Bizarre New PS5 Game Postponed Until 2025

Baby Steps, a standout title from Devolver Digital’s quirky lineup, won’t be hitting PlayStation 5 until 2025. Every year, Devolver Digital has a lighthearted tradition of handing out their Delayed Awards, where they announce which of their anticipated games have seen their release dates postponed. This time, Baby Steps, an intriguingly offbeat project in their collection, finds itself among those delays.

If you’re familiar with Devolver Digital’s unique style, you might know them for bringing us games like Hotline Miami, Wizard with a Gun, Enter the Gungeon, and the recent Cult of the Lamb. This adventurous spirit was evident when they unveiled Baby Steps in June 2023. Fans who’ve been eagerly awaiting its release will need to practice a bit more patience before getting their hands on this game.

Announced as a part of the 2024 Delayed Awards, Baby Steps has now moved its release window to 2025. The game is crafted by a small team, featuring one of the creative minds behind Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy. Players step into the shoes of an “unemployed failson,” who takes cautious steps beyond the confines of his basement, exploring the outside world by mastering the art of simply “putting one foot in front of the other.” Echoing the challenging controls of Getting Over It and games like Octodad, Baby Steps aims to trip players up in a funny and engaging way. Although many were hoping to dive into this quirky world in 2024, the wait extends to the following year.

The Baby Steps page over on Devolver Digital’s website teases its unique features—promise of “fully-simulated physics-based walking,” a groovy soundtrack, a non-linear world to explore, quirky non-collectible hats, and a rather eyebrow-raising “fully dynamic onesie soilage system.” Pieces of gameplay offer glimpses of a protagonist who is delightfully unserious, much like the offbeat flair seen in other beloved simulation games. While the exact reasons for the delay remain a mystery, enthusiasts are hoping that the extra time will perfect this frustratingly charming experience before it lands in the hands of eager gamers next year.

Devolver Digital maintains its whimsical charm, even when it comes to setbacks, turning game delays into an opportunity to share a chuckle with fans through their Delayed Awards. Despite Baby Steps being accompanied by other delayed titles like the much-anticipated Kingdom Hearts game, fans remain optimistic, waiting for the day when Devolver Digital rings in a new release date officially.