One of the strangest new PS5 games has been delayed until 2025

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Baby Steps has been delayed until 2025.
The game promises intentionally clunky controls and a unique gameplay experience.
Devolver Digital's Devolver Digital Awards take a humorous look at game delays, including for Baby Steps.

Baby Stepsone of the most irreverent titles on Devolver Digital's slate of upcoming releases has been delayed for a 2025 release on PlayStation 5. Devolver Digital has released its ironic annual Delayed Awards, which announce game releases that have been snubbed and one of the most obscure but interesting titles on the publisher's docket were included in the delayed release announcements.

Many are likely to know Devolver Digital from Hotline Miami video game franchise, along with other out-of-the-box releases such as The wizard with a gun, Enter the Gungeonand Cult of the Lamb. The studio announced another intriguing title in June 2023, and it looks like interested fans will have to wait a little longer for that game to make its way to players.

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As part of the Devolver Digital Delayed Awards 2024, the studio revealed this Baby Steps had its release delayed until 2025. Created by a team of three including the notorious developer of Getting over it with Bennett Foddy, Baby Steps will see players take on the role of “a failed unemployed man” as he finally ventures beyond the safety and comfort of his basement and explores the world by simply “putting one foot in front of the other.” The game is set to feature intentionally clunky controls similar to those of Going over and other video games like Octodadwho aim to provide fans with a challenging yet fun gaming experience. Although interested players were hoping to experience the title in 2024, they will have to wait for an updated release date from Devolver Digital in 2025.

Devolver Digital's Baby Steps delayed until 2025

According to the official Baby Steps game page on Devolver Digital's website, the title will feature “fully simulated physics-based driving”, a dynamic soundtrack, a non-linear explorable environment, non-collectible hats and a “fully dynamic track dirt system”. ” The game's early gameplay trailer features a delightfully nonsensical protagonist and gameplay that rivals that of other irreverent titles beloved by fans of hilariously random simulation games. While no specific reason for the delay has been revealed, many are crossing their fingers Baby Steps will provide a satisfyingly frustrating experience when it launches next year.

Devolver Digital continues to turn game delays into a funny point with its delayed prizes, helping to soften the blow for excited audiences. while Baby Steps join Hearts of the Kingdom The game's delay and other release rejections, fans can be left on their toes when a new release date is officially confirmed by Devolver Digital.