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Early Access Promise Clock

How long did they say Early Access would take, and how long has it been? · 1,839 in Early Access · 2,149 promises read · 732 announced, not started

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Graduations and promises, year by year

YearGamesIn Early Access nowGraduatedMedian time in EAPromise readOverduePromise kept
2026967957101%1 month86289%25of 784 parsed—
202531831800%13 months26583%91of 222 parsed—
202416716700%2 years 1 month14486%84of 117 parsed—
2023999900%3 years 2 months8586%48of 68 parsed—
2022686800%4 years 2 months5987%38of 45 parsed—
2021484800%5 years 1 month3879%22of 30 parsed—
2020424200%6 years 1 month3788%17of 21 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
StationeersRocketWerkz · entered 12 Dec 2017StationeersRocketWerkz · entered 12 Dec 2017Stationeers entered Early Access in late 2017 and has been updated *57* times since! That's approximately 2.19 updates per month, 0.51 updates per week and... 0.072 updates per day! We're committed to delivering these consistent and substantial updates to the game until both we and our community consider the game ready for a v1.0 release.read 9 Sep 20261 monthuntil 31 Dec 20178 years 9 months10494%Overdueby 8 years 8 months
Survival Games2.0 Studios · entered 10 Apr 2018Survival Games2.0 Studios · entered 10 Apr 2018We plan to leave Early Access in six months Approximately every two months, we plan to unlock a new game mode. This cadence gives the development team time to make each mode a solid and fun experience. This puts our official launch window around mid 2018. There is a resonable chance that our release and game mode milestones will take more time, or even less. Active community feedback will heavily influence what we focus on, and when Survival Games is ready to move to the next milestone.read 9 Sep 20262–6 months8 years 5 months1684%Overdueby 7 years 11 months
Blockscapeioneo · entered 3 Jul 2014Blockscapeioneo · entered 3 Jul 2014Not much longer. The game is close to what I want it to be. I will not put a date on 1.0. I guessed “a year” when Early Access started, and that was wrong. I will leave Early Access when I am proud to call it finished. Until then I keep working. Quiet periods mean I am working, not that I have stopped. This is the project of my life. I will never abandon it.read 7 Sep 2026about 12 months12 years 2 months1219%Overdueby 11 years 2 months
Xsyon - PreludeNotorious Games · entered 29 Dec 2014Xsyon - PreludeNotorious Games · entered 29 Dec 2014Early Access will continue throughout 2015 until the upcoming feature checklist listed below is complete.read 9 Sep 202612 monthsuntil 31 Dec 201511 years 8 months1170%Overdueby 10 years 8 months
Astral TerraTethys Interactive LLC · entered 10 Nov 2015Astral TerraTethys Interactive LLC · entered 10 Nov 2015Our current projected timeline is a little under 1 year until final release - May 2018. As a small indie with amateur developers, our supporters will be our largest ally in getting this project developed and realizing it's full potential, but to also have patience when we stumble. Please follow our development process via our website and provide your awesome feedback via our discussions here on Steam or on our community message board.read 8 Sep 20260–12 months10 years 10 months1083%Overdueby 9 years 10 months
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 months1067%Overdueby 9 years 8 months
SailwindRaw Lion Workshop · entered 18 Oct 2021SailwindRaw Lion Workshop · entered 18 Oct 2021A very optimistic release target is Christmas 2021. More realistic date would be the first half of 2022.read 5 Sep 20268 monthsuntil 30 Jun 20224 years 11 months734%Overdueby 4 years 3 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 months616%Overdueby 7 years 9 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 months7 years464%Overdueby 5 years 6 months
The WILDSGluten Free Games · entered 15 Feb 2022The WILDSGluten Free Games · entered 15 Feb 2022Early access is expected to last one years time, which should mark the completion of the games first Biome.read 9 Sep 2026about 12 months4 years 7 months457%Overdueby 3 years 7 months
