Advanced Access is a feature that allows users that have pre-purchased a game to play prior to the game's official release. For example, a "deluxe" pre-purchase version may include Advanced Access.

Unlike Early Access, Advanced Access is not a unique model of development for a game, it's simply an opportunity to play a game before it fully releases on Steam.

How does Advanced Access work?

Participating games will indicate if one or more of their pre-purchase versions of their game will include access to the game prior to its official release date.
Players who purchase these versions will be able to play prior to release.

What games will offer Advanced Access?

Games by default will not include an Advanced Access pre-purchase option. This will be setup at the discretion of the developer/publisher creating and selling their products.

Can I still get a refund if I play a game purchased with Advanced Access?

Purchases that included Advanced Access qualify for refunds per Steam's standard refund policy.

When you pre-purchase an Advanced Access version on Steam, you can request a refund at any time prior to the start of Advanced Access. The standard 14-day refund period also applies and will not start until the release date.

Can I review a game after playing Advanced Access?

Yes, Advanced Access purchases allow players to immediately write reviews for the product the same way a standard purchase would.