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Survival horror game SteamBoat Incident incoming for Nintendo Switch
Ratalaika Games and Mascot Bro Studio are releasing the survival horror game SteamBoat Incident on Nintendo Switch on June 5, 2026. Players must escape a steamboat while evading a monster that reacts to sound and movement, solving puzzles and finding parts to repair the vessel. The digital download will cost $9.99.
Pragmata Sales Reach 2m in Under a Month
Capcom announced that its new IP, Pragmata, has sold two million units in under a month since its mid-April release. The action game with platforming and puzzle elements, which follows an investigator on a lunar research station, is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Are Pragmata’s hack-filled shootouts thrilling, or fatiguing? How Capcom’s shooter tackles the age-old challenge of blending action with puzzles
This article discusses the hacking mechanics in Capcom's upcoming shooter, Pragmata, featuring a debate between writers Jeremy and James. While Jeremy finds the hacking and collection aspects potentially fatiguing and repetitive over long play sessions, James defends the mechanic as crucial for combat tension and offers examples of customization. Both agree that the hacking is a core element that differentiates the game from a standard shooter.
Pragmata surpasses 1m copies sold in just two days
Capcom's new title, Pragmata, has achieved over one million units sold in just two days following its release. The company attributes this success to innovative gameplay combining action and puzzle elements, a distinctive AI-ruled world, and effective marketing strategies including a playable demo and support for the Nintendo Switch 2. This marks a strong debut for the new franchise, contributing to Capcom's successful year which also saw the release of Resident Evil Requiem.
PRAGMATA™ Surpasses One Million Units Sold in Two Days!
Capcom announced that its new science-fiction action-adventure game, PRAGMATA, has sold over one million units worldwide within two days of its April 17, 2026 release. The game, featuring Hugh Williams and an android girl named Diana, was developed by younger Capcom staff and supports multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Capcom attributes the strong sales to innovative gameplay, puzzle elements, and a distinctive world, supported by marketing initiatives like a playable demo and early multi-platform support.
