Trophy list status: neither Sony nor Microsoft has published the official trophy and achievement list yet — platform lists typically go live at or just before launch on August 4, 2026. Until then, this page covers everything completionists can actually plan around today: how each platform tracks your completion, what the confirmed game systems suggest the list will test, and how to set up a clean first run.
How completion tracking works on each platform
Beast of Reincarnation launches simultaneously on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC — and on PC it ships through two storefronts, Steam and the Microsoft Store. That detail matters more than usual for trophy hunters, because the game is a confirmed Xbox Play Anywhere title: an Xbox purchase (or a Game Pass Ultimate install, since the game arrives on Game Pass day one) shares both save data and achievement progress between Xbox console and the Microsoft Store PC version. The Steam version keeps its own separate achievement track, and the PS5 version lives entirely inside Sony's trophy ecosystem.
| Platform | Completion system | What's confirmed |
|---|---|---|
| PS5 | PlayStation trophies | Standard trophy support. A platinum is not formally confirmed until the list publishes, though full-priced PS5 releases include one as a matter of course. No Game Pass on PS5 — it's a $59.99 purchase. |
| Xbox Series X|S | Achievements / Gamerscore | Day one on Game Pass Ultimate. Achievements unlock on Game Pass copies exactly as they do on purchased copies. |
| PC (Microsoft Store) | Xbox achievements | Shares saves and achievement progress with the Xbox console version via Play Anywhere. One list, playable from either device. |
| PC (Steam) | Steam achievements | Independent progress. Nothing carries over from Xbox or the Microsoft Store version. |
If you plan to double-dip or split playtime between a desktop and a console, the Xbox-plus-Microsoft-Store route is the only combination where one completion run counts everywhere. Choose your storefront before launch day, not after twenty hours of progress.
What the confirmed systems tell us about the list
Game Freak has shown enough of the game — at the Xbox Developer Direct in January 2026 and in press hands-on sessions — that the shape of the completion arc is already visible, even without the official list. Every category below maps to a system the developers have confirmed on camera or in official store descriptions; the completion notes are our read on how such systems are typically scored, not published trophy text.
| Likely category | Confirmed system behind it | Completion outlook |
|---|---|---|
| Story & boss progression | Each region of the Blight-consumed Japan is ruled by a Nushi, a giant corrupted boss you seal and absorb power from. See our boss hub. | One unlock per Nushi sealed is the standard pattern, plus a final trophy for the Beast of Reincarnation itself. |
| Parry & deflection mastery | Combat is built around Sekiro-style deflection; GameSpot's hands-on preview notes the parry windows are more forgiving than Sekiro's. | Cumulative parry counters and flawless-fight challenges are common in this subgenre. |
| Koo companion play | Parrying builds ability points for Koo, Emma's dog companion, which you spend from a tactical menu mid-fight. | Expect usage milestones tied to Koo's abilities — see the Koo guide. |
| Build variety | Three build archetypes are confirmed: ranged, stealth, and power attack. Progression runs through a skill tree, gear, and Spirit Stones. | Style-specific challenges or a "master every tree" unlock would fit; compare options in our builds guide. |
| Collection & growth | Weapons, Spirit Stones, amber currency, and even crop seedlings (a Digital Deluxe bonus) all point to gathering systems. | Collectible and max-upgrade trophies are near-universal in action RPGs of this scale. |
| Endings | Multiple endings are not yet confirmed. | Plan save backups anyway — details on the endings page. |
Set up a clean completion run before launch
A few decisions made before August 4 will save you a second playthrough later:
- Pick your lane early. With ranged, stealth, and power-attack archetypes confirmed, decide which suits you and read up before day one. If any trophy asks you to demonstrate all three styles, knowing the other two trees at a glance beats respec panic at the credits.
- You can't practice in advance. There is no demo as of July 2026, so parry timing has to be learned live. The good news from hands-on previews: the deflection windows are reportedly more generous than Sekiro's, so FromSoftware veterans should adjust quickly and newcomers won't be stonewalled.
- Editions don't gate completion. The pre-order bonus (brown Shiba Koo skin plus 30,000 amber) and the Digital Deluxe extras (Koo skins, Emma's Oni hat, the Big Dipper sword, 100,000 amber, crop seedlings) are cosmetics and an economy head start. No trophy or achievement has been announced as tied to any edition — the amber simply smooths early progression. Full breakdown on the editions page.
- Keep manual saves. Until the ending question is settled, treat every major story beat as a potential branch point. On PS5, cloud saves via PS Plus make this painless; on PC, back up the save folder.
- Assume missables exist. Souls-likes routinely lock side quests behind story progress. Our walkthrough will flag anything permanently losable, and the completion-time page tracks how much the extras add — hands-on coverage cites a main story in the 30–40 hour range, so budget well beyond that for 100%.
FAQ
Does Beast of Reincarnation have a platinum trophy?
Not yet confirmed. In practice, every full-priced PS5 release ships with a platinum, so its absence would be a genuine surprise — but the definitive answer arrives when Sony publishes the list around launch.
Do Game Pass players earn achievements?
Yes. Beast of Reincarnation is on Game Pass Ultimate from day one, and Game Pass copies earn achievements and Gamerscore identically to purchased copies.
Do achievements transfer between Xbox and PC?
Between Xbox console and the Microsoft Store PC version, yes — Play Anywhere shares saves and achievements automatically. The Steam version is a separate track, and PS5 trophies never mix with either.
Will difficulty settings affect trophies?
Not yet confirmed. Once the list is live we'll note on the difficulty page whether any unlock demands a specific setting or whether everything can be earned on the most accessible mode.
Is there a demo to warm up on before a completion run?
No — as of July 2026 there is no demo on any platform, so your first parry happens at launch.
Related
Sources
- Beast of Reincarnation — Steam store page
- Official Japanese site (Happinet Games)
- Xbox Wire — Developer Direct deep dive
- GameSpot hands-on preview
Every projection on this page will be verified through hands-on testing when the game launches on August 4, 2026, and the full official list with a platinum roadmap will replace it.
Last updated: July 22, 2026