Baby Steps Delayed to Dodge Hollow Knight: Silksong — New Release Date Sept. 23
Devolver Digital announced Tuesday that physics-based walking simulator Baby Steps is delayed from its original September launch and will now arrive on Sept. 23 for PlayStation 5 and Windows PC. Previously, Baby Steps was slated for Sept. 8, which the publisher and developers say put it very close to the newly revealed release date for Team Cherry’s Hollow Knight: Silksong.
- New launch date and platforms for Baby Steps.
- Original date and proximity to Silksong’s release.
- Who’s behind Baby Steps.
- Other indie shifts and notable releases around early September.
New release date and platforms
Devolver Digital set the new launch date at Sept. 23. In addition, the game will release on both PlayStation 5 and Windows PC. Previously, it had been scheduled for Sept. 8.
Why the change
According to the announcement, the move was made because Baby Steps’ original date fell very close to the recently revealed release date for Hollow Knight: Silksong. Therefore, the publisher and developers adjusted the schedule to avoid releasing so near Team Cherry’s sequel.
Who made the game
Baby Steps is developed by Gabe Cuzzillo, Maxi Boch, and Bennett Foddy, and published by Devolver Digital.
Other indie timing shifts
In addition, several other indie games have shifted their release windows to avoid overlapping with Silksong’s launch. Examples include Demonschool, CloverPit, and Aeterna Lucis, which were also moved by their studios or publishers.
What else is releasing around that time
Despite the reshuffling, several notable games still have releases around early to mid-September. These include Star Wars Outlaws for Nintendo Switch 2, Cronos: The New Dawn from Bloober Team, and NBA 2K26. Consequently, the late-September window still has competition, but it gives Baby Steps more separation from Silksong.
