Steam solves one of the biggest issues with early access games

Valve introduces a highly requested feature that brings more transparency to Early Access projects.

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The Steam platform continues to refine its tools for developers and players, and this time it does so with a particularly relevant improvement for those who closely follow titles in early access. As of today, games published under this formula can officially indicate when they are expected to leave Early Access.

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This change comes after years of requests from both users and studios, especially small and independent teams that bet on open and progressive development. Until now, information about the release of the 1.0 version was often scattered in descriptions, forums or social media, without a clear space within the game’s own page.

More clarity for Early Access games on Steam

As Valve explains in its official blog, the new feature is now available to all developers using Steamworks. From now on, they can add a specific date or an approximate release window for the final version of their game, just like non-early access titles.

The company acknowledges that this was one of the most common doubts among studios: many wanted to clearly communicate their development plans and offer players a reliable time reference. That’s why Valve actively encourages updating the pages of games already in Early Access to include this information, whenever the team considers it appropriate.

For the community, the change means a very useful tool to navigate projects that, in some cases, have been without a clear release date for years. For developers, on the other hand, it represents a way to strengthen their commitment to development, even when they can only offer a rough estimate. A small adjustment in appearance, but with a direct impact on trust and transparency within the Steam ecosystem.