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REPLACED Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Wishlists | 850,000+ |
| Demo Players | 185,000+ |
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 (Fixed) |
| Performance (Xbox Series X) | 4K / 60 FPS |
| Average Playtime | 8-12 Hours |
REPLACED System Requirements
1080p
tune Minimum – Low-Medium
1440p
tune Recommended – High
2160p
tune Ultra/4K – Max/Epic
REPLACED Laptop Recommendations
memory Intel Core i7-12700H
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 140W
storage 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
US $1349
Model: MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core i7-12700H (Score: 900)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (Score: 6600) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium).
memory Intel Core i9-13900H
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 140W
storage 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
US $999
Model: Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core i9-13900H (Score: 1058)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Score: 6700) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
save Storage: 512GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium).
memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 140W
storage 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
US $1749
Model: Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
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save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium).
memory Intel Core i9-12900H
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storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
US $1397
Model: Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
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developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Score: 7100) @ 150W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium).
memory Intel Core i5-12450H
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storage 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
US $645
Model: HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core i5-12450H (Score: 628)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Score: 7220) @ 75W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium). (TGP 75W < 95W suggested)
memory Intel Core i5-12500H
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti 80W
storage 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
US $710
Model: Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core i5-12500H (Score: 633)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti (Score: 7220) @ 80W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 512GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium). (TGP 80W < 95W suggested)
memory AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 75W
storage 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
US $799
Model: ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS (Score: 1655)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Score: 7220) @ 75W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium). (TGP 75W < 95W suggested)
memory AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 140W
storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
US $1299
Model: ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (Score: 880)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Score: 7448) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium).
memory AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 100W
storage 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
US $1489
Model: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS (Score: 820)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Score: 7904) @ 100W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium).
memory Intel Core i7-13620H
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
US $1350
Model: MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070
memory CPU: Intel Core i7-13620H (Score: 843)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Score: 8700)
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium). (TGP unknown; 95W+ suggested)
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Core Requirements
- desktop_windowsOperating System: Windows 10/11 64-bit
Required for modern DirectX features and memory management.
- memoryDirectX: Version 12
Essential for real-time volumetric shadows and light models.
- save_altStorage Note: 8 GB available space
SSD highly recommended for seamless transitions between cinematic and gameplay.
settings_applications Optimization Notes:
Upscaling: Supports DLSS 3.5 and FSR 3.0.
Key Settings: Volumetric Lighting and Motion Blur have the highest performance cost.
REPLACED: Map Size and Regions
The world is divided into distinct districts and social tiers. Phoenix-City serves as the primary urban hub, featuring high-tech corporate offices and the heavily guarded 'Wall.' Beyond the city lie the Industrial Wastelands, crumbling shanty towns like Prospero (built in an abandoned train station), and subterranean Termite Hideouts. While the gameplay is side-scrolling, these regions feature 'Open World Hubs' where players can freely walk, interact with NPCs, and discover lore, transitioning from linear action sequences to exploratory narrative environments.
REPLACED: Post-Launch Content / DLC
Sad Cat Studios is currently focused on the core release. No specific DLC has been announced, but the developers have expressed interest in expanding the lore of Phoenix-City and potentially adding new arcade mini-games or challenge modes for the combat system post-launch.
REPLACED Skills & Upgrades Overview
Progression is tied to both hardware and software upgrades via the 'Wingman' handheld device. Players can unlock the 'Heavy Strike' capability using a mechanized pickaxe to break armored enemy shields. The 'Huxley' gun can be upgraded to deflect bullets and perform double-jumps. Narrative upgrades are earned through side quests in hubs, such as improved 'Medstims' for health recovery and AI processing enhancements that unlock new dialogue choices or hacking capabilities for environmental puzzles.
REPLACED: Game Editions
Standard Edition ($24.99) includes the base game. Xbox Game Pass Edition provides day-one access for subscribers on PC and Console. A Physical Deluxe Edition has been teased, potentially including a digital soundtrack by Igor Gritsay and a handcrafted pixel-art book detailing the game's 2.5D technical pipeline.
REPLACED: Cross-Platform / Crossplay
REPLACED is a single-player focused title and does not feature multiplayer or cross-play. However, it supports cross-progression/cloud saves within the Xbox ecosystem (Xbox Series X|S and PC Game Pass) and Steam Cloud for PC users.
REPLACED: Top 5 Weapons (Subjective/Iconic)
- 1. The Huxley (Charge-based blaster pistol); 2. Mechanized Pickaxe (Armor-breaking melee and climbing tool); 3. R.E.A.C.H. Combat Subroutines (Free-flow melee strikes); 4. Environmental Hacking (Repurposing turrets and traffic lights); 5. Social Stealth (Blending into crowds to avoid PCPD snipers).
REPLACED Specific Game Elements
REPLACED Weapons
- security
Free-flow Fists (Melee)
Fluid, Arkham-style melee strikes used to chain combos and build Huxley charge.
- security
Mechanized Pickaxe (Tool/Weapon)
Used for armor-breaking heavy strikes and scaling specific industrial walls.
- security
The Huxley (Hybrid Pistol)
A charge-based energy weapon that builds power through melee combat and unleashes devastating ranged finishers.
REPLACED Vehicles
- directions_car
PCPD Hover Truck (Security Vehicle)
Militarized trucks equipped with high-powered sniper searchlights.
