Beast of Reincarnation is available through Game Pass in the Xbox and PC ecosystem, after joining the service on its August 4, 2026 launch day. Eligible subscribers can play the base game without buying it separately. The exact plan, region, and device entitlement should be checked while signed into your Microsoft account.
Is it on Game Pass now?
Yes. Microsoft's official Beast of Reincarnation pages advertise day-one Game Pass access and currently show the game in the Xbox ecosystem. This is confirmed store information rather than a rumor or a future release promise.
The game supports Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC through Microsoft's listings. It also appears with Xbox Play Anywhere, which connects supported purchases and progress across Xbox console and Windows PC under the same account. Availability on older Xbox One hardware is not listed as a native release.
Which subscription do you need?
Microsoft changes Game Pass plan names and entitlements over time, and the correct plan can depend on whether you play on console, PC, or cloud. The reliable method is to sign in on the official store page and check whether the Play or Install button appears for your active membership. Microsoft does not publish one universal entitlement statement that applies to every account and country.
Do not rely only on an old article that mentions “Game Pass” without device context. A console-focused plan may not grant the same PC catalog, and cloud access can have its own tier and regional requirements. The checkout or install screen tied to your account is authoritative for access.
Xbox and PC access
The Microsoft Store identifies the title for Xbox Series X|S and PC and lists Xbox Play Anywhere. Play Anywhere can connect supported ownership and progress within Microsoft's Xbox and Windows PC ecosystem, but it does not create a PlayStation or Steam entitlement. This guide does not make a Smart Delivery claim because that badge is not consistently present across the current official product listings checked for this update.
The Steam copy is sold and managed separately. A Game Pass subscription does not add the game to your Steam library, and Steam achievements or cloud saves are not automatically the same as Xbox network progress. The official pages used here do not document cross-save outside Xbox Play Anywhere.
Does Game Pass include Deluxe?
The confirmed subscription benefit is access to the base game. The Deluxe package contains Koo skins, Oni's Hat, Big Dipper sword, Amber, and vegetable seedlings, and official sources do not state that all of those extras come with standard Game Pass access. Assume only the edition shown as included on your signed-in store page.
Subscribers may see a member discount on add-ons, but discounts and entitlements can vary. Inspect the edition comparison before buying anything. You do not need Deluxe to play the complete main campaign.
Game Pass access versus ownership
A subscription lets you play while your plan is active and the title remains in the relevant catalog. Buying the game creates a store license governed by the platform's purchase terms and does not depend on catalog rotation. These are different value propositions even when the installed game files appear similar.
Game Pass is the lower-cost way to try the game if you already subscribe. Buying may make more sense if you plan to return after a long break or want access independent of subscription status. Microsoft has not announced a catalog departure date for this title on the official pages checked here.
Can you play offline?
The game itself is a single-player experience, but subscription license checks and offline permissions follow Xbox and Microsoft Store rules. Console home-device settings and PC license behavior can affect how long content remains available without a connection. Do not assume that a digital subscription guarantees permanent offline access.
Connect before travel, launch the game once, and confirm the device's offline settings under Microsoft's current support instructions. PS5 separately advertises offline play for its purchased version, but that statement does not define Game Pass licensing. Cloud gaming always requires a suitable network connection.
Achievements and Play Anywhere
The Steam version lists 46 achievements, while the Microsoft version uses Xbox network features and its own achievement presentation. Xbox Play Anywhere normally connects supported Xbox and Windows PC access under one Microsoft account. Exact achievement synchronization should be checked in the live Xbox listing and your profile.
Switching between Steam and Game Pass should be treated as switching ecosystems. The official pages do not document save transfers between Steam and the Microsoft ecosystem. Back up progress before attempting any unsupported file movement.
Best way to start
If you already have an eligible Game Pass plan, open the official store page while signed in and install from there. If you do not subscribe, compare the current plan cost with the live Standard Edition price and your likely playtime. Deluxe is optional and not required for the story or core gameplay.