The last major milestone was in March, with over six million copies sold in less than three weeks. Circana’s Mat Piscatella also confirmed its success in the United States, revealing that it’s the fifth-best-selling game in the entire franchise. With this latest achievement, Requiem may be the fastest-selling as well.

Resident Evil Requiem is available for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2, and if you haven’t played, it’s a treat, especially for those seeking closure on the Raccoon City saga. Alongside two protagonists with wildly different survival horror gameplay, you can swap freely between first and third person perspectives – a first for the franchise.

Of course, there’s plenty more to come, with a story expansion in the works (which allegedly focuses on Leon and may feature Ada Wong in some capacity). Nakanishi also confirmed plans to add a new mini-game, and based on some datamined tracks, we may very well see the return of Mercenaries.

But what if you’re looking for a break? What if you’re looking out at a grateful Pywel and wanting a vacation from being a good boy scout? As enjoyable as diving into a massive open world like this can be, there’s something to say about taking a vacation and enjoying something that’s, well, the opposite. Maybe I want to navigate something more linear. I could want the opposite of high fantasy intermixed with clockwork machinations. And maybe I want a different puzzle style that doesn’t require a rudimentary knowledge of shogi to pass.

Enter Pragmata, which launched last Friday and is currently at 97 percent “Overwhelmingly Positive” on Steam, not to mention an 86 Metascore based on a whopping 96 critical reviews. Given how long it’s been in development and the gameplay style, you would think the reception could have gone either way, but no. After Resident Evil Requiem, it is another winner for 2026. More importantly, however, it stresses how you don’t need a main quest that lasts dozens of hours to have fun. In the same vein, you don’t need so many different systems, tons of loot, or a vast open world structure to deliver a compelling single-player experience.

Now, don’t get us wrong. Crimson Desert’s myriad of complexities is one of its biggest strengths. There’s also something about the open world and how it consistently draws you in with discoveries. A cave with some ores to mine and a bandit camp may not immediately ignite the imagination, but discovering a ladder that leads underground into a chamber with various traps that also houses one of the best bows in the game? Or happening upon a massive floating Abyss structure, only to go up against a challenging fire-wielding boss? It’s those discoveries that give us life, and keep us coming back after all the mission dispatches, resource management, research projects, Abyss Gear rolling and min-maxing.

By comparison, Pragmata keeps things relatively simple, right down to the setup. As Hugh, you’re sent to a lunar base called the Cradle to investigate its lack of response. What follows is the discovery of destruction and mass killings by the AI, Idus. After running into an android known as Diana, the story becomes one of survival, from finding a way back to Earth to discovering what went wrong with the station.

There’s more to it than that, but it’s also refreshingly streamlined when it comes to themes of found family, where it’s not about blood but love and compassion. While Crimson Desert occasionally offers somewhat similar familial elements (because how else could anyone tolerate Yann?), Pragmata delves deeper into this. Hugh teaches Diana about humans, families, emotions, and life on Earth as a whole. It goes even further with the ability to talk to her in the Shelter and offer gifts, strengthening their bond (and that’s without getting spoilers about how the themes affect the overall plot). Even coming off all the different references, retcons, conspiracies, and twists in Requiem, it’s refreshing to have a compelling story that’s so laser-focused.

Then there’s the combat. There’s something about having dozens of moves available and chaining them together into stylish combos. Do I need to torture some random shmuck with an RKO into an Angle Slam into an elbow drop? Probably not, but I want to, and Crimson Desert feeds that urge like no other. The fact that there are Damiane and Oongka with their own move sets and dozens of unique gear, each with special abilities, just further allows for an array of fighting styles.

By contrast, Pragmata’s combat is simpler. You only have a handful of weapons, and only two are ever-present. The others break down from use, and no, that’s not foreshadowing at all, what do you mean? But it’s not a straightforward third-person shooter either. Enemies have defenses that must be hacked to expose their weak points, and that’s only possible with Diana’s help. While hacking, players need to navigate a maze, essentially forming a path towards the green goal. Meanwhile, Hugh needs to keep his distance, dodging as best as possible until the hack is complete.

