A stunning day-one release has just arrived on Xbox Game Pass, and you won’t want to miss out on the chance to play this highly anticipated game for free. April is proving to be one of the best months for the subscription service this year, with several remarkable options for players to choose from. While previous months offered games like The Witcher 3, Cyberpunk 2077, Death Stranding, and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, there are nearly 20 new additions to Xbox Game Pass in April.
This is only Wave 1. It’s expected that several other games will be announced for the second half of the month. Even so, this has brought forth an upgrade for Oblivion Remastered, for example, and the addition of Hades 2 on Xbox Game Pass, which is technically a day-one release for the platform, too. There are many games to be mindful of in April, but there is one in particular that has long been awaited by players.
This Day-One Release On Xbox Game Pass Is A Cyberpunk Thriller
Replaced Was Highly Antiicipated
The cyberpunk-themed thriller Replaced has finally been released, and it arrived as a day-one release on Xbox Game Pass on April 14. Planned for release last month, the game developed by Sad Cat Studios was pushed back into April, but it is now finally here.
As seen on the official announcement on Xbox Wire, Replaced can be played on Xbox Series X/S, PC, and via cloud gaming when using Xbox Game Pass.
Since this is a day-one release on the service, access to it is locked behind an Ultimate or PC Game Pass subscription – if you’re a Premium or Essential member, you’ll need to upgrade your membership to gain access to it.
You can download Replaced right now with no extra fees if you’re a member of the appropriate tier, and start playing whenever you’d like. However, I do recommend playing it sooner rather than later since it’s common for games to leave Xbox Game Pass.
Replaced Looks Absolutely Gorgeous
The Cyberpunk Game Is A 2.5D Action-Based Platformer
The release of Replaced was highly anticipated by eager fans, who spent years waiting for more news about the title. The anticipation seems to have proven its worth. The promotional materials for the game had already teased what a gorgeous experience it was, but the full release now lets players dive into the beautifully crafted cyberpunk dystopia of Replaced.
In Replaced, you’ll control an AI trapped in a human body, set in an alternative version of 1980s America. The game offers 2.5D platform action with a ton of focus on exploration and narrative with thrilling dystopian themes. If you’re an Ultimate member of Xbox Game Pass, you should give Replaced a chance, especially considering it’s free on the service.


Released
April 14, 2026
ESRB
Mature 17+ / Violence, Blood, Strong Language
Developer(s)
Sad Cat Studios
Publisher(s)
Coatsink, Thunderful Development
Number of Players
Single-player
Steam Deck Compatibility
Unknown
PC Release Date
April 14, 2026



