Today, we are thrilled to share new gameplay and story info about Game Freak’s brand-new action RPG, Beast of Reincarnation, directed by Kota Furushima, which will launch on PS5 August 4, 2026. Here is our brand new gameplay trailer released today in the State of Play. Please watch it below.
Emma, the blightborn, and Koo the malefact
Our game is set in the beautiful yet harsh landscapes of Japan in the year 4026, an original world that blends traditional Japanese elements with science fiction. Its story focuses on two main characters – Emma and Koo, both of whom were designed by Pablo Uchida.
The game begins inside a Colony, one of the few habitable areas in this devastated world. Here we meet Emma, born corrupted by blight, which caused her to fuse with plants and gain the ability to freely manipulate her hair. Her hair has been transformed into plant-like vines that she can use to traverse various terrains, such as collapsed bridges and high walls. It not only helps with movement but can be used to attack as well, by extending her hair above an enemy’s head to perform a falling assassination.
Shunned by people that fear what they cannot understand, Emma lives as an outcast, without her feelings or memories. Meanwhile, Koo is a malefact, a being that poses a threat to this world. Emma hunts these malefacts and takes on the role of a “Sealer,” absorbing their blight into her own body. Two beings who should never coexist… When Emma and Koo meet, the story begins to unfold dramatically.
A fusion of real-time action and strategic command-based RPG
Beast of Reincarnation is a one-person, one-dog action RPG. The protagonist Emma fights using sword-based actions in real time, while Koo battles by unleashing skills via commands, like in a turn-based RPG. When Emma performs a “parry” (just guard) against enemy attacks, points are earned to activate Koo’s skills. These points can then be used to unleash Koo’s abilities. This game doesn’t require you to fight solely through action. Koo’s commands can be accessed anytime by pressing the Triangle button. Opening the command menu slows down time, giving you time to select Koo’s techniques. By seamlessly switching between action and commands, you can fight while always feeling Koo’s presence by your side.
Ever changing World
In this world, the influence of blight causes the environment to suddenly shift. During exploration, the world changes in real time, becoming part of its natural cycle—with plains and wastelands gradually transforming into forests. In some areas, the transformation is abrupt, giving rise to unseen malefacts.
Throughout their journey, Emma and Koo traverse diverse lands, uncover the world’s mysteries, and meet other people.We hope you’ll join us in the world of Beast of Reincarnation to witness Emma and Koo’s story. There are still many features we wish to share, so please look forward to future updates.
Beast of Reincarnation launches this summer on PS5, and you can wishlist the game on PlayStation Store today.
