REPLACED launches March 12, 2026

Gematsu
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:05:46 +0000

REPLACED is set to launch on March 12, 2026, for Xbox Series and PC via multiple platforms, including Game Pass. Developed by Sad Cat Studios and published by Thunderful Games, the game features a 2.5D cinematic action platformer experience. Players control R.E.A.C.H., an AI in a human body, navigating a corrupt, post-apocalyptic 1980s America while uncovering the secrets of the Phoenix Corporation. The game combines fluid movement, intense combat, and a rich narrative exploring themes of humanity and identity.

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