Devolver Digital’s quirky new game Baby Steps has been delayed to 2025, leaving fans of bizarre and offbeat gaming experiences with a bit more time to wait. Originally expected to launch in 2024, the game is part of Devolver’s catalog of unconventional titles, known for its irreverence and humor. Devolver Digital, famous for publishing hits like Hotline Miami and Cult of the Lamb, revealed the delay as part of its 2024 Delayed Awards, a tongue-in-cheek annual announcement of postponed titles.
Baby Steps is one of the most unique and anticipated games in Devolver’s lineup. Developed by a small, three-person team led by Bennett Foddy (the mind behind Getting Over It), the game introduces players to the hilariously awkward journey of “an unemployed failson” who, for the first time, leaves his basement to venture out into the world. The core gameplay centers around the challenge of walking, using fully-simulated physics-based controls that are intentionally clumsy and difficult. For fans of Foddy’s previous work, the frustration-fueled humor of Getting Over It or the chaotic absurdity of Octodad will feel right at home.
The trailer for Baby Steps showcases an unconventional protagonist, whose every step is a battle against the game’s tricky controls, promising a dynamic experience that will have players laughing and struggling in equal measure. In addition to the physics-based walking, the game features a non-linear environment, a dynamic soundtrack, and even a “fully dynamic onesie soilage system” — all of which fit the studio’s signature quirky and unpredictable style.
Although the reason for the delay hasn’t been specified, Devolver Digital has a history of handling game delays with humor, making the waiting game a bit easier to swallow. While Baby Steps was initially slated for a 2024 release, fans of absurdist simulators will now need to wait for a new confirmed release date in 2025.
This delay joins a list of other highly anticipated games, including the Kingdom Hearts release, which also suffered a pushback. However, Devolver Digital’s lighthearted approach with their Delayed Awards helps keep the mood upbeat, even as players prepare for a longer wait.
With 2025 now the target window, fans of offbeat humor, chaotic controls, and those who love a challenge should stay tuned for more updates and the eventual release of Baby Steps. It may take some time, but it looks like it will be worth the wait.
