Pragmata Remains Famitsu Readers’ Top Choice Despite Indefinite Delay

Pragmata has certainly caught the eye of many, racking up 466 votes and surpassing well-known titles like Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. This is quite impressive considering these games seem poised for release within the year. Pragmata’s presence in the Famitsu reader polls isn’t just a one-time deal; since its unveiling in 2020, it often claims a spot among the top contenders. You’d have to flip back to September 2023 to find an issue where it wasn’t one of the top 10 most anticipated games.

Despite these numbers, the enthusiasm lacks detailed explanation. We’ve only been fed tantalizing clips and gorgeous cinematics in the past five years, making it tough to pinpoint exactly why Pragmata sparks such interest among Famitsu readers. I was captivated by its initial reveal, but its troubled development history has relegated it in my mind to the same realm as Deep Down, another promising Capcom project that ultimately faded away.

Our understanding of Pragmata comes mostly from Capcom’s promotional material, which paints it as “an all-new action adventure title that depicts a near-future dystopian world on the moon through a deeply profound story and setting.” This description is reiterated on both PlayStation and Xbox storefronts.

The development team recently announced, “It is with a heavy heart that we must further postpone the release of Pragmata. Our team is currently hard at work making the best game that we possibly can, but we need more time. We will continue to do our best to ensure that the final product is one that is worthy of your patience.”

Could Pragmata be another Deep Down, or will it surprise us all by making a triumphant return like Fumito Ueda’s The Last Guardian? Perhaps Capcom is eyeing a next-gen console release? It’s tough to make any definitive claims, but one thing is undeniable: Pragmata has left a significant mark on the gaming community, and it would be disappointing if Capcom doesn’t capitalize on this enduring excitement.