Beast of Reincarnation is Game Freak's action-RPG departure from the Pokémon formula, trading turn-based creature collecting for souls-like combat and a largely linear world. Before you commit to a playthrough, knowing how much time you're signing up for matters. Whether you're squeezing sessions in around a busy schedule or planning a full completionist grind, the numbers here will help you plan.
How long does Beast of Reincarnation take to beat?
A standard, earnest playthrough of Beast of Reincarnation runs 30 to 40 hours. That estimate comes straight from the developers and reflects a player who engages with the main quest without obsessing over every secret. The game is primarily linear, so there's no sprawling open world pulling you off course for dozens of hours at a stretch.
That said, Beast of Reincarnation does include open areas with hidden routes and collectables tucked away from the critical path. If you're the type to poke every corner before moving on, expect to land closer to the 40-hour mark rather than the 30.
Open areas hide plenty of secrets
How long is a full completionist run?
This is where the time investment gets serious. A 100% completion run in Beast of Reincarnation requires finding every collectable, unlocking every skill, and finishing a full New Game+ playthrough on top of your first run.
Tracking down all the collectables and skills adds roughly 5 to 10 hours beyond the base game. The New Game+ requirement is the real time sink, though. Stacking another full playthrough on top of the original 30 to 40 hours pushes the total close to 80 hours for a complete trophy haul.
For context on exactly what that trophy grind involves, the Beast of Reincarnation trophy list breaks down all 46 trophies, including which ones are locked behind New Game+.
Every skill must be unlocked for 100%
What makes the game feel longer or shorter?
Beast of Reincarnation's souls-like combat is the biggest variable. Players new to the genre will spend more time on difficult encounters, which can push a 30-hour run well past 40 hours. Veterans who read attack patterns quickly will move through bosses faster and likely sit closer to the lower end of each estimate.
The game's linear structure works in your favor for pacing. Unlike open-world RPGs where you can lose entire sessions to side content, Beast of Reincarnation keeps you moving forward. The open areas exist to reward exploration, not to pad the runtime with filler quests.
Boss difficulty affects total playtime
Is 80 hours worth the grind?
For action-RPG fans who enjoy the New Game+ loop, 80 hours is a reasonable ask. The Platinum grind is not casual-friendly given the New Game+ requirement, but it's far from the most demanding trophy list in the genre. After spending time with the combat system across a first playthrough, a second run tends to move faster as you understand the mechanics and enemy patterns.
If the Platinum isn't your goal, the 30 to 40 hour main story is a solid commitment for a linear action-RPG. It sits comfortably between a weekend binge and a multi-week project.
Check the Beast of Reincarnation exact release date and start times so you know exactly when to start your first run. For more guides covering every aspect of the game, the full Beast of Reincarnation strategy guides collection has you covered.