The short answer
Beast of Reincarnation launches into Xbox Game Pass on day one — August 4, 2026. With Game Pass Ultimate you can play on Xbox Series X|S and PC at no extra cost beyond your subscription. This is the first Game Freak title ever to hit Game Pass, and the first the studio has released on Xbox at all.
Which Game Pass tier do you need?
Microsoft's day-one releases are guaranteed on Game Pass Ultimate. If you're on a lower tier (Core, Standard, or PC-only plans), day-one availability has varied since Microsoft's tier restructuring — some day-one titles skip lower tiers entirely or arrive later. The safe play for launch night:
| Tier | Beast of Reincarnation at launch? |
|---|---|
| Game Pass Ultimate | ✅ Yes — console, PC and cloud (where supported) |
| PC Game Pass | Expected for day-one PC play — confirm in the Xbox app's "Coming to Game Pass" list |
| Game Pass Standard | ⚠️ Day-one titles often excluded — check your console's Game Pass browse tab |
| Game Pass Core | ❌ Not included (Core is a fixed small catalog) |
We'll firm this table up the moment Microsoft's official listing shows tier badges for the game.
Game Pass vs buying: which makes sense?
- Play through Game Pass if you mainly want to experience the ~40-hour campaign once. A single month of Ultimate costs a fraction of the $59.99 sticker price.
- Buy it if you want permanent access, plan a completionist run across months, or want the Deluxe Edition extras. Note that Deluxe content and pre-order bonuses are not included in the Game Pass version — cosmetic DLC is typically sold separately to subscribers.
- Hybrid option: Game Pass members usually get a discount on buying the game outright, so you can trial it on subscription and buy if it clicks.
How to preinstall on Game Pass
- Open the Xbox app (PC) or the Game Pass section of your console dashboard.
- Search "Beast of Reincarnation" or find it under Coming soon.
- Select Preinstall (if the button shows before launch) so the game is ready the second it unlocks — see our exact unlock times.
Common Game Pass questions
Is it on PS Plus too?
No. There is no PlayStation Plus catalog deal — on PS5 it's a standard $59.99 purchase.
Can I play it on cloud?
Ultimate's cloud streaming generally covers day-one titles on supported devices; expect cloud availability at or shortly after launch.
Does Game Pass include the pre-order bonus?
No — pre-order bonuses attach to purchases. See the editions guide for what each version includes.
Will my save carry over if I buy the game later?
Yes — buying the same platform version keeps your saves; Xbox Play Anywhere-style cross-entitlement details will be confirmed here at launch.