Awarded gamesGames of the Year
Award for excellence / Breakthrough AwardPRAGMATA
General Description
| Title | PRAGMATA |
|---|---|
| Release | 2026/04/17 |
| Price | 7,990yen(tax included) |
| Platform | PlayStation®5 / XBOX Series X|S / Steam / Nintendo Switch 2 |
| Distributor | CAPCOM CO., LTD. |
| Publisher | CAPCOM CO., LTD. |
| Developer | CAPCOM CO., LTD. |
| URL | https://www.capcom-games.com/pragmata/ |
| Copyright | ©CAPCOM |
Award for excellence Reason
Finally, after its former announcement in 2020, Capcom's brand-new IP has finally launched and expanded the scope of the franchise.
Adventures occur on a near-future lunar base station. A hero, the investigator named Hugh, goes on a mission to locate a team of missing researchers, only to find out a catastrophic lunar quake to wipe out his search party.
He is rescued by Diana, an android girl, too when he himself gets injured, and facing this unknown threat together, they gradually come to understand one another little by little and build a bond of trust.
Many players were attracted by this unique game experiences: operating the bond Hugh and Diana together and the game's unique core experience, so that players can operate two characters together and move ahead them with controlling both characters simultaneously while relying on sharp situational judgment and tactical strategy.
Furthermore, the game has garnered immense support for its highly original worldview: blending the futuristic allure of outer space and lunar bases rendered in breathtaking visual beauty with the chilling, sterile horror of relentless robotic adversaries. With eager fans already clamoring for a sequel, the title has truly earned this prestigious award.
Breakthrough Award Reason
The definitive feature of this game is its unique battle system that combines puzzles and combats in real-time.
The game provides a fresh combat experience, simultaneously controlling two characters. Diana uses “hacking” to analyze and disable an enemy bot armor, while Hugh exploits their weaknesses with a diverse arsenal.
Breaking down enemy defenses through puzzles during a battle while making split-second decisions to attack or evade demands a frantic level of multitasking unseen in traditional action games, generating a unique sense of tension and accomplishment through its high-stakes strategy.
The Selection Committee evaluated the unique game design which join puzzles and actions together and gave the award.
Work Introduction
PRAGMATA is a brand new title presented by Capcom.
This is a brand-new SF action adventure, where puzzles and actions join together.
Hugh Williams, a member of a dispatch team stranded on the moon, and Diana, the android girl.
On a near-future lunar world controlled by AI, they rely on each other to survive and return to the Earth.
A single player simultaneously controls “Diana's hacking” and “Hugh's action” with a single controller.
Diana hacks enemies while Hugh guns down enemies using a wide range of weapons.
This unique system blending diverse game styles enable you to enjoy new game experiences that will fully engage both sides of your brain.
Comment of the game producer
Thank you so much for selecting us for the Japan Game Awards 2026, Games of the Year Division and the Breakthrough Award.
It is a great honor for all of us to receive such a wonderful award. We would like to extend our heartiest gratitude.
In PRAGMATA on the near future moon, we keep challenging ourselves to create new gaming experience through combinations of distinct elements of actions and hacking.
We have been developing this game with a strong desire to deliver a brand-new gameplay experience, alongside a story of two protagonists, Hugh and Diana, who join hands to face difficulties.
This award is a great encouragement to us, and our entire team will continue to work hard to create an even better game, meeting the expectations of everyone who has supported us.”
Once again, I would like to thank supporters of this game and many people involved in this game.