Taking a spot in the early segment of The Game Awards 2022, developer Sad Cat Studios and publisher Coatsink took the chance to debut their next title REPLACED. The trailer showcases more of the game’s retro-futuristic dystopia, offering a tease about some of its backstory as we get glimpses of bleak abandoned landscapes, bustling neon cityscapes, and stylish combat.

Play as R.E.A.C.H. - an artificial intelligence trapped in a human body against its own will. In and around Phoenix-City, outlaws are rife in society. Everything is ruled by corruption and greed and the ones in power see humans and their organs as nothing more than currency. Explore and uncover the mysteries from the perspective of R.E.A.C.H, who is beginning to understand what it’s like to be human in a broken world.

This 2.5D sci-fi retro-futuristic action platformer was inspired by cyberpunk titles such as Blade Runner 2049 and Upgrade. The game blends cinematic platforming, stunning pixel art, free-flow action combat, and a deep engaging dystopian story set in an alternative 1980s.

REPLACED is planned to release in 2023 on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, with day one access on Xbox Game Pass for PC and Console. They are also planning to release an optimized version for Xbox Series X|S.