So, here’s the scoop: Baby Steps, a quirky little gem from Devolver Digital, won’t be gracing our PlayStation 5 screens till 2025. Yup, the wait’s gotten a bit longer, and this update was cheerfully shared through Devolver’s annual Delayed Awards. They have a knack for handling such delays with humor, making them less of a bummer and more of a “we’ll get there when we get there” situation.
If Devolver Digital rings a bell, it might be because of their other hits like the iconic Hotline Miami series, or maybe you’ve dived into the chaotic fun of Enter the Gungeon or Cult of the Lamb. These guys sure love bringing us the unexpected! Back in June 2023, when they first teased Baby Steps, excitement bubbled up, but alas, eager players will need to exercise some patience.
In a whimsical twist during the Delayed Awards 2024, the revelation hit that Baby Steps is put on hold until 2025. This peculiar project involves a team of just three developers, including the mind behind Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy. Players will step (literally) into the shoes of an “unemployed failson” stepping out into the big world for the first time. Just like Getting Over It, prepare for intentionally clumsy controls offering a blend of challenge and hilarity. Originally expected in 2024, fans will now eye a 2025 release, hoping for more insight from Devolver Digital down the line.
When Baby Steps finally walks its path to release, here’s what to expect: physics-driven walking, a non-linear playground to explore, hats that are more decorative than collectible, and, wait for it… a “fully dynamic onesie soilage system.” Yep, you read that right! From the gameplay trailers, our hapless hero seems set to stumble through a world of absurdity rivaling other offbeat simulators.
Though the delay’s reason remains a mystery, anticipation builds for what could be a satisfyingly irksome gaming adventure. Devolver Digital’s good humor through their Delayed Awards softens the blow, keeping fans engaged despite the setbacks. As we await an official green light on Baby Steps’ release, the gaming community remains on the edge, ready to embrace the peculiar brand of chaos only Devolver delivers.
