DaRmaZat Sad Cat Studios and Thunderful Publishing have announced that REPLACED will launch on March 12, 2026 for Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. The long-awaited release date arrives alongside a brand-new trailer showcasing fresh story moments, stylized action, and a deeper look at its alternate 1980s-inspired world.
In REPLACED, players step into the role of R.E.A.C.H., an artificial intelligence unwillingly bound to a human body. As this unlikely protagonist, you’ll infiltrate the shadowy empire of Phoenix Corporation, whose grip over a post-nuclear America has turned Phoenix-City into a neon-lit battleground of exploitation and lawlessness.
Blending cinematic storytelling with fluid 2.5D movement, the game shifts between tense platforming, reactive melee combat, and stylish ranged encounters. Crumbling industrial zones, derelict residential sectors, and oppressive corporate districts each reveal pieces of a narrative focused on identity, autonomy, and the cost of human life in a world where everything has a price.
The atmospheric presentation fuses hand-crafted pixel art with modern visual effects, wrapped in a synth-heavy score that pushes its retro-futuristic mood. With themes of control, rebellion, and self-discovery, REPLACED aims to deliver an emotional, high-stakes cyberpunk thriller built around exploration and the uncovering of long-buried truths.
