
On February 6, 2026, Steam updated its Early Access program to let developers show players when the finished version of their game – version 1.0 – is expected to launch. Before this, developers would sometimes mention possible release dates, but this information wasn’t officially displayed on the game’s Early Access page. This often left players unsure when the full game would be ready, after they’d already spent time and money playing the early version. Now, developers can clearly state the expected launch date, giving players more certainty.