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Early Access Promise Clock

How long did they say Early Access would take, and how long has it been? · 1,774 in Early Access · 2,022 promises read · 693 announced, not started

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Overdue (353)On the clock (943)Graduated (9)No promise (478)
AppliedClock started in 2025×Tag: Simulation×Clear allFurthest past the promise first
By the year the clock started

Graduations and promises, year by year

YearGamesIn Early Access nowGraduatedMedian time in EAPromise readOverduePromise kept
202694894081%1 month83989%23of 766 parsed—
202530930900%13 months25282%86of 209 parsed—
202416116100%2 years 1 month13886%78of 111 parsed—
2023969600%3 years 2 months8285%46of 65 parsed—
2022646400%4 years 2 months5586%34of 41 parsed—
2021474700%5 years 2 months3779%22of 29 parsed—
2020414100%6 years 1 month3688%16of 20 parsed—
2019313100%7 years 3 months31100%13of 16 parsed—
2018171700%8 years 1 month1588%7of 8 parsed—
2017141400%9 years 3 months1393%5of 7 parsed—
Overdue

Past the promised maximum

GamePromisePromisedElapsedClockVerdict
Idle GuyHeatherglade Publishing KFT · entered 1 Jul 2025Idle GuyHeatherglade Publishing KFT · entered 1 Jul 2025Depends on the amount of feedback and edits. Approximately up to 1 monthread 6 Sep 20260–1 months14 months1431%Overdueby 13 months
The ZoneNils Vollenbruch (@nils vo) · entered 7 Mar 2025The ZoneNils Vollenbruch (@nils vo) · entered 7 Mar 20253-6 monthsread 9 Sep 20263–6 months18 months302%Overdueby 12 months
Night Club SimulatorClock Wizard Games · entered 30 Jul 2025Night Club SimulatorClock Wizard Games · entered 30 Jul 2025We anticipate the Early Access phase to last approximately 3 to 6 months. During this time, the game will receive regular updates with new content, improvements, and tweaks based on player feedback.read 7 Sep 20263–6 months13 months223%Overdueby 7 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 months208%Overdueby 7 months
Rise Of TransportSoftdimension Games · entered 1 Sep 2025Rise Of TransportSoftdimension Games · entered 1 Sep 2025While development can be unpredictable at times, the game will be available in early access for approximately 6 months.read 8 Sep 2026about 6 months12 months205%Overdueby 6 months
Horse Racing ManagerSheep Meadow Road Games · entered 24 Oct 2025Horse Racing ManagerSheep Meadow Road Games · entered 24 Oct 2025We expect to remain in Early Access for approximately six months, all depending on how development progresses.read 8 Sep 2026about 6 months11 months176%Overdueby 5 months
Assetto Corsa EVO505 Games · entered 16 Jan 2025Assetto Corsa EVO505 Games · entered 16 Jan 2025We're aiming to have the full 1.0 release ready within less than one year from the start of Early Access. We believe this timeframe strikes the right balance between gathering crucial community feedback and delivering a polished, complete experience. Of course, game development is a dynamic process, and we'll keep you informed every step of the way if any adjustments to the timeline become necessary.read 6 Sep 20260–12 months20 months165%Overdueby 8 months
Sporting Goods ShopBusiness Tycoon · entered 5 Aug 2025Sporting Goods ShopBusiness Tycoon · entered 5 Aug 2025We expect to be in Early Access until approximately Q1 2026. However, this may change depending on the features added and how the game will progress through early access.the store says it leaves Early Access on 11 Sep 20268 monthsuntil 31 Mar 202613 months165%Overdueby 5 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 months19 months161%Overdueby 7 months
Hypermarket SimulatorCroissant Games · entered 20 Aug 2025Hypermarket SimulatorCroissant Games · entered 20 Aug 2025We anticipate keeping our game in Early Access for approximately 6 to 8 months, though this timeline is subject to change. The duration may vary based on community feedback and the additional features we plan to implement. Our priority is to ensure the game reaches its full potential before launching the full release.read 8 Sep 20266–8 months13 months158%Overdueby 5 months
Tawa : Lost in TimeDrexTheDrake · entered 28 Jul 2025Tawa : Lost in TimeDrexTheDrake · entered 28 Jul 2025We expect the game to remain in Early Access for several months, but this may change depending on player feedback and development progress.read 8 Sep 20263–9 months13 months149%Overdueby 4 months
Wreckfest 2THQ Nordic · entered 20 Mar 2025Wreckfest 2THQ Nordic · entered 20 Mar 2025We expect a minimum timeframe of 12 months. But because development time heavily depends on the community feedback we are getting during early access, the real duration can vary.read 7 Sep 2026about 12 months18 months147%Overdueby 6 months
Bunker Constructor SimulatorTerno Games · entered 16 Dec 2025Bunker Constructor SimulatorTerno Games · entered 16 Dec 2025At this moment, the release is planned about six months after the start of early access. However, this deadline can be changed if there are many interesting requests from the players. Any release date changes will be posted on the game's page.read 6 Sep 2026about 6 months9 months147%Overdueby 3 months
