Game Freak Unveils New IP at Xbox Showcase
▼ Summary
– Beast of Reincarnation, a new game from Pokémon developer Game Freak, was announced during the Xbox Games Showcase and features battles against large monsters.
– The game is set in near-future Japan, directed by Pokémon battle designer Kota Furushima, and will release on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC in 2026.
– Players control Emma the Sealer and her dog Koo in a post-apocalyptic Japan, fighting to save humanity from extinction.
– Game Freak, known for Pokémon, has a history of creating smaller original games through its Gear Project initiative.
– Beast of Reincarnation was previously known as Project Bloom and is now published by Fictions after being sold by Take-Two’s Private Division.
Game Freak, the legendary studio behind Pokémon, has unveiled its ambitious new project Beast of Reincarnation during the Xbox Games Showcase. Breaking away from its iconic franchise, the developer is venturing into fresh territory with this atmospheric action-adventure title set for release in 2026 on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.
The newly revealed trailer immerses players in a dystopian near-future Japan, where protagonist Emma the Sealer and her loyal canine companion Koo battle monstrous entities to prevent humanity’s collapse. Directed by Kota Furushima, a veteran Pokémon battle designer, the game promises intense combat intertwined with deep storytelling.
This marks another bold step for Game Freak under its Gear Project initiative, an internal program encouraging developers to explore original ideas outside Pokémon. While the studio built its reputation on Nintendo-exclusive hits, it has quietly released smaller multi-platform titles like HarmoKnight and Tembo the Badass Elephant over the years.
Originally teased as Project Bloom under Take-Two’s Private Division, the game found a new home with emerging publisher Fictions. Executive Producer Mika Kurasawa praised the collaboration, emphasizing the team’s excitement to showcase the game’s visually striking world and adrenaline-fueled battles.
For fans eager to see Game Freak’s creative range beyond Pokémon, Beast of Reincarnation could be a defining moment. With its haunting setting and fresh mechanics, the title aims to carve its own legacy while honoring the studio’s knack for memorable characters and engaging gameplay.
(Source: Video Games Chronicle)
