The Pokémon developers and creators over at Game Freak revealed original game Beast of Reincarnation back in June 2025, and now an update is here along with some new footage. As showcased during today’s Xbox Developer Direct event, the action-RPG is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam, Microsoft Store) this summer, with day-and-date launch plans for Game Pass, as well. The news paired nicely with an extensive new video, offering an overview of gameplay and a behind-the-scenes look at development at Game Freak. Watch as Game Freak general producer Shigeru Ohmori and other staff members discuss the work in progress below. Beast of Reincarnation Gameplay Overview Here’s how the official description: In post-apocalyptic Japan, a land ruined by corruption and crawling with monstrous beasts, humanity’s last hope may rest with Emma—an outcast cursed as a Blighted One—and Koo, her loyal canine companion. Survive a journey across an ominous, ever-changing world where dangerous forests can erupt in the wasteland. As Emma and Koo push deeper into the unknown, their bond strengthens—and with it, strange powers bloom. Explore what it means to be human in Beast of Reincarnation, an expansive one-person, one-dog action RPG built around demanding, technical combat. Source: IGN
