Summary
The upcomingXbox Game Passtitle namedReplacedhas seen yet another unfortunate delay, this time into 2025. The first-ever game from Ukrainian developer Sad Cat Studios,Replacedwas first revealed at Xbox’s E3 showcase way back in 2021 as a day oneXbox Game Passtitle before being hit with several delays following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which began in early 2022.
Gamers who were hoping to finally go hands on withReplacedin the back part of 2024 will be let down by Sad Cat’s latest Twitter post. The studio has unfortunately announced thatReplacedwill instead release sometime in 2025, briefly mentioning how it needs more time to ensure the game’s quality. Sad Cat went on to invite fans to join its Discord server, and confirmed thatReplacedwill beplayable at Gamescom later this month. Additionally, for those who won’t attend, Sad Cat hinted at a mysterious surprise later this week.
Replaced Has Been Delayed To 2025
Replaced’s latest delay into 2025 raises the question of when in the year gamers may be able to expect it to release. Xbox currently hasseveral major first-party AAA games set to land on Game Pass in 2025, such asAvowed, Fable, South of Midnight,andDoom: The Dark Ages, but seeing thatReplacedis a smaller indie title, Sad Cat and Xbox will likely have an easier time finding a good spot for its release somewhere in the 2025 calendar. As for Sad Cat’s surprise coming later this week, it could turn out to simply be a new trailer, though the “For those not attending” Gamescom wording makes it sound like the studio could have aReplaceddemo set to go live sometime soon, but this has yet to be confirmed.
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