Devil May Cry 5

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The gameplay features the return of Dante and Nero as playable characters, along with a new character, named V.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/e3-2018/2018/06/10/devil-may-cry-5-announced-features-three-playable-characters|title=Devil May Cry 5 Announced, Features Three Playable Characters|author=Camden Jones|magazine=Game Informer|date=10 June 2018|access-date=18 June 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612003434/https://www.gameinformer.com/e3-2018/2018/06/10/devil-may-cry-5-announced-features-three-playable-characters|archive-date=12 June 2018}} The gameplay is similar to that of the other titles in the Devil May Cry series, focusing on fast-paced "stylish action"; the player fights off hordes of demons with a variety of attacks and weapons. They receive a style rating for combat based on several factors, such as move variety, the length of a combo, and dodging attacks. The game's music changes based on the player's performance in combat.{{cite web|title=『デビル メイ クライ 5』ネロは「お父さんに似てきている」―プロデューサーインタビュー！3人目のプレイアブルキャラのヒントは意外なところに…？【E3 2018】|trans-title=Producer Interview|author=Staff|url=https://www.gamespark.jp/article/2018/06/15/81653.html|language=ja|date=15 June 2018|website=GameSpark|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180624175143/https://www.gamespark.jp/article/2018/06/15/81653.html|archive-date=24 June 2018|access-date=24 June 2018|url-status=live}} Every time the player interacts with the mechanic Nico or finds a statue, they can buy new abilities for each character. While there are three playable characters, the game forces the player to use only one per mission. Like previous games, this title has a Bloody Palace mode where players can face multiple types of demons in a single area.{{cite web|url=https://www.siliconera.com/2019/03/14/devil-may-cry-5-bloody-palace-opens-on-april-1-2019/|title=Devil May Cry 5 Bloody Palace Opens On April 1, 2019|date=14 March 2019 |publisher=Siliconera|access-date=June 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190630031807/https://www.siliconera.com/2019/03/14/devil-may-cry-5-bloody-palace-opens-on-april-1-2019/|archive-date=30 June 2019|url-status=live}}

The first character is Nero, introduced in Devil May Cry 4. He retains his Red Queen sword for melee combat and the Blue Rose double-barreled revolver. However, he does not have his Devil Bringer from the beginning. Instead, he now has an assortment of new robotic arms called Devil Breakers. These have various functions, such as grabbing enemies from a distance or stopping time to freeze an enemy in place. Nero can also find Devil Breakers during stages. Devil Breakers are powerful but fragile and can be destroyed if misused.{{cite web |title=E3 2018: Announcing Devil May Cry 5, coming to Xbox One, PS4 and PC in Spring 2019 |url=http://www.capcom-unity.com/devil_may_cry/blog/2018/06/10/e3-2018-announcing-devil-may-cry-5-coming-to-xbox-one-ps4-and-pc-in-spring-2019|date=10 June 2018 |website=Capcom Unity |access-date=11 June 2018}} Late in the story, Nero regains his Devil Bringer and has access to the Devil Trigger move, which expands his combat skills.

Dante plays like his Devil May Cry 4 persona as he can change between four styles to create new techniques or parry enemy attacks. Along with his signature blade "Rebellion" and the Demonic "Devil Sword Sparda", Dante uses three new Devil Arms, a pair of buzzsaw-like weapons that combine into a motorcycle called "Cavaliere", and a set of fiery gauntlets and boots called "Balrog". Dante also wields "King Cerberus", a stronger version of the "Cerberus" nunchaku introduced in Devil May Cry 3. He also wears the "Dr. Faust", a hat that requires red orbs to attack; it is a risk/reward weapon depending on the player's actions. Dante can also use both "Kalina Ann" from Devil May Cry 3 and the new enhanced "Kalina Ann 2," or both at once.{{cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/devil-may-cry-5-gets-a-release-date-and-trailer-ga/1100-6461286/|title=Devil May Cry 5 Gets A Release Date And Trailer - Gamescom 2018|first=Chris|last=Reed|date=23 August 2018|access-date=25 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180925065503/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/devil-may-cry-5-gets-a-release-date-and-trailer-ga/1100-6461286/|archive-date=25 September 2018|url-status=live}} Besides the Devil Trigger that enhances Dante's abilities and restores his health, the character also possesses a more overpowered form named "Sin Devil Trigger" which produces new means of attacks.{{cite web|url=https://www.shacknews.com/article/110182/skills-abilities-and-moves-in-devil-may-cry-5|title=Skills, abilities, and moves in Devil May Cry 5|website=Shack News|date=7 March 2019 |access-date=September 24, 2020}}

