Pragmata

*Set in a dystopian near-future on Earth's Moon,* Pragmata *will take you on an unforgettable adventure.*
Official description

***Pragmata***, stylized as ***PRAGMATA***, is an upcoming science fiction action-adventure video game developed by Capcom, set to be released for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Windows. It was originally slated for a 2022 release and later 2023, however, as of June 2023, the game has been delayed indefinitely.

## Premise

The setting appears to be a post-apocalyptic earth after a major calamitous event. The planet seems to have contorted growths that have the ability to change and distort reality. The moon also appears different to that of today, seeming to have a metallic sheen or covering.

### Characters

* **Protagonist** - The antithesis of Diana. He, on the other hand, is focused, dressed for combat, and is capable of holding his own in a fight.
* **Diana** - A mysterious child who seems to be related to technology. Diana is not helpless, although she tends to be oblivious to her surroundings.

## Gameplay

Based on the trailer, *Pragmata* will be played mostly from a third-person perspective and heavily focus on action, much like Capcom's *Devil May Cry* series. The trailer shows fights against robotic foes, complete with dodge and melee mechanics.

A boss fight sequence against a giant mechanical unit atop a space station orbiting the Earth shows off what seems to be minor melee combat and enemy targeting systems. Furthermore, players can also expect a variety of futuristic firearms to add to their arsenal, based on the cinematic at the start of the trailer. The astronaut's backpack hints that players may have to combine pieces of equipment in order to progress, fight and travel through the lunar setting.

In addition, the astronaut carries Diana on his back during gameplay and protects her from threats. Diana, on the other hand, uses her special powers to augment the astronaut's gear and will most likely help him in other ways, along with a robotic companion.

## Production

### Development

*Pragmata* is being led by Capcom, the creators of *Resident Evil*, *Devil May Cry*, *Monster Hunter*, and among others as the company's first original franchise in eight years. *Pragmata* was first revealed on June 11, 2020, during Sony's PlayStation 5 reveal stream. According to Capcom, the game is being fronted by "newly hired young employees", and it believes that "incorporating the youthful sensibilities of digital natives adds a new appeal to the intellectual property".

*Pragmata* does not yet have a confirmed release date. During the announcement trailer in June 2020, it was stated to be in development for release in 2022, but in a tweet from Pragmata and Capcom in November 2021 the studio said, "Our team is hard at work on the project, but to ensure this will be an unforgettable adventure, we've decided to shift the release window to 2023". In July 2023, at the 2023 Capcom Showcase, the studio declared an indefinite postponement of the project. A trailer for the game apologized for *Pragmata's* latest delay, saying that the development team needs more time.

## Reception

### Comparison with *Death Stranding*

Upon its reveal, *Pragmata* has been compared to *Death Stranding* for several reasons that are cited below:

1. During the first seconds of the launch trailer, the main character is shown walking through the unpopulated streets. Many mistook this character for Ludens, who is the official mascot of Kojima Productions.
2. The nature of the trailer is enigmatic and cryptic, something that characterized the *Death Stranding* trailers prior to its release.
3. The relationship between the two main characters has been compared to that of Sam Bridge, the protagonist of *Death Stranding*, and his Baby Bridge.

### Comparison with *The Last of Us*

*Pragmata* has been compared to *The Last of Us* as it appears to focus on a surrogate relationship, similar to that of Ellie and Joel's.

## Trivia

* The term "pragmata" conveys the noun "pragma" in plural form. "Pragma" is derived from the Ancient Greek term πρᾶγμα, which means "businesslike" and portrays a practical love, whereas "pragmata" denotes "things" in Greek (πράγματα).
	+ In Platonic philosophy, the word seems to be used to describe "transcendent realities", "noetic entities", and "real beings".

## Gallery

Diana's eyesThe Protagonist, Diana, and a robot companion at an escape podFace off against a giant robotDiana and the Protagonist in the newest trailer
## References

1. ↑ *The Escapist* – "Pragmata Revealed by Capcom for PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC" by Yang, George. Published June 11, 2020. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
2. ↑ *Capcom News* – "Announcing PRAGMATA, a brand new game from Capcom, launching 2023" by Araujo, Yuri. Published and retrieved June 11, 2020.
3. ↑ *Gematsu* – "PS5 CES 2021 sizzle trailer reveals release windows for Project Athia, Ghostwire: Tokyo, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, and more" by Romano, Sal. Published January 11, 2021. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 *Polygon* – "Capcom's mysterious sci-fi game Pragmata is delayed indefinitely" by McWhertor, Michael. Published June 12, 2023. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
5. ↑ *Cultured Vultures* – "Pragmata: Story, Platforms & What You Need To Know" by Faulkner, Cheri. Published January 13, 2023. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
6. ↑ *GamingBolt* – "Pragmata is “Making Steady Progress,” Capcom Says" by Parijat, Shubhankar. Published October 29, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
7. ↑ *PC Gamer* – "Pragmata is a new lunar adventure from Capcom, launching in 2022" by Prescott, Shaun. Published and retrieved June 11, 2020.
8. ↑ *Gameranx* – "Pragmata From Capcom Was Developed To Train New Graduates" by Patrick, Dennis. Published October 29, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
9. ↑ *GamesRadar+* – "Pragmata development is making "steady progress" says Capcom" by Cryer, Hirun. Published October 29, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
10. ↑ *TheGamer* – "Pragmata Is "Making Steady Progress," Capcom's Young Employees Assigned To Development" by Mazanko, Vlad. Published and retrieved October 30, 2021.
11. ↑ *YouTube* – "PRAGMATA - Coming 2023" by Capcom USA. Published November 7, 2021. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
12. ↑ *YouTube* – "PRAGMATA - June 2023 Trailer" by Capcom USA. Published June 12, 2023. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
13. ↑ *GamesRadar+* – "Pragmata is a strange new PS5 and Xbox Series X game from Capcom" by Sheridan, Connor. Published and retrieved June 11, 2020.
14. ↑ *Game Rant* – "Pragmata is Basically Capcom's Death Stranding" by Simelane, Smangaliso. Published November 14, 2022. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
15. ↑ *Game Rant* – "Pragmata Takes A Page Out Of The Last Of Us' Playbook" by Zotomayor, Carlos. Published June 15, 2023. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
16. ↑ *Wikipedia* – "Colour wheel theory of love". Retrieved November 8, 2023.
17. ↑ *The Dictionary of Spiritual Terms* – "Definition of "pragma"". Retrieved November 8, 2023.