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Funding model in the video game industry
Early access, also known as alpha access, alpha founding, paid alpha, or game preview, is a funding model in the video game industry by which consumers
Early_access
2026 video game
characters, as well as support for four player co-operative play. An early access version was released for Windows, macOS, and Linux in March 2026. At
Slay_the_Spire_II
2024 video game
Slavic Magic and published by Hooded Horse. The game was released into early access on April 26, 2024, and was the most-wishlisted game on Steam prior to
Manor_Lords
2026 video game
developer Pocketpair. It was announced in 2021 and launched through early access for Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S in January 2024, and for the
Palworld
2024 video game
an ancient secret buried deep underground. The game was released via early access on February 23, 2023, for Microsoft Windows on Steam, before its full
Sons_of_the_Forest
South Korean video game company
at Bluehole Ginno, which Greene accepted. PUBG was first released in early access in March 2017 as a highly popular game. Following the success of PUBG
Krafton
2026 strategy video game
the game was published on Steam on October 9, 2025. It was released in early access on April 30, 2026. The gameplay is similar to the previous games in the
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era
Heroes_of_Might_and_Magic:_Olden_Era
2026 video game
transition directly into early access on October 7, 2025, skipping the typical gap between beta and launch phases. Early access launched exclusively on
2XKO
2025 video game
early access on July 29, 2025, for Windows and Xbox Series X/S through Steam Early Access and Xbox Game Preview. The game will be released in early access
Grounded_2
Canceled video game
Fortnite. It was released into early access on December 11, 2024. It received mixed reviews from critics upon its early access release. It was shut down on
Fortnite_Ballistic
Unrestricted availability of scholarly publications
readers free of access charges or other barriers. With open access strictly defined (according to the 2001 definition), or libre open access, barriers to
Open_access
Upcoming video game
Krafton. The game was released in early access for Windows and macOS in 2025, with a PlayStation 5 release coming in early 2027. The player assumes an intern
InZOI
2026 video game
series after 2021's Subnautica: Below Zero. The game was released in early access on May 14, 2026. Set on a new planet, Subnautica 2 supports single-player
Subnautica_2
2014 video game
released in early access for Windows in December 2014, macOS in June 2015, and Xbox One in May 2016. The game was released out of early access in January
Subnautica
2025 video game
delivering a sandbox-style multiplayer experience. The game launched in early access on September 16, 2025. Over a decade after the release of Skate 3, Electronic
Skate_(upcoming_video_game)
Metal Early Access Summer Launch". Ubisoft.com. Retrieved April 10, 2025. Spurlin, Brittany (April 3, 2026). "Play Morbid Metal in Early Access on April
List of Ubisoft games: 2020–present
List_of_Ubisoft_games:_2020–present
2024 video game
Games. A sequel to Path of Exile (2013), the game was released as a paid early access title for Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S on December 6,
Path_of_Exile_2
2024 video game
released in 2010. Caves of Qud was released on Steam in 2015, under their early access model. Content was gradually added through weekly updates. In July 2023
Caves_of_Qud
Upcoming video game
developed by Kraken Express and published by Pocketpair. It was released in early access on April 14, 2026. Windrose is a co-op survival game with a base-building
Windrose_(video_game)
South Korean video game
developed by Ironmace. Set in dark fantasy, the game was released into early access on August 7, 2023. Dark and Darker is a first-person hybrid between a
Dark_and_Darker
Upcoming video game
plague named the "Pestilence". The game was released for Windows through early access in April 2024, and is scheduled to release in full for PC and PlayStation
No Rest for the Wicked (video game)
No_Rest_for_the_Wicked_(video_game)
2024 video game
Haunted PS1 Demo Disc, published by Breogán Hackett on 6 February 2020. An early access version of Dread Delusion was released onto Steam on 16 June 2022, following
Dread_Delusion
Class of video game, generally independently published
players. A similar example is Lethal Company, which was released into early access in 2023 and was popularized through internet culture, becoming one of
Indie_game
2013 video game
demo on August 3, 2013, along with paid access to an alpha, it was later made available on Steam Early Access for Windows on May 29, 2015. The game is
BeamNG.drive
Upcoming survival game
in delays to the game's development. Project Zomboid was released in early access in December 2013 and has since continued development. It is The Indie
Project_Zomboid
First person life simulation video game
