Game Freak surprised everyone with the non-Pokémon game under their belt: Beast of Reincarnation. Deviating from their usual monster-capture, turn-based RPG projects, this multi-platform action-RPG definitely sets itself apart as one of the year’s most anticipated games.

If you’re excited and curious has to offer, be sure to continue reading to learn everything you need to know about Beast of Reincarnation.

What is the release date for Beast of Reincarnation?

Beast of Reincarnation will release on August 4, 2026.

What platforms will Beast of Reincarnation release on?

Beast of Reincarnation will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. It will also be a day-one Xbox Game Pass release.

What price is Beast of Reincarnation launching at?

Currently, there is no information available on Beast of Reincarnation’s price. Most likely, and taking other Game Freak games into account, it will be priced at $69.99.

How does Beast of Reincarnation gameplay work?

Beast of Reincarnation is a “one-person, one-dog” action RPG. The game’s protagonists, Emma and Koo, offer two different gameplay styles. While Emma provides intense katana action and plant-controlling powers, Koo uses skills that are triggered via a command-based system. Therefore, the game also introduced turn-based RPG mechanics.

Beast of Reincarnation’s gameplay has been compared to that of Nier: Automata and Black Myth: Wukong, with Koo adding a bit of Final Fantasy 7 Remake on top.

What is the story and setting for Beast of Reincarnation?

Beast of Reincarnation is set in a post-apocalyptic Japan in the year 4026 AD. Corrupted by the blight, the land is home to Emma, the Blighted One, and stray dog Koo, who will be the key to saving humanity from extinction, battling bosses, including the mechanical Golems, and the eventual Beast of Reincarnation.