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Press release:
Gothenburg, Sweden – April 14th, 2026 – Sad Cat Studios and Thunderful are delighted to announce that REPLACED — one of the year’s most anticipated titles with over 1 million lifetime wishlists placing it as the 23rd most wishlisted game on Steam — is available now on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Game Pass and is also Steam Deck verified.

A characteristically stylish new trailer has been released to celebrate the release of the narrative-driven cyberpunk adventure, offering players an enticing look at the rich, dangerous and atmospheric world that awaits them.

The base game is available on both platforms for $19.99 / €19.99 / £16.99, alongside a Supporter Edition that includes the soundtrack for $24.99 / €24.99 / £21.99.

REPLACED is a narrative-driven 2.5D platformer blending cinematic exploration with fluid, free-flow action. Immerse yourself in an alternate 1980s America reshaped by nuclear catastrophe and meet the downtrodden of Phoenix-City as you struggle to survive. Soak up the game’s rich atmosphere as you walk the streets of Phoenix-City and become a part of the stories of the citizens you meet in this dark cyberpunk thriller.

As you uncover the sinister secrets of Phoenix Corporation, REPLACED will explore themes of humanity, identity, and control through morally complex characters and the slow reveal of a world pushed to its limits. Discover a haven for corruption where outlaws thrive and human life is traded like currency as R.E.A.C.H. – an AI trapped in a human body against its will. Expose the Corporation’s hidden agenda, and uncover the purpose behind your creation in a world where every secret – and every life – has a price.

“We’re so happy to be able to say that REPLACED is out and available to play now,” said Game Director Yura Zhdanovic. “It’s been a long journey to get here, but we’re proud to say that we stuck to our vision throughout and never compromised on delivering on our high standards. We hope that commitment and hard work is evident as you step into the world of REPLACED and experience it for yourself.”

Sad Cat Studios
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About Sad Cat Studios
Sad Cat Studios was founded in 2018 in Minsk, Belarus, by game developers and entrepreneurs Yura Zhdanovich and Igor Gritsay. Yura, with over 8 years of experience as an artist and visual designer in game development companies and startups like MSQRD, joined forces with Igor, who has a strong background in IT and e-commerce, to establish the foundation for the studio’s remarkable journey. Since then, Sad Cat Studios has relocated its headquarters to Limassol, Cyprus and now operates remotely across Europe.

About Thunderful
Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, Thunderful is a video game publisher providing third-party publishing, co-development, and publishing support services to developers around the world. Thunderful encompasses game developers Coatsink, Stormteller Games, and Early Morning Studios and has published and/or developed award-winning and critically acclaimed titles including REPLACED, the SteamWorld franchise, Planet of Lana, Viewfinder and many more. As of 2026, Thunderful and its wholly-owned subsidiary of Atari SA, one of the world’s most iconic consumer brands and producers of interactive entertainment.