Game Freak’s action RPG Beast of Reincarnation lets digital buyers download the full install ahead of launch, so you can start playing the instant it unlocks. The game goes live worldwide on August 4, 2026, at 12:00 AM GMT across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, with day-one access on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
Quick answer: If you own a digital copy, pre-loading begins August 2, 2026. Download the roughly 30–45 GB of files (version 01.003.000), then launch at 12:00 AM GMT on August 4 when the global unlock happens.
Release time: August 4, 2026, 12:00 AM GMT
Global release times by region
The game uses a single simultaneous unlock tied to midnight GMT. Because of time zone differences, players across the Americas can jump in on the evening of August 3, while much of Asia and Europe unlocks on the morning of August 4.
| Region | Local unlock time |
|---|---|
| GMT (global standard) | August 4, 12:00 AM |
| US Pacific (PT) | August 3, 5:00 PM |
| US Eastern (ET) | August 3, 8:00 PM |
| Brazil (BRT) | August 3, 9:00 PM |
| United Kingdom (BST) | August 4, 1:00 AM |
| Europe (CEST) | August 4, 2:00 AM |
| Japan (JST) | August 4, 9:00 AM |
Note: Some storefronts display an August 3 date rather than August 4. That is a regional time zone quirk, not an early launch. The playable unlock still happens at 12:00 AM GMT.
Download size and version by platform
The install is compact for a modern release, so you won’t need to clear much space. The launch build ships as version 01.003.000, and an additional update may download when the game officially goes live.
| Platform | Download size |
|---|---|
| PlayStation 5 | 30.238 GB |
| Xbox Series X|S | ~32.75 GB |
| PC (Steam) | 45 GB available space |
| Launch version | 01.003.000 |
How to pre-load on each platform
Pre-loading for digital owners starts August 2, 2026. You need to have purchased or pre-ordered a digital copy first. Steam owners can also grab the game from its official Steam store page.
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X|S
PC (Steam)
PC system requirements
On PC the game requires an SSD and 45 GB of free space. Both tiers target 1080p with upscaling enabled, so DLSS or FSR in Performance mode is expected for the listed frame rates.
| Component | Minimum (1080p Low, 40 FPS) | Recommended (1080p Medium, 60 FPS) |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10/11 (64-bit) | Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel Core i7-12700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 1070 (8 GB) / Radeon RX 580 (8 GB) | GeForce RTX 3060 (12 GB) / Radeon RX 6700 XT (12 GB) |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 45 GB SSD | 45 GB SSD |
| Upscaling | DLSS (RTX 20–50 series) or FSR1 (Performance) | DLSS or FSR3 (Performance) |
Editions, price, and pre-order bonuses
Two versions are available at the same price across the PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, and Steam. Pre-ordering either edition adds the Brown Shiba Skin for Koo and 30,000 Amber, the in-game currency.
| Edition | Price | Contents |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $59.99 | Base game. Pre-order adds Brown Shiba Skin for Koo and 30,000 Amber. |
| Digital Deluxe | $69.99 | Base game, Brown and Black Shiba Skins for Koo, “Oni’s Hat” for Emma, “Big Dipper” sword, 100,000 Amber, and vegetable seedlings. |
How to confirm your pre-load worked
Once the transfer finishes, the game shows a “Ready to play” or “Pre-load complete” state rather than a start button, and it stays locked until the 12:00 AM GMT unlock on August 4. If you don’t see a download or install prompt on August 2, confirm you own a digital copy and that your console or Steam client is signed in to the correct account. A short additional patch may download the first time you press play, which is normal.
With the files sitting on your drive well before launch, the only thing left is to wait for the clock to hit midnight GMT, then press start on Emma and Koo’s journey through a blighted, shifting version of Japan.
