REPLACED Launches March 2026: Cyberpunk Action Platformer Hits Xbox Game Pass Day One

After years of anticipation, REPLACED finally has a concrete release date. The stunning 2.5D cyberpunk action platformer from Sad Cat Studios launches March 12, 2026 on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG) and Xbox platforms, with Xbox Game Pass day one availability confirmed.

An AI Trapped in Human Flesh

Players step into the role of R.E.A.C.H., an artificial intelligence consciousness forcibly implanted into a human body against its will. Set in an alternate 1980s America ravaged by nuclear catastrophe, the game unfolds in Phoenix City—a dystopian metropolis controlled by the sinister Phoenix Corporation.

The narrative explores R.E.A.C.H.'s quest to uncover the truth behind its creation while navigating a world where human life is traded like currency and outlaws thrive in the shadows.

Hand-Crafted Pixel Art Meets Modern Effects

REPLACED has turned heads since its initial reveal thanks to its gorgeous hand-drawn pixel art combined with modern visual effects. The 2.5D presentation creates stunning depth as players traverse crumbling districts, industrial wastelands, and neon-lit alleys.

Combat blends precise melee strikes with satisfying ranged attacks across high-intensity encounters. The fluid animation work ensures every punch, slash, and gunshot feels impactful.

A Moody Synth-Driven Experience

Complementing the retro-futuristic visuals is a moody synthesizer soundtrack that perfectly captures the game's cyberpunk atmosphere. Publisher Thunderful Publishing promises a story rich with morally complex characters and deep dystopian themes.

Game Pass Day One

Xbox players can dive into REPLACED on day one through Game Pass, making this one of the most anticipated Game Pass additions of early 2026. The game supports 16 languages with full audio and subtitle localization.

After multiple delays that tested fan patience, REPLACED appears ready to deliver on its promise of cinematic platforming, fast-paced action, and a tense cyberpunk thriller narrative.