Unusual New PS5 Game Postponed Until 2025

Baby Steps, a quirky yet eagerly anticipated game from Devolver Digital’s lineup, won’t be gracing our screens until 2025. Known for their tongue-in-cheek Delayed Awards, Devolver took the opportunity to make light of the situation, humorously announcing this game’s postponement along with other titles that have faced setbacks.

For those familiar with Devolver Digital, their reputation precedes them, thanks to gems like the Hotline Miami series and other innovative creations such as Wizard with a Gun, Enter the Gungeon, and Cult of the Lamb. Fans were first introduced to Baby Steps back in June 2023, and while there was anticipation for a 2024 release, it seems eager players will need to exercise a bit more patience.

Tucked within their 2024 Delayed Awards is the announcement of Baby Steps’ new release window. Helmed by a trio of developers, including the mind behind the notoriously challenging Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy, the game casts players as an aimless adult finally stepping outside his comfort zone—or basement—by mastering the simple yet comedic act of walking. Much like the aforementioned Getting Over It or the hilarious antics found in Octodad, Baby Steps offers a gameplay experience filled with intentionally awkward controls, promising both a laugh and a challenge. While 2024 was the original target, the game’s debut is now anticipated for 2025.

Turning the focus on what to expect, Devolver Digital’s website teases a game where players can explore a world filled with amusing physics-driven walking mechanics, a lively soundtrack, a world that invites exploration, an odd assortment of hats, and, intriguingly, a “fully dynamic onesie soilage system.” An early glimpse of gameplay hints at the same offbeat humor that fans of unconventional simulators love. Although specific reasons for the delay haven’t been disclosed, there’s a collective hope that when Baby Steps finally arrives, it will deliver on its promise of amusing frustration.

Devolver Digital cleverly turns what would be disappointing news into a playful spectacle with their Delayed Awards, softening the blow of game delays. Baby Steps finds itself in good company, joining the ranks of other eagerly awaited games like Kingdom Hearts. Gamers are surely on the lookout for that final release date confirmation from Devolver Digital, alongside a hopeful sigh of relief when it eventually comes.