And as disorienting as it may seem at first, it’s actually pretty straightforward once you’re attuned to the controls. Pragmata does mix things up, of course. New nodes will become available while hacking that offer different effects, from dealing more damage to the target to damaging several threats at once. You also need to be mindful of obstacles which can nullify a hack completely. As for Hugh, he can employ tools like a Decoy Generator to distract enemies to the Stasis Net for crowd-controlling enemies and locking them down, making it that much easier to dispatch them. The fact that enemies start adapting to your tactics, requiring the destruction of certain pieces to allow Diana to hack them, also keeps things fresh. So while it has a low-to-mid skill floor, the combat has a deceptively high skill ceiling, one that rewards you as much for your quick puzzle-solving ability as it does for smart repositioning and aim.

I’d be remiss not mentioning the level design. Yes, this is a fairly linear experience, where you’re traveling from one point to another. You’re not going to be discovering multiple ways to tackle the same objective or running through a massive sandbox. Which isn’t to say that the Cradle doesn’t have its share of secrets and detours, but the tight pacing takes prominence among all else. The fact that it can be finished in as little as eight hours and stretched to probably twice as much if you partake in the post-game Unknown Signal Mode means you can have it done and dusted before even hitting the halfway point of Crimson Desert’s campaign.

Of course, they’re completely different games, and the point isn’t to belabor either their flaws (and yes, some would criticize Pragmata’s story length). Instead, it’s to highlight just how great a palate cleanser the latter can be. Sinking dozens of hours into a single game gives you a sense of place, in a way; the fact that you’re immersed makes it that much more depressing to leave when all is said and done.

Yet, that same feeling means it wasn’t for nothing. Pragmata can convey that in a fraction of the time, which takes no small amount of skill, and delivers excellent production values on top. So even if it isn’t your break from Pywel, you can still count on it to lift those spirits and deliver an emotionally satisfying story before embarking on that next big adventure. And in this day and age, with so much media vying for your attention, that’s more than enough.

Note: The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of, and should not be attributed to, GamingBolt as an organization.

This sales performance has to be considered quite impressive, since Resident Evil Requiem was released on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2 in February, and has achieved the milestone despite having been out for only a couple of months.

Capcom had already confirmed last month that Resident Evil Requiem had sold more than 6 million copies. The title also holds other noteworthy achievements, like getting 344,214 peak concurrent players at launch on Steam, becoming the biggest PC launch in the Resident Evil franchise’s history. It had beaten the previous record holder—Resident Evil 4 Remake, which got 168,191 players on launch, quite handily.

Resident Evil Requiem had started breaking records right from its launch, with Capcom revealing that it had sold 5 million copies in its launch week. The record was previously held by Resident Evil 6, which sold 4.5 million copies at launch. More recent entries like Resident Evil 2 Remake have also been successful, selling 3 million copies in their launch week. The last game in the series, Resident Evil 4 Remake, sold 3 million copies in just a couple of days.

In March, Piscatella had also confirmed that Resident Evil Requiem had been the best-selling game in the US this year so far, with unit sales being around 40 percent higher than the previous mainline entry—Resident Evil Village. It is worth noting, however, that this data only took the title’s launch month sales into account.

The latest mainline entry in the Resident Evil franchise, Requiem introduces a brand new protagonist—Grace Ashcroft—who gets caught up in a larger web of conspiracies surrounding the Umbrella Corporation’s previous deeds. Along the way, a returning Leon S. Kennedy also makes an appearance, focusing on his own investigation into Victor Gideon. Gameplay throughout the title alternates between Grace and Leon, with the former’s sections focusing more on the survival horror aspect of the franchise, and the latter’s focusing on action.

