After Demo Release, Replaced Delayed Again

by Carlos Mendoza February 18, 2026

written by Carlos Mendoza February 18, 2026

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The release date for the game Replaced has been moved to April 14, 2026 on PC and Xbox Series X/S.
The developers, Sad Cat Studios, are using player feedback from a recent demo release to make final adjustments and polish the game before its release.
The team considers the game technically complete but needs additional time to ensure it is stable and aligns with their vision.
Replaced is a 2.5D cyberpunk platformer set in an alternate 1980s United States, where players take on the role of Reach, an AI trapped inside a human body. The game has been delayed multiple times since its initial scheduling in 2023.

Title: Delayed Again: Polishing Replaced for a Shining Release in April

Sad Cat Studios recently announced that Replaced has been delayed by a month, with the release date for PC and Xbox Series X/S now set for April 14. According to their statement, the developers consider the game technically complete but need additional time to ensure it is polished, stable, and aligns with their vision. Sad Cat Studios acknowledged the impact of player feedback from the recent demo release, describing player reactions as “the definitive fuel” for the development team. “Releasing the game has been nervewracking, but seeing you play, reading your analyses, and hearing your enthusiasm has been extremely rewarding,” the studio stated. “We’re constantly reading your comments, and this feedback is helping us make the final touches that will make the complete game shine.” Replaced is a 2.5D cyberpunk platformer set in an alternate 1980s United States devastated by a nuclear catastrophe. Players will take on the role of Reach, an AI unexpectedly trapped inside a human body. Initially scheduled for release in 2023, the game was later delayed to 2024, then 2025, and subsequently 2026.

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