The third playable character is V, who primarily summons his three demon familiars to fight. These include Griffon, an eagle that uses ranged lightning-based attacks; Shadow, a panther that forms blades, spikes, and portals out of its body; and Nightmare, a large and powerful golem. V enters a Devil Trigger-like state, which turns his hair white, to summon Nightmare, which uses a combination of melee attacks and explosive laser beams. V's familiars are incapable of killing enemies; once their health bar turns light purple, V uses his cane to finish them off with a final blow.

Vergil reappears as a playable character in the game's Special Edition, carrying over his playstyle from the fourth game's Special Edition, including the Concentration gauge system and weaponry. However, the Force Edge from previous Special Edition games is replaced with Mirage Edge, an ethereal sword that Vergil usually uses as a projectile summon. He has a new ability, which allows him to turn into V and gather his trio of demonic familiars to deal a wide range of damages to enemies. Instead of transforming into his regular Devil Trigger form, Vergil immediately transforms into his Sin Devil Trigger upgrade. His original Devil Trigger is now replaced with Doppelganger, a summoned spectral copy of his Sin Devil Trigger form which mirrors Vergil's attacks (with the Yamato only), which was a mechanic introduced in Devil May Cry 3 as Dante's Doppelganger Style, then reintroduced as the Devil Trigger ability for the reboot Vergil in DmC: Devil May Cry.{{Cite web|url=https://sea.ign.com/preview/165702/devil-may-cry-5-special-edition-vergil-hands-on-preview|title=Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition - Vergil Hands on Preview|date=3 November 2020}}

{{see also|Characters of Devil May Cry}}

Following the events of Devil May Cry 4, Nero works as a demon hunter for Dante's Devil May Cry agency along with his friend, gunsmith Nico Goldstein. One afternoon, Nero is working at the agency when a hooded man enters. Nero offers the stranger food when he suddenly rips off his demonic Devil Bringer arm, which transforms into the Yamato sword. The stranger uses the sword to open a portal and departs.

Three days later, a mysterious man named V hires Dante and his crew to take down a powerful demon named Urizen.{{Cite video game|title=Devil May Cry 5|developer=Capcom|publisher=Capcom|quote=V: A powerful demon is about to resurrect, and we need your help, Dante. / Dante: Now that's a familiar tune... Do you have any idea how many times I've heard that exact same line? / V: This is...special. / Dante: Special? Okay, so what's so special about this one? / V: This demon is your 'reason'... Your reason for fighting.}} The group travels to Red Grave City, where they find a demonic tree called Qliphoth planted in the city, killing people for their blood. Nero, working on his own, is also pinpointed toward Urizen by V.{{Cite video game|title=Devil May Cry 5|developer=Capcom|publisher=Capcom|quote=Nero: What am I doin', wasting my time here? He's got this. / V: You should not underestimate this demon. After all, it was he who took your right arm... and gained a great deal of power from it.}} Dante's crew confronts Urizen but, empowered by the Qliphoth, the new demon king incapacitates them and overpowers Nero when he intervenes. Dante stops Urizen from capturing Nero but is defeated and ejected from the Qliphoth with his sword Rebellion shattered. His allies Lady and Trish are captured to be used as demon-cores while V convinces the weakened Nero to escape.{{cite video game|title=Devil May Cry 5|publisher=Capcom|developer=Capcom|year=2019|quote=Urizen: I have plans for the both of you. You will exist to give me strength. How fortunate to serve such divine purpose.}}{{cite video game|title=Devil May Cry 5|publisher=Capcom|developer=Capcom|year=2019|quote=Dante: V, get Nero out of here! This was a bad move!}}