released as an early access title in February 2018 for Windows and Mac and is receiving frequent updates through Steam. The game left early access on September
Stormworks:_Build_and_Rescue
Early access video game
by Australian developer TVGS (Tyler's Video Game Studio). Released in early access on 24 March 2025 for Windows, the game combines business management,
Schedule_I_(video_game)
2026 video game
Simon Collins-Laflamme, who resumed development. Hytale was released in early access on 13 January 2026 to positive reception, surpassing one million players
Hytale
2025 survival video game
Series X/S on 22 July 2025, following an early access release in May 2024. During its stage in early access, the game has received three major updates:
Abiotic_Factor
Upcoming sim racing racing video game
Simulazioni and published by 505 Games. The game was released as a Steam Early Access title on 16 January 2025. It is the third installment in the Assetto
Assetto_Corsa_EVO
2025 video game
studio's first sequel. Announced in December 2022, it initially released in early access for Windows in May 2024 and for macOS in October 2024. The full game
Hades_II
Credential used to gain entry to an area
date/time the card was used to enter the controlled access point. The Wiegand effect was used in early access cards. This method was abandoned in favor of other
Access_badge
2020 video game
released for Windows, macOS, and Linux on 14 August 2020 following an early access phase, which was made available on 25 February 2016. The game was released
Factorio
2026 video game
PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S. It was released into Steam early access on 11 February 2026, with a full release due on 18 August 2026. Starsand
Starsand_Island
Video game
Studio and published by Coffee Stain Publishing. It was released in early access for Linux and Microsoft Windows via Steam on 2 February 2021, and for
Valheim
2018 video game
which never occurred. Motion Twin did not want to release too early within early access, and made sure the first version available, while about 30 to
Dead_Cells
2022 video game
One, and Xbox Series X/S. It was released for Windows and Xbox One in early access on July 28, 2020 and was fully released on September 27, 2022. The Nintendo
Grounded_(video_game)
2023 indie video game by Nemlei
io, and was later expanded and released on Steam in an early access state. The Steam early access version of the game was released on October 13, 2023.
The_Coffin_of_Andy_and_Leyley
2016 video game
was released in early access on Steam on 24 October 2016. On 8 January 2025, the indie game was officially released from Early Access. My Summer Car is
My_Summer_Car
2024 video game
parts to be delivered to FICSIT. Satisfactory was made available for early access on 19 March 2019. By January 2024, the game had sold 5.5 million copies
Satisfactory
2020 video game
macOS, Nintendo Switch, and Windows on September 17, 2020, following an early access release in December 2018. It was later released for PlayStation 4, PlayStation
Hades_(video_game)
2024 video game
extraction-shooter video game developed and published by Fun Dog Studios. It entered early access for Microsoft Windows on September 24, 2024. The game combines squad‑based
The_Forever_Winter
Program providing access to unapproved drugs or medical devices
names, including early access, special access, or managed access program, compassionate use, compassionate access, named-patient access, temporary authorization
Expanded_access
2022 adult adventure game by Eek! Games
The game became available under early access in June 2017 and was officially released with it leaving early access on July 15, 2022. House Party became
House_Party_(video_game)
2018 first-person survival horror video game
decaying corpses, and heads impaled on sticks. Following a four-year long early access beta phase releasing in 2014, the finished game was released for Windows
The_Forest_(video_game)
Battle royale video game
published by German-headquartered company Gunzilla Games. Currently in early access, the game will feature a narrative storyline directed by Neill Blomkamp
Off_the_Grid_(video_game)
2021 video game
Timberborn entered early access on September 15, 2021. As of May 2025[update], Timberborn has received seven major updates after its early-access release. The
Timberborn
2020 video game by Nolla Games
contains much more secret and supplementary content. It was released in early access for Microsoft Windows on 24 September 2019, with the official 1.0 release
Noita_(video_game)
2022 video game
Teardown. The game was announced in October 2019 and an early version was available through early access from October 2020, with the full game released in April
Teardown_(video_game)
2024 video game
from October 28 to November 1, 2022, until it was finally released via early access for Microsoft Windows on May 18, 2023, and fully launched for Windows
The_Outlast_Trials
American video game developer
Subnautica and Subnautica: Below Zero, was scheduled to be released in early access in 2025 for Windows and Xbox Series X/S. Months before the expected release
