Famitsu Readers Continue to Favor Pragmata Despite Its Indefinite Delay

Pragmata has managed to capture the attention of gamers, earning 466 votes and surpassing popular titles like Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. These games all seem closer on the horizon, possibly launching within the next year. What’s interesting is that this isn’t just a stroke of luck for Pragmata. Since its debut in 2020, it has remained a staple in Famitsu reader polls, often staying in the top three in recent years. The game’s ability to maintain such a strong presence is notable—every issue of the magazine until very recently, in September 2023, had it featured among the top 10 most awaited games.

However, while these numbers are impressive, they leave many questions unanswered. Our glimpses of Pragmata over the past five years have been limited to some captivating cinematics and quick gameplay snippets. This leaves us pondering what exactly sparks such enthusiasm among Famitsu readers. After the initial reveal, I was quite intrigued too, but given its tumultuous journey, I’ve mentally placed it alongside Capcom’s Deep Down—another intriguing project that caught the limelight but never made it to our screens.

As of now, our knowledge about Pragmata mostly stems from Capcom’s official marketing descriptions. They paint the picture of “an all-new action-adventure title set in a near-future dystopian world on the moon, featuring a profound story and setting,” which is mirrored across the PlayStation and Xbox stores.

The development team did announce, with obvious regret, another delay for Pragmata. Their message explained, “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.”

The question remains: Will Pragmata follow Deep Down’s path, or could it potentially make a remarkable comeback like Fumito Ueda’s The Last Guardian, surprising even its most loyal supporters? Could Capcom be aiming for a next-generation launch? It’s difficult to predict, but one thing is for sure: Pragmata has made a significant impact on gamers, and it would be unfortunate if Capcom doesn’t harness this enduring enthusiasm.