Pragmata Remains Highly Anticipated by Famitsu Readers Despite Indefinite Delay

Pragmata managed to snag 466 votes, putting it ahead of some big hitters like Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond—all games that actually seem likely to launch in the coming year. Intriguingly, this isn’t just a one-off occurrence. Ever since its debut back in 2020, Pragmata has been a mainstay in these Famitsu reader polls, frequently clinching a spot in the top three over recent years. You’d have to look as far back as September 2023 to find a magazine edition where it didn’t feature among the top 10 most desired titles.

Despite these surprising numbers, they don’t really paint the full picture. Over the last five years, we’ve only gotten fleeting glimpses of Pragmata—chiefly through its striking visuals and short gameplay teasers—making it tough to pinpoint exactly what has captivated Famitsu readers so much. Personally, after its initial reveal, I was intrigued too, but with its turbulent development journey, it joined the ranks of Deep Down in my mind—another eye-catching Capcom project that never quite materialized.

The bulk of what we know about Pragmata comes from official Capcom promotions, which tout it as “an all-new action-adventure title set in a near-future dystopian world on the moon, portrayed through a deeply profound story and setting,” a description echoed on both the PlayStation and Xbox storefronts.

“We regret to announce another delay for Pragmata,” expressed the development team. “Our team is tirelessly working to create the best game possible, but we need extra time. We’re committed to ensuring that the final product is worth your patience.”

Is Pragmata destined to become another Deep Down, or could it stage a comeback like Fumito Ueda’s The Last Guardian, surprising even its most loyal fans? Perhaps Capcom is holding out for the next-gen release cycle? While it’s tough to predict with confidence, what’s undeniable is that Pragmata has left a significant mark on the gaming community, and it would be regrettable for Capcom to let that enduring enthusiasm go to waste.