The gaming community was taken by surprise when Hollow Knight: Silksong finally received a confirmed release date of September 4, 2025. This long-awaited announcement has created a domino effect across the industry, with several previously scheduled game launches now being pushed back to avoid competing with the highly anticipated sequel. Among the affected titles is the comically challenging "literal walking simulator" Baby Steps, which has wisely chosen to steer clear of Silksong's shadow.

Originally scheduled for release on September 8, Baby Steps will now make its way to PC and PlayStation 5 on September 23. The decision to delay comes as developers recognize the significant impact that launching alongside a major title like Hollow Knight: Silksong could have on their game's visibility and success.

Hollow Knight: Silksong was first revealed back in 2019, and over the subsequent years, the sparse updates and assumed delays left many fans wondering if the game would ever see the light of day. When developer Team Cherry finally confirmed the September 4, 2025 release date, celebrations erupted throughout the gaming community. However, this surprise revelation has also created scheduling challenges for other developers, resulting in multiple games being delayed to avoid clashing with Silksong's launch.

A recently released self-aware trailer confirmed that Baby Steps will be avoiding potential casualties by not going head-to-head with Hollow Knight: Silksong. The man-baby walking simulator has pushed its launch to September 23, giving it some breathing room after Silksong's anticipated release. Developed by Gabe Cuzzillo, Maxi Boch, and Bennett Fody, Baby Steps puts players in the role of "unemployed failson" Nate, guiding him through physics-based gameplay as he attempts to "find meaning in a wasted life."

The game features intentionally challenging gameplay reminiscent of titles like Getting Over It and Octodad, offering a deceptively simple premise with an intriguingly oddball protagonist that has generated significant anticipation. With Hollow Knight: Silksong now claiming the spotlight with its early September release, the appropriately timid Nate from Baby Steps is understandably taking a couple of extra weeks before venturing out into the world.

Baby Steps isn't the only game adjusting its release schedule due to Silksong's announcement. Faeland v1.0 has been postponed to an undisclosed date, and CloverPit has been delayed until late September. Interestingly, when 2025 began, many developers were primarily concerned about competing with Grand Theft Auto 6. However, with that mega-hit delayed to 2026, Silksong has emerged as the powerhouse title causing other games to reconsider their launch strategies.

Delaying a game's release can be a difficult decision for any studio, but such choices often depend on both internal development factors and external market conditions. The arrival of Hollow Knight: Silksong serves as a perfect example of an unpredictable variable that can significantly impact a title's launch strategy. This situation demonstrates how studios remain mindful of other major releases happening within similar timeframes.

While fans will need to wait a bit longer to help Nate take his titular Baby Steps, the new September 23 release date should provide better conditions for the game to receive the attention it deserves. The additional time may also allow the developers to add final polish to ensure Nate's journey to find meaning in his wasted life is as compelling as possible.

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