Pragmata, garnering 466 votes, has surprisingly outpaced some heavy hitters like Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond—titles that actually seem poised for release in the near future. This isn’t just a fluke; since its debut in 2020, Pragmata has consistently surfaced in the coveted ranks of these Famitsu reader polls, often landing among the top three. In fact, you’d have to rewind back to September 2023 to find an issue where it didn’t claim a spot in the top 10 most anticipated games.
These impressive numbers tend to raise eyebrows, yet they don’t tell the full story. Over the past five years, we’ve caught only glimpses of Pragmata through its stunning cinematics and occasional gameplay snippets. This limited exposure leaves us wondering what exactly has captured the imagination of Famitsu’s readers. Personally, I was intrigued after the initial reveal, but given its turbulent development history, it’s ended up in a mental drawer alongside Deep Down—another promising Capcom project that never came to fruition.
So far, most of what we understand about Pragmata stems from Capcom’s promotional material, which paints it as “an all-new action adventure set in a dystopian future on the moon, with a deeply profound story and setting.” This description appears both on PlayStation and Xbox stores.
“Regrettably, we’ve had to delay Pragmata’s release further,” the development team announced not long ago. “Our dedicated team is striving to create the best game possible, but additional time is needed. We promise to deliver a final product that rewards your patience.”
The question looms: is Pragmata destined to be another Deep Down, or could it surprise us like Fumito Ueda’s The Last Guardian eventually did? Could Capcom be strategically waiting for the next generation of consoles? It’s tough to predict, but one thing is undeniable—Pragmata has sparked lasting enthusiasm among the gaming community. It would be a missed opportunity for Capcom to let such sustained anticipation go to waste.
