Devolver Digital is at it again, hitting us with their signature blend of humor and cheekiness as they roll out the Devolver Delayed Awards. This pre-recorded “awards” presentation humorously highlights three games that are being pushed back to 2025.
True to Devolver’s style, the show is laced with their well-known wit, as the publisher cheekily applauds its developers for their “courage and determination to delay their games into the next fiscal year.” Let’s dive into the hilarious list of winners and their (imaginary) runners-up:
– Best Inadvertent Tripping Simulator
– Best Late-Stage Capitalism Roguelite
– Best Glass Demon in a Leading Role
Apart from these tongue-in-cheek categories filled with make-believe titles—I’d honestly give a go at Windshield Repair Simulator—there were also heartfelt messages from the developers of the genuinely delayed games. All these titles are expected to see the light of day in 2025. On a side note, Sam Eng from Skate Story had a mishap and broke his arm, so let’s give them a break on any release date grievances.
This isn’t Devolver’s first rodeo in crafting playful showcases. Just last year, they wrapped up the delays for games like The Plucky Squire, Stick It to the Stickman, Anger Foot, Pepper Grinder, and Skate Story with a comedic spin on the Nintendo Direct format.
While it undoubtedly stings to deal with delays from a business standpoint, it’s refreshing to witness Devolver’s commitment to giving developers the room to perfect their projects, steering clear of pushing out unfinished work just for fast profits.
According to Devolver Digital’s official site, they still have several titles, including Possessor(s), Tenjutsu, Human Fall Flat 2, and Forestrike, waiting in the wings without set release dates.
