Baby Steps, a quirky gem in Devolver Digital’s lineup, is now set for release in 2025 on PlayStation 5. Devolver Digital, known for its humorous twist on game development delays through its annual Delayed Awards, has this year announced that Baby Steps will join the list of games experiencing a postponed release date.
For many, Devolver Digital rings a bell for its work on the well-loved Hotline Miami series and other unique creations like Wizard with a Gun, Enter the Gungeon, and Cult of the Lamb. In June 2023, they teased fans with news of another intriguing project. However, eager gamers will have to embrace a little patience, as the wait continues for this upcoming title.
In the context of Devolver Digital’s Delayed Awards 2024, it’s now confirmed that Baby Steps won’t be reaching players until 2025. Developed by a trifecta of creative minds, including the famously inventive creator of Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy, Baby Steps will whisk players into the life of “an unemployed failson.” As he awkwardly exits the comfort of his basement, he learns to navigate by “putting one foot in front of the other.” The game will feature deliberately awkward controls reminiscent of Getting Over It and Octodad, promising plenty of laughs alongside the inevitable frustration. Those planning to dive into this unusual adventure in 2024 will need to adjust their calendars to the upcoming year instead.
Looking ahead to Devolver Digital’s plans, Baby Steps is described as a game with “fully-simulated physics-based walking,” offering a dynamic soundtrack, a sprawling world to explore, a collection of non-collectible hats, and a curious “fully dynamic onesie soilage system.” If the gameplay trailer is any indication, players can expect lighthearted fun akin to other beloved quirky simulators. Although the specifics of what caused this delay remain under wraps, hopes are high for Baby Steps to bring the kind of hilariously challenging antics fans crave when it finally arrives next year.
Devolver Digital cleverly turns game delays into moments of levity with its Delayed Awards, taking the sting out of postponed launches. While Baby Steps finds itself alongside delays like the Kingdom Hearts game, fans remain hopeful for an official release date confirmation from Devolver Digital.
