Beast of Reincarnation FAQ
Short answers, each labeled with how solid the sourcing is. Store facts come from the official Steam page.
Is Beast of Reincarnation on Game Pass?
Yes — it launched day one on Game Pass alongside PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam + Xbox App). ✓ corroborated
How much does it cost?
Standard edition is $59.99; the Digital Deluxe is $69.99. ✓ Steam-verified
Is the Digital Deluxe edition worth it?
The Deluxe adds cosmetic Koo coat colors (black/brown Shiba), Emma's Oni's Hat, the exclusive sword Big Dipper, 100,000 Amber and some vegetable seeds. It is cosmetics plus an early-game convenience boost — no extra chapters, no early access, no season pass. ✓ corroborated
How long is the game?
Sources disagree on the main story: the official/press figure is 30–40 hours, while Game8 reports 20–30 from their playthrough. Treat 20–40 as the honest range; ~50–60 for all achievements, up to ~80 for a slow 100%. ✓ corroborated
Is there co-op or multiplayer?
No co-op or multiplayer has been announced or listed on any store page — it is a single-player "one-person, one-dog" action RPG. ✓ Steam-verified
Is it a soulslike?
Reviews describe demanding, parry-centric technical combat with soulslike structure (campsites, shrines, boss walls), fused with real-time-plus-command mechanics via Koo's Bloom Arts. Several outlets call it soulslike-adjacent rather than a strict soulslike. ✓ corroborated
When did it release?
August 3, 2026 (August 4 UTC; the Steam page shows Aug 3 in some timezones). Developed by GAME FREAK — their first AAA original — published by Fictions. ✓ Steam-verified
How is it reviewing?
Divisive at launch: Steam sits at "Mixed" (52% of ~800 launch-day reviews), and press reviews praise the combat while criticizing pacing and story. Combat depth is the consistently praised pillar. ✓ corroborated
Does it run on Steam Deck / what are the PC specs?
See the system requirements page for the verified spec sheet (45 GB, SSD required, DX12). No official Steam Deck verification badge was listed at launch. ✓ Steam-verified
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