Pixel-art cyberpunk game Replaced arrives in March

Four years late and counting: the indie game "Replaced" has finally locked down a release date of March 12, 2026, after a development journey that took the team from Belarus to Cyprus following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. This cyberpunk fever dream drops players into an alternate 1980s America where nuclear winter has transformed the world into a neon-soaked dystopia. You'll control R.E.A.C.H., an AI consciousness unwillingly trapped inside a human body, navigating rain-slicked streets where industrial decay mingles with futuristic technology.

The 2.5D action platformer from first-time developer Sad Cat Studios promises fluid combat that chains melee strikes with ranged attacks across lushly detailed pixel-art environments. While the extended timeline might test patient gamers' resolve, the latest trailer showcases the kind of visual artistry that suggests the wait could prove worthwhile for fans of atmospheric cyberpunk adventures.