Capcom Hints at Pragmata 2 After Sales Success
▼ Summary
– Capcom corporate officer Yoshikazu Shimauchi stated that the chances of a Pragmata sequel are high, nearly confirming a follow-up.
– Pragmata has sold 2.51 million units worldwide in three months, a solid figure for a new franchise.
– Capcom USA’s COO Rob Dyer previously suggested the game’s six-year development was “worth the effort” for a potential new IP.
– Capcom is also seeing sales success with Resident Evil Requiem (8 million copies) and Resident Evil 4 Remake (16 million copies).
– Pragmata is a sci-fi action-adventure featuring protagonists Hugh and his android companion Diana on a lunar research station, with hacking-puzzle gameplay.
Capcom appears poised to expand its new sci-fi franchise, as a top executive has strongly hinted that Pragmata will receive a sequel following its impressive commercial debut.
Corporate officer Yoshikazu Shimauchi recently indicated that the likelihood of a follow-up to Pragmata is high, speaking during a review of the company’s stellar financial performance. Since its launch just three months ago, the game has sold 2.51 million units worldwide , a robust start for a brand-new intellectual property. While earlier whispers suggested a sequel might be in the works, Shimauchi’s remarks now make it seem all but certain.
Capcom USA’s chief operating officer, Rob Dyer, had previously hinted at the possibility without making an official announcement. “We’re to a point now where we’ve got another IP that Capcom , and god bless them, has an arsenal , that we can continue to go down,” Dyer said, adding that the game’s six-year development cycle had been “worth the effort.”
Beyond Pragmata, Capcom is riding high on the success of its flagship series. Strong back catalog sales from Resident Evil and Monster Hunter have boosted profits, alongside a warm reception for this year’s Resident Evil Requiem. Company shares climbed 19% after the latest financial report, which surpassed expectations.
Resident Evil Requiem has already sold 8 million copies, a number expected to grow with future discounts and a highly anticipated post-launch expansion. The Resident Evil 4 Remake has reached 16 million copies sold, while the Resident Evil 2 remake now holds the title of best-selling Resident Evil game ever, with 19.75 million copies , edging past Resident Evil 5’s final tally of 19.01 million.
Set in a near-future lunar research station, Pragmata is a sci-fi action-adventure that follows protagonists Hugh and his android companion Diana. Players must cooperate to navigate the cold environment, using a unique hacking mechanic. IGN’s review praised the game’s “punchy shooting action and a creative hacking-puzzle gameplay mechanic,” noting that while the story can feel secondary, its sci-fi drama is compelling enough to carry players through the satisfying third-person shooter experience.
(Source: IGN)