Beast of Reincarnation: GAMEFREAK's New Non-Nintendo Game

"Beast of Reincarnation" made its surprise debut at the Xbox Games Showcase, with a planned 2026 launch. Here's everything we learned from the world premiere announcement.

Beast of Reincarnation Unveiled at Xbox Games Showcase

Coming in 2026

The Pokémon developer GAMEFREAK revealed "Beast of Reincarnation" at the Xbox showcase, marking a dramatic departure from their signature franchise. This hack-and-slash action RPG presents darker themes and a futuristic setting where advanced technology collides with traditional samurai combat. Early footage showcases intricate mechanical boss battles and intense combat sequences.

Breaking the Nintendo Exclusive Tradition

In a significant shift, GAMEFREAK's new title won't be exclusive to Nintendo platforms. While the studio has released non-Nintendo games like "Pandoland" (2024) and "Little Town Hero" (2019), "Beast of Reincarnation" appears to represent a major leap in both production quality and ambitious gameplay design.

The game is currently scheduled for release on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Steam in 2026. Stay tuned for updates as we continue to follow this exciting development.