Everything We Know About Beast of Reincarnation

The gameplay in Beast of Reincarnation blends two distinct playstyles into a single cohesive system: fast-paced katana action with the protagonist, Emma, and command-based support from her blighted dog companion, Koo.

Rather than relying purely on split-second reflexes to survive high-pressure encounters, the combat is built around a rhythmic "tempo" reminiscent of traditional turn-based RPGs. As you engage in battle, executing a successful parry with Emma earns points that build up Koo’s command meter.

Opening Koo’s menu at any point drastically slows down time, offering vital breathing room to assess the battlefield, select specialized skills, and pull off a tactical comeback. Koo possesses a wide array of techniques designed to handle various combat scenarios, ensuring your companion is always ready when you are in a pinch.

To add further depth to this foundation, players can customize their combat style through exploration and loadout choices. Throughout the world, you can discover new katanas for Emma and specialized Charms for Koo, alongside socketable items called Spirit Stones. These stones grant unique passive bonuses based on your actions during combat, allowing players to tailor their builds for ranged, stealthy, or highly aggressive playstyles.

For those looking for a specific level of challenge, the game features three difficulty options. Beyond the standard Normal Mode and a punishing Hard Mode, a dedicated Story Mode lowers incoming enemy damage and offers significantly more forgiving parry timing, making the tactical action accessible to everyone.

The setting is Japan, and the year is 4026. You travel through a harsh yet breathtaking post-apocalyptic world filled with ever-shifting landscapes and blighted forests. Having met in the far east, Emma and Koo are tasked with hunting down formidable bosses from around the globe, absorbing their powers to ultimately face the Beast of Reincarnation.

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Beast of Reincarnation is built on Unreal Engine 5, boasting a significantly more realistic art style than Game Freak’s past work. While the studio emphasizes that gameplay depth took priority over chasing absolute photorealism, early footage displays impressive lighting, environments, and visual fidelity.