Beast of Reincarnation, Game Freak’s post-apocalyptic action RPG, unlocks at one fixed global moment rather than staggered midnights. The launch is set for 12:00 AM UTC on August 4, 2026, which is why some storefronts show August 3 and others show August 4. It is the same instant everywhere.
Quick answer: The game goes live at 12:00 AM UTC on August 4, 2026 — that is 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT on August 3. You know it worked when the title stops showing as pre-order or “coming soon” and lets you press Play or Launch.
Release time: August 4, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC (August 3, 8:00 PM ET)
Release status and confirmed launch time
Status: Confirmed. Beast of Reincarnation releases globally on August 4, 2026. Because the unlock is tied to a single UTC timestamp, players in the Western Hemisphere reach the launch during the evening of August 3, while Europe, Asia, and Oceania cross into it during the early hours of August 4.
There is no early access window. Standard and Digital Deluxe buyers all start at the same time, so upgrading an edition will not get you in sooner.
Beast of Reincarnation release time by region
Your local start time depends entirely on your time zone. Use the table below to find the exact hour the game becomes playable where you are.
| Region | Local time and date |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PDT) | 5:00 PM, August 3 |
| Central Time (CDT) | 7:00 PM, August 3 |
| Eastern Time (EDT) | 8:00 PM, August 3 |
| Brasília (BRT) | 9:00 PM, August 3 |
| Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) | 12:00 AM, August 4 |
| British Summer Time (BST) | 1:00 AM, August 4 |
| Central European Summer Time (CEST) | 2:00 AM, August 4 |
| Dubai (GST) | 4:00 AM, August 4 |
| India Standard Time (IST) | 5:30 AM, August 4 |
| Japan / Korea (JST / KST) | 9:00 AM, August 4 |
| Australian Eastern (AEST) | 10:00 AM, August 4 |
| Auckland (NZST) | 12:00 PM, August 4 |
Since the launch is locked to one worldwide moment, changing your console or account region will not let you start early.
Platforms, editions, and Game Pass
The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Steam and the Microsoft Store. It is included with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass from day one, so subscribers can install it without a separate purchase.
| Edition | Price | Extras |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $59.99 | Base game |
| Digital Deluxe | $69.99 | Bonus Amber currency, exclusive cosmetics for Emma and Koo, vegetable seedling items |
The download is roughly 45GB. No Nintendo Switch or Switch 2 version has been confirmed.
Preload so you can start at zero
Preloads are active for anyone who has pre-ordered, and installing early is the only way to be ready the second the countdown ends. On Steam, the Microsoft Store, or PlayStation, download the game ahead of time and confirm it shows a launch time rather than a download button.
You will know the unlock has happened when the store or library entry switches from a scheduled state to a playable Launch or Play prompt. If the game still asks you to wait, the fixed unlock time has not passed yet in UTC terms; there are no per-account tricks to bypass it.
Leaked and pirated copies have circulated ahead of launch, so avoiding spoilers before the timer hits zero is worth the effort if you want to experience Emma and Koo’s journey unspoiled.
With one shared UTC unlock, the only real decision left is your plan for launch night — jump in the moment it goes live, or wait for the dust to settle before starting the campaign.