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Pragmata..... Reach for the Moon.

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PRAGMATA


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ABOUT


Experience Capcom's newest adventure.

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In the near future.

With it they researched Lunafilament, a material capable of replicating anything, as long as they have its data.
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One day without warning, they lost all signals to the lunar research station dedicated to the research and development of this Lunafilament.


A response team was dispatched immediately.
However, a massive lunar quake hit soon after they arrived.

Hugh Williams—separated from his team, unconscious and
badly injured—is discovered by a mysterious android
in the form of a young girl.

She is a Pragmata, created using Lunafilament.
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Gameplay

Pragmata is an action-adventure video game played from a third-person perspective. The player controls both Hugh and Diana at the same time, as they look for a way to escape a lunar research station infested with hostile AI robots. Hugh is equipped with a number of firearms, and a jetpack that allows him to dodge hostile attacks and reach distant areas. Bullets cannot penetrate through a robot's armor, though Diana can hack into a robot's defense system, disabling it and revealing its weak point for Hugh to attack. In each puzzle, the player must guide the cursor across the grid to reach the target tile, evading obstacles and toggling optional bonus nodes which may bring additional combat advantages such as increased weapon damage for Hugh.

The puzzles are solved in real-time, meaning that Hugh needs to dodge and evade hostile attack during each hacking sequence.
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Plot

On a seemingly lifeless research station located on the moon, spacefarer Hugh and android Diana find themselves targeted by the hostile AI governing the station. The two must work together to defeat the AI and return to Earth.
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It's been 5 years since the first teaser for Pragmata.



Undergoing significant developments over the years



Finally, in 4 months we will witness and experience the latest technology that Capcom will offer us with RE-Engine.


Development

Pragmata is being developed by Capcom . The video game was originally announced on June 11, 2020, during Sony Interactive Entertainment's PlayStation 5 reveal stream, as Capcom's first original franchise in eight years.

Based on Capcom's 2021 annual report, Brian Ashcraft of Kotaku wrote, "One reason why the game looks so different from other Capcom titles is that it's the brainchild of new development staff".

Initially, it was announced for 2022, however in January 2021, Capcom announced that the game was delayed to 2023. In June 2023, Capcom released a trailer stating that the game had been delayed indefinitely. In June 2025, Capcom announced that the game would be coming out in 2026.

It was announced at the 2025 Game Awards that a demo was currently available on Steam. It was also announced that the game would be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 and it would also get an amiibo based on Diana.
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The Cast
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Diana

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Physical appearance

Diana is an android girl has the look of a 7-year-old, with light complexion, rosy cheeks, and platinum hair that falls around her waist. She has bright blue eyes that are green around the iris.

Diana wears an oversized blue jacket from that of Babel Industries and prefers to walk barefoot.

Personality

Diana has a child-like personality and tends to be absent-minded to the danger around her. Due to the limited accumulated data she has, she often reacts with wonder and curiosity to the things that surround her.

Powers and abilities

While Hugh does most of the pair's fighting, Diana also possesses special abilities, the extent of which is still unknown even to her.

Diana has the ability to hack into security systems, which allows her to disarm the armor of enemies and unlock doors. She also has a scanning ability that shows where to proceed.

Connections

Hugh Williams

What little is shown of the relationship between Hugh and Diana shows that the two are trying their best to get along. Despite their differences, Hugh and Diana work together to defeat the lunar facility's AI and return to Earth. Hugh carries Diana on his back during gameplay and protects her from threats.



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Hugh Williams is the primary playable character in Pragmata. He is an astronaut who is attempting to return to Earth after being trapped in a lunar research station.


Biography

Hugh is the system auditor of the dispatch team sent to investigate a lunar research station after contact was lost.

Physical appearance

Hugh is dressed in a predominantly white astronaut suit. The suit has face-plates that cover Hugh's face most of the time.

Personality

Hugh is a kind person, but also a bit sarcastic. He tends to speak his mind, often times more directly than intended.

Powers and abilities

Hugh fights enemies with an wide array of firearms. Thus far, three weapons have been shown:

  • Grip Gun - Basic weapon. Holds up-to six bullets. Ammo recharges.
  • Shockwave Gun - Strong, shotgun-like weapon. Ammo doesn't recharge.
  • Stasis Net - Creates an area that stuns enemies. The area lasts around ten seconds, and deals very small amounts of damage. Ammo doesn't recharge.
Hugh can also use his thrusters to hover, dash, and move faster.

