Pragmata: The mysterious sci-fi game gets a new gameplay trailer

After years of radio silence, Capcom has finally lifted the curtain once again on Pragmata, its long-gestating sci-fi action game that had all but vanished from public view. Initially announced in 2020, the enigmatic title briefly resurfaced during Sony’s recent State of Play event with a new trailer titled First Contact, reigniting interest in a project that has often felt more like a myth than an actual game.

Originally slated for a 2022 release, Pragmata has endured multiple delays and lengthy periods of complete absence from Capcom’s promotional material. Despite occasional reassurances that the game was still in development, updates were minimal, and concrete details were scarce. The last time fans saw anything new was in 2023, when Capcom announced an indefinite delay, effectively putting the project on ice.

But now, after a two-year hiatus, the studio appears ready to make a more committed return to the spotlight. The new trailer introduces viewers to the game’s two lead characters, Hugh and Diana, through a blend of narrative snippets and gameplay footage. While the full gameplay loop remains somewhat ambiguous, the trailer suggests a mix of puzzle-solving, third-person shooting, and stealth mechanics, all unfolding aboard a mysterious space station.

A key gameplay element appears to be cooperation between the protagonists. According to an accompanying post on the PlayStation Blog, players will be able to control both characters during gameplay. Diana is shown handling hacking and system access, while Hugh takes on a more combat-oriented role. The design hints at an interplay of abilities, where each character’s unique skills are crucial to navigating the game’s world and overcoming obstacles.

The trailer ends with a self-aware nod to the game's troubled development history. In a humorous scene, the previously announced 2022 release year is erased, replaced with a bold 2026 target. Capcom even includes a light-hearted apology for the repeated delays, reassuring fans that, this time, the game is genuinely on track.

Although there’s still no specific release date, the simple acknowledgment of a release window—and the showcase of new gameplay—marks a significant shift from the cryptic updates of the past. It’s a move likely designed to restore trust among fans who had all but given up hope of ever playing the game.

Pragmata remains one of Capcom’s most intriguing current projects. With its sci-fi setting, emotional tone, and clear narrative ambitions, it seems poised to offer something distinct from the publisher’s usual action-heavy franchises like Resident Evil or Monster Hunter. The decision to spotlight it during State of Play also suggests Sony sees potential in the title as part of its next-generation lineup.

As of now, Pragmata is confirmed to be in development for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. While many questions still surround the game’s world, story, and final mechanics, fans can at least take comfort in knowing that the project is alive—and finally moving forward again. Whether 2026 will finally be the year Pragmata lands in players’ hands remains to be seen, but for the first time in a long time, it’s beginning to feel real.