Beast of Reincarnation is the upcoming Soulslike adventure from Game Freak, the studio behind the Pokémon franchise, set in a post-apocalyptic world 2,000 years into the future. The release is close, and if you want to be ready the moment it unlocks, the timing details are more complicated than a standard midnight rollout. PC players on Steam can get in earlier than console owners, and there are regional differences worth knowing before you set an alarm.
What is the Beast of Reincarnation release date?
The official release date is Tuesday, August 4, 2026 for console players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Both platforms are expected to unlock at midnight local time on that date, meaning the exact moment varies depending on where you live.
PC players have a different situation. Because Steam uses a global simultaneous release schedule rather than regional midnight unlocks, the game goes live on Monday, August 3 for most of the world outside of Asia. That is a full day ahead of the console versions for players in North America and Europe.
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Game Pass subscribers planning to play on day one should also note that the Xbox app version follows the console schedule, not the Steam one.
What time does Beast of Reincarnation unlock on PC?
Below is the full Steam release time breakdown by region. All times listed are for August 3, except for Asia-Pacific zones where the global rollout crosses into August 4 locally.
What platforms is Beast of Reincarnation on?
Beast of Reincarnation launches on three platforms at release:
- PC (Steam)
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X|S (including Game Pass)
There is no confirmed Nintendo Switch or Switch 2 version at this point. The game is developed by Game Freak, which makes this a notable departure from their Pokémon work and their first major foray into the Soulslike genre within a science-fiction post-apocalyptic setting.
Why does the PC version release earlier than consoles?
Steam uses a single global release timestamp rather than rolling midnight unlocks by region. This means the game goes live at the same moment everywhere on the platform, which lands on August 3 for the Americas and most of Europe. Console storefronts like PlayStation Network and Xbox typically use midnight local time, pushing the release to August 4 regardless of time zone.
This is not unique to Beast of Reincarnation. Many multiplatform games follow this same pattern, but it is worth flagging here because the gap between PC and console is a full day in most regions, not just a few hours.
If you want to explore more content for the game ahead of launch, the Beast of Reincarnation guides collection has strategy resources to get you prepared. Knowing the full trophy and achievement list before you start is also worth your time if you are planning a completionist run.
Beast of Reincarnation sits squarely in the adventure games genre with its Soulslike mechanics and narrative-driven world, so if that style of game appeals to you, the August 3 Steam unlock is the earliest you will get your hands on it.