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The Ghost Train (Environment/Prop)
Ruined trains found in the industrial wastelands, often serving as shelters.
REPLACED Animals / Creatures
- pets
Termites (Mutated Humans/Gang)
Role: Antagonist group that hunts humans for sport in the ruins.
REPLACED Characters
- person
R.E.A.C.H. - Protagonist (Main Character)
An AI with 'childish naivety' struggling to pilot a biological host body.
- person
Tempest - Savior (NPC)
A mysterious figure who rescues R.E.A.C.H. from the Termites.
- person
Warren - Host (Main Character)
The human body R.E.A.C.H. is trapped within.
Top 3 Characters:
(The AI protagonist); 2. The Matriarch (Leader of the Prospero shanty town); 3. Tempest (The 'Rockstar soul' who rescues the protagonist).
REPLACED Missions / Objectives
- flag
Arcade Repair (Side Quest)
Objective: Find a rectifier to help Susan fix the broken arcade machine in Prospero.
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The Great Escape (Main Quest)
Objective: Flee the Phoenix Corporation research wing after the fusion.
- flag
The High Score (Side Quest)
Objective: Beat Susan's high score in the functional in-game arcade mini-game.
Top 3 Missions/Objectives:
the Phoenix Corporation (Introductory sequence); 2. Restore the Prospero Arcade (Side quest involving repairing machines); 3. The Sniper Chase (High-tension traversal segment involving dodging PCPD searchlights).
REPLACED Companions / Summons
- group
The Wingman (AI Terminal)
Ability: Provides lore analysis, hacking interface, and upgrade management.
REPLACED Collectibles
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Corporate Logs
Location/Use: Hidden within Phoenix Corporation facilities.
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Eviction Notice
Location/Use: Scattered throughout the 'Disposal' districts.
Top 3 Collectibles:
Documents (Notes outlining the nuclear catastrophe); 2. Eviction Notices (Contextual world-building items); 3. Tech Components (Used to repair machines and upgrade the Huxley).
REPLACED Armor
- shield
Heavy Brute Plating
Focus/Stats: Immune to standard strikes; requires Pickaxe Heavy Strike to break.
- shield
Standard Issue Damage Control Gear
Focus/Stats: High resistance to frontal melee, weak to Huxley finishers.
REPLACED Clothing / Appearance
- checkroom
Warren's Trench Coat
Details: Default attire; reacts to wind physics and movement.
REPLACED Other Features & Info
- labelMultiplayer Modes
N/A - This is a strictly single-player cinematic experience.
- labelUser Interface
The UI is highly diegetic, centered around the 'Wingman' — an in-game CRT-style terminal. When accessed, the camera zooms into the device, showing the protagonist's thumb scrolling through text. Health and weapon charges are integrated into subtle HUD elements that mimic 1980s retro-tech aesthetics.
- labelSound and Music
Composed by Igor Gritsay, the soundtrack is a moody, synth-driven experience that blends 1980s retro-wave with dark, industrial undertones. Notable tracks include 'Void' and 'Take Me Back,' featuring haunting vocals by Marina Thorik that emphasize the game's somber atmosphere.
- labelGraphics and Visuals
The game uses a unique 2.5D 'modernized pixel art' style. It features 3D geometry textured with pixel assets, allowing for real-time volumetric shadows, dynamic smoke, and anamorphic lens effects. The fixed 21:9 aspect ratio creates a cinematic, widescreen feel reminiscent of 80s sci-fi film.
- labelAccessibility Features
The game includes adjustable difficulty settings, custom volume controls, and stereo sound optimization. Crucially for accessibility, it offers a 'Keyboard Only' option and allows players to disable Quick Time Events (QTEs) during cinematic sequences.
- labelStory and Setting
The game is set in an alternate-history 1980s America where nuclear bombs were detonated on US soil at the end of WWII. This catastrophic event birthed Phoenix-City, a neon-lit corporate stronghold walled off from the 'Disposals' — the marginalized poor living in the surrounding industrial wastelands. The story follows R.E.A.C.H. (Research Engine for Altering and Composing Humans), an AI that accidentally fuses with a human host named Warren. Together, they navigate a world of bio-transplantology where organs are harvested as currency, exploring themes of survival and the fundamental meaning of having a soul in a machine-driven society.
- labelTop 3 Mounts/Companions
- 1. Warren (The human host/body); 2. The Wingman (Handheld AI terminal companion); 3. The Huxley (R.E.A.C.H.'s primary combat 'partner').
REPLACED Frequently Asked Questions
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help_outline What is the release date for REPLACED?The game is scheduled to launch on April 14, 2026.
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help_outline Is REPLACED coming to Xbox Game Pass?Yes, it will be available on Xbox Game Pass for both Console and PC on Day One.
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help_outline What are the minimum PC requirements?At minimum, you need an Intel i5-8400, 16GB RAM, and a GTX 1060 (6GB).
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help_outline Why was the game delayed from March to April?The final 5-week delay was for polishing and addressing UI scaling/performance on handheld devices like the Steam Deck.
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help_outline What is the meaning of the 21:9 aspect ratio in the game?It is a fixed cinematic widescreen format designed to mimic 1980s sci-fi films; it increases pixel demand by ~31% over standard 1080p.