CAPCOM has officially confirmed the final release date for its new sci-fi intellectual property, **PRAGMATA**, during a trailer aired at The Game Awards 2025 event. The highly anticipated third-person action/adventure game is set to launch on **April 24, 2026**, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S and X, and the newly announced Nintendo Switch 2.
Alongside the release date announcement, CAPCOM has opened pre-orders and launched a demo titled **PRAGMATA SKETCHBOOK** on Steam. Details regarding the demo’s availability on consoles will be shared at a later time.
### Pre-Order Details
Pre-orders are available in two editions:
– **Standard Edition** — $59.99
– **Deluxe Edition** — $69.99, which includes the Shelter Variety Pack
The Shelter Variety Pack offers a range of exclusive cosmetics and content, including:
– Alternate outfits for protagonist Hugh and Diana
– A unique weapon skin
– Emotes for Diana
– Additional background music for the Shelter
– An in-game library featuring 75 pieces of digital artwork
Additionally, fans can look forward to more news soon about a **Diana amiibo figure**.
As a special pre-order bonus, players who purchase either version will receive:
– Hugh’s samurai-styled **Neo Bushido** outfit
– Diana’s ninja-inspired **Neo Kunoichi** costume
### The Journey to Release
The announcement of PRAGMATA’s release date comes after a long wait. The game was initially revealed during the PlayStation 5 Future of Gaming event, with an original planned release in 2022. However, it was delayed until 2023. A new trailer was released in June 2023, but the game then seemingly disappeared again, only to resurface two years later with a fresh trailer and the 2026 release window.
The game’s recent rating by the Korean rating board, GRAC—which assigned it an age rating of **12 and up**—hinted that the announcement was imminent. Given PRAGMATA’s history of delays and absences, there was concern it might suffer the same fate as CAPCOM’s Deep Down, which vanished after showing promise.
It wasn’t until CAPCOM offered hands-on time with PRAGMATA at Gamescom 2025 that confidence grew significantly. After playing the demo, it became clear that the game is shaping up very well.
### Gameplay Highlights
One of PRAGMATA’s unique gameplay twists is the dynamic role of Diana, a human-like android who assists Hugh, the protagonist. Diana helps Hugh hack through the otherwise impenetrable armor of enemy robots by triggering quick hacking mini-games as enemies approach.
In practice, players must rapidly solve these hacking challenges while dodging enemy attacks. The combination of dodging and hacking is essential, and Hugh’s jetpack adds a vertical element to combat, aiding in evasion and maneuverability.
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CAPCOM’s PRAGMATA is shaping up to be a compelling new entry into the action/adventure genre, blending sci-fi storytelling with innovative gameplay mechanics. Mark your calendars for April 24, 2026, and stay tuned for more updates as the launch approaches.
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