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Years After Its Announcement, Cyberpunk Action Game Replaced Finally Has A Release Window

When it was announced back at E3 2021, Replaced received a lot of buzz. With striking cyberpunk-inspired visuals and theatrical combat, Replaced aimed to bring more action-oriented mechanics to the burgeoning genre of cinematic platformers. Now, over four years after its initial reveal, Replaced has a release window--and it's coming to Xbox Game Pass on day one.

In a new trailer, developer Sad Cat Studios announced that the game is finally slated for release in Spring 2026. Over the course of the video, the developer shows off some of the progress that's been made over the years, including how Sad Cat has improved environments, animations, and other details. Check it out (via IGN) in the embed below.

In a post on Steam, game director Yura Zhdanovich acknowledged the long wait and shared that the game will be wrapping up production soon. While he still did not give a specific release date, it's a lot closer than we've gotten to this point. In addition, at the end of the video, Sad Cat states that the final game trailer will be coming later this year--which is possibly when we'll get more details.

While game development is always difficult, Sad Cat has faced some particularly unusual external conditions that have challenged the timeline. Originally based in Belarus, the studio's work was disrupted following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Opposing the war and Belarus's support of the Russian government, and concerned about the team's safety under Belarus's regime as a result, the studio relocated to Cyprus in 2022.

The game is coming to Xbox Series X|S and PC. While Replaced's price has yet to be announced, it will be included on day one for Xbox Game Pass subscribers.