Introduction to Pragmata

Capcom continues its tradition of producing high-quality games using its proprietary RE Engine technology with the release of Pragmata. This fresh sci-fi experience revolves around an AI gone rogue on an abandoned space station, bearing a striking resemblance to the 2008 classic, Dead Space. Featuring impressive ray tracing and an upgraded version of Capcom’s hair system, the game excels visually. But how does it perform on the PlayStation 5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series consoles?

Image Quality Assessment

Commencing with image quality, similar to Resident Evil Requiem, Pragmata faces challenges unless you’re using the PlayStation 5 Pro. All three console versions mainly deploy what appears to be AMD’s FSR 1 spatial upscaler. Both Series X and PS5 present images at a native 1080p resolution in frame-rate and resolution modes, with FSR 1 upscale yielding poor results for 4K. In contrast, the PS5 Pro opts for PSSR with a native 864p resolution, while the Series S uses FSR 1 starting from 720p, which appears rougher.

Performance Modes and Features

Both frame-rate and resolution modes on the PS5 and Series X aim for 60fps. Although frame-rate mode meets this target effectively, the resolution mode fluctuates between the late 40s to 60fps during gameplay, with cutscenes dropping even further into the mid-30s range. Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) helps to smooth out some of these performance issues, but not entirely. The Series S maintains a consistent 60fps, albeit with limited features.

Highlights of PS5 Pro Performance

Playing on the RE Engine-based Resident Evil Requiem on PS5 Pro reveals similar advantages here. The native 864p might seem unimpressive, but PSSR upscaling to 4K results in significantly enhanced visuals compared to the standard consoles. The PS5 Pro features high-quality strand-based hair and improved overall performance with all premium features activated.

Exclusive High Frame-Rate Mode

The PS5 Pro also includes a 120Hz mode that runs unlocked while maintaining ray tracing and hair quality but reduces PSSR upscaling to 1440p. The outcome is an appealing performance range of 80-100fps in initial areas, dropping to the 60s and 70s in more resource-intensive scenes.

Comparison with Other Consoles

In summary, Pragmata’s performance and feature set mirror that of Resident Evil Requiem, showing similar variances across all tested consoles, including Switch 2. Both PS5 and Series X offer choices between visual features in resolution mode and solid performance in frame-rate mode. However, the lower core pixel counts and basic upscaling techniques somewhat diminish the overall experience. While the Series S runs smoothly, its graphics fall short in comparison to its counterparts.

Conclusion

All consoles manage to achieve playable 60fps in their respective frame-rate modes, yet the PS5 Pro stands out as the best option. Despite a minor decline in ray tracing quality, it offers top performance with all enhancements, making it an excellent fit for 120Hz VRR displays. Pragmata exemplifies the evolution of gaming on new hardware, emphasizing the expansive potential of enhanced consoles.