Beast of Reincarnation

Beast of Reincarnation launches August 4, 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. Xbox lists day-one Game Pass access, Xbox Play Anywhere and a pre-order bonus of a Brown Shiba Skin for Koo plus 30,000 Amber. The playable focus includes real-time sword combat as Emma, command-based Koo abilities, parries that generate points for Koo techniques, boss battles, and exploration through changing blighted environments. The story is set in Post-apocalyptic Japan in the year 4026, with Emma and Koo identified as the central lead. The listed access model is Paid.

Latest update

Pre-orders are currently open ahead of the August 4 launch. Xbox lists a pre-order bonus of a Brown Shiba Skin for Koo plus 30,000 Amber. The Digital Deluxe Edition includes Black and Brown Shiba Skins for Koo, Oni's Hat for Emma, the Big Dipper sword, 100,000 Amber and vegetable seedlings. The game is also listed day one with Game Pass and supports Xbox Play Anywhere. The main current milestone is the upcoming release date of 2026-08-04.

Release date and status

Platforms and availability

Xbox play anywhere: yes. Game pass: Day one.

The confirmed platform set is PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Xbox Play Anywhere support is confirmed for eligible Xbox and Windows purchases. Game Pass availability is Day one.

Xbox handheld optimization is confirmed.

Gameplay overview

Emma fights with real-time sword attacks while Koo uses command-based techniques. Parrying enemy attacks generates points that can be spent on Koo's abilities. Confirmed gameplay information includes real-time sword combat as Emma, command-based Koo abilities, parries that generate points for Koo techniques, boss battles, and exploration through changing blighted environments.

Story, setting, or main mode

The story is set in post-apocalyptic Japan in the year 4026. Emma, a Blightborn outcast, travels with Koo through corrupted landscapes toward the source of the blight. The confirmed setting is Post-apocalyptic Japan in the year 4026. The named protagonists are Emma and Koo.

The playable lead or central cast includes Emma and Koo.

Trailer, screenshots, and media

An official launch-date video and Xbox-hosted screenshots show Emma, Koo, combat and the ruined 4026 setting.

The gallery gives visual context for Post-apocalyptic Japan in the year 4026 and Emma and Koo.

Developer and publisher

GAME FREAK develops Beast of Reincarnation and Fictions publishes it.

Download and availability

Pre-orders are available through official storefronts. The game is a paid release and is also listed day one with Game Pass on Xbox. Pre order bonus: Brown Shiba Skin for Koo and 30,000 Amber.

Pre-order bonuses include Brown Shiba Skin for Koo and 30,000 Amber.

Digital Deluxe contents: Black and Brown Shiba Skins for Koo, Oni's Hat for Emma, Big Dipper sword for Emma, 100,000 Amber, and vegetable seedlings.

System / Device Requirements

The Steam page currently publishes only a partial Windows requirement. Windows 11 and a 64-bit CPU/OS are listed, while CPU, RAM, GPU, and storage are still marked TBD.

That partial state is important for buyers: any complete PC requirement table circulating elsewhere should be treated as an estimate until GAME FREAK or the store listing replaces the TBD fields.

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