One-person, one-dog combat
Hybrid combat that combines real-time action with turn-based RPG elements: fight as a unit using Emma's sword abilities while commanding Koo to unleash techniques.
Beast of Reincarnation
Steam release: 3 August 2026 · GAME FREAK inc.
Confirmed release date, story & systems for Game Freak's one-person, one-dog action RPG
Game Freak's brand-new title: Beast of Reincarnation is an action RPG with a fusion of real-time and turn-based combat. Experience the innovative "one-person, one-dog action RPG" in the beautiful yet harsh world of Beast of Reincarnation.
Source verified from the official Steam listing on 2026-07-25. Pre-purchase is live; the game is not out yet.
What is confirmed right now
OfficialBefore launch, this site prioritizes official Steam facts over strategy speculation. Use this section for release planning; treat preview guides as provisional only.
- Release date
- 3 August 2026
- Developer
- GAME FREAK inc.
- Publisher
- Fictions
- Platform
- PC (Steam / Windows)
- Combat
- Real-time + turn-based hybrid
- Price (Steam)
- $59.99 / Deluxe $69.99
Official pillars from Steam
These are the systems and story beats Game Freak and Fictions already publish on Steam - not player-tested walkthrough claims.
Post-apocalyptic Japan, 4026
Emma, an outcast shunned for her affliction, and Koo, a blighted dog, travel a blighted world, battle Bosses, capture their powers, and aim to defeat the Beast of Reincarnation.
Build your loadout
Customize playstyle with skill trees, gear, and spirit stones - including ranged, stealthy, and aggressive loadouts.
PC system requirements
Steam currently lists Windows-only support, full controller support, 45 GB storage, and SSD required.
- Minimum GPU: GTX 1070 / RX 580 (8 GB)
- Recommended GPU: RTX 3060 / RX 6700 XT (12 GB)
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Storage: 45 GB SSD
Also confirmed on Steam
- Single-player
- Full controller support
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
- Adjustable Difficulty
- Family Sharing
Genres listed: Action, Adventure, RPG. Languages include full audio for English and Japanese.
Secondary · Pre-release only
Provisional guide outlines
These pages are labeled speculation, marked noindex, and written as planning notes until the 3 August 2026 launch. Prefer the confirmed info above.
Speculation Boss Guides
Nushi Boss Fight: Pre-Release Outline
A pre-release planning outline for the Nushi encounter in Beast of Reincarnation: what official materials suggest, open questions, and how we will verify the fight after launch.
Speculation Combat
Parry Timing: Pre-Release Combat Notes
What official Beast of Reincarnation materials imply about hybrid combat and defensive timing, plus a launch-day checklist for verifying parry windows without inventing frame data.
Speculation Boss Guides
Wasteland Colossal: Pre-Release Outline
Pre-release notes for a wasteland colossal boss concept in Beast of Reincarnation: spectacle-fight expectations from official marketing, plus what still needs hands-on verification.
Speculation Exploration
River Route: Pre-Release Exploration Notes
Pre-release exploration notes for Beast of Reincarnation's blighted world: what official copy implies about traversal and companion utility, and what to verify on launch-day route runs.
Speculation Exploration
Waterfall Grotto: Pre-Release Secret Notes
Pre-release notes on hidden-area expectations in Beast of Reincarnation: how official world fantasy suggests optional secrets, and what to verify before publishing a real grotto walkthrough.
Speculation Enemies
Blighted Boar: Pre-Release Enemy Notes
Pre-release notes on blighted wildlife themes in Beast of Reincarnation, using boar-like enemies as a working example of pack pressure, status risk, and farming questions to answer after launch.