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Game Freak's new action RPG Beast of Reincarnation leads the first wave of titles coming to Xbox Game Pass in August 2026, alongside open beta access for Gears of War: E-Day.
Game Freak steps far outside its Pokémon comfort zone with Beast of Reincarnation, a melancholic 2D/3D action RPG focused on parry-heavy combat. While critics praise its atmospheric world and deep skill trees, technical issues and flat storytelling hold it back.
Game Freak's brand-new title: Set in a post-apocalyptic Japan, humanity's only hope lies with Emma, an outcast shunned from society for her affliction, and Koo, the blighted dog. Together, they embark on this expansive adventure in this one-person, one-dog action RPG.
Experience a journey where you feel moments of loneliness, and also the reliability and comfort of your companion. Savor a world of impermanence, where forests suddenly burst forth amidst the wasteland. As Emma and Koo travel through this beautiful yet harsh world, their bond and abilities blossom.
Customize your playstyle with unique skill trees, gear, and spirit stones to survive this beautiful yet brutal world. Define your own playstyle through your preferred loadout, including ranged, stealthy, and aggressive combat.
In this world ravaged by blight...what will you find at the end of your journey?
Emma and Koo create a revolutionary action RPG experience. Fight as a unit, using Emma's sword abilities while giving Koo commands to unleash various techniques in a hybrid combat system that combines elements of action and turn-based RPGs.
Travel through a beautiful yet harsh post-apocalyptic world. Experience the ever-changing scenery, in the blighted forest, and the Bosses that rule this world. Emma and Koo, who met in the far east, are tasked with battling Bosses from all over the world and capturing their powers in order to defeat the Beast of Reincarnation.
Dive into a brutal narrative where every character hides a dangerous truth. Uncover the intertwined fates of Emma and Koo in this profound story.