One month later, Nero returns to Red Grave outfitted with the "Devil Breaker" prosthetic arm, made by Nico.{{cite video game|title=Devil May Cry 5|publisher=Capcom|developer=Capcom|year=2019|quote=Nico: Yeah he's a real pro at smackin' demons around. That's why I built him that well-functioning arm... To kick demon ass.}}{{cite web|title=Hideaki Itsuno talks Devil May Cry 5 on Inside Xbox|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjCRYJgODBA|language=en|access-date=17 June 2018|url-status=live|publisher=YouTube|date=13 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180617215620/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjCRYJgODBA|archive-date=17 June 2018}} Nero meets up with V, who is seeking Qliphoth for its fruit—born of condensed human blood—which makes whoever consumes it the king of the Underworld. As the pair destroy the Qliphoth's roots while searching for Dante, Nero rescues Lady{{cite video game|title=Devil May Cry 5|publisher=Capcom|developer=Capcom|year=2019|quote=Lady: Trish... she... she was captured. I remember that. But I don't know what happened to Dante.}} while V splits off to discover the Devil Sword Sparda—along with a comatose Dante, whose presence was hidden by the sword.{{cite video game|title=Devil May Cry 5|publisher=Capcom|developer=Capcom|year=2019|quote=V: The Devil sword Sparda was concealing Dante's presence.}}

After awakening from his coma, Dante frees Trish and begins fighting his way to Urizen.{{cite video game|title=Devil May Cry 5|publisher=Capcom|developer=Capcom|year=2019|quote=Dante: You okay? / Trish: I've been better.}} Trish learns from V that Urizen is the demon-side of Dante's brother Vergil, who used Yamato's power to separate his demon and human halves - the latter manifesting as V, whose body is rapidly breaking down.{{cite video game|title=Devil May Cry 5|publisher=Capcom|developer=Capcom|year=2019|quote=V: In order to defeat his younger brother, he could only do one thing with the crumbling flesh and feelings. He needed to separate man from devil with the strength of the Yamato. And eventually, the man became a true devil.}}{{cite video game|title=Devil May Cry 5|publisher=Capcom|developer=Capcom|year=2019|quote=V: I've tried to hold together my crumbling fresh with whatever little demonic power I have left, but... I'm approaching my limit. In separating and regaining my human soul, I've realized the gravity of the crime I've committed.}} Realizing Yamato has the capability of separating humanity and the devil, Dante questions whether his Rebellion also has a hidden potential, believing both legacy weapons have incredible powers on their own. After stabbing himself with his broken Rebellion, Dante unlocks his full demonic power and a new weapon, the "Devil Sword Dante," by absorbing Rebellion and the Devil Sword Sparda into his body.{{cite video game|title=Devil May Cry 5|publisher=Capcom|developer=Capcom|year=2019|quote=Dante: Over the years, I've been stabbed and jabbed by a number of things. But who would've ever guessed... / Griffon: Have you lost your mind!? There's a demon to destroy! Kill yourself later! I'll help! / Dante: If the Yamato can separate man from devil.... Then what about the Rebellion? / Griffon: Wow... You are...absorbing the Sparda!}} Nero attempts to confront Urizen again and is overpowered once more, but Dante rescues him{{cite video game|title=Devil May Cry 5|publisher=Capcom|developer=Capcom|year=2019|quote=Nero: I knew you couldn't be killed that easily. Hey, he's all yours. But don't let it become a habit. / Griffon: Win, Dante, win!}} and gains the upper hand with his new powers. Urizen takes his leave when the Qliphoth bears fruit and consumes it to empower himself further.{{Cite video game|title=Devil May Cry 5|developer=Capcom|publisher=Capcom|quote=Urizen: The Qliphoth is revealed in its entirety. This inconvenience... matters not.}} While Dante arrives first to face Urizen, Nero rescues V from the demon Malphas and learns of Dante's history with Vergil.{{Cite video game|title=Devil May Cry 5|developer=Capcom|quote=Nero: They're brothers? Why are they fighting each other? / V: To see one's justice through, a man must fight for it. Even if the one who stands before him is his kin. / Nero: That's ridiculous. / V: The brothers of blood disagree on the very reason of their existence. They must fight.|publisher=Capcom}} Nero and V reach Dante just as he defeats Urizen, but a dying V intervenes and merges with Urizen before Dante can finish him, restoring Vergil.{{cite video game|title=Devil May Cry 5|publisher=Capcom|developer=Capcom|year=2019|quote=V: I know... We are one in the same, you and I. But you've lost me, and I've lost you. Yet we are connected, by that one feeling. 'While thy branches mix with mine, and our roots together join.'}}

