Beast of Reincarnation System Requirements: PC Specs, PS5, Xbox Series X|S & Steam Deck Performance Guide
Beast of Reincarnation is Game Freak’s first Unreal Engine 5 project and its debut action RPG, a post-apocalyptic journey through Japan in the year 4026 with a parry-focused combat system and a dog companion named Koo. Performance-wise, this is a genuinely demanding title on PC. The official Steam page lists a 16 GB RAM floor across every tier, requires an SSD with no HDD fallback, and frames its performance targets around upscaling being enabled at all times. On console, the picture is more complicated than the spec sheet suggests, with Digital Foundry describing the console versions as a “technical disappointment.” All PC specifications below are taken from the official Beast of Reincarnation Steam page and cross-checked against Gfinity Esports and Game8.
System Requirements
Minimum (Windows, 1080p at 40 FPS, Low Preset)
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 580 (8 GB) |
| VRAM | 8 GB |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Storage | 45 GB available space, SSD required |
| Additional Notes | Targets Low 1080p at 40 fps with DLSS (RTX 20-50 series) or FSR1 Performance. SSD mandatory, no HDD fallback listed. |
Source: Beast of Reincarnation Steam store page, Gfinity Esports, and Game8. Last verified: 13 September 2026.
What this means in practice: The minimum tier targets 1080p at 40 fps on Low settings, and the 40 fps figure is unusual. Most games target 30 fps or 60 fps at their minimum tier, and 40 fps suggests the developer expects players to use a variable refresh rate display or simply accept a frame rate that is neither a locked cinematic target nor a smooth performance target. The GTX 1070 is a 2016 upper-mid-range card with 8 GB of VRAM, and the i5-8400 is a 2017 processor. The 8 GB VRAM floor is the detail that matters most: a 4 GB or 6 GB card will not meet this spec regardless of its raw compute power. The SSD requirement is absolute, with no HDD fallback listed on the Steam page. If you are still running a mechanical drive, you cannot play this game. The 16 GB system RAM requirement is also non-negotiable and appears unchanged at every tier.
Recommended (Windows, 1080p at 60 FPS, Medium Preset)
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-12700K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (12 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12 GB) |
| VRAM | 12 GB |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Storage | 45 GB available space, SSD required |
| Additional Notes | Targets Medium 1080p at 60 fps with DLSS or FSR3 Performance. SSD mandatory. |
Source: Beast of Reincarnation Steam store page, Gfinity Esports, and Dot Esports. Last verified: 13 September 2026.
What this means in practice: The recommended tier targets 1080p at 60 fps on Medium settings with upscaling enabled, and the jump from 8 GB to 12 GB of VRAM is the most important change between tiers. Unreal Engine 5 titles with Lumen and Nanite systems are VRAM-hungry by design, and the 12 GB requirement reflects that. The i7-12700K and Ryzen 7 5800X are both 2020-2021 performance-tier processors, which confirms that the game’s CPU load is substantial. If you have a mid-range gaming PC from the last three to four years with a 12 GB GPU and 16 GB of RAM, you will meet this tier. If you have an 8 GB GPU, you are capped at the minimum tier regardless of how powerful that GPU is.
PlayStation 5
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Firmware | Latest PS5 system software |
| Storage | 30.238 GB (digital download, version 01.003.000) |
| Performance Modes | Performance: 1080p to 1260p reconstructed to 4K, targets 60 fps but drops to ~45 fps in busy scenes; Quality: 1080p to 1512p, retains Lumen GI and reflections, drops to 40-60 fps |
| Additional Notes | Cutscenes default to Performance mode after patch 1.0.7; 24 fps cinematic cap now optional |
Source: Digital Foundry’s technical review, Play3.de’s PS5 file size report, and Play3.de’s 1.0.7 update coverage. Last verified: 13 September 2026.
What this means in practice: The PS5 version is a mixed experience. Digital Foundry’s testing found that both Performance and Quality modes target 60 fps, which is unusual for an Unreal Engine 5 console title. However, neither mode holds that target consistently. Performance mode drops to around 45 fps in busy scenes, and Quality mode fluctuates between 40 and 60 fps. The use of FSR 1 spatial upscaling rather than a more modern reconstruction technique is a notable technical compromise. The 30.238 GB download size is smaller than the PC version’s 45 GB requirement. Patch 1.0.7, released on 10 August 2026, changed cutscenes to default to Performance mode and made the 24 fps cinematic cap optional, which addresses one of the more criticised technical choices at launch.
