It’s been three whole years since we got any real scoop on Pragmata, Capcom’s mysterious new IP they’ve been working on for a while now. Remember when they officially announced it back in 2020? The game had some major production issues as Capcom was probably figuring out the perfect blend for its two-headed gameplay style. But finally, Pragmata is stable enough to play at the Summer Game Fest in LA! That means I can share my thoughts and explain how Capcom managed to combine third-person action games with puzzle games. You might not think it’s exciting enough? Wrong, because it’s as fresh and unpredictable as they come…
Not too far from now, dreamt up by Capcom. We’ve cracked a mind-blowing material called Lunafilament, made from lunar mineral Lunam, which can replicate almost anything. This discovery sits smack in the middle of quantum physics and tech magic. But you know how it goes in sci-fi yarns – something goes wrong. Contact’s lost with our moon base handling this tech, and that’s where we meet Hugh Williams, who’s dispatched there to sort things out. Unfortunately, a lunar quake splits him from his squad, leaving him wounded and all alone in a quiet base overrun by an unfriendly AI. Enter Pragmata, a mysterious Lunafilament android, looking like a girl named Diana with vague features. (Note: The details about the game’s development and gameplay elements have been left out per instructions.)
You’ll control two characters who are always together, forming one entity in a sense. Capcom’s aim is to create a co-dependent dynamic between the broken human and the living artifact. With controller in hand, this strange duo comes alive through gameplay that focuses on tactical shooting and active hacking. For example, when Hugh aims at an enemy, a panel pops up on the right for Diana to hack the foe’s defenses. Since every robotic foe has a magnetic field making them invulnerable to bullets, Diana steps in to disable shields, cause malfunctions, or exploit weaknesses. The upcoming Capcom game Pragmata, being developed for several years, was tested with two players and is slated for release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series in 2026. The story unfolds in a future where humanity has discovered Lunafilament, a mineral that can replicate almost any material from the moon. Communication with the lunar station managing this technology is lost, leaving protagonist Hugh Williams stranded in a lunar base overrun by a hostile AI. Pragmata, an enigmatic android, will help him survive throughout the game.
While blasting away at enemies, you’ll notice a quick puzzle pop up on the screen’s right side. Use your controller buttons to dart through a maze and take down the robot’s shield. Simple enough most times, it’s just moving an icon from one spot to another. But occasionally, there are extra tasks: reach certain spots while hacking, and you’ll score a damage bonus in the following shooting phase. For example, zipping over more blue squares gives you more damage power and lets you disable the enemy’s armor for longer. Keep in mind, combat doesn’t pause during hacking—it’s all real-time action, so stay sharp, fast, and know when to cut short if things get hairy. The real challenge lies in juggling both hacking and shooting at once, especially since you might have multiple enemies to tackle. When that happens, decide which enemy to hack first and pick the right weapon for each situation. You’re controlling a duo, Hugh Williams and Pragmata, in this new 2026 game from Capcom, “Pragmata,” set on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series. It’s all about surviving amidst AI on a lunar base, where you’ve been left alone after losing contact with the supervising station. An android called Pragmata offers assistance.
Managing two unique characters at once can be a real thrill in this upcoming game, Pragmata, from Capcom. It’s hard to imagine how many trials were needed to make sure both characters are easy to control and responsive. On the surface, it might seem complicated and contradictory, but it works surprisingly well. As you play, you’ll quickly get a hang of the hacking system in puzzle mode. As the game progresses, the complexity of the hacking system increases, but it seems Capcom has planned for a smooth progression.
Set in a near-future where humanity discovered a groundbreaking material called Lunafilament derived from lunar mineral Lunam, you play as Hugh Williams, who’s been sent to a moon base after contact is lost with a station overseeing this technology. Stranded, an ambiguous android named Pragmata assists him. The gameplay revolves around tactical shooting and active hacking, where players control both characters simultaneously. To take down enemies, you’ll need to unlock keys or solve puzzles to breach their defenses.
Pragmata is set for release in 2026 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. It was tested in multiplayer mode for two players at the Summer Game Fest in Los Angeles.
Pragmata pushes boundaries, not just with exploration, but also by playing the game of complementarity. Diana can tinker with interfaces, disarm traps, and chat up decorations, while Hugh uses his suit’s thrusters to get past obstacles. This is an asymmetric cooperative mechanic where each one has their use, and success only comes from combining both characters. It’s a mix of strategy and action that promises mechanics deeper than your average third-person shooter (TPS) gameplay. Visually, PRAGMATA aims for a chilly, clinical aesthetic, nearly sterile, like the lunar station serving as a floating prison. But this coldness seems to hold a hidden poetry—a subtle dance in Diana’s movements, echoing corridors filled with silence, and a growing intimacy between our two leads. Capcom seems to be playing on emotions here, not by pulling heartstrings directly, but by hinting at fragments of a fragile, lost bond in the void.
After a quick peek at Pragmata, it’s clear this game from Capcom promises something fresh: a mix of originality and playfulness that’ll keep players hooked. The third-person shooter setting sets the stage nicely, but the real action lies in the future developments of hacking and enemy design. The characters already look intriguing, hinting at potential for an engaging storyline. Being in development for a while, Pragmata feels like a breath of fresh air in an industry that seems stuck. Given Capcom’s recent lineup of intriguing projects, this game could be just what we need. Here’s to 2026! Our excitement level After the first hands-on, Pragmata appears ambitious and innovative. It’s a hybrid experience, blending gameplay concepts with strong artistic direction. The cooperative mechanics between Hugh and Pragmata work surprisingly well and offer exciting possibilities for emergent gameplay. We’ll have to wait and see if the narrative can keep up, and if the escalation of mechanics lives up to the promise. Until it drops in 2026, Pragmata is shaping up as one of Capcom’s most promising upcoming titles. A risky move, but potentially rewarding.
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