Writer Thunderful Video games and developer Unhappy Cat Studios have introduced that the upcoming sci-fi motion recreation REPLACED has been delayed for a fourth time, shifting from its earlier March 12 launch date to April 14. The developer acknowledged that the delay will give the workforce “only a few extra weeks to make sure the expertise is strictly what you deserve.” REPLACED is a “2.5D sci-fi retro-futuristic motion platformer the place you play as R.E.A.C.H.—a man-made intelligence trapped in a human physique in opposition to its personal will.”
— REPLACED (@REPLACEDGame) February 18, 2026
The complete message concerning the delay:
An Replace on REPLACED
We’ve got an necessary replace to share concerning the launch of REPLACED. After quite a lot of forwards and backwards, we now have determined to shift our launch date to April 14, 2026.
As a small workforce engaged on our very first title, we’ve poured all the pieces we now have into this mission. Whereas the sport is technically completed, reaching this closing stretch has proven us that we’d like only a few extra weeks to make sure the expertise is strictly what you deserve. We wish the model of REPLACED you play on day one to be polished, steady, and true to the imaginative and prescient we’ve shared with you.
The response to our Steam demo has been the last word gasoline for us. To be sincere, placing it on the market was nerve-wracking, however seeing your gameplay, studying your critiques, and listening to your pleasure has been overwhelming in one of the best ways potential. We’re continuously studying your feedback, and that suggestions helps us make the ultimate tweaks that can make the total recreation shine.
Your endurance and help over time have meant the world to us. A lot of you will have adopted us on this journey each step of the way in which, and seeing your ardour is what makes these closing days and nights of improvement value it. We’re tremendous near the end line and we will’t wait so that you can expertise the ultimate outcomes of years of arduous work. And should you’d like a primary glimpse of REPLACED earlier than the large day, the demo continues to be stay on Steam.
Thanks on your understanding, your kindness, and for being such a significant a part of this journey. We’ll see you on 14 April 2026.
—The Unhappy Cat Studios Crew
