A recent update to Steam allows developers to list a planned 1.0 release date for their Early Access games. While developers have always been free to share this information in blog posts or in the description on the store, in the past, they couldn’t flag a game’s planned release so clearly.
While this might seem like a small change, I’m thrilled to see it. Steam Early Access can be an excellent tool for developers, allowing them to put their game into players’ hands and earn money without waiting until it’s ready for a 1.0 release, but it can be a mixed bag for players.
