Another of Xbox Game Pass’s 2026 tricks already has a release date

The long-awaited REPLACED finally confirms its release date and joins the most powerful releases that Xbox Game Pass will receive in 2026.

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There are games that have been in the making for a long time, and one of them is REPLACED. Its blend of retro-futuristic aesthetics, side-scrolling action, and pure cyberpunk atmosphere had made it one of the most anticipated titles in Xbox’s future catalog. Today, we finally have the definitive release date: it launches on March 12, 2026, on both Xbox Series and PC, and it will be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one.

The announcement comes directly from Thunderful Games and Sad Cat Studios, who openly acknowledge that development has taken longer than expected. However, the team assures that the wait will be worth it, with a message of gratitude to the players who have been following the project since its first public appearances.

REPLACED release date: March 12, 2026

After years of anticipation, REPLACED is preparing to present its vision of an alternate 1980 marked by a nuclear disaster. In this broken world dominated by Phoenix Corporation, we take control of R.E.A.C.H., an artificial intelligence trapped in a human body that struggles to understand its purpose while uncovering the darkest secrets of the corporation that created it.

The game bets on a carefully crafted 2.5D approach, with artisanal pixel art reinforced by modern effects, scenarios full of personality, and combat that combines precise melee attacks with well-integrated shooting. The decadent streets, neon-lit alleys, and industrial districts serve as a backdrop for an adventure where every corner hides information, danger, or decisions that affect our progress.

With its arrival set for March and its presence guaranteed on Xbox Game Pass from day one, REPLACED aims to become one of the most talked-about releases of 2026. A solitary, stylized, and emotionally charged journey that many players have been waiting for. Will it be one of the year’s biggest hits? We’ll find out in just a few months.