Retro platformer Replaced delayed due to war in Ukraine

venturebeat.com:

Did you miss a session from GamesBeat Summit 2022? All sessions are available to stream now. Watch now.

Sad Cat Studios announced that it’s delaying its upcoming title, Replaced. According to the studio, several members of the team live in regions around the Belarus-based Sad Cat, and they have been negatively affected by the war in Ukraine.

Replaced is a retro sci-fi platformer, set in an alternate, dystopian 1980s, in which the player controls an AI trapped in a human body. It’s set to launch on Xbox Game Pass, as well as Steam and the Epic Games Store.

Sad Cat’s explanation tweet reads: “The priority for Sad Cat was for the safety of the team and their families. As a result, part of the team has now relocated and work has only recently restarted on Replaced.” It adds that the team is delaying the game to 2023 to ensure the best possible release, “but are prioritizing goth the physical and mental health of the developers by not forcing the original deadlines that have been unexpectedly impacted.”

The Russian invasion of Ukraine began on February 24. Ukraine and Belarus both have large communities of game developers who have been affected by the ongoing war.

GamesBeat's creed when covering the game industry is «where passion meets business.» What does this mean? We want to tell you how the news matters to you — not just as a decision-maker at a game studio, but also as a fan of games. Whether you read our articles, listen to our podcasts, or watch our videos, GamesBeat will help you learn about the industry and enjoy engaging with it. Learn more about membership.