Game Freak's Beast of Reincarnation was one of Xbox's big Developer Direct games last month with a lengthy gameplay showcase, and now the upcoming action-RPG has gotten its proper Xbox Game Pass release date for 2026.
Yep, the Pokémon dev's upcoming multiplatform release launches on August 4th, 2026 - and it'll be on Game Pass Ultimate on day one. We've thrown the team's official release date reveal trailer up above, and here's a quick overview of what to expect from the tit
"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?"
This new release date for Beast of Reincarnation came out of Sony's State of Play conference for February 2026, which brought plenty of Xbox-related news on top of the expected PlayStation reveals. You can read up on what else was announced for Xbox during the show down below.
As for the 2026 Xbox Game Pass lineup, Beast of Reincarnation and Forza Horizon 6 are now our two big releases confirmed months in advance, as Microsoft continues to map out its subscription service for this year.