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Early Access Promise Clock

How long did they say Early Access would take, and how long has it been? · 1,752 in Early Access · 1,980 promises read · 677 announced, not started

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Graduations and promises, year by year

YearGamesIn Early Access nowGraduatedMedian time in EAPromise readOverduePromise kept
202694093281%1 month82888%23of 756 parsed—
202530630600%13 months24981%85of 206 parsed—
202415915900%2 years 1 month13686%77of 109 parsed—
2023959500%3 years 2 months8185%45of 64 parsed—
2022626200%4 years 2 months5385%34of 41 parsed—
2021474700%5 years 2 months3779%22of 28 parsed—
2020414100%6 years 1 month3688%16of 20 parsed—
2019292900%7 years 3 months29100%12of 15 parsed—
2018171700%8 years 1 month1588%7of 8 parsed—
2017141400%9 years 3 months1393%5of 7 parsed—
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GamePromisePromisedElapsedClockVerdict
FaelandTalegames · entered 5 Dec 2023FaelandTalegames · entered 5 Dec 2023We are close to the finish line. Early Access already includes the first five chapters out of six, and the final chapter is feature complete. We are now focused on polish and preparing the multiplatform release. Early Access started in December 2023, and as a small team, we would rather take the extra time needed than rush version 1.0. Our current goal is to leave Early Access with the full 1.0 release, alongside the console versions. We will share updated release timing once the remaining release steps are confirmed.read 9 Sep 20261 monthuntil 31 Dec 20232 years 9 months3317%Overdueby 2 years 8 months
Milfy Cases: Damsels in DistressMr Big Chungus · entered 25 May 2023Milfy Cases: Damsels in DistressMr Big Chungus · entered 25 May 2023At present, I am developing new episodes on a six to eight week schedule. With the remaining eight episodes to go, completion should finish toward the end of 2024. When Milfy Cases is finished, the game should have over 10 hours of play time. Until then, you can expect an hour or more of new content in each episode as it's released.read 7 Sep 20261–2 months3 years 4 months2197%Overdueby 3 years 2 months
Enchanted BlacksmithTanuki Sun · entered 28 Aug 2023Enchanted BlacksmithTanuki Sun · entered 28 Aug 2023The current plan is to release the game in 2027, but this may change depending on how many additional features are requested by the community during the early access period. New content updates are expected to be released on average every 2 months during the early access period until the game is completed, but this may vary depending on the size and complexity of the content.read 8 Sep 2026about 2 months3 years1821%Overdueby 2 years 10 months
Hero TeamNever Don't Play · entered 5 Jan 2023Hero TeamNever Don't Play · entered 5 Jan 2023I plan to stay in Early Access for about three months.read 8 Sep 2026about 3 months3 years 8 months1471%Overdueby 3 years 5 months
Lost at BirthV19games · entered 18 Jun 2023Lost at BirthV19games · entered 18 Jun 2023A chapter for the game usually takes 2 to 3 months to make which I release as updates regularly, I hope to continue delivering content at that cadence. I plan to expand those chapters until hopefully the story it's completed. There's not a clear target full release date at the moment as it would be difficult to say how many chapters the story will require to be completed, but I have plan to deliver around 14 chapters.read 8 Sep 20262–3 months3 years 3 months1292%Overdueby 3 years
Dynast.ioWhalebox Studio · entered 30 Aug 2023Dynast.ioWhalebox Studio · entered 30 Aug 20233 monthsread 8 Sep 2026about 3 months3 years1212%Overdueby 2 years 9 months
Night&ScapeMatou Studio · entered 24 Jul 2023Night&ScapeMatou Studio · entered 24 Jul 2023We don’t have any visibility on this subject at the moment. Maybe by the end of the year, we’ll have a game that’s mature enough to warrant a release, or maybe we’ll need more time to get there. What’s more, we are not ruling any possibility that we might come up with more great ideas in the meantime.read 9 Sep 20265 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20233 years 2 months751%Overdueby 2 years 9 months
Formula Bwoah: Online Multiplayer RacingHarthlabs · entered 26 May 2023Formula Bwoah: Online Multiplayer RacingHarthlabs · 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 months658%Overdueby 2 years 10 months
Knight OverloadedCCM · entered 15 Jun 2023Knight OverloadedCCM · entered 15 Jun 20236 Monthsread 7 Sep 2026about 6 months3 years 3 months647%Overdueby 2 years 9 months
WavenAnkama Games · entered 16 Aug 2023WavenAnkama Games · entered 16 Aug 2023We expect to launch the full game on PC, Mac and mobile around the end of 2023, after less than half a year of early access, but this date may not be definitive yet.read 5 Sep 20260–6 months3 years 1 month614%Overdueby 2 years 7 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 months576%Overdueby 2 years 5 months
Storm StrikerSuperStormStudio · entered 17 Nov 2023Storm StrikerSuperStormStudio · entered 17 Nov 2023We plan to have an Early Access period of approximately 6 months. However, if the volume of content we intend to develop changes based on user feedback, the duration might extend.read 6 Sep 2026about 6 months2 years 10 months563%Overdueby 2 years 4 months
