One of the most unconventional games in Devolver Digital’s lineup, Baby Steps, is now slated for a 2025 release on PlayStation 5. This postponement was humorously highlighted during Devolver Digital’s annual Delayed Awards, which cheekily announce which game releases are being pushed back. Baby Steps, an odd yet intriguing title, has joined the ranks of games suffering from development delays.
Fans might recognize Devolver Digital from their work on the popular Hotline Miami series or other standout titles like Wizard with a Gun, Enter the Gungeon, and Cult of the Lamb. Back in June 2023, the studio tantalized fans with news of another enigmatic game. Unfortunately, those eagerly awaiting its launch will have to hang tight a bit longer.
During the latest round of Devolver Digital’s Delayed Awards, the studio confirmed that Baby Steps will be postponed to 2025. This quirky game comes from a small team of three, including the developer behind the cult hit Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy. Players will step into the shoes—or lack thereof—of an “unemployed failson” as he finally ventures beyond his basement to explore the world, one awkward step at a time. The game is set to emulate the intentionally tricky controls a la Getting Over It and Octodad, promising a quirky, laugh-out-loud challenge for players. Though fans had set their sights on a 2024 release, they’ll need to wait until Devolver Digital announces the new launch date.
The detailed Baby Steps page on Devolver Digital’s site teases a game packed with “fully-simulated physics-based walking,” a lively soundtrack, a vast, non-linear world to explore, whimsical hats, and a rather odd “dynamic onesie soilage system.” An early gameplay trailer reveals a protagonist who doesn’t take himself too seriously, set in an experience that tickles the funny bone much like other beloved, peculiar simulators. The reason for the delay remains under wraps, but fans hope the game will deliver a delightfully exasperating romp when it finally arrives next year.
Devolver Digital is known for turning game delays into an amusing affair, with their Delayed Awards cushioning the blow of disappointment with humor. While Baby Steps now stands alongside other delayed titles like Kingdom Hearts, Devolver promises to keep fans updated once a concrete release date is finalized.