Unknown_Worlds_Entertainment
2022 video game
systems within a darker, atmospheric cave setting. The game entered Steam early access on 8 March 2022, where it received positive reviews for its progression
Core_Keeper
2018 survival video game
based on the mod of the same name for Arma 2. Following a five-year-long early access period for Windows, the game was officially released in December 2018
DayZ_(video_game)
2013 video game
continue to be updated, the PC editions of both games never left Steam Early Access, and are no longer available for purchase on the Steam store. The player
Godus
2024 detective video game
ColePowered Games and published by Fireshine Games. It was released in early access on 24 April 2023 for Microsoft Windows. Upon release, Shadows of Doubt
Shadows_of_Doubt
2021 platform-adventure video game
spirits of purified undead to protect her. The title debuted on Steam Early Access on January 21, 2021, and was subsequently released on June 22, 2021,
Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights
Ender_Lilies:_Quietus_of_the_Knights
Utility software
on Steam in October 2016 as an early access title. After three years of development, the software left its early access stage in November 2018. In August
Wallpaper_Engine
2020 video game
studio Kinetic Games (based in Southampton). The game became available in early access for Microsoft Windows with virtual reality support in September 2020
Phasmophobia_(video_game)
Free web browser
early access to Opera GX, Opera's first gaming browser". Opera Desktop. Retrieved 29 March 2024. Kocemba, Maciej (11 June 2019). "Opera opens early access
Opera_(web_browser)
2016 video game
Microsoft Windows and OS X in January 2016, which followed a year-long early access development period. Later that year, it was released for PlayStation
Darkest_Dungeon
2022 video game
relations issues within their employer. The game was released on Windows via early access in June 2020, and was released in full in May 2022. The game received
Hardspace:_Shipbreaker
2018 video game
Announces Steam 'Early Access'". IGN. Retrieved 2024-06-20. Lane, Rick (2019-01-28). "Game over, or not: what became of Steam's first Early Access games?". The
Kenshi_(video_game)
2024 racing video game
Hypercar, LMP2, GTE, and LMGT3 cars. The game was first released as an early access title on 20 February 2024, officially releasing a year later on 22 July
Le_Mans_Ultimate
American video game developer and publisher
The Game Awards 2018 and released on September 17, 2020, following an early access release from December 2018. Hades is an action roguelike game based on
Supergiant_Games
Virtual reality rhythm game
representing musical beats with a pair of brightly colored sabers. Following an early access release on May 1, 2018, the game was fully released for PlayStation 4
Beat_Saber
2020 video game
Ghost Ship Games and published by Coffee Stain Publishing. Following its early access launch on February 28, 2018, the game was fully released on May 13, 2020
Deep_Rock_Galactic
2025 video game
announced with a teaser trailer released on 22 August 2024. A Steam Early Access beta version was released on 23 January 2025. Initially slated for a
Tokyo Xtreme Racer (2025 video game)
Tokyo_Xtreme_Racer_(2025_video_game)
In-development multiplayer space game
more than a decade in development, no projected date for the end of early access in Star Citizen has been announced. In August 2025, Roberts said in an
Star_Citizen
2023 video game
production. In August 2020, Larian released the game's first act in early access, providing them with player feedback and revenue. After the full release
Baldur's_Gate_3
Upcoming video game
video game developed and published by NPC Studio. It was released in early access on Windows on August 5, 2024, with a full release planned for August
Fields_of_Mistria
2023 life simulation video game
Xbox Game Pass subscription needed to play the game in early access. However, its early access success led to Gameloft cancelling the free-to-play plans
Disney_Dreamlight_Valley
Upcoming video game
managing various player aspects such as health, hunger, and resources. An early access release is scheduled for 2026. Several new features have been teased
Blackfrost:_The_Long_Dark_2
2018 video game
it was initially released as a Kickstarter crowdfunding project in early access for Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux in November 2013, and version
RimWorld
Mobile operating system
new releases of Sailfish OS. Basic details about the early access update: The early release access is meant primarily for advanced users and developers
Sailfish_OS
2026 video game
Eurogamer, commenting on the early access release, described the game as enjoyable and good, but commented that the early access release experienced erratic
Masters_of_Albion
Early access video game
eastward with the main goal of survival. The game was released into early access on April 7, 2026. It has received positive reception. An explosion in
Road_to_Vostok
2018 video game
introduced as a crowdfunded project on Indiegogo. Following a three-year long early access beta phase, it was released for Linux, macOS, and Windows in September
