Capcom says that it's considering the possibility of turning Pragmata into a series following the success of its new IP.
Despite being a banner year for Capcom with releases from its top-tier franchises like Resident Evil and Monster Hunter, and the imminent return of a fan favourite with Onimusha: Way of the Sword set to release on September 25, its newest game Pragmata has proven to hold its own. Not only did Pragmata receive critical acclaim and positive fan reception, but it also sold over two million copies within 16 days of launching, proving to be a financial success too.
In its latest financial results, Capcom was asked about the success of Pragmata and whether its intention is to develop it into a series going forward. The publisher responds by recalling its impressive sales numbers, and explaining that its success was "driven by strong recognition of our development capabilities, including its fresh gameplay that combines action and puzzles, as well as its compelling characters and world setting." Capcom continues, "Based on this strong start, we will continue our analysis and consider the possibility of developing it into a series."
Capcom also shouts out Pragmata as "a good example of how fresh ideas from younger staff, combined with collaboration with experienced employees, led to successful results." So clearly Capcom is pretty happy with how its sci-fi shooter turned out, even if it took around six years after its announcement to actually release.
The game itself definitely leaves things open for a sequel to be developed, so even if it's still not confirmed, it's clear that the team behind Pragmata is up for doing more with it in the future.