While Capcom has confirmed that it is working on more content for Resident Evil Requiem, a recent datamine has suggested that the company has also been working on bringing Mercenaries mode to the title. A datamine reported earlier this week has noted that the files for Resident Evil Requiem include 10 tracks that aren’t used anywhere in the game. This likely means that these tracks are being kept in preparation for future content.

The arcade-style action-focused Mercenaries mode has been a tradition in Resident Evil games since it first showed up in Resident Evil 4. While not every title has included it—especially the horror-centric ones like Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil 2 Remake—the action-focused Resident Evil 4 Remake, and Village were the last time we got to play around with the mode.

Content – After just two months in market, Resident Evil: Requiem now ranks among the top 5 best-selling Resident Evil games in all-time US dollar sales. It trails only Resident Evil 5, Resident Evil 4 (2023), Resident Evil: Village and the original Resident Evil 4.

— Mat Piscatella (@matpiscatella.bsky.social) 2026-04-22T13:00:07.439Z

It’s doing very well for itself as a new IP from the studio, and has already topped a million sales in less than a week since its release. We were very impressed with what it has to offer, and even happier with the fact that it bucks a trend in AAA gaming to make itself a very attractive option indeed.

That isn’t counting the fact that Diana is cute as a button in her interactions with the world-weary Hugh, or that the combat stands out for being a solid balance between challenging and accessible. Throw in the fact that The Cradle is a very visually impressive stage for the adventure, and you’ve got a hit on your hands.

Well, it’s set to look even better than it has on the PS5 Pro with the latest update, allowing it to make use of Upgraded PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution for a boost to its visuals courtesy of the new and improved upscaling tech from Sony. We didn’t think the game needed any help, thanks to how well it utilizes the Pro’s added firepower, but it’s better than not having it.

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This Pragmata guide is all about gathering Lunafilament and Pure Lunum as quickly and efficiently as possible.

How To Farm Lunafilament

Since most enemies drop Lunafilament, farming it should be fairly straightforward. Simply return to the Shelter and back again to respawn them over and over. Your ideal farming run should revolve around the most convenient Station/Escape Hatch that you have unlocked.

Sweeper Bots apparently only respawn when an additional criteria is fulfilled, such as going to a specific spot in the vicinity to trigger the respawn. These can be exploited for large quantities of Lunafilament:

Sector 03 Terra Dome -> Block 02 Eco Modeling Lab -> Meteorology Sim Lab Station. First, proceed up the stairs all the way around to the large observation window overlooking the room below. You should see the Sweeper Bot hovering close to the ceiling, even though it was not present previously. Go back down, leaping over the railing if you want to, and engage it. You can eliminate it almost instantly with Sticky Bombs and hacking. This quick run is worth a thousand Lunafilament. Return to the Shelter, rinse, and repeat.

Another convenient Sweeper Bot can be found in Sector 04 Lunum Mines -> Block 03 Warehouse -> Logistics Management Station.

All 30 Pure Lunum Locations

Those are all 30 of the locations for Pure Lunum as well as how to grind for Lunafilament fast in Pragmata.

While these are still just rumors, RnK_Clan’s claims are noteworthy because the leaker had previously accurately predicted the addition of Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui to the game back when it was still on its Year 2 pass. LVCKYJ’s claims are also similarly noteworthy due to their previously leaking the fact that Alex would be part of Capcom’s Year 3 plans for the fighting games.

While the addition of Gouken and Hagar to the Street Fighter 6 roster would be interesting, the headlining name in the leak is Tifa Lockhart. The Final Fantasy 7 character is well known in her own game for her focus on melee attacks and martial arts training, and as such, would fit in with the rest of the Street Fighter 6 roster quite well.

Adding yet another wrinkle to the story is YouTuber Rooflemonger claiming to have known about Tifa and Vega’s presence in the Year 4 plans for Street Fighter 6 “quite some time ago.” They even went as far as to note that their “personal source”, who had previously told them about the addition of Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui to the roster, as well as the general existence of Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, was able to corroborate the idea of Tifa joining Capcom’s upcoming fighting game.

