Game Freak's action RPG, Beast of Reincarnation, has reportedly leaked online and is already being played by pirates, according to multiple piracy-centric sources including the DODI Repacks Discord server and the r/Piracy and r/PiratedGames subreddits. The game is officially slated for release on August 4 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and Steam.
The exact method by which the game was obtained prior to its official release remains unconfirmed, though some speculation points to preloading on Steam. This marks the latest in a series of high-profile titles that have seen unauthorized early access this year, with games like Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Forza Horizon 6, and Subnautica 2 also reportedly leaked before their launch dates.
Initial impressions from players who have allegedly accessed the pirated copy of Beast of Reincarnation offer mixed views on performance. One user reported smooth gameplay on a ROG Ally X handheld, experiencing around 30-40 FPS on medium settings at 1080p and no significant stutters. They also noted the game looks good and features a solid soundtrack. Conversely, another PC player described the game as "running like garbage," reporting average frame rates of 70-80 FPS at 4K with DLSS Ultra Quality and maximum settings on a system featuring a 9800x3d processor and an RTX 5070 Ti, with no frame generation option available.
It is worth noting that performance assessments of pirated copies can be unreliable. Game Freak and Beast of Reincarnation's publisher, Fictions, have not yet issued an official statement regarding the alleged leak.