Beast of Reincarnation Patch Notes — Updates & Next Patch
Updated August 7, 2026 · Facts cross-checked against the sources listed below
Current Version
| Platform | Version | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| PS5 | 1.004 | Day-one update, applied at launch (August 4) |
| PC (Steam) | 1.0.6 | Day-one update, applied at launch |
| Xbox Series X|S | — | No version number has been published |
One thing worth being clear about, because no other site says it plainly: Game Freak never published a changelog for the day-one update. There is no official list of what 1.004 / 1.0.6 changed. If you see a site presenting detailed day-one patch notes, those are reconstructed guesses — stop looking for the official version, because it does not exist.
The Next Patch — Five Confirmed Changes
On August 5, 2026, Game Freak’s official account (@GAMEFREAK_info) posted a statement responding to launch-week criticism. It confirmed the first major patch, targeted “within a week” of the statement — which puts it around August 12 at the latest, if the target holds. The five confirmed items:
- Camera adjustments. The camera is the most common complaint in reviews. Note that the separately requested FOV slider and camera-distance options are not confirmed for this patch — Discord staff say they are “definitely on the list” but gave no date.
- Increased text size. A frequent accessibility complaint, especially in handheld and couch setups.
- Story pacing improvements. Explicitly described as an ongoing effort — this patch is the first round of pacing changes, not the last.
- Default display mode changes from Cinematic to Performance. New installs will boot into 60 fps instead of the 30 fps Cinematic mode. This matches what our performance guide has recommended since launch — Performance mode is the right pick for almost everyone.
- Other bug fixes. Unspecified. The PC DLSS reset bug is not explicitly mentioned, so don’t assume it’s covered until the notes are out.
The statement also linked a feedback form and included this line: “We take your feedback to heart and are currently planning a series of continuous updates.” That phrasing — continuous updates, not a fixed schedule — is the clearest signal yet of how post-launch support will run.
Planned, But No Date
Beyond the first patch, staff responses in the official Discord have confirmed the following are in the pipeline:
| Feature | Status (official wording) |
|---|---|
| Ultrawide support | “Both planned” (with frame generation) |
| Frame generation fixes | “Both planned” (with ultrawide) |
| FOV slider | “Definitely on the list” |
| Camera distance options | “Definitely on the list” |
Treat these as intentions, not commitments — none of them have a version number or a date attached.
Still Broken Right Now
- DLSS resets on every launch (PC). Officially unfixed. Community mods on Nexus patch it today — the full walkthrough is in our performance guide.
- Steam Deck: Unsupported. The game failed Valve’s first compatibility review; the developers intend to have it re-reviewed. No timeline.
Update History
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | Launch, with day-one update 1.004 (PS5) / 1.0.6 (PC). No official changelog published. |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Game Freak statement on X: first patch confirmed “within a week”, five changes listed, feedback form opened. |
| ~Aug 12, 2026 | First major patch expected. We’ll publish the full notes and what actually changed in practice here the day it lands. |
Bookmark this page if you want the practical version of each patch — not just the official notes, but whether the fixes actually hold up in-game.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the next Beast of Reincarnation patch coming out?
Game Freak announced it on August 5, 2026 and said it was targeted "within a week" — so expect it by roughly August 12. No exact date or time has been given.
What will the next patch include?
Five things are confirmed: camera adjustments, increased text size, story pacing improvements, changing the default display setting from Cinematic to Performance mode, and other unspecified bug fixes.
What is the current version of Beast of Reincarnation?
The day-one update: version 1.004 on PS5 and 1.0.6 on PC. No Xbox version number has been published.
Are there official patch notes for the day-one update?
No. Game Freak has not published a line-by-line changelog for the 1.004 / 1.0.6 day-one build. Any site listing detailed day-one notes is reconstructing them, not quoting an official source.
Will the patch fix the DLSS reset bug on PC?
It is not explicitly listed — at best it falls under "other bug fixes". Until it is confirmed fixed, the community workarounds in our performance guide still apply.
Is ultrawide support coming?
Staff replies in the official Discord say ultrawide and frame-generation fixes are "both planned", and an FOV slider and camera-distance options are "definitely on the list" — but none of these have a date, and none are confirmed for the first patch.
Will Beast of Reincarnation keep getting updates?
Yes. Game Freak’s statement says: "We take your feedback to heart and are currently planning a series of continuous updates." Story pacing in particular is described as an ongoing adjustment, not a one-patch fix.