Xbox Game Pass delivers great day one gameplay that you can't miss

Published April 15, 2026, 1:00 a.m. EDT

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A great first day release has just arrived Xbox Game Passand you won’t want to miss the opportunity 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 notable options for players to choose from. While previous months offered games like The Witcher 3, Cyberpunk 2077, Death StrandingAnd Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2there are almost 20 new additions to Xbox Game Pass in April.

This is just the first wave. Several more games are expected to be announced for the second half of the month. Despite this, this resulted in an upgrade for Oblivion Remasteredfor example, and the addition of Hades 2 on Xbox Game Passwhich is technically also a day one release for the platform. There are many games to remember in April, but there is one in particular that is highly anticipated by players.

This day one release on Xbox Game Pass is a cyberpunk thriller

The replacement was eagerly awaited

A character points a gun at a fallen fighter in Replaced.

The cyberpunk-themed thriller Replaced was finally released, and he arrived as a day one release on Xbox Game Pass on April 14. Scheduled for release last month, the Sad Cat Studios-developed game was pushed back to April, but now it’s finally here.

As shown in the official announcement of Xbox WireReplaced 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 of 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 subscription to access it.

You can download Replaced right now, at no extra cost if you’re a member of the appropriate level, and start playing whenever you want. However, I recommend playing it as early as possible because it is It’s common for games to leave Xbox Game Pass.

Replaced looks absolutely stunning

Cyberpunk game is a 2.5D action-based platformer

The liberation of Replaced was eagerly awaited by enthusiastic fans, who have spent years waiting for more news on the title. Anticipation seems to have proven its worth. The game’s promotional materials had already highlighted what a magnificent experience it was, but the full version now allows players to delve into the beautifully designed cyberpunk dystopia of Replaced.

In Replacedyou will control an AI trapped in a human body, set in an alternate version of 1980s America. The game features 2.5D platform action with a great focus on exploration and storytelling with exciting dystopian themes. If you are an Ultimate member of Xbox Game Passyou should give Replaced a chance, especially since it’s free on the service.