**Pragmata** launched on **April 17, 2026** across PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, earning strong reviews with an **87** on OpenCritic and **85** on Metacritic. Capcom's new sci-fi action-adventure blends third-person shooting with a unique real-time hacking system that keeps combat fresh and demanding. You control **Hugh**, a lone astronaut stranded on a rogue AI-controlled Moon base. He teams up with **Diana**, a curious android girl who handles hacking while Hugh handles the guns. Their budding father-daughter bond gives the story heart amid classic sci-fi tropes like corporate overreach and malfunctioning AI. The core loop shines: aim to trigger grid-based hacking puzzles that expose enemy weak points. Blue paths extend vulnerability. Yellow nodes add chain effects or robot infighting. Juggle this with dodging, shooting, and weapon management for intense, multitasking fights. Weapons feel weighty with satisfying feedback, recoil, heat buildup, and flashy executions. Levels mix linear corridors with arena battles. Bosses twist the hacking grid for spectacle. Simulation missions and collectibles add replay value without bloating the **12-hour** campaign. Full completion runs around **15-16 hours**. Critics praise the inventive combat, charming protagonists, and polished RE Engine visuals with path-traced lighting. Some note familiar story beats and late-game repetition, but the action hooks most players into 100% runs. > "Hugh and Diana are a wonderful pair, and each nearly steals the show from one another." > - Analog Stick Gaming (9/10) Capcom continues its hot streak with a focused single-player experience that respects your time. **Pragmata** proves risky new IPs can still deliver in 2026. If you crave tight, clever action with emotional stakes, this lunar duo delivers.
