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- Pragmata, a zombie action title developed by Devil May Cry veterans, will be released on multiple platforms (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2) on April 24, 2026. A demo is available now on Steam.
- The games setting has changed from the lunar base shown in previous trailers to a futuristic Times Square in New York City, where players will encounter a massive phase boss.
- A former Valve developer expressed concerns about Steams dominance in game discovery potentially being detrimental to the gaming industry.
- Pragmatas launch is approaching with a playable demo available and a firm release date, while the finale of Stranger Things season 5 may have a long wait of six days.
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Announcing Pragmata’s Release on Multiple Platforms with a New York Times Square Setting and Massive Phase Boss
Capcom announced the release date for Pragmata with a trailer at The Game Awards. Set on the moon in a near-future world, the game will be released on April 24, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Players will team up with characters named Hugh and Diana, an android girl. A demo of Pragmata is available now on Steam. The new trailer reveals a change from the lunar base shown in recent trailers, showcasing instead a futuristic Times Square in New York, a setting familiar to those who recall the initial 2020 trailer. Here, players will encounter a massive phase boss. Devil May Cry veterans are developing the game, describing it as a zombie action title similar to Lollipop Chainsaw.
New York Times Square Hosts Pragmata’s Launch Approach with Demo and Firm Release Date
In related gaming news from The Game Awards: A former Valve developer suggests Steam’s dominance in game discovery may be detrimental to the industry. Critics praise Skate Story as a beautiful and unique skateboarding game, lauded for stylish visuals in a grungy underworld. Octopath Traveler is celebrated as the strongest entry in the retro-styled JRPG series, thanks to its tactical battles. However, reviewers criticize both Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Routine for great atmosphere undermined by dull overworlds and awkward psychic abilities. Separately, a co-creator of Stranger Things has hinted at a long six-day wait for the season 5 finale. With a firm release date and a playable demo, Pragmata’s launch is drawing closer.
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