As already noted in this report, Street Fighter 6 is no stranger to crossover characters at this point, with Fatal Fury‘s Terry Bogard having joined the roster back in 2024. Fellow Fatal Fury character Mai Shiranui would join him in Capcom’s fighting game just a few months later. Tifa Lockhart, however, would mark the first time we see a Final Fantasy character in a mainline entry in the Street Fighter franchise.

The last time we saw a character from Square Enix’s long-running fantasy RPG series in a fighting game was Final Fantasy 16‘s Clive Rosfield joining the roster of Bandai Namco’s Tekken 8 back in 2024.

While neither Capcom nor Square Enix has confirmed whether or not Tifa will be coming to Street Fighter 6, the character could end up being the fourth one in the Year 4 pass, which would also have the side-effect of her release marking the 30th anniversary of Final Fantasy 7 next year. It could also be a way for Square Enix’s marketing plans for Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3, which is set to feature Tifa heavily in its overall story.

In the meantime, take a look at a teaser trailer to prepare for Ingrid’s arrival in Street Fighter 6. Capcom hasn’t yet announced a release date for her, however. Street Fighter 6 is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2.

the wrinkle I will add to this story?Heard about Tifa and Vega quite some time ago, yep!The other 2? I actually heard 2 other names besides them so who even knows whats real cause I sure don't!Make sure to take this all with a grain of salt until you see some trailers

— Rooflemonger (@rooflemongerreal.bsky.social) 2026-04-21T21:50:01.891Z

yeah i've been dealing with that for years, that's why I never say anything until something gets outmy personal source has done things like tell me about terry and mai long before their reveal, and Tokon's existence a year before it got announced though so inclined to believe them

— Rooflemonger (@rooflemongerreal.bsky.social) 2026-04-21T21:59:15.743Z

This guide for Pragmata is all about upgrading the number of slots you use for mods.

Unlock The Shelter

A safe haven for Hugh and Diana, this hub location unlocks immediately after the prologue. Once inside, make your way to the Unit Printer terminal which is where you craft or upgrade equipment.

Unit Printer

The majority of options will be unavailable initially, and you will also require a fair amount of Lunafilament or Pure Lunum in order to perform upgrades, which includes everything from weapons and abilities to nodes and mods.

Mod Slot upgrades in particular, will eventually be found under the Attachments tab, which begins with only the Repair Up and Thrusters upgrades available.

‘Additional Mod Slots’ can be maxed out at level four, with each adding one more slot for a cumulative total of five. The option itself will only unlock as you raise the level of your Shelter, so simply progress through the game normally until the blueprints become available.

That is everything there is to know about gaining additional mod slots in Pragmata.

This guide is a complete listing of all 40 mods to be discovered or rewarded in Pragmata.

All 40 Pragmata Mods

Those are all 40 of the mods to be found or won in Pragmata.

This Pragmata guide lists the locations of all Storage Expanders and Cartridge Holders to be found in the game.

All 5 Storage Expanders

All 6 Cartridge Holders

Those are the locations of all of the Storage Expanders and Cartridge Holders you can expect to find in Pragmata.

If the prospect of seeing Hugh and Diana through to the end of their heartwarming adventure in The Cradle sounds appealing to you, join us as we take you through how to make the most out of their synergy. Let’s get started!

1. Object Scan Is Very Useful

You’re going to need every advantage you can find as you make your way through The Cradle, and Object Scan is a very nifty way to find upgrade materials and REMs. It’s available pretty early for purchase, and we’d recommend making a beeline for it as soon as you can manage.

It’s quite cheap and has a very good range, allowing you to get to useful items more easily than you would without it. Whether you’re looking for an easy way to hunt down useful items or are a completionist who can’t stand the idea of undiscovered loot, this one’s your best bet at finding it all.