PutridnessIgor Litvinsky · entered 20 Feb 2022PutridnessIgor Litvinsky · entered 20 Feb 2022About a year. Planned to release 3 independent scenarios will be released with different plots and locations, each subsequent one will be in a slightly different genre, as well as longer in duration, but nothing will stop from creating new scenarios.read 9 Sep 2026about 12 months4 years 7 months455%Overdueby 3 years 7 months
ATLASGrapeshot Games · entered 22 Dec 2018ATLASGrapeshot Games · entered 22 Dec 2018ATLAS will be an Early Access title for approximately 2 years.read 5 Sep 2026about 2 years7 years 9 months386%Overdueby 5 years 9 months
ZED ZONEINDIECN · entered 30 Mar 2023ZED ZONEINDIECN · entered 30 Mar 2023I think Early Access will last from 4 months to 1 year. It depends on the feedback I get. Including the player's reviews and suggestions, the sales of the game, and the number of players. There are some functions that will be completed anyway. These functions can be completed in about 4 months to half a year. The other parts depend on the Early Access. I hope that these updates will be completed in 1 year. The game may still be updated after the full release.read 8 Sep 20264–12 months3 years 5 months345%Overdueby 2 years 5 months
Last OasisDonkey Crew · entered 26 Mar 2020Last OasisDonkey Crew · entered 26 Mar 2020The current estimate is 12 to 24 months, depending on the wishes and feedback of the community.read 5 Sep 202612–24 months6 years 6 months323%Overdueby 4 years 6 months
开局一只蛋Ting Game · entered 20 Jul 2023开局一只蛋Ting Game · entered 20 Jul 2023It lasts for approximately 6 months to about a year , during which new exotic animal species will be continuously updated.read 7 Sep 20266–12 months3 years 2 months314%Overdueby 2 years 2 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
Broken WorldHunt Studio · entered 7 Mar 2024Broken WorldHunt Studio · entered 7 Mar 2024From 4 months to 10 monthsread 9 Sep 20264–10 months2 years 6 months301%Overdueby 20 months
The OnePolyLS · entered 15 Mar 2024The OnePolyLS · entered 15 Mar 2024We plan to be in the early access phase for about a year.read 9 Sep 2026about 12 months2 years 6 months249%Overdueby 18 months
ARK: Survival AscendedStudio Wildcard · entered 26 Oct 2023ARK: Survival AscendedStudio Wildcard · entered 26 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 9 Sep 202614 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20242 years 10 months246%Overdueby 20 months
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
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
SurrounDeadPlaySurrounDead · entered 24 Jun 2022SurrounDeadPlaySurrounDead · entered 24 Jun 20221 - 2 years.read 6 Sep 202612–24 months4 years 3 months211%Overdueby 2 years 3 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 9 Sep 20260–12 months23 months188%Overdueby 11 months
AstrometicaRockGame S.A. · entered 10 Dec 2024AstrometicaRockGame S.A. · entered 10 Dec 2024The 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 6 Sep 20260–12 months21 months175%Overdueby 9 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
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 8 Sep 202618 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20252 years 3 months148%Overdueby 9 months
StardeusParadox Arc · entered 12 Oct 2022StardeusParadox Arc · entered 12 Oct 20222-3 years or more.read 8 Sep 202624–36 months3 years 11 months130%Overdueby 11 months
TinkerlandsHypeTrain Digital · entered 23 May 2025TinkerlandsHypeTrain Digital · entered 23 May 2025We are aiming for about a year in Early Access, but we have plans to gather feedback from players to decide on a more definitive timeframe. It's important to us to provide a full and polished product, that both delivers on our promised vision and the enjoyment of Early Access players.read 5 Sep 2026about 12 months16 months130%Overdueby 4 months
Mist SurvivalDimension 32 Entertainment · entered 15 Aug 2018Mist SurvivalDimension 32 Entertainment · entered 15 Aug 2018I expect the game to be in EA Version until the balance of the game is stabilized and the season system has been added completely. I expect everything to be done by 2025.read 5 Sep 20267 years 5 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20258 years 1 month109%Overdueby 8 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.