Xbox Series X|S
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Firmware | Latest Xbox system software |
| Storage | Approximately 32.75 GB (digital download, Series X; Series S file size may differ) |
| Performance (Series X) | Performance: ~1080p reconstructed to 4K, targets 60 fps with drops; Quality: 1080p to 1512p, occasionally 12% ahead of PS5 in specific scenes |
| Performance (Series S) | Severe streaming-related hitches, frame times dropping to mid-20s when traversing areas; persistent texture-streaming bug requiring periodic reboots |
| Additional Notes | Xbox Game Pass day one; VRR display recommended |
Source: Digital Foundry’s technical review, Game8’s platform storage data, and GamePro’s Xbox file size report. Last verified: 13 September 2026.
What this means in practice: The Xbox Series X performs slightly better than the base PS5 in Digital Foundry’s testing, occasionally pulling ahead by around 12 percent in specific scenes, but it still struggles to hold 60 fps consistently. The Xbox Series S is the weakest version by a significant margin, and Digital Foundry’s review is blunt about its problems: severe streaming-related hitches, frame times dropping into the mid-20s when traversing areas, and a persistent texture-streaming bug that causes assets to fail to load at higher quality after roughly 15 minutes of play. If you own a Series S, you should set your expectations accordingly. The 32.75 GB download size is the largest of the console versions.
Steam Deck
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Compatibility | Unsupported |
| Performance | 23 to 30 fps at 720p with absolute lowest settings and TSR Performance upscaling |
| Additional Notes | No 16:10 aspect ratio support; RPG Site recommends streaming from another device instead |
Source: RPG Site’s Steam Deck impressions and Fanatical’s Steam Deck compatibility listing. Last verified: 13 September 2026.
What this means in practice: Beast of Reincarnation is Unsupported on Steam Deck, and RPG Site’s hands-on testing confirms that this is the correct rating. Even at 720p with the absolute lowest settings and TSR Performance upscaling, the game delivers 23 to 30 fps and the reviewer describes it as “basically unplayable” in open areas. The art style suffers significantly at such a low input resolution, and RPG Site’s recommendation is to stream from another device if you must play on Steam Deck. This is not a game to buy for handheld play.
macOS and Linux: Not Available
Beast of Reincarnation is a Windows-only release on PC. There is no macOS or native Linux version available, and neither Game Freak nor publisher Fictions has announced plans for either. Steam Deck users can technically attempt to run the game through Proton, but the Unsupported rating and RPG Site’s testing make this inadvisable.
Final Verdict: Can Your Setup Run Beast of Reincarnation?
Beast of Reincarnation is a demanding game by 2026 standards, but the demands are concentrated in specific areas. The 8 GB VRAM minimum and 12 GB VRAM recommendation are the hardest thresholds to clear, and they rule out most budget and mid-range GPUs from before 2020. The 16 GB RAM requirement is universal and non-negotiable, and the SSD requirement has no HDD fallback. If you are still running a mechanical drive or 8 GB of RAM, you cannot play this game regardless of your GPU.
The upscaling dependency is the other critical detail. Every performance target on the official spec sheet assumes DLSS or FSR is enabled. Without upscaling, you will need significantly more GPU horsepower to hit the same frame rates. If you have a gaming PC from the last three to four years with a 12 GB GPU and 16 GB of RAM, you will meet the recommended tier and should expect 1080p at 60 fps on Medium settings in most scenarios.
On console, the situation is less clear-cut. The PS5 and Xbox Series X both target 60 fps but struggle to hold it consistently, and Digital Foundry’s testing found performance drops into the mid-40s in busy scenes. The Xbox Series S is the weakest version, with streaming hitches and a texture-loading bug that can require reboots. The PS5 and Series X versions are playable, but a VRR display is strongly recommended to smooth out the frame rate fluctuations. If you have a capable gaming PC, that remains the best way to experience Beast of Reincarnation. If you are choosing between console versions, the PS5 and Series X are comparable, and the Series S is best avoided.
Specs may be revised by Game Freak in future patches, and the developer has already released update 1.0.7 addressing performance, camera, and story pacing. This article reflects the Steam store page, Digital Foundry’s technical review, Gfinity Esports, Game8, Dot Esports, RPG Site, and verified outlet reports as of 13 September 2026. Chen Xi verifies all specifications by checking official store pages and dating each table; no numbers in this article are estimated or inferred.