REPLACED is finally coming out in 2026
March 12th to be exact
How I have waited for this day. REPLACED is an incredible looking cyberpunk side-scroller, one I got to try at Summer Game Fest 2024. After a few delays, we finally have a release date: March 12th, 2026! Check out the release trailer and new intel below.
REPLACED hands-on preview — Promising post-apocalyptic pixels
REPLACED has been on my radar since the first trailer. It’s got a styling to it that speaks to me. Every year I generally find at least one indie game that ends up on my favorite games list, and while we’re still awaiting a release date, I can
David Burdette
Gothenburg, Sweden - December 4th, 2025 - Sad Cat Studios and Thunderful are thrilled to announce that their highly-anticipated cyberpunk action platformer, REPLACED, will be releasing on PC and Xbox Series X|S on March 12th. This exciting milestone is being marked with a stunning new release date announcement that offers players another chance to dip their toes into the rich, dangerous and atmospheric world that awaits them.
Uncover the sinister secrets of Phoenix Corporation, through the eyes of its own creation, R.E.A.C.H. - an AI trapped in a human body against its will. In an alternate 1980s America reshaped by nuclear catastrophe, Phoenix-City has become one of the Corporation’s strongholds - a haven for corruption where outlaws thrive and human life is traded like currency. Step into the role of R.E.A.C.H., expose the Corporation’s hidden agenda, and uncover the purpose behind your creation.
REPLACED is a 2.5D cinematic action platformer wrapped in an intense cyberpunk thriller narrative. Run, climb, and fight through crumbling districts, industrial wastelands, and neon-lit alleys with fluid movement and fast, responsive combat. Chain precise melee strikes with satisfying ranged attacks to take down enemies in high-intensity encounters while keeping the flow of exploration.
What critics are saying…
“could be…an all-time indie classic in the same category as Limbo, Braid, Inside, Balatro” - IGN
“Replaced has all the right components to be a famous indie hit” - TheGamer
“by far the best-looking pixelated art style I've seen since Octopath Traveler” - Windows Central
Explore themes of humanity, identity, and control through morally complex characters and the slow reveal of a world pushed to its limits. Feel it being brought to life with hand-crafted pixel art enhanced by modern visual effects, while a moody, synth-driven soundtrack sets the tone. REPLACED delivers a single-player journey that blends cinematic platforming, fast-paced action, and a tense cyberpunk thriller narrative. Immerse yourself in a world where every secret - and every life - has a price.
“It feels great to finally have a set date for the release of REPLACED,” said Game Director Yura Zhdanovich. “It’s no secret that it’s taken longer for us to get here than we initially thought and we want to thank everyone for your continued patience and support. We’re looking forward to making it worth your while on March 12th!”
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