Game Freak’s upcoming action RPG Beast of Reincarnation has reportedly appeared online before its official release. According to the report, unauthorized copies surfaced three days ahead of launch, allowing some players to access the game early.
Beast of Reincarnation is scheduled to release on August 4 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and Steam. The leak means people are said to be playing versions of the game before it becomes officially available on those platforms.
The report also places the situation in a wider trend, noting that Beast of Reincarnation is one of several major AAA games in 2026 that have reportedly ended up in pirates’ hands ahead of release day. Early leaks like this can expose gameplay, story details, and performance impressions before publishers are ready.
For Game Freak, the reported leak creates unwanted attention just before launch. While the official release date remains the same, the early appearance of the game online is likely to raise concerns around security, distribution, and how major releases are protected in the final days before they go live.
