Summary
- Botany Manor has a new PlayStation release date set for January 28, 2025.
- The game, initially planned for a December 17, 2024 release on PS4 and PS5, was delayed to allow for additional polishing.
- Botany Manor first launched in April 2024 and received near-universal acclaim, being recognized as one of the best puzzlers of the year.
Botany Manor is set to launch on PlayStation 5 and PS4 on January 28, 2025. Developed by the London-based studio Balloon Studios, this relaxing puzzler invites players to cultivate magical plants in the serene English countryside. The game initially debuted in early April 2024 across multiple platforms including Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. A PlayStation version was originally slated for release on December 17, 2024, but was postponed by the Pennsylvania-based publisher Whitethorn Games to ensure the best possible player experience. The new release date was announced on January 9, 2025.
Despite the confirmed release date, Botany Manor still does not have a dedicated page on the PS Store, meaning PS4 and PS5 owners will need to wait a bit longer before they can add it to their wishlists. The game is expected to be priced at $24.99, consistent with its pricing on other platforms, and will be a one-time purchase without any microtransactions. While a digital soundtrack is available for purchase on Steam, it is not offered on the Switch and Xbox versions, and is likely to be absent from the PS Store as well.
Botany Manor has been met with near-universal acclaim, earning a "Strong" rating on OpenCritic with an average score of 83 out of 100 and a 92% reviewer recommendation rate. Its cozy atmosphere, engaging puzzles, and rewarding exploration have cemented its status as a standout puzzler and one of the best in its genre for 2024. With its upcoming PlayStation release, Botany Manor is poised to enhance the PlayStation library of puzzlers.
Once launched on the PS Store, Botany Manor will have successfully reached all its initially announced platforms. While Balloon Studios has not yet disclosed their next project following the completion of this port, the game's release on January 28, 2025, will coincide with other notable titles on the PS Store, including the roguelite Cuisineer, the action RPG Eternal Strands, and the tactical stealth game The Sone of Madness.
