**New Capcom Game Finally Fixes My Biggest Issue with a Major Ubisoft Franchise**

For years, I've been waiting for a game to finally get it right – to take the concept of hacking and advanced technology that's so often promised but rarely delivered in games like Ubisoft's Watch Dogs series. And it seems that Capcom's latest sci-fi game, Pragmata, is the one that might just do it.

Watch Dogs was always a bit of an inconsistent mess, trying to be too many things at once – an open-world title, a crime drama, and a stylish live service game. But despite some interesting multiplayer concepts in Watch Dogs Legion, the series never quite found its footing with players. And now, as of 2026, Ubisoft has all but shut down the franchise, killing off what was once a highly anticipated IP.

But Pragmata is something different altogether. Instead of using hacking and technology as an aesthetic or a minor gimmick, Capcom has woven it deeply into the fabric of gameplay. In Pragmata, hacking isn't just a way to give you a slight advantage over enemies – it's essential for survival.

As you fight against robotic foes in Pragmata, their outer shells are impenetrable to your standard attacks. But by hacking into them, you can open up a command matrix from beyond their inner firewalls, creating a series of nodes that you must navigate to temporarily leave the enemy vulnerable. It's a core gameplay loop that requires multitasking – dodging, shooting, and hacking all at once – making it a true test of your ability to manage multiple systems.

As you progress through Pragmata, command matrices become increasingly complicated, depending on the enemy or boss you're fighting. But with each new addition to your arsenal, hacking becomes even more crucial, requiring you to pay attention to what enemies are doing and adapt your strategy accordingly.

The contrast between Watch Dogs' shallow hacking mechanics and Pragmata's deep, immersive approach couldn't be starker. While Watch Dogs' attempts at open-world gameplay and crime drama sensibilities were always a bit forced, Pragmata's blend of third-person action with complex hacking systems feels incredibly immersive – especially in its sci-fi setting.

The idea that higher difficulties would increase the tension surrounding hacking and shooting might just create a game that feels irresistibly rewarding for players. And as Ubisoft continues to cancel games left and right, Pragmata only looks better by comparison.

Will Pragmata finally deliver on the promise of hacking in games? With its focus on complex mechanics and immersive gameplay, it's hard not to think so. What do you think – will Pragmata succeed where Watch Dogs failed? Let us know in the comments below or join the conversation in our forums!

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