At a glance
| Release date | August 4, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Platforms | PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series X|S · PC (Steam, Xbox on PC) |
| Game Pass | Day one on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate; Xbox Play Anywhere, Handheld Optimized, Xbox Cloud supported |
| Developer | Game Freak (first AAA title; director Kota Furushima) |
| Publisher | Fictions (formerly Private Division's slate) |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 5 |
| Genre | Action RPG / souls-like, stage-based (not open world) |
Editions and pre-order bonuses
A standard edition and a Digital Deluxe Edition have been confirmed. The PS5 physical edition pre-order includes bonus DLC equivalent to the Digital Deluxe content; edition bonuses across storefronts include early-game boosts such as unique weapons, accessories, and resources. We'll publish an exact edition-by-edition content table (and whether the Deluxe items matter for builds) as storefront listings finalize toward launch.
Game Pass note: if you have Game Pass Ultimate, you pay nothing extra at launch — and Play Anywhere means one license covers Xbox console and PC with shared saves.
The road here
- May 2023 — announced as "Project Bloom," a partnership with Private Division.
- June 2025 — revealed as Beast of Reincarnation at the Xbox Games Showcase; 2026 window.
- January 2026 — deep dive at Xbox Developer Direct: combat, Koo's command system, world structure.
- February 2026 — release date confirmed at PlayStation State of Play: August 4, 2026.
Get ready for launch
- Beginner guide — what to know before day one
- Builds & skill trees primer
- FAQ — playtime, difficulty, is Koo playable
Last updated: July 7, 2026