Beast of Reincarnation Arrives This Summer with Game Pass Ultimate Debut

by Jonathan Dubinski January 22, 2026

written by Jonathan Dubinski January 22, 2026

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Game Freak, known for Pokémon, is developing a new RPG titled Beast of Reincarnation.
The game centers around Emma and her canine companion Koo, who have an unusual relationship due to Emmas amnesia, emotional detachment, and ability to control plants.
The turn-based battle system in the game features mechanics such as parrying, encouraging strategic play during encounters.
Emma wields a katana in combat, while Koo assists on command, and the gameplay overview video has been released on YouTube.

Emma and Koo’s Quest: Game Freak’s Beast of Reincarnation Unleashed

Game Freak, the developers behind Pokémon, recently presented gameplay footage of Beast of Reincarnation, an RPG centered on Emma and her canine companion, Koo. Feared by many due to her amnesia, emotional detachment, and ability to control plants, Emma was meant to eliminate creatures like Koo. However, circumstances lead them to collaborate to defeat the Reincarnation Beast. To this end, Emma and Koo explore forests and battle giant Nushi beasts together. Emma wields her katana in combat, while Koo provides assistance on command. This turn-based battle system incorporates mechanics such as parrying, encouraging strategic play in these encounters. Game Freak has released the gameplay overview video on YouTube.

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Specification
Official Name	Groove Coaster: Initial Initial Echo Ego
Brief Summary	Touhou Project music DLC for Groove CoasterTitle: Initial Initial Echo EgoArtist: RD-Sounds*Arrange from Touhou ShinreibyouDifficulty: Simple 2 / Normal 5 / Hard 8BPM: 156
Genre	Music
Play Modes	Single player