Early Access Promise Clock

How long did they say Early Access would take, and how long has it been? · 3,112 in Early Access · 4,327 promises read · 1,375 announced, not started

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Graduations and promises, year by year

YearGamesIn Early Access nowGraduatedMedian time in EAPromise readOverduePromise kept
20261,3221,289332%2 months1,27496%54of 1,146 parsed
202553853800%14 months51095%199of 439 parsed
202427627600%2 years 1 month26395%159of 212 parsed
202315115100%3 years 2 months14395%92of 119 parsed
202210010000%4 years 2 months9595%60of 72 parsed
2021797900%5 years 2 months7291%47of 57 parsed
2020686800%6 years 2 months6799%39of 46 parsed
2019595900%7 years 3 months59100%33of 36 parsed
2018474700%8 years 3 months4596%33of 34 parsed
2017787800%9 years 3 months7799%47of 50 parsed
Overdue

Past the promised maximum

GamePromisePromisedElapsedClockVerdict
Minigolf VRVirtualex · entered 30 Mar 2016Minigolf VRVirtualex · entered 30 Mar 2016This game is planned to be fully completed by the end of June, give or take a month.read 12 Sep 2026about 1 month10 years 6 months12556%Overdueby 10 years 5 months
SuperBike TTGhost Machine · entered 25 Feb 2015SuperBike TTGhost Machine · entered 25 Feb 2015We expect that Superbike TT will be Early Access for a period of one to two months as we continue to improve the game based on user feedback and bug testing.read 10 Sep 20261–2 months11 years 7 months6933%Overdueby 11 years 5 months
Volleyball Unbound - Pro Beach VolleyballGreat Boolean · entered 16 Dec 2016Volleyball Unbound - Pro Beach VolleyballGreat Boolean · entered 16 Dec 201630 - 60 daysread 15 Sep 20261–2 months9 years 9 months5849%Overdueby 9 years 7 months
SmackitballVR Sports · entered 27 Feb 2017SmackitballVR Sports · entered 27 Feb 2017Until April 2017.read 14 Sep 20262 monthsuntil 30 Apr 20179 years 7 months5729%Overdueby 9 years 5 months
Brawlerz ArenaBail! Enemy Jet! · entered 27 May 2017Brawlerz ArenaBail! Enemy Jet! · entered 27 May 2017Hopefully less than two months. We're prepared to spend the time to get it right, this is our baby, and we won't push it out into the cold until we're sure it's ready.read 10 Sep 20260–2 months9 years 4 months5583%Overdueby 9 years 2 months
Oniris Basket VROniris Studios · entered 17 Sep 2016Oniris Basket VROniris Studios · entered 17 Sep 2016It will be about 2-3 months depending on the feedback we receive.read 15 Sep 20262–3 months10 years3998%Overdueby 9 years 9 months
Pro Wrestling XWrestling Gamers United · entered 18 Nov 2014Pro Wrestling XWrestling Gamers United · entered 18 Nov 2014Pro Wrestling X is as much a platform as it is an actual game; as such, we'll always be in on-going development. We'll continue to tweak, break, add new features, perfect old ones for quite some time. So the line between "Early Access" and "Final" is a bit blurred. In fact, there likely is no "Final". With that said, we've laid out a "Roadmap to 1.0" feature list in our long description. Once we complete that list, we'll transition away from Early Access. We're hopeful this is a 3-4 month timeline.read 9 Sep 20263–4 months11 years 10 months3548%Overdueby 11 years 6 months
Paddle UpPavel Jamal · entered 24 Aug 2016Paddle UpPavel Jamal · entered 24 Aug 2016We're aiming to have the full version ready by late 2016.read 14 Sep 20264 monthsuntil 31 Dec 201610 years 1 month3018%Overdueby 9 years 9 months
PyroSlam: VR Table TenniskChamp Games · entered 16 Feb 2023PyroSlam: VR Table TenniskChamp Games · entered 16 Feb 2023We'll keep PyroSlam in Early Access until we're more than happy with the features, any bugs are squashed, and Online Multiplayer is as smooth as butter. We anticipate being in Early access for approximately 1-2 months.read 14 Sep 20261–2 months3 years 7 months2148%Overdueby 3 years 5 months
Cyber Team ManagerThe Tambourine · entered 18 Jan 2016Cyber Team ManagerThe Tambourine · entered 18 Jan 2016From 3 till 6 months until the end of the developments, plus from 1 till 3 month for bug tests and localization's.read 12 Sep 20263–6 months10 years 8 months2132%Overdueby 10 years 2 months
RoShamBo ArenaBlam! Games LLC · entered 14 Jul 2016RoShamBo ArenaBlam! Games LLC · entered 14 Jul 2016We expect the game to be in Early Access for about 6 months. That's the time we need to finish the product.read 12 Sep 2026about 6 months10 years 2 months2035%Overdueby 9 years 8 months