2. Save Auto Hacks For When You Really Need Them

Diana’s hacking gauge is a valuable resource that you want to use as strategically as you can. While the Auto Hack ability is going to save you a bit of time and perhaps trouble in tough situations, it’s best used as a panic button when you really need a breather from the chaos unfolding around you.

It doesn’t pay to use it too often, as it uses up quite a bit of your hacking gauge, which could prevent you from using stronger protocols that could turn the tide in your favor. Of course, if you’re surrounded and need to open up multiple enemies in a pinch, it’s a panic button like no other.

3. Fast Moves Improves Your Survivability

If you find yourself taking damage more often than you’d like, we recommend unlocking Fast Moves as soon as you can. It’s a nifty ability that helps you create space, while nailing down the timing on dodges can slow time briefly to give you a solid window to let off a few well-aimed shots or perhaps a hack that turns things around.

It’s great to have for all those battles where you’re required to stay on the move while hacking through enemy defenses. There are a lot of those in the game, and this one is going to be great in those situations. We found it especially useful against some of the game’s harder bosses, and we’d recommend having this one on most of the time or at least until you’re confident enough to do without it.

4. Consider Critical Shot As A Finisher

Hitting those purple bonus nodes when you’re routing Diana’s hacks can have enemies who are already at low health brought down low in a stun that gives you a lot of time to deal some damage. Critical Shot is going to do that for you, and is a superb finisher in those situations.

Use it well, and you’re going to find pesky enemies crumbling in front of Hugh and Diana’s combined might thanks to the i-frames it gives you in crowded spaces and the fact that clearing out enemies with it guarantees a little extra Lunafilament (more on that in a bit).

5. Prioritize Bot Scan

Like most shooters, Pragmata places an emphasis on hitting enemy weak points once you open up their defenses with Diana’s hacks. But finding those weak spots can be difficult thanks to the combat’s fast pace. That’s where Bot Scan comes in.

It highlights enemy weak spots, letting you get in some burst damage the moment you’re able to sneak past their defences. It’s especially useful against new enemy types where you’re unsure of where to hit them once their shields are down.

6. Invest In Decode Consistently

It’s easy to overlook Decode, an ability you get pretty early in the game. But doing so would be a mistake, as it’s a very strong single-target hack that gives you bonus damage for using it, which is quite practical since you’re going to be doing a lot of hacking anyway.

It’s a great tool for taking down troublesome enemies, although you might want to be strategic about where and when you use it. It’s best saved for harder enemies, as the extra damage is more impactful against the ones that are challenging to bring down.

7. Confuse Troublesome Enemies

Confuse has been one of our go-to Utility Nodes as it lets you get past shields a lot easier, and can even steal shields of enemies when you use it right. What’s more, you can even force bots to turn against their own kind, which essentially gives you some free damage and some potential breathing room, which you can use to unleash further damage and sow chaos among the enemy’s ranks.

It’s quite nifty and fits so many situations that we found ourselves refusing to leave The Shelter without it.

8. Use Heat With The Right Supporting Abilities

Getting bots to overheat brings them to a vulnerable state, allowing you to get a few well-placed shots in. The best way to do that is to use Heat nodes in tandem with Combust Mode and the Pulse Carbine. It’s a potent way to fill up Overheat gauges and set enemies up for a Critical Shot.

However, you might want a different strategy for bosses, as getting their Overheat gauges to fill up can be a lot harder than regular enemies, and you’re better off using other tactics against them. And remember, some of your own weapons can overheat too, so keep an eye on their respective gauges, as you don’t want to be caught without a means to cause damage when you’re in precarious positions.

9. Pair Quick Fix With Repair Up

If you’re the type to try tanking damage while dishing out some of your own, Quick Fix is a great tool to have, as it speeds up your Repair Cartridge use while Repair Up increases your health recovery per cartridge by 10%, both of which are boons in battles where you’re quite swamped and need to stay in the fight for just a little longer before you can turn the tides.

