In a nutshell

• REPLACED officially launches on PC and Xbox Series X|S on March 12, 2026.
• Players step into the role of R.E.A.C.H., an AI trapped in a human body, uncovering the dark secrets of Phoenix Corporation in an alternate 1980s America.
• Expect 2.5D cinematic platforming, fluid combat, hand-crafted pixel art, and a moody synth-driven soundtrack for a gripping cyberpunk thriller experience.

Sad Cat Studios and Thunderful have officially announced the release date for their highly anticipated retro-futuristic action platformer, REPLACED.

The game is set to launch on PC and Xbox Series on March 12, 2026.

REPLACED – A Cyberpunk Thriller Set in an Alternate 1980s

Players will step into the role of R.E.A.C.H., an AI unwillingly trapped in a human body, as they uncover the sinister secrets of the Phoenix Corporation. Set in an alternate 1980s America reshaped by nuclear catastrophe, Phoenix-City serves as a stronghold of corruption where human life is traded like currency.

The narrative promises a gripping mix of themes of humanity, identity, and control, brought to life through morally complex characters and a slow reveal of a world pushed to its limits.

Gameplay and Style

Players can expect the following gameplay and features from REPLACED:

• 2.5D cinematic action platformer with fluid movement and responsive combat.
• Players can chain precise melee strikes with satisfying ranged attacks in high-intensity encounters.
• Explore crumbling districts, industrial wastelands, and neon-lit alleys in a richly atmospheric cyberpunk setting.
• Hand-crafted pixel art enhanced by modern visual effects, paired with a moody, synth-driven soundtrack.

REPLACED is launching on March 12, 2026, for Xbox Series and PC.