DodgeBall BlitzC3 Games Inc · entered 2 Sep 2016DodgeBall BlitzC3 Games Inc · entered 2 Sep 2016Six months.read 15 Sep 2026about 6 months10 years2007%Overdueby 9 years 6 months
WarpBallUnruly Attractions · entered 5 Jun 2017WarpBallUnruly Attractions · entered 5 Jun 2017We will be releasing WarpBall fully before the end of 2017. August 2017 is the current estimate, but no date is confirmed at the moment.read 12 Sep 20267 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20179 years 3 months1591%Overdueby 8 years 8 months
On a RollCreative Concepts · entered 30 Aug 2017On a RollCreative Concepts · entered 30 Aug 2017Approximately 5 to 7 months. The full release is planned for the first quarter of 2018.read 11 Sep 20265–7 months9 years 1 month1551%Overdueby 8 years 6 months
PolywingsMariano Larronde · entered 3 Oct 2016PolywingsMariano Larronde · entered 3 Oct 2016I'll need 6-8 months to complete this game.read 15 Sep 20266–8 months9 years 11 months1493%Overdueby 9 years 3 months
#SkiJumpBandello · entered 28 Jun 2019#SkiJumpBandello · entered 28 Jun 2019We are still actively developing the game into a much more fully featured release, but we can't say for certain when the release will be. We were supposed to release the game by Christmas 2016, but due to bad health, bad luck and VRUnicorns becoming part of FlatPonies, we had to delay the release and development.read 12 Sep 20266 monthsuntil 25 Dec 20197 years 3 months1444%Overdueby 6 years 9 months
Awesome Obstacle ChallengeVRoximity LLC · entered 22 Sep 2016Awesome Obstacle ChallengeVRoximity LLC · entered 22 Sep 2016Updated - We'll remain in Early Access until Q2 2017 as we polish gameplay, build out our levels and add additional features. Some dependencies in our tech stack delayed development (which was shifted to other games yet-to-be-announced).read 15 Sep 20269 monthsuntil 30 Jun 201710 years1331%Overdueby 9 years 3 months
ACE - Arena: Cyber EvolutionSpearhead Games · entered 18 Aug 2014ACE - Arena: Cyber EvolutionSpearhead Games · entered 18 Aug 2014Until we reach a level where we can confidently organize pro-caliber tournament! We expect it to take somewhere between 6 months and 1 year.read 12 Sep 20266–12 months12 years 1 month1208%Overdueby 11 years 1 month
GI Racing 2.0The Game Institute · entered 22 Jul 2016GI Racing 2.0The Game Institute · entered 22 Jul 2016We anticipate the final build will be available for public release in the first half of 2017. Although this is some time away, please bear in mind that the game will be updated with new content regularly and by the time the full release date comes around, the Early Access build will practically be the full version. We won't release the game until we feel we are bug free, fully optimized, and have addressed as many areas of interest to the community as we are able.read 14 Sep 202611 monthsuntil 30 Jun 201710 years 2 months1107%Overdueby 9 years 3 months
Soccer RageStamina-Games · entered 2 Jun 2015Soccer RageStamina-Games · entered 2 Jun 2015We currently have plans to run our early access phase until the June of 2016, we have a whole host of new and exciting features already planned and we can’t wait to hear what the fans would like to see us add, too.read 11 Sep 202613 monthsuntil 30 Jun 201611 years 3 months1042%Overdueby 10 years 2 months
Snooker Nation ChampionshipCherry Pop Games · entered 27 Apr 2016Snooker Nation ChampionshipCherry Pop Games · entered 27 Apr 2016We're hoping to be in early access for no longer than a year. We will follow the communities lead on when we feel its ready for a full releaseread 9 Sep 20260–12 months10 years 5 months1039%Overdueby 9 years 5 months
The Nestinvrse studios · entered 14 Jun 2016The Nestinvrse studios · entered 14 Jun 2016The December Ctrl Alt Delete update finally puts us back on a predictable schedule after going dark for the multiplayer rebuild. Currently there are 6-12 months worth of features on our to-do list, but we definitely plan to come out of Early Access in 2018.read 14 Sep 20266–12 months10 years 3 months1026%Overdueby 9 years 3 months
AiballHFM Games · entered 22 Jun 2016AiballHFM Games · entered 22 Jun 20161 year.read 14 Sep 2026about 12 months10 years 3 months1023%Overdueby 9 years 3 months
