Game Freak has announced that Beast of Reincarnation, its self-described one-person, one-dog action-RPG, will launch for PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S on August 4, 2026. The PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions will also receive a physical edition alongside the digital release at launch.
Beast of Reincarnation takes place in a post-apocalyptic Japan, where humanity’s only hope lies with outcast Emma, and her canine companion, Koo. The pair team up and embark on an epic journey — hence the one-person, one-dog moniker — that takes the form of an action-RPG. Along the way, you’ll experience moments of loneliness, as well as companionship as Koo provides reliability and comfort as you attempt to free Japan from a corrupted creature that has blighted the natural world.
In terms of combat, Beast of Reincarnation sees players battling against oversized monstrosities and robotic foes, with battles compared to the likes of Black Myth: Wukong and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Furthermore, the art style of the game clearly takes inspiration from Studio Ghibli efforts including Princess Mononoke.
Beast of Reincarnation launches August 4 for PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.