Replaced Launches on PC and Xbox, Faces Major Bug on Series S

Cyberpunk Dreams and Xbox Nightmares: “Replaced” Launches with a Buggy Bang

Ah, “Replaced”, the game that’s been teasing our cyberpunk dreams with its sleek aesthetics and promises of cinematic platforming bliss. Well, it finally hit the shelves on April 14th, and while PC players are happily hacking their way through dystopian landscapes, Xbox Series S players are hitting a rather annoying speed bump—or more like a crash into a digital brick wall.

The Glitch in the (Cyber) Matrix

Let’s paint the picture here: You’re cruising through Chapter 5 of “Replaced” on your trusty Xbox Series S, fully immersed in the moody neon vibes, when—bam! The game decides it’s had enough and hangs up on you. Thanks to a memory-related bug, your console becomes as responsive as your ex after a bad breakup.

Sad Cat Studios, the minds behind this cybernetic adventure, have acknowledged the issue and promised a patch is on its way. Expect it to hit right after it clears certification on Wednesday, April 15. So, you might want to hold off on that rage quit just yet.

How to Dodge the Glitch Bullet

If you’re not willing to wait for Sad Cat’s fix, here’s a little hack: make sure you quit and restart your game during Chapter 4. This little maneuver clears out your console’s RAM like hitting a reset button on your brain after too much caffeine. It might just save you from smashing your controller in frustration.

Unfinished Business

Oh, but there’s more! If you somehow make it past Chapter 5 without incident, Xbox Series S players are in for another disappointment: incomplete endgame cinematics. While PC and Xbox Series X players get the full visual feast, Series S users are left with half-baked eye candy—until that patch rolls out.

The Silver Lining

The good news? The patch isn’t just about playing tech support for Chapter 5; it’s also set to complete those missing cinematics. So at least there’s light at the end of this pixelated tunnel.

“Replaced” has been a long time coming and while it’s not off to the smoothest start for everyone involved, there’s hope that Sad Cat Studios will bring their glitch-ridden launch back from the brink. Until then, be kind to your Xbox controllers; they didn’t ask for this.