Beast of Reincarnation
Beast of Reincarnation is GAME FREAK's paid, single-player action RPG — Emma's real-time swordplay combines with tactical commands and Bloom Arts from her canine companion, Koo. It launches August 4, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with day-one Game Pass and pre-orders open.
Latest update
Fictions and Game Freak released the Combat Overview on July 14, 2026. The video explains enemy Down Gauges, takedowns, perfect parries that restore FP, command-based Bloom Arts for Koo, team battles, colossal bosses and skill-tree progression; Steam now also publishes complete minimum and recommended PC requirements.
Release date and status
Beast of Reincarnation launches globally on August 4, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC. Steam displays August 3 for its storefront unlock timing, while Xbox and PlayStation list August 4; pre-orders remain open during this check.
| Global release date | August 4, 2026 |
| Original launch platforms | |
| Current status | Upcoming |
| Pricing model | Paid·In-app purchases |
| Availability | Pre-orders are open for the August 4, 2026 global launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Windows PC; Steam displays August 3 for its unlock timing, with day-one Game Pass and Xbox Play Anywhere support |
Platforms and availability
Fictions will distribute the PC version through Steam and Microsoft Store, alongside PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S editions. Xbox lists day-one Game Pass, Play Anywhere, cloud and handheld support, while PlayStation identifies the PS5 version as PS5 Pro Enhanced.
Gameplay overview
Players control Emma's real-time sword attacks, dodges and parries while spending FP on commands for Koo. Breaking an enemy's Down Gauge creates takedown openings, successful parries restore FP, and Bloom Arts let Koo bind or disrupt targets while time slows for tactical selection; separate skill trees, gear and spirit stones support ranged, stealthy or aggressive builds.
Story, setting, or main mode
The single-player journey takes place in Japan in the year 4026. Emma is a Blightborn outcast without memories or emotion, while Koo is a white blighted creature who resonates with her; the pair cross erupting forests, ruined cities and hostile territories to defeat powerful Bosses, capture their abilities and reach the Beast of Reincarnation.
Trailer, screenshots, and media
Fictions and Game Freak's Combat Overview, Xbox's official game page, and PlayStation's official game gallery show Emma and Koo fighting blighted animals and machines, exploring waterfalls, streams and ruined Shibuya, and combining sword parries with Koo's Bloom Arts.
Developer and publisher
GAME FREAK inc. develops Beast of Reincarnation, and Fictions publishes the worldwide PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S release.
| Developer | GAME FREAK |
| Publisher | Fictions |
| Official website | Beast of Reincarnation |
Download and availability
The Standard Edition costs $59.99 and the Digital Deluxe Edition costs $69.99 in the United States. Standard pre-orders include a Brown Shiba Skin for Koo and 30,000 Amber; Deluxe adds two Koo skins, Oni's Hat, Emma's Big Dipper sword, 100,000 Amber and vegetable seedlings.
System / Device Requirements
Steam publishes the complete Windows performance targets below. Both tiers require DirectX 12 and 45 GB on an SSD.
| Spec | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Target | Low 1080p / 40 FPS; DLSS or FSR1 Performance | Medium 1080p / 60 FPS; DLSS or FSR3 Performance |
| Operating system | Windows 10 / 11 | Windows 11 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel Core i7-12700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB / Radeon RX 580 8 GB | GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB / Radeon RX 6700 XT 12 GB |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 45 GB SSD | 45 GB SSD |