Worldy CupTommosaur · entered 10 Aug 2016Worldy CupTommosaur · entered 10 Aug 2016between 6 and 12 monthsread 15 Sep 20266–12 months10 years 1 month1010%Overdueby 9 years 1 month
Acro StormBlue Comet Games · entered 28 Dec 2016Acro StormBlue Comet Games · entered 28 Dec 2016We anticipate the game to remain in Early Access for roughly a year further.read 10 Sep 2026about 12 months9 years 9 months972%Overdueby 8 years 9 months
Pulsen4-Panel Footprint · entered 27 Jul 2015Pulsen4-Panel Footprint · entered 27 Jul 2015To be determined. Pulsen is looking like a late 2016 full release at this point, but that will be delayed if necessary. We want to make sure Pulsen is a high quality game with tons of content at release.read 10 Sep 202617 monthsuntil 31 Dec 201611 years 2 months786%Overdueby 9 years 9 months
SwordBallNull DIES · entered 9 Jan 2021SwordBallNull DIES · entered 9 Jan 2021The game will be Early Access until we launch our online multiplayer feature. The game is aimed for an Early Access release on Q4 2020 and official release on Q3 2021read 13 Sep 20269 monthsuntil 30 Sep 20215 years 8 months758%Overdueby 4 years 11 months
Traction ControlMitchell Lawrence · entered 28 Mar 2022Traction ControlMitchell Lawrence · entered 28 Mar 2022The plan is to be in Early Access for 8 months. In this time, our primary focus will be networking and feature stability where necessary. Additional time will be devoted to bug fixes, UX improvements, and addressing player feedback.read 15 Sep 2026about 8 months4 years 6 months671%Overdueby 3 years 10 months
BlockpocalypsedimeStudios · entered 6 Oct 2016BlockpocalypsedimeStudios · entered 6 Oct 2016We've looked at other Early Access games, and with what we've found, and what we have planned, we're expecting Early Access to be anywhere from 6 months to 18 months, giving Blockpocalypse time to grow substantially. We know that seems like a big window, but with your involvement, we can make Blockpocalypse bigger and better.read 13 Sep 20266–18 months9 years 11 months663%Overdueby 8 years 5 months
Formula BwoahHarthlabs · entered 26 May 2023Formula BwoahHarthlabs · entered 26 May 2023The Early Access version will last for around 3-6 months to allow enough time to refine and add new features in the game.read 8 Sep 20263–6 months3 years 4 months662%Overdueby 2 years 10 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 months642%Overdueby 5 years 5 months
DDI Rally ChampionshipDangerous Derk Interactive · entered 13 Jan 2024DDI Rally ChampionshipDangerous Derk Interactive · entered 13 Jan 2024I am hoping the game will be in early access for around 3-6 months. This should be long enough to add the finishing touches and feedback from the players.read 12 Sep 20263–6 months2 years 8 months535%Overdueby 2 years 2 months
Retro Football BossPlug In Digital · entered 12 Sep 2016Retro Football BossPlug In Digital · entered 12 Sep 2016The aim is to have a full release within nine months or as soon as it feels ready, both in terms of features, speed and stability. This is a game made by a passionate independent developer with just one coder, who has worked tirelessly for the last two years to get to this stage. Usually you would have a team of 20 or 30 working on a game of this nature, together with a small army of beta testers, so we think this proves how dedicated to the project we are. Making a football management game is the culmination of a life-long dream since we first played a game called World Soccer League on the C64, so we will not stop until it is as good as it can possibly be.read 15 Sep 2026about 2 years10 years500%Overdueby 8 years
True Boxing VRK-land Games · entered 29 May 2024True Boxing VRK-land Games · entered 29 May 2024The plan is to have a 6 months development period and to be able to launch version 1.0 in fall 2024. True Boxing VR will continue to be developed, and as the VR headset technology develops further the game will also improve.read 11 Sep 2026about 6 months2 years 4 months460%Overdueby 22 months
