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, transferring from its earlier March 12 launch date to April 14. The developer said that the delay will give the crew “just some 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 towards its personal will.”
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— REPLACED (@REPLACEDGame) February 18, 2026
The total message relating to the delay:
An Replace on REPLACED
We now have an essential replace to share relating to the launch of REPLACED. After a number of forwards and backwards, we’ve determined to shift our launch date to April 14, 2026.
As a small crew engaged on our very first title, we’ve poured every thing we’ve into this undertaking. Whereas the sport is technically completed, reaching this last stretch has proven us that we’d like just some 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, secure, and true to the imaginative and prescient we’ve shared with you.
The response to our Steam demo has been the final word gasoline for us. To be trustworthy, placing it on the market was nerve-wracking, however seeing your gameplay, studying your evaluations, and listening to your pleasure has been overwhelming in one of the simplest ways potential. We’re continuously studying your feedback, and that suggestions helps us make the ultimate tweaks that may make the complete recreation shine.
Your endurance and help through the years have meant the world to us. Lots of you’ve got adopted us on this journey each step of the best way, and seeing your ardour is what makes these last days and nights of improvement price it. We’re tremendous near the end line and we will’t wait so that you can expertise the ultimate outcomes of years of laborious work. And if you happen to’d like a primary glimpse of REPLACED earlier than the large day, the demo continues to be dwell on Steam.
Thanks to your understanding, your kindness, and for being such an important a part of this journey. We’ll see you on 14 April 2026.
—The Unhappy Cat Studios Group


