What to know
- REPLACED launches on April 14, 2026, for PC and Xbox.
- It was delayed from March to allow for final polish.
- No exact global unlock time confirmed yet.
- You can expect REPLACED on Xbox Game Pass from day 1.
You can now mark your calendar for April 14, 2026, which is the officially confirmed release date for REPLACED. The retro-futuristic action platformer from Sad Cat Studios will launch on PC and Xbox Series X|S.
This date comes after a final short delay from its earlier March window, with the developers stating they needed extra time to polish the experience before release. Here is a quick look at the core details of the game:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | REPLACED |
| Genre | Cinematic action platformer |
| Developer | Sad Cat Studios |
| Publisher | Coatsink, Thunderful |
| Release Date | April 14, 2026 |
| Platforms | PC, Xbox Series X |
| Game Pass | Yes (day-one release) |
| Setting | Alternate 1980s dystopian America |
| Protagonist | R.E.A.C.H. (AI in a human body) |
| Gameplay Focus | Exploration, narrative, combat |
| Art Style | Pixel art with modern lighting |
As of now, there is no officially confirmed global release time, but based on standard Xbox and Steam launches, you can reasonably expect a midnight local time or synchronized global unlock depending on platform.
You will also be able to play the game on Xbox Game Pass from day one, which has been consistently confirmed across earlier announcements and remains unchanged with the new date.
REPLACED places you in the role of R.E.A.C.H., an AI trapped inside a human body, navigating a dystopian alternate 1980s America. The game blends cinematic platforming, exploration, and free-flow combat, with a strong focus on atmosphere and storytelling.
Visually, it stands out for its pixel-art style combined with modern lighting effects, creating a detailed cyberpunk world set in Phoenix City—a place shaped by corruption, corporate control, and survival-driven conflict.
In terms of gameplay, you can expect a mix of:
- Side-scrolling exploration with environmental puzzles
- Combat inspired by timing-based dodges and counters
- Narrative-driven progression with side interactions
After multiple delays since its original reveal, this April launch is positioned as the final release window, with the developers emphasizing stability and completeness at launch.
