized Corps: RebirthX10 Games Studios, Inc. · entered 11 Mar 2025The plan is to have Mechanized Corps: Rebirth out of early access when the game has reached a state where we have solid and balanced gameplay. Currently, we hope to be out of early access in roughly mid-2026.read 7 Sep 202616 monthsuntil 30 Jun 202618 months112%Overdueby 2 months
Stick It to the StickmanDevolver Digital · entered 18 Aug 2025Stick It to the StickmanDevolver Digital · entered 18 Aug 2025We plan on keeping Stick it to the Stickman in Early Access into 2026, we don’t have a specific end date, but our target is approximately 12 months.the store says it leaves Early Access on 23 Sep 2026about 12 months13 months105%Overdueby 3 weeks
Skillshot CityNik Nak Studios · entered 23 May 2017Skillshot CityNik Nak Studios · entered 23 May 2017Aiming to release v1.0 mid 2026.read 5 Sep 20269 years 1 monthuntil 30 Jun 20269 years 4 months102%Overdueby 3 months
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 1 week
Mushiverse - Online BoardgameExistence Byte Studios · entered 30 Aug 2024Mushiverse - Online BoardgameExistence Byte Studios · entered 30 Aug 2024Our early access phase will end once we have optimized the bugs and the balance of characters and villages to an optimal level, meaning when we can say that our game is fully ready. According to our estimates, this will take approximately 1.5 to 2 years.read 6 Sep 202618–24 months2 years101%Overdueby 1 week
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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.