The Escape: TogetherNightstuff Games · entered 13 Jan 2023The Escape: TogetherNightstuff Games · entered 13 Jan 2023The development of the content we are planning to implement might take some time. Approximate date is summer 2023.read 7 Sep 20268 monthsuntil 31 Aug 20233 years 8 months548%Overdueby 3 years
Moi Moi HeroesArcaNova · entered 27 Dec 2023Moi Moi HeroesArcaNova · entered 27 Dec 20236 Monthsread 7 Sep 2026about 6 months2 years 8 months541%Overdueby 2 years 2 months
Tachyonestaerealis · entered 31 Jul 2023Tachyonestaerealis · entered 31 Jul 2023Just about 6 or 7 more months. It'll be really funny when it's inevitably longer, especially given that I said the same thing when I first released the game.read 7 Sep 20266–7 months3 years 1 month533%Overdueby 2 years 6 months
FPV Kamikaze DroneHFM Games · entered 15 Dec 2023FPV Kamikaze DroneHFM Games · entered 15 Dec 2023The time the game will remain in Early Access will depend on community feedback and our commitment to achieving a high level of quality. We intend to regularly update the game, adding new content and features, with a tentative goal to release from Early Access by mid-2024. Our main objective is to deliver a fully polished version of the game that meets player expectations.read 5 Sep 20267 monthsuntil 30 Jun 20242 years 9 months469%Overdueby 2 years 2 months
Because I Love HerThe Typist · entered 14 Dec 2023Because I Love HerThe Typist · entered 14 Dec 2023I believe the game will remain in early access for approximately 8 months.read 6 Sep 2026about 8 months2 years 9 months411%Overdueby 2 years 1 month
Sleeve ShockTHM Studios · entered 17 Aug 2023Sleeve ShockTHM Studios · entered 17 Aug 2023Until the story content is completed, looking to finish approximately mid 2024, with regular content updates each month.read 7 Sep 202610 monthsuntil 30 Jun 20243 years 1 month368%Overdueby 2 years 3 months
RPG ArchitectMonster and Robot L.L.C. · entered 20 Jan 2023RPG ArchitectMonster and Robot L.L.C. · entered 20 Jan 2023Update: RPG Architect is planning to release into "1.0" and exit Early Access sometime in 2026! All of the features that were planned have been completed. Along the way, many features that were unexpected (but good) were added to the roadmap. Thus, it has taken substantially longer to get to 1.0. The community's feedback has greatly shaped the direction we ended up going! The "final" thing to do for 1.0 is to build out documentation for offline (and online) use, as well as build three 1.0 games that will let me, the sole developer, double check that the "workflow" is as good as it can be. Both tasks are already underway. But don't worry -- RPG Architect won't stop developing after 1.0 -- there are tons of planned features every year (for the next decade), as long as the community keeps requesting them (and are reasonable). The updates will likely slow down a bit for the sake of providing SOME stability. Original: Based on our current roadmap and progress, RPG Architect is aiming to be in Early Access for one year. The goal is to solidify, harden, and expand all of our existing features, as well as add a few others. Ultimately, it's going to be done when user feedback indicates that it is feature complete and worth the full price tag.read 9 Sep 2026about 12 months3 years 8 months364%Overdueby 2 years 8 months
Ages of Conflict: World War SimulatorJoySpark Games · entered 17 Feb 2023Ages of Conflict: World War SimulatorJoySpark Games · entered 17 Feb 2023Early Access period will end once the game is in a state where it doesn't necessarily "need" any more updates. There is no concrete date yet, but likely within a yearread 5 Sep 20260–12 months3 years 7 months356%Overdueby 2 years 7 months
Demon's WrathAstra Games LLC · entered 25 Mar 2023Demon's WrathAstra Games LLC · entered 25 Mar 2023We expect Early Access to last for approximately 6 months to 1 year.read 8 Sep 20266–12 months3 years 6 months346%Overdueby 2 years 6 months
ZED ZONEINDIECN · entered 29 Mar 2023ZED ZONEINDIECN · entered 29 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
ASURAGAMEINDY · entered 18 Jul 2023ASURAGAMEINDY · entered 18 Jul 2023We expect to release the Full Windows PC Version in mid-2024.read 9 Sep 202611 monthsuntil 30 Jun 20243 years 2 months343%Overdueby 2 years 3 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
皓际大冒险HG重工 · entered 4 Aug 2023皓际大冒险HG重工 · entered 4 Aug 2023This will go on for a very long time It's expected to take about a year Until Haoji Adventure can achieve a certain amount of equipment balance and very few bugsread 7 Sep 2026about 12 months3 years 1 month310%Overdueby 2 years 1 month
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 years304%Overdueby 2 years
Super Dungeon DesignerSquish Studios LLC · entered 5 Nov 2023Super Dungeon DesignerSquish Studios LLC · entered 5 Nov 2023We anticipate early access to last for 6-12 months depending on the amount of feedback and changes needed.read 8 Sep 20266–12 months2 years 10 months285%Overdueby 22 months