CrossCode
Life simulation video game
simulation gameplay set within an open world environment. It was released in early access on May 25, 2026. Paralives takes place in an open world environment with
Paralives
entered early access in September 2020 on PC through Steam, with console versions releasing in early access in 2024. As of 2026, the game remains in early access
List of best-selling video games
List_of_best-selling_video_games
Virtual reality social platform
Steam early access program on February 1, 2017. VRChat later became available on the Meta Quest store on December 11, 2018, and in early access on Google
VRChat
2017 video game
campaign in October 2013. An alpha version was released through Steam Early Access in September 2014. The alpha version was later launched on the Xbox One
The_Long_Dark
Upcoming video game
through early access for Microsoft Windows on 3 September 2020. The game uses retro-style graphics reminiscent of video games from the early PlayStation
Ultrakill
Video game publisher
pitch his boomer shooter game Dusk. New Blood released the game into early access in January 2018, and its success gave the company long-time financial
New_Blood_Interactive
2019 roguelike deck-building game
Bundle for home consoles and mobile platforms. The game was released in early access for Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux in late 2017, with an official
Slay_the_Spire
2022 video game
sim. Having been announced in June 2020, Gloomwood was released via early access on September 5, 2022, after a delay from its initial August 16, 2022
Gloomwood
Online cooperative video game by Semiwork
published by Swedish game studio Semiwork for Windows. It was released in early access on 26 February 2025 on Steam. It is developed in the Unity game engine
R.E.P.O.
2022 video game
inspired by the Migration Period. Bannerlord was announced in 2012. An early access version of the game was released on March 27, 2020 and quickly became
Mount_&_Blade_II:_Bannerlord
2015 real-time strategy video game
Neue Bilder und Infos zu Beta und Early-Access" [Call to Arms – New images and information about Beta and Early Access]. GameStar (in German). Archived
Call to Arms (2018 video game)
Call_to_Arms_(2018_video_game)
2018 video game
King of the Kill becoming simply H1Z1. After three years of being in early access for Windows, H1Z1 officially released as a free-to-play game in February
Z1_Battle_Royale
2019 video game
Gearbox Publishing. A sequel to 2013's Risk of Rain, it was released in early access for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in
Risk_of_Rain_2
2019 video game
extraction shooter video game by Crytek. It was launched on Steam in early access on 22 February 2018 and for Xbox Game Preview on 29 May 2019. The full
Hunt:_Showdown
2021 video game
visual novel developed and published by Black Tabby Games. It entered early access on June 11, 2021, for Linux, MacOS, and Microsoft Windows systems. As
Scarlet_Hollow
Co-op sandbox survival game developed by Epic Games
Minecraft and Left 4 Dead. The game was initially released as a paid-for early access title for macOS, PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One on July 25, 2017
Fortnite_Save_the_World
Independent early access battlefield game
goes by the pseudonym SteelRaven7. It was released on 18 May 2017 as an early access title for Windows, macOS, and Linux. The game incorporates ragdoll physics
Ravenfield_(video_game)
2023 kart racing video game
worlds of their films and franchises. The game was released in a pay-for early access on 18 April 2023, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5,
Disney_Speedstorm
Financial industry focused on early pay
already received. Earned Wage Access is sometimes referred to as instant pay, earned income, early wage access, accrued wage access, or on-demand pay, though
Earned_wage_access
Video game distribution platform
the final production. Early access also helps to provide funding to the developers to help complete their games. The early access approach allowed more
Steam_(service)
Upcoming video game
video game developed and published by Fractal Softworks. It has been in early access since 2013. Set in the distant future, the player commands a fleet of
Starsector
Video game
Unreal Engine 4. The game started buy-to-play early access in March 2016, and then launched free-to-play access to its open beta started in August 2016. After
Paragon_(video_game)
2023 video game
Undertow Games and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Following an early access beta phase that began in 2019, the game was released for Windows, macOS
Barotrauma_(video_game)
EARLY ACCESS
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Boy/Male
American, British, English
Noble Leader
Girl/Female
British, English
Feminine of Earl; Noblewoman; Leader
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Earl.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Earl with genitive -s, probably referring to a servant or retainer of a particular earl.