Connections

Diana

What little is shown of the relationship between Hugh and Diana shows that the two are trying their best to get along. Despite their differences, Hugh and Diana work together to defeat the lunar facility's AI and return to Earth. Hugh carries Diana on his back during gameplay and protects her from threats.




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Cabin

Cabin is a helper robot installed at the Shelter. While much of the lunar station's AI has turned hostile, Cabin remains a friendly and indispensable ally to Hugh and Diana, assisting with various functions within the base.



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Dont Forget

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The Antagonist Characters


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Babel Industries



Babel Industries is a corporation within the Pragmata universe. The specifics of this company are currently unknown. Its existence is revealed at a few pivotal moments in the trailers:

  1. Diana wears a jacket with the "Babel Industries" label in the announcement trailer. The label was later removed for unknown reasons.
  2. Hugh's equipment is likewise from "Lunar Life Insurance" and Babel Industries.
  3. A large machinery operated by one of the characters bears the label "Babel Industries", indicating that the equipment is associated with this company.
Several references to Babel Industries, such as the corporation's logo, can also be seen throughout the lunar research facility in the game's public demo


Delphi Corporation



Delphi Corporation is a corporation within the Pragmata universe. The First Contact trailer implies that the company specializes in the development of Lunafilament and advanced generative AI. Delphi also manufactures the Bots that Hugh and Diana fight throughout the lunar research station, such as the Walkers


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Shelter


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The Shelter is a location in Pragmata that serves as a safe haven for Hugh and Diana. It can be accessed by either taking an Escape Hatch or losing in combat. Lunafilament collected during combat and exploration can be used at the Shelter's 3D printers to unlock and upgrade weapons and hacking nodes. Hugh and Diana can continue their exploration of the lunar base by taking the Tram.


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Firmware updates
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Suit


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Defense
Cost

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2
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3
1100
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4
1150
1.03
2

5
1200
1.04
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Primary Unit

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Stagger Rate
Ammo Capacity
Recoil
Cost

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2
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3
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4
44
69
6
0.15
2

5
44
69
7
0.15
3

6
49
69
7
0.15
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Hacking

Level
Hacking Damage
OPEN Duration
Heat Gauge Buildup
Cost

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0
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2
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0
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3
146
1.05
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2

4
153
1.08
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2

5
160
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19.2
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Unit Printer
Hacking nodes
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    • Level 1 - Costs 200 Lunafilament. Unlocks the hacking node.
    • Level 2 - Costs 700 Lunafilament. Damage is increased.
    • Level 3 - Cost currently unknown. Damage is increased.
  • Multihack
    • Level 1 - Costs 300 Lunafilament. Unlocks the hacking node.
    • Level 2 - Costs 900 Lunafilament. The maximum number of targets that can be linked is increased.
    • Level 3 - Cost currently unknown. The maximum number of targets that can be linked is increased.

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First Impressions



For now, take a deep look at all Pragmata release dates and times.

Region / Time Zone
Pragmata Release Dates & Start Times

Pacific Time (PT)
9:00 PM—April 16

Central Time (CT)
11:00 PM—April 16

Eastern Time (ET)
12:00 AM—April 17

Brasilia Time (BRT)
1:00 AM—April 17

British Summer Time (BST)
5:00 AM—April 17

Central European Summer Time (CEST)
6:00 AM—April 17

China Standard Time (CST)
12:00 AM—April 17

Korean Standard Time (KST)
1:00 PM—April 17

Japan Standard Time (JST)
1:00 PM—April 17

Australian Eastern Time (AET)
2:00 PM—April 17

New Zealand Standard Time (NZST)
4:00 PM—April 17

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Pragmata Release Countdown

Countdown to the exact release date and time of Pragmata, coming out on April 17, 2026 at 12 AM EDT.
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Pragmata with the Power of RE-ENGINE, Has Reached the Moon


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Loved what I played of the demo on PC but I plan on getting it in console. Will wait for Switch 2 and PS5 demos before I decide which one to go with.
 
