PC, PS4, Xbox One in spring 2019 Following Microsoft's big reveal of Devil May Cry 5, Capcom has shed some light on what to expect from the fresh new entry that ignores the events of DmC, and shocker -- it's not an Xbox exclusive! Yes, the spring 2019-bound action romp is due for a PC, PS4, and Xbox One release, and will once again focus on the dynamic duo of Nero and Dante from Devil May Cry 4. It's a direct continuation of the story in fact, after "years have passed" following the events of 4. As you might have gleaned from the trailer one of Nero's arms has been cut off and replaced with a robotic version, and he's taking up Dante's line of work with his own demon hunting business. Nico, a "brand new character" will help him craft new arms and unlock additional powers, some of which you can see in the screens below. The backdrop is a demonic invasion in Red Grave City, and Nero will again sport the Red Queen sword and Blue Rose revolver on top of his metal arm, and Capcom is calling it an extension of the Sons of Sparda saga. Oh and the best news? Devil May Cry 5 will have three playable characters -- Nero, most likely Dante (just like 4), and one other cast member (Vergil?). "More details are coming" at Gamescom, but for now we have confirmation that the game will be 60FPS with the RE Engine. I'm not loving Nero's redesign, but the rest sounds great. Announcing Devil May Cry 5, coming to Xbox One, PS4 and PC in Spring 2019 [Capcom Unity] Click to open photo gallery:<doc-sep>Devil May Cry 5 made its debut at Microsoft's E3 2018 press conference, and it did so with the spectacular, over-the-top flair we expect from the series. The game is being developed by Capcom internally, and the trailer starred Nero, the character featured primarily in Devil May Cry 4. In typical Devil May Cry fashion, the combat looks to be smooth and stylish, and Nero looks to be using Red Queen, the sword from Devil May Cry 4, as well as a replacement for the Devil Bringer ability that uses a new robotic. The trailer ended with a long-haired Dante briefly speeding by on a motorbike. Devil May Cry V is expected to release in Spring 2019. Director Hideaki Itsuno also appeared on stage to say this is a "true" sequel to the last numbered entry in the series. Devil May Cry 5 features fully-costumed models that have been scanned into the game and the "best minds at Capcom" are working on the controls. According to Itsuno, it feels better than any action game Capcom has previously created. Gallery The new game comes "complete with its signature blend of high-octane stylized action and otherworldly and original characters the series is known for," according to a press release. "Years have passed since the legions of hell have set foot in this world, but now a new demonic invasion has begun, and humanity's last hope will rest in the hands of three lone demon hunters, each offering a radically different play style. United by fate and a thirst for vengeance, these demon hunters will have to face their demons if they hope to survive. The devil you know returns in the most over the top, technically advanced, utterly insane action experience of this generation."<doc-sep>“Devil May Cry 5” is officially happening. Publisher and developer Capcom debuted the high-octane action game during Microsoft’s E3 2018 press conference on Sunday. It will feature the fast-paced combat the series is known for, along with its over-the-top bonkers attitude. In “DMC 5,” several years have passed since the legions of Hell invaded our world, but now a new demonic threat is rising. A “demon tree” takes root in Red Grave City and attracts the attention of Nero, an ally to “DMC” protagonist Dante. Missing his demonic arm, which is the source of his power, Nero and his partner Nico will tackle the hellish threat while searching for Dante. There will be three playable characters in the game, each one offering a radically different play style. Capcom is apparently using full costumed models for all of its characters, so it can render them as realistically as possible. “We think we’ve made something that feels better than any action game we’ve ever created,” Capcom said. The “Devil May Cry” series has sold 16 million units over its lifespan, but it’s been 10 years since fans got to stomp demon faces in “Devil May Cry 4.” Developer Ninja Theory created a series reboot, “DmC: Devil May Cry,” in 2013 that was well-received by critics and reportedly sold well in Japan, yet failed to catch on with the Western gaming audience. Capcom was forced to reduce its sales target by 800,000. Afterwards, many wondered if the game’s poor reception had doomed the beloved franchise. “Devil May Cry 5” is expected to launch in Spring 2019 on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox. Make sure to follow all of Variety’s E3 2018 coverage, with breaking news, original interviews and hands-on impressions, right here. Edit: Earlier, we said the man in the trailer is Dante, but it’s Nero.<doc-sep>Capcom unveiled the new Devil May Cry during Microsoft’s E3 press conference today and it looks rad as hell, y’all. Advertisement The game will be a “true” sequel to 2008's Devil May Cry 4. A short-haired Nero returns as protagonist and seems to have lost his arm, the source of much of his power, in a previous incident. Now, he’s searching through Red Grave City for answers, toting a new metal arm designed by snarky new sidekick Nico to “kick demon ass.” There was plenty of demon ass-kicking to be had as Nero ripped through the streets with plenty of the series’ signature weapons alongside some new gadgets like a grappling hook fist. Game director Hideaki Itsuno is also back at the helm, after the series’ brief detour in 2013 with Ninja Theory’s DmC: Devil May Cry. Closing out the trailer was one last reminder that this is set in the canon DMC universe—good ol’ Dante with a grizzled beard, riding a sick motorcycle. Also, was that Vergil ripping off Nero’s arm near the end? I’ve got little else to say other than that, I’m pretty psyched to tear through some demons with the bad-talking, demon-slaying boys again. Devil May Cry 5 is currently set for a spring 2019 release for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC.<doc-sep>
A new entry in Devil May Cry series is coming to Xbox One, Capcom announced today at Microsoft’s Xbox E3 2018 press conference. The game is titled simply Devil May Cry 5 and it’s coming in spring 2019. Devil May Cry 5 appears to be a direct sequel to Devil May Cry 4, and will see the return of franchise protagonists Nero and Dante. It appears that Nero, star of Devil May Cry 4, will be back as a primary playable character. In Devil May Cry 5, Nero will be joined by his partner Nico. Game director Hideaki Itsuno will return to direct Devil May Cry 5, promising a return to form for the action franchise. Here’s the official game description, from Capcom: Several years have passed in Devil May Cry 5 and the threat of demonic power, long since forgotten, has returned to menace the world once again. The demonic invasion begins with the seeds of a “demon tree” taking root in Red Grave City. This hellish incursion attracts the attention of the young demon hunter, Nero, an ally of Dante who now finds himself without his demonic arm, the source of much of his power. As Nero heads to Red Grave City in his motorhome named “Devil May Cry” with his partner Nico, he ruminates on how everything started. The loss of his demonic arm, the demonic invasion, and Dante’s unknown whereabouts. Things must be settled once and for all. The original Devil May Cry was released for PlayStation 2 in 2001. The most recent entry in the mainline series was 2008’s Devil May Cry 4, which was followed by developer Ninja Theory’s DmC: Devil May Cry in 2013, an attempted reboot of the franchise that received mixed reactions from fans.