Pragmata Preview: Yes, it Exists, and Yes, It’s Kind of Great

First announced back in 2020, news around Pragmata had been very limited—until it made its presence known at Summer Game Fest 2025 and gave the press some hands-on time with the title. What initially looked like an interesting concept has finally manifested into something intriguing, unique and potentially very exciting. While I was initially skeptical about what Pragmata could be and how it might work in practice, at least based on my 20 minutes with the title, I’m excited to see more and experience what the game has to offer when it launches in 2026.

While the game has been somewhat shrouded in mystery, this year we’ve gotten a bit more detail about what’s going on and what makes the setting so compelling. Waking up after some sort of incident, you take control of Hugh Williams, who finds himself with no idea what’s happening—or why everything seems determined to kill him. On your mission, you’re aided by Diana, an android in the form of a young girl, who you quickly discover... Read more