Of all the games we didn’t get new info about from the big three showcases, Beast of Reincarnation was the one I felt was most missing. But it turns out that’s because it was saving itself for the PC Gaming Show, where we got new details such as the voice acting, combat, worldbuilding, and story.
The main reveal was that Yui Ishikawa will be playing Emma when Beast of Reincarnation hits on August 4th for PC, XBOX, and PS5. The cast will also include Miyuki Satou, Akio Otsuka, Sumire Morohoshi, Yu Kobayashi, Akira Ishida, Satoshi Mikami, Rina Satoh and Tetsuo Kanao.
“The story, combat, art, sound, technology, and the incredible performances of our voice cast – everything has culminated into this singular experience,” said Game Director Kota Furushima. “Our protagonist, Emma, lives her life devoid of her past memories and emotions. Desperate to understand what ’emotions’ truly are, Emma encounters Coo, a companion who should naturally be her enemy, and together, they embark on a journey. By leveraging Emma and Koo’s synergy, we successfully combined the strategic depth of commanding Coo’s techniques with the thrilling real-time action of Emma’s sword abilities. What awaits at journey’s end? I sincerely hope you will experience the conclusion for yourself.”
Set in post-apocalyptic Japan, the story follows Emma, an outcast cursed as a “Blightborn,” who has neither memories nor emotions, and Koo, her loyal canine companion. Players can experience a journey where they feel the reassurance and warmth of having a companion, as well as a sense of loneliness. An ever-changing world where dense forests suddenly erupt amidst the wasteland. By traveling and living together with her companion through this beautiful yet harsh world, Emma and Koo’s bond strengthens, and with it, interesting powers bloom. In this world consumed by blight… what will Emma and Koo find at journey’s end?
Beast of Reincarnation is coming to PC (via Steam), XBOX, and PS5 on August 8th. It’ll be a Day One release in Game Pass, too.
