GAMEFREAK's 'Beast of Reincarnation' Heads Beyond Nintendo

The world premiere of "Beast of Reincarnation" was revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase, with a planned launch in 2026. Here’s what we learned from the announcement.

Beast of Reincarnation Unveiled at Xbox Games Showcase

Launching in 2026

"Beast of Reincarnation" is a new title from GAMEFREAK, the acclaimed developer and co-owner of the Pokémon franchise. Revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase, this project marks a distinct shift from the studio's iconic series. The game appears to be a hack-and-slash action RPG with a darker, more mature tone. It’s set in a futuristic world where advanced technology blends with Japanese-inspired samurai combat, featuring intense mechanical boss fights and demanding battles.

A Multi-Platform Release

In a notable move, GAMEFREAK is developing this title independently of its long-standing partner, Nintendo, with no current plans for Nintendo platforms. While the studio has released games on other systems before—such as "Pandoland" (2024) and "Little Town Hero" (2019)—"Beast of Reincarnation" promises a significant leap in gameplay depth and production quality compared to its prior non-Pokémon projects.

"Beast of Reincarnation" is scheduled for release in 2026 on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Steam. We will continue to update this page with new details as they emerge, so stay tuned for more information.