They’re useful even if you rely on dodges and using Fast Moves, as they can let you recover from any mistakes a lot easier than you would without them.

10. Optimal Performance Rules!

We had such an easy time with Pragmata thanks to this one, as the 10% increase to your overall attack power when you’re at full health pairs very well with Repair Up. It’s a great way to stay at full health while improving your attack power, and it’s especially effective against bosses when you encounter them for the first time.

It’s a solid all-around mod that’s going to serve you very well, no matter what the game throws at you, and is one that we didn’t unequip even when there were more attractive options at hand.

11. Know Where To Pick Up Lunafilament

If you’re finding yourself short on Lunafilament, look for it in enemy drops and use Critical Shots to ensure a higher amount. Safe Boxes, Supply Boxes (which you can identify by their yellow color), and completing Training Sims are other great sources of it. You could consider using Pocket Refinery to increase the amounts you get from each activity by 10%, and you’re going to have more than you need in no time!

Why is it important? Well, it’s the currency you use to upgrade your loadout’s gear at The Shelter’s Printing Unit.

12. Go Out Of The Way For Upgrade Components

Remember when we said you’re going to need every advantage you can get in this game? Well, Upgrade Components are an important part of your character progression, but they can be hard to find if you’re not actively looking for them. They’re often in places that are easy to overlook, or perhaps hard to reach until you come back with abilities you get later down the line.

It’s always worth it to come back and pick up any ones you see, as they’re needed to improve Hugh’s suit, primary unit, and Diana’s hacking abilities, all of which are your bread and butter against the robot hordes.

13. Don’t Sleep on Red Zones

Pick up Red Gate Keys as much as you can, as the Red Zones are great sources of valuable components and currencies, while you’re going to need to clear them if you’re looking for 100% completion for Pragmata. Yes, they’re a challenge, but the way we see it, they’re an opportunity for you to truly push your limits and learn better ways to utilise your loadouts.

You should be constantly on the lookout for Red Gate Keys and going out of your way to pick them up and use them as soon as you can. Like Upgrade Components, it’s always a good idea to backtrack for either Keys or Red Zones.

14. Balance Your Always Print Loadout

We recommend taking the Shockwave Gun, Stasis Net, and the Decoy Generator along with you whenever you’re diving back into the Cradle, as they’re a potent combination that is effective across the board. The Shockwave Gun does excellent burst damage, while the Stasis Net is great for holding targets in place while you line up shots, especially when it’s paired up with Offense Mode

The Decoy Generator can help you get some much-needed breathing room to set off a few hacks of better aim and blast from the Shockwave Gun. You could also try using it in tandem with Multi-hack and Freeze if you’re heading to situations where you need some crowd control potential.

Of course, your Grip Gun should be thrown in whenever applicable, and we suggest being as tactical as you can when you’re switching weapons. It pays to take a minute to consider the best course of action, although that’s easier said than done in more intense battles.

15. A Solid Boss Loadout

While the above Loadout works for weaker enemies, we’d recommend the Charge Piercer, Photon Laser, and Jackhammer when you’re looking to take on a boss. The Charge Piercer is a mighty weapon for whenever there’s an opening to cause big damage, while the Photon Laser should be your go-to if you manage to stun a boss, allowing you to melt health bars with ease.

The Jackhammer is best used when you’re trying to get some damage in, even when enemies aren’t opened up, allowing you to consistently chip away at them while you guide Diana through her hacks. You could also consider the Riot Blaster’s AoE potential for larger enemies that come at you aggressively, as you won’t have to be as precise as you would need to be with the Jackhammer.

And that’s about it for this one. Of course, Pragmata comes with enough depth that these are all suggestions to help you find your footing before you begin to try different loadouts of your own that are better suited to your play style. Nevertheless, these tips are all ones that helped us get through the game quite effortlessly, and are proving quite useful even in Lunatic Mode!

We’re going to get back to tearing through the robots, and hope that you’re going to have an easier time doing the same thing with our tips!