CardeneerNordic Softworks · entered 10 Nov 2023CardeneerNordic Softworks · entered 10 Nov 2023A year, maybe longer.read 8 Sep 2026about 12 months2 years 10 months283%Overdueby 22 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 months260%Overdueby 2 years 2 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
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
Beat BangerBunFan Games LLC · entered 24 Apr 2023Beat BangerBunFan Games LLC · entered 24 Apr 2023We'll be out of early access at the beginning of 2025 with 5 complete levels and more on the way.read 8 Sep 202623 monthsuntil 31 Mar 20253 years 5 months176%Overdueby 18 months
Operation: Harsh Doorstop "Closed Beta"Game · entered 29 Mar 2023Operation: Harsh Doorstop "Closed Beta"Game · entered 29 Mar 2023Not much longer now, only a year or two left!read 8 Sep 202612–24 months3 years 5 months173%Overdueby 17 months
WarudoHakuya Labs · entered 14 Jul 2023WarudoHakuya Labs · entered 14 Jul 2023As of April 2025, Warudo is already a feature-complete 3D VTubing solution, and we are currently working on bug fixes and UX improvements before launching 1.0.read 6 Sep 202622 monthsuntil 30 Apr 20253 years 2 months172%Overdueby 16 months
Total Conflict: ResistanceThunder Devs. · entered 21 Apr 2023Total Conflict: ResistanceThunder Devs. · entered 21 Apr 2023One of the most appealing aspects of Early Access was the ability to shape Total Conflict: Resistance together with the community, alongside our own ambitions for features and mechanics that we’d like to add to the game. Consequently, we’ve decided to keep our schedule fairly flexible so that the development team and community can best mould the Total Conflict: Resistance experience that we all want to see! The game should stay in Early Access for 12–24 months. The exact time depends on players’ engagement. If there are many players, we will continue for a longer time in development and adding new features.read 5 Sep 202612–24 months3 years 5 months169%Overdueby 17 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
Project FFractal Games · entered 3 Aug 2023Project FFractal Games · entered 3 Aug 2023We anticipate that the game will remain in Early Access for approximately one to two years after its release. This timeframe is an estimation and may be adjusted as the game develops.read 5 Sep 202612–24 months3 years 1 month155%Overdueby 13 months
FlyoutStonext Games · entered 17 Nov 2023FlyoutStonext Games · entered 17 Nov 2023Flyout will be ready to exit Early Access once all current and planned editor and sandbox features have been implemented and polished and the game has been made more accessible to a wider audience. This will take approximately two years.read 5 Sep 2026about 2 years2 years 10 months141%Overdueby 10 months
Will You Wheel?Noon Games · entered 29 Nov 2023Will You Wheel?Noon Games · entered 29 Nov 2023I’m not entirely sure. The map is huge and tough to populate, and we still need to add lots of races and customization options. I’d estimate it’ll take about two years.read 9 Sep 2026about 2 years2 years 9 months139%Overdueby 9 months
RailroaderGiraffe Lab LLC · entered 7 Dec 2023RailroaderGiraffe Lab LLC · entered 7 Dec 2023Our current estimate is 12 to 24 months.read 6 Sep 202612–24 months2 years 9 months138%Overdueby 9 months
Six Days in FallujahVictura · entered 22 Jun 2023Six Days in FallujahVictura · entered 22 Jun 2023We’re aiming for a Full Release towards the end of 2025. Please see our roadmap, which describes additional content we plan to release during Early Access.read 5 Sep 20262 years 6 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20253 years 3 months129%Overdueby 9 months
Tape to TapeExcellent Rectangle · entered 3 May 2023Tape to TapeExcellent Rectangle · entered 3 May 2023We plan to keep the game in Early Access into late 2025 to gather as much feedback as possible and incorporate it into the game. The exact duration is not set in stone and will depend on how much we feel the need to adjust the gameplay or expand the game's scope before finalizing it.read 5 Sep 20262 years 8 monthsuntil 31 Dec 20253 years 4 months126%Overdueby 8 months
SCP: Nemesi - Alpha TestingLunar Lighthouse Studios · entered 2 Oct 2023SCP: Nemesi - Alpha TestingLunar Lighthouse Studios · entered 2 Oct 2023At the moment, our estimated Early Access phase is around 30 months from the initial launch. However, please keep in mind that this timeline is subject to change as we work to deliver the best possible experience for our players. Rest assured, we are fully committed to our goal, and your support and feedback will be instrumental in shaping the game's progress.read 8 Sep 2026about 2 years 6 months2 years 11 months118%Overdueby 5 months
Protos MagosStratisphere Ltd · entered 30 Mar 2023Protos MagosStratisphere Ltd · entered 30 Mar 20233 yearsthe store says it leaves Early Access on 19 Nov 2026about 3 years3 years 5 months115%Overdueby 5 months
Idle ClansIsam Games · entered 7 Apr 2023Idle ClansIsam Games · entered 7 Apr 2023We're expecting to be in Early Access for two or three years, but it's a difficult estimate to give. We're planning on leaving Early Access when we're fully content with the place the game is at.read 5 Sep 202624–36 months3 years 5 months114%Overdueby 5 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.