Replaced confirms its release window on Xbox Series and Xbox Game Pass

The long-awaited action cyberpunk from Sad Cat will arrive in spring 2026 as a console exclusive on Xbox.

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After several delays and a development marked by external difficulties, Sad Cat Studios has once again showcased its promising project at Gamescom 2025. The new trailer for Replaced not only offers new sequences of its polished gameplay but also confirms the release window, which is now set for spring 2026.

The wait has been long, but expectations remain high. With its pixel-art aesthetic and cyberpunk setting in an alternate Phoenix of the 80s, the title has become one of the most anticipated indie games on Xbox. Additionally, it will be available from day one on Xbox Game Pass for console, PC, and Cloud, reinforcing the service’s commitment to creative and high-impact projects.

Replaced is coming to Xbox Game Pass in spring 2026

The trailer shown again at the German fair once again highlights the studio’s ambition: every animation and scenario has been hand-designed, a process that has contributed to the delays but also to the game’s unique personality. The project has faced challenging times due to the war in Ukraine and Belarus, the countries of origin of many of its developers, which adds even more merit to its continuation.

As for the story, Replaced puts us in the shoes of an AI trapped in a human body, forced to survive in a dystopian world plagued by violence and inequality. With fluid combat, lateral exploration, and a narrative that promises to resonate deeply, the game is shaping up to be one of the biggest independent releases of 2026 on Xbox Series and Game Pass.