Emma
Real-time sword attacks, parries, traversal, finishers, and a Blightborn skill set.
Independent launch guide
Beast of Reincarnation
Verified launch facts and spoiler-light guides for Emma and Koo's journey through Japan in 4026.
Original editorial artwork. Not an in-game screenshot.
StatusAvailable now
ReleasedAugust 4, 2026
PlatformsPS5, Xbox, PC
SubscriptionGame Pass day one
What is Beast of Reincarnation?
Beast of Reincarnation is a single-player Action RPG from GAME FREAK, published by Fictions. It follows Emma, a Blightborn Sealer, and Koo, a blighted dog, across a transformed Japan in the year 4026.
Combat joins Emma's real-time katana actions with Koo's command skills. A successful parry builds FP, which powers Koo's techniques while the command menu slows the fight.
- Developer
- GAME FREAK inc.
- Publisher
- Fictions, Inc.
- Genre
- Single-player Action RPG
- Setting
- Japan, year 4026
- Audio
- English and Japanese
One sword. One dog. Two combat systems.
The useful starting point is not a build list. It is learning how Emma creates openings for Koo.
Official sources call it a one-person, one-dog Action RPG. We keep comparisons separate from confirmed mechanics.
Koo
Command-based techniques powered by FP and selected through a time-slowing menu.
Builds
Katanas, charms, Spirit Stones, gear, and skill trees support distinct playstyles.
World
Blight can transform open ground into dense forest and reshape encounters in real time.
Start with what the game teaches
Five focused pages answer the questions that matter before a full walkthrough.
01
Beginner guide
Learn the parry, FP, Koo command, and Down Gauge loop without story spoilers.
02Combat explained
How Emma and Koo combine real-time swordplay with command skills.
03Choose a difficulty
What is confirmed about Story, Normal, and Hard settings.
04PC requirements
Official CPU, GPU, storage, and performance targets.
05Standard vs Deluxe
Compare launch prices and every confirmed Deluxe bonus.
Answers for launch-day searches
Each query has one canonical page, so release, platform, and buying intent do not compete with one another.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beast of Reincarnation out now?
Yes. The official global release date is August 4, 2026. Some storefronts may show August 3 because of regional time display.
What platforms is Beast of Reincarnation on?
The confirmed platforms are PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC through Steam or the Xbox app, and Xbox Cloud.
Is Beast of Reincarnation on Game Pass?
Yes. It launched in Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Availability for other subscription tiers should be checked in your region.
Is it a multiplayer game?
No multiplayer or co-op mode is listed. Official store pages describe Beast of Reincarnation as a single-player game.
Is Beast of Reincarnation an open-world Soulslike?
The official description calls it an Action RPG and a one-person, one-dog adventure. Open world and Soulslike are store tags or comparisons, not the official genre label.
Is there a Switch 2 version?
No Nintendo Switch or Switch 2 version has been announced. The status can change, so this guide tracks official platform updates.