Tricking 0Full-in Studios · entered 31 Mar 2022Tricking 0Full-in Studios · entered 31 Mar 2022Roughly by March 2023 the game should be ready to go out of early access, I'd say I would need a full year to implement all the features I want for my game. I work on my own as a hobby so implementing all the amazing features the game deserves may take a while, but I have been frequently (3 times a month) releasing small updates on the past 3 months with new tricks and features little by little, and I plan to keep on working at the same pace.read 5 Sep 20261–12 months4 years 6 months446%Overdueby 3 years 6 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 years 1 month406%Overdueby 3 years 1 month
FLEX Disc GolfSidewalk Game Studios · entered 12 Oct 2023FLEX Disc GolfSidewalk Game Studios · entered 12 Oct 2023This game will be in Early Access approximately 6-9 months!read 14 Sep 20266–9 months2 years 11 months390%Overdueby 2 years 2 months
World of ShootingNoble Empire Corp. · entered 20 Feb 2024World of ShootingNoble Empire Corp. · entered 20 Feb 2024We have LOTS of weapons and game modes that all need to be well-balanced. So, if we work hard, with your help we’ll get the game to full release in 6 to 8 months. (At that point, the Practical Shooting campaign and the Killhouses campaign will be finalized).read 13 Sep 20266–8 months2 years 7 months386%Overdueby 23 months
Corona MotorSportLucasGame · entered 13 Mar 2015Corona MotorSportLucasGame · entered 13 Mar 2015After 3 years in Alpha development, Corona MotorSport is set to exit Early Access later this summer.read 10 Sep 2026about 3 years11 years 6 months384%Overdueby 8 years 6 months
Mini Golf ArenaEvoluta Studio · entered 22 Apr 2018Mini Golf ArenaEvoluta Studio · entered 22 Apr 2018We hope to leave early access in 2020.read 14 Sep 20262 years 8 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20208 years 5 months315%Overdueby 5 years 9 months
Glider Sim Deluxe5D Realities · entered 28 Jan 2021Glider Sim Deluxe5D Realities · entered 28 Jan 20212 Year.read 13 Sep 2026about 2 years5 years 8 months282%Overdueby 3 years 8 months
FPV LOGICUT STUDIO · entered 30 Jun 2023FPV LOGICUT STUDIO · entered 30 Jun 2023The plan is to advance the game to V1.0 within 2024.read 11 Sep 202618 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20243 years 3 months214%Overdueby 21 months
Global FootballGlobal Football Studios · entered 16 May 2026Global FootballGlobal Football Studios · entered 16 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 months202%Overdueby 2 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 months187%Overdueby 5 months
Fight Crab 2PLAYISM · entered 13 Feb 2024Fight Crab 2PLAYISM · entered 13 Feb 2024We expect to spend around 12 to 18 months in Early Access before full release.read 15 Sep 202612–18 months2 years 7 months173%Overdueby 13 months
MX Bodycam Bikes RacingGLOBAL SCRIPTUM · entered 11 Nov 2025MX Bodycam Bikes RacingGLOBAL SCRIPTUM · entered 11 Nov 2025We plan for Early Access to last about six months. During this time, we’ll refine core systems, add new areas and quests, and implement features based on player input. The timeline may adjust slightly depending on progress and community suggestions.read 14 Sep 2026about 6 months10 months169%Overdueby 4 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 11 Sep 20260–12 months20 months166%Overdueby 8 months
BMX BastardsCSF Games Studio · entered 8 Nov 2024BMX BastardsCSF Games Studio · entered 8 Nov 2024Based on my current development plans, I anticipate that BMX Bastards will remain in Early Access until the end of 2025. However, this estimate may change depending on the feedback received and any additional features or improvements that arise during development. My goal is to ensure that all content and mechanics are as polished as possible before the full release.read 8 Sep 202614 monthsuntil 31 Dec 202522 months159%Overdueby 8 months
Thunder Spikes VolleyballThunder Bros srl · entered 30 Oct 2025Thunder Spikes VolleyballThunder Bros srl · entered 30 Oct 2025Probably 6–7 monthsread 7 Sep 20266–7 months11 months151%Overdueby 4 months
STORROR Parkour ProHole in the Sleeve Game Studios · entered 31 Mar 2025STORROR Parkour ProHole in the Sleeve Game Studios · entered 31 Mar 2025The game will be in early access for 6-12 months, with frequent updates to the game, adding new mechanics and content throughout the early access period.read 13 Sep 20266–12 months18 months146%Overdueby 6 months
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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.