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Game Freak Announces End of Beast of Reincarnation’s Post-Launch Updates

Pokémon developer Game Freak has announced it is ending current post-launch update plans for action RPG Beast of Reincarnation

Game Freak Announces End of Beast of Reincarnation’s Post-Launch Updates

Game Freak, the studio behind Nintendo's Pokémon series, has announced the end of post-launch updates for their action RPG, Beast of Reincarnation. The game, which released just over two months ago, will not receive major content or fixes after October 19. While this does not necessarily mean the end of support, it suggests that Game Freak is ready to move on to other projects.

In a post on X, Game Freak stated, "We want to share that our current post-launch update cycle is coming to a close." The studio urges players to submit feedback through the game's official support form. Beast of Reincarnation did not meet Game Freak's expectations, as the review noted its strong action and rich RPG systems but criticized its unrefined ideas and attempts to project prestige.

The studio's next major project is Pokémon Winds and Waves, set to release in 2027 and exclusive to the Switch 2.

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