Pokémon studio’s action RPG Beast of Reincarnation launches in 2026

Game Freak, perhaps best known for its work on the Pokemon franchise, is working on a new action RPG called Beast of Reincarnation that will launch sometime in 2026. It's coming to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X / S.

In the game, you play as Emma, who will be accompanied by a canine friend. Survive a journey across an ominous, ever-changing world where dangerous forests can erupt in the wasteland," according to the description from a new trailer shown at the Xbox Games Showcase 2025. As Emma and Koo push deeper into the unknown, their bond strengthens-and with it, strange powers bloom."

The description also says the RPG is built around demanding, technical combat," and based on the trailer, that sure appears to be the case - it looks thrilling.

Beast of Reincarnation was originally announced as Project Bloom, according to an emailed press release. The game was previously set to be published by Take-Two's Private Division label, but Take-Two sold that label last year. Beast of Reincarnation is now being published by Fictions.

Update, June 8th: Added what platforms the game will be available on and confirmation that the game is what was once known as Project Bloom.