Finished the demo 3 times now, cant wait for the game to come out. fun and unique combat system where you have to solve a small "puzzle" in real time while shooting in third person.
 
I must be the only one that found the demo boring and generic. Shame because I was interested in the game
 
Initially I was quite skeptical about this game. The minigame with the child robot attached to the character back seemed really annoying to me.

But after the demo, I found the minigame fun and if I turn off the characters dialogue audio the game is great.


Also, it's a play anywhere game, so it gets extra points for me.
 
I haven't played the demo yet (PS5 here) but this is giving me Capcom PS2 & GC mid-00's levels of vibes and I'll support it just for that by getting it day1.

I think it will be a a short-ish but memorable game that won't sell that well unfortunately but, again, that's one of the reasons I want to support it 'cause I can't do only Resident evil remakes and Street fighters when it comes to Capcom (there's also Onimusha coming in 2026 so that's something).

My crystall ball also tells me that the OST will be a banger and one of the best of this generation.

This has been too long of a wait, thank the heavens it wasn't cancelled,.can't wait to play it.
 
Giallo Corsa said:
I haven't played the demo yet (PS5 here) but this is giving me Capcom PS2 & GC mid-00's levels of vibes and I'll support it just for that by getting it day1.

I think it will be a a short-ish but memorable game that won't sell that well unfortunately but, again, that's one of the reasons I want to support it 'cause I can't do only Resident evil remakes and Street fighters when it comes to Capcom (there's also Onimusha coming in 2026 so that's something).

My crystall ball also tells me that the OST will be a banger and one of the best of this generation.

This has been too long of a wait, thank the heavens it wasn't cancelled,.can't wait to play it.
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I pretty much share the same thoughts, the demo and opening song/track in the tutorial were great. Really felt that PS2/GC style. This feels like the perfect 7/10 game lol.
 
Yeah the little barefoot girl stuff is a weird. Certainly not surprised heimdall made the OT for an otherwise very generic game
 
Gonzito said:
I must be the only one that found the demo boring and generic. Shame because I was interested in the game
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generic... like all the other 3rd person games with booster jets, realtime enemy hacking, and platforming.
I heard those games are everywhere these days!

so generic.
 
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I'm hoping the game matches what the music is going for.

I wouldn't say Capcom is necessarily known for emotional journeys, as instead they usually put the player through an emotional journey of gameplay beats instead of story beats.

Some of my favorite tracks of theirs make me go back to a memory that involves gameplay, like this one:



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Or this one:



There are so many moments in their games where that cool Capcom music meets that classic Capcom action (or relief from intense action) which just makes one feel awesome, but this game is being advertised on a more emotional level with a cool puzzle concept to boot.
 
I liked the demo so put it into the Steam wishlist.
Capcom is rising in my list of game developers; they are everywhere including my Quest 3 and iPhone.
I'm developing a taste for those Resident Evil games after avoiding them forever, I've 'discovered' them.
 
Just tried the demo. Cool aesthetic and pretty fun mechanics, but I could see it getting old pretty quickly if there isn't a lot of variation.

Still, feels like an oldschool Capcom or Platinum game. Will probably grab it on a sale if the word of mouth is decent.
 
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Wilhelm_85 said:
Just tried the demo. Cool aesthetic and pretty fun mechanics, but I could see it getting old pretty quickly if there isn't a lot of variation.

Still, feels like an oldschool Capcom or Platinum game. Will probably grab it on a sale if the word of mouth is decent.
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Same.
But when you finish the demo and return to the title screen it does give you a few unlocks. (I won't say what due to mild spoilers etc.)

I'll probably pick this on launch day if reviews are high, if not I can wait for a sale.
 
Demo impressed me more than I thought it would, but not sure if I'll pick up at launch.

Depends on if they flesh out the system enough to be interesting for the full game, but it didn't feel that gimmicky or bad at all to control.

The price-point being $60 instead of $70+ appeals to me too.
 
Got around to trying the Steam demo and it's great. The shooting reminds me of RE4 Remake and Binary Domain, and the hacking is a neat twist. There's even some light platforming to find items. Graphics and audio are great too. Looking forward to trying the demo on Switch 2; if it runs well enough I'll probably play it there.
 
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