Pragmata has a hacking mini-game you can try if you’re not at Gamescom

It's not a demo, but it's the second best thing...

Pragmata will today offer up a hacking mini-game that you can try from the comfort of your own home, perfect if you’re not over in Cologne for Gamescom.

Before we go any further, though, Capcom has noted that the mini-game “is only to get an idea how the game mechanics work, and doesn’t represent the full in-game experience.” With that said, you can head here and try it out.

Hacking is an integral part of Pragmata‘s gameplay; Capcom offered up a host of new details about systems as part of Gamescom, where those in attendance were able to go hands-on.

“During the fight against the SectorGuard, players will encounter a new Hacking ability called Overdrive Protocol,” Capcom said of Gamescom gameplay. “As its gauge fills up, Diana unlocks the ability to simultaneously Hack the surrounding enemies, forcibly opening up their armour and temporarily halting their movement. It’s a powerful attack, but it’s also one that is best used carefully at the right moment!

 “To enhance Diana’s Hacking abilities, players can also collect Hack Nodes from the environment to use in combat. Activated by passing through them in the Hacking Matrix, these consumable nodes temporarily lower enemies’ defences,” Capcom continued.

“Hack Nodes add a layer of complexity to the game’s unique combat system and provide more opportunities to make strategic decisions in the heat of battle. One of these Hack Nodes, the Decode Node, can lower enemies’ defences for a limited time. Stay tuned to learn more about how the gameplay experience will continue to evolve.”

Pragmata heads to Windows PC via Steam, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, and PS5 sometime in 2026.