Nintendo Direct Highlights Capcom Updates for PRAGMATA, Monster Hunter Stories 3, and Resident Evil Requiem
Capcom shared multiple updates during the latest Nintendo Direct, confirming playable demos for PRAGMATA and Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, along with new gameplay footage for Resident Evil Requiem on the Nintendo Switch 2.
The presentation also revealed a new Leon S. Kennedy amiibo, expanding Capcom’s lineup of upcoming releases and collectibles.
PRAGMATA Demo Now Available on Consoles and PC
Capcom has released the PRAGMATA Sketchbook demo, now available on the Nintendo eShop, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, and Steam. The free demo introduces players to a lunar research station in a near-future setting, following spacefarer Hugh and android Diana as they attempt to return to Earth after being targeted by the station’s AI-controlled security systems.
The demo allows players to experience the game’s blend of shooting, hacking, and exploration. Capcom noted that the demo includes hidden elements designed to encourage multiple playthroughs.
PRAGMATA is scheduled to launch on April 24, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Pre-orders are now open and include bonus costumes for Hugh and Diana. A Diana amiibo will also release alongside the game, with functionality tied to the Nintendo Switch 2 version.
Capcom added that the demo supports English and Japanese voice-over only, with language options in the full game detailed on the official website.
Monster Hunter Stories 3 Demo Available Ahead of 2026 Release
A free demo for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is also available starting today across consoles and PC. Set in the land of Vermeil centuries after the Rift War, the game follows a new protagonist navigating a world facing ecological collapse and monster extinction.
The demo includes the opening chapters of the game, with save data carrying over to the full release on March 13, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Players can customize their character, test new combat mechanics such as the Wyvernsoul Gauge and Synchro Rush, and engage in systems like Habitat Restoration.
Pre-orders include the Skyscale Queen Layered Armor for Eleanor, while amiibo figures for Ratha, Ratha V, and Rudy will unlock additional in-game outfits at launch.
Resident Evil Requiem Launches February 2026
Nintendo Direct also featured new gameplay footage of Resident Evil Requiem, the ninth mainline entry in the Resident Evil series. The game launches on February 27, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, and GeForce NOW.
Players will control Leon S. Kennedy and FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, with the option to switch freely between first-person and third-person perspectives. Capcom confirmed that amiibo figures for both Leon and Grace will release in summer 2026.
Pre-orders for Resident Evil Requiem are now available, with the Deluxe Edition including additional costumes, weapon skins, screen filters, charms, and other digital content.