Replaced, an Xbox console-exclusive cyberpunk sidescroller, has been delayed a second time. It is now anticipated to come out in 2025, after beforehand being delayed to this yr from 2022.
In a submit on Twitter/X, developer Unhappy Cat Studios saved it quick and candy: “Our preliminary launch date was optimistic, and we apologize for that. Creating Replaced is sort of a novel problem, and we’re proud to be creating one thing that particular.
“We want extra time to guarantee we meet the excessive requirements we have set for ourselves and to meet the expectations of our followers.”
— REPLACED (@REPLACEDGame) August 13, 2024
Within the meantime, Unhappy Cat has introduced the sport might be playable at Gamescom, and that “one thing particular” might be coming later this week.
Replaced was first introduced manner again at E3 2021 as a 2.5D cyberpunk pixelated side-scroller printed by Coatsink. Gamers management an AI trapped in a human physique exploring a darkish cyberpunk world, with fast-paced motion fight and beautiful pixel artwork.
Initially, Replaced was set to come out in 2022 on Xbox Recreation Go and PC. It was later pushed out of 2022 after which into 2024 due to the “unbelievable excessive bar of neighborhood’s expectations” and the group feeling that “we will not afofrd to launch a sub-par sport.” We did get a take a look at Replaced at IGN Reside earlier this yr, and felt optimistic about its course.
Rebekah Valentine is a senior reporter for IGN. Obtained a narrative tip? Ship it to rvalentine@ign.com.