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Carlie, CARLY means "man."
Girl/Female
German American Teutonic
Germanic form of Charles, meaning: a man.
Male
English
 Aristocratic title transferred to byname and finally to forename, from Old English eorl, EARL means "nobleman, prince, warrior."
Girl/Female
Hindu
Pearl Pearly just similar to Pearl
Girl/Female
Greek, Hindu, Indian
Form of Pearl; A Gem of the Sea
Boy/Male
Gaelic
Manly.
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Marlie, MARLY means "rebel of Magdala."Â
Boy/Male
English American Anglo Saxon
Noble leader.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Earl.
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Carly, KARLY means "man."
Boy/Male
English
From the march meadow.
Male
English
Variant spelling of English Earl, EARLE means "nobleman, prince, warrior."
Girl/Female
Scandinavian American German
Womanly; strength. Feminine of Karl.
Surname or Lastname
Irish
Irish : translation of Gaelic Ó Mocháin (see Mohan; Gaelic moch means ‘early’ or ‘timely’), or of some other similar surname, for example Ó Mochóir, a shortened form of Ó Mochéirghe, Ó Maoil-Mhochéirghe, from a personal name meaning ‘early rising’.English : habitational name from any of various places, such as Earley in Berkshire and Arley in Cheshire, Lancashire, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire, which derive their names from Old English earn ‘eagle’ + lēah ‘woodland clearing’.English : nickname from Old English eorllīc ‘manly’, ‘noble’, a derivative of eorl (see Earl).Americanized spelling of German Ehrle.
Boy/Male
English
From the bull's pasture.
Boy/Male
Gaelic
Small champion.
EARLY ACCESS
EARLY ACCESS
Female
English
Possibly an English Christian coinage derived from Latin petulare, PETULA means "to ask," hence "supplicant."
Girl/Female
Indian
Cute
Boy/Male
Native American
keeper of the flame.
Boy/Male
Italian
God has shown favor.' See also Jovan.
Boy/Male
Arabic
Protection
Boy/Male
Muslim
Lion, Title of caliph Ali
Girl/Female
Arabic, Australian, Iranian, Muslim, Parsi
The Planet Venus
Female
Italian
 Pet form of Italian Edvige, EDDA means "contending battle." Compare with another form of Edda.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Profit; Interest
Boy/Male
Indian
Prophets Name
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adv.
Annually; once a year to year; as, blessings yearly bestowed.
n.
A nobleman of England ranking below a marquis, and above a viscount. The rank of an earl corresponds to that of a count (comte) in France, and graf in Germany. Hence the wife of an earl is still called countess. See Count.
adv.
Soon; in good season; seasonably; betimes; as, come early.
adv.
In a dear manner; with affection; heartily; earnestly; as, to love one dearly.
adv.
Coming in the first part of a period of time, or among the first of successive acts, events, etc.
adv.
Early.
a.
Early.
a.
Lasting a year; as, a yearly plant.
a.
Accomplished in a year; as, the yearly circuit, or revolution, of the earth.
a.
Resembling pearl or pearls; clear; pure; transparent; iridescent; as, the pearly dew or flood.
a.
Early; timely; seasonable.
adv.
Early; soon; betimes.
a.
Containing pearls; abounding with, or yielding, pearls; as, pearly shells.
a.
Developing too early; premature.
adv.
Early; soon.
adv.
Early; soon.
v.
Early fruit or vegetables; especially, early pease.
adv.
In advance of the usual or appointed time; in good season; prior in time; among or near the first; -- opposed to late; as, the early bird; an early spring; early fruit.
a.
Happening, accruing, or coming every year; annual; as, a yearly income; a yearly feast.
a.
Seasonable; timely; sufficiently early.