Heroes' Vow: Three KingdomsFree Wing · entered 26 Mar 2025Heroes' Vow: Three KingdomsFree Wing · entered 26 Mar 2025It may take us a year to perfect the subsequent content of the game, or maybe longer.read 5 Sep 2026about 12 months17 months146%Overdueby 5 months
Farm Supply Simulator 25Superwolf Game Studio · entered 25 Dec 2025Farm Supply Simulator 25Superwolf Game Studio · entered 25 Dec 2025Farm Supply Simulator 25 will be in Early Access for about 6 months. During this time, we will focus on improving the core gameplay experience and adding new features based on player feedback.read 8 Sep 2026about 6 months8 months142%Overdueby 2 months
PLATiNA :: LABHIGH-END Games · entered 11 Apr 2025PLATiNA :: LABHIGH-END Games · entered 11 Apr 2025We plan to run Early Access for 8 to 12 months, aiming for a full release in early 2026.the store says it leaves Early Access on 10 Sep 20268–12 months17 months141%Overdueby 5 months
Football Life SimulatorLudu Arts · entered 11 Apr 2025Football Life SimulatorLudu Arts · entered 11 Apr 2025We estimate that Football Life Simulator will remain in Early Access for about a year. However, this timeline may change based on community feedback and the pace of development.read 8 Sep 2026about 12 months17 months141%Overdueby 5 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 months12 months137%Overdueby 3 months
ObserveKisotik Games · entered 15 May 2025ObserveKisotik Games · entered 15 May 2025Longer than I first said, When I wrote this page I guessed a year. That year came and went, because each update kept opening up something more worth doing than shipping 1.0 on schedule. So instead of a date, here's the condition. Observe leaves Early Access when the systems that decide whether a nation survives (economy, stability and rebellion, war, the nuclear age) are all in place and balanced against each other, when the tutorial teaches all of them, and when the Arena has run a full ranked season from start to finish. My honest estimate for that is another year. If it slips again, the updates keep coming in the meantime, which is the part I can actually promise.read 7 Sep 2026about 12 months16 months132%Overdueby 4 months
Call to Arms: Panzer EliteDigitalmindsoft Publishing · entered 19 Sep 2025Call to Arms: Panzer EliteDigitalmindsoft Publishing · entered 19 Sep 2025The game is scheduled for release nine months after the start of Early Access, and we are working with discipline toward that goal. However, our top priority is to ensure it reaches its full potential, both for the community and our team. We stick to our internal deadlines as closely as possible, but quality always comes first. If needed, we’ll make slight adjustments to our plans. Our goal is to strike the right balance between staying on schedule and taking more time when it results in a better experience for players.read 6 Sep 2026about 9 months12 months130%Overdueby 3 months
Doodle EmpiresTurtle Stack Games · entered 30 May 2025Doodle EmpiresTurtle Stack Games · entered 30 May 2025I'm currently thinking a few months to a year.read 7 Sep 2026about 12 months15 months128%Overdueby 3 months
DRAPLINEVaka Game Magazine · entered 29 Jun 2025DRAPLINEVaka Game Magazine · entered 29 Jun 2025We’re aiming for a development period of 6 months to 1 year, targeting a full release between late 2025 and summer 2026. That said, the timeline may be adjusted depending on content volume and player feedback. We will share a roadmap with each major update and notify players in advance if an extension becomes necessary.the store says it leaves Early Access on 24 Sep 20266–12 months14 months120%Overdueby 2 months
PrimordialisKyler Natividad · entered 2 Jul 2025PrimordialisKyler Natividad · entered 2 Jul 2025I'm estimating that it will be in early access for about 1 year, however estimating development time is hard so this is very approximate.read 5 Sep 2026about 12 months14 months119%Overdueby 2 months
your wife, mother and daughterClementine · entered 11 Jul 2025your wife, mother and daughterClementine · entered 11 Jul 2025About 6 months to 1 yearread 7 Sep 20266–12 months14 months117%Overdueby 2 months
Tower Networking Inc.Pocosia Studios · entered 30 Jul 2025Tower Networking Inc.Pocosia Studios · entered 30 Jul 20251 year. The timing will change based on the number of interests, ideas and feedback that we may get during early-access.read 8 Sep 2026about 12 months13 months111%Overdueby 1 month
Ballardo: Roguelike BilliardsNue Games · entered 31 Jul 2025Ballardo: Roguelike BilliardsNue Games · entered 31 Jul 2025We aim to keep Ballardo in Early Access for about 12 months, depending on how quickly we can complete the planned updates and integrate player feedback.read 9 Sep 2026about 12 months13 months111%Overdueby 1 month
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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.