Vergil returns to the top of the Qliphoth, telling Dante to recover his full strength before they battle again.{{Cite video game|title=Devil May Cry 5|developer=Capcom|publisher=Capcom|quote=Vergil: Defeating you like this has no meaning. / Dante: C'mon, Vergil. Let's do this! / Vergil: Heal your wounds, Dante. Get strong. After that, we'll settle the matter.}} Nero insists on going after Vergil himself, but Dante reveals that Vergil is Nero's father, and refuses to let Nero kill him.{{cite video game|title=Devil May Cry 5|publisher=Capcom|developer=Capcom|year=2019|quote=Dante: He's your father! / Nero: What?! No! / Dante: I had this feeling the first time I saw you, but I wasn't so sure. And then I saw how the Yamato reacted... and I was certain. He's your father. Now he needs an ass-kicking. But I can't have you go kill your old man. / Nero: My father?}} Dante then faces V's familiars—revealed as the embodied memories of Vergil's time as Nelo Angelo—and they elect to die by Dante's hand to lessen Vergil's trauma.{{Cite video game|title=Devil May Cry 5|developer=Capcom|publisher=Capcom|quote=Griffon: Well, we're merely the discarded thoughts from when he was Nelo Angelo. No longer bound in his consciousness. We're here now to kill you of our own free will.}}{{Cite video game|title=Devil May Cry 5|developer=Capcom|publisher=Capcom|quote=Griffon: Us? This is our final flight... And the end of Vergil's nightmares.}}

Dante and Vergil fight again, where Vergil learns Nero is his unintended son.{{Cite video game|title=Devil May Cry 5|developer=Capcom|publisher=Capcom|quote=Vergil: Nero is my son? / Dante: Yeah, dumbass. You can't remember through that thick skull of yours? / Vergil: Well, well... That was a long time ago. / Dante: I guess you were young once, too.}} Nero settles his emotions in a phone call to Kyrie and resolves not to let his father and uncle die, fully awakening his demonic powers and regrowing his arm.{{Cite video game|title=Devil May Cry 5|developer=Capcom|quote=Nero: I couldn't protect Credo. To this day, I hate myself for not having enough strength. But this time is different. I swear! I'M NOT LETTING YOU DIE!|publisher=Capcom}} Intervening in their fight and forcing Dante out, Nero vows to end the pair's sibling rivalry{{cite video game|title=Devil May Cry 5|publisher=Capcom|developer=Capcom|year=2019|quote=Nero: I won't let you kill each other. There are other ways of settling your differences. / Vergil: Ahh, you came all this way just for that. / Nero: Vergil... V... whatever you call yourself... Dante's not gonna die here, and neither are you. Do you have a problem with that? / Dante: 'Not gonna die,' my ass. That bitch slap nearly killed me.}} and defeats Vergil,{{cite video game|title=Devil May Cry 5|publisher=Capcom|developer=Capcom|year=2019|quote=Dante: You cut your own son's arm for more power, and you still lost.}} who gives Nero V's book as a memento.{{Cite video game|title=Devil May Cry 5|developer=Capcom|publisher=Capcom|quote=Vergil: I won't lose next time. Hold onto that until then.}} Vergil joins Dante in a one-way trip to the Underworld to cut the Qliphoth down and seal the portal connecting it before it rips Red Grave City apart and merges the Demon World with the Human World,{{cite video game|title=Devil May Cry 5|publisher=Capcom|developer=Capcom|year=2019|quote=Nero: You can't just expect me to stay here while you both go― / Dante: It's because you're here we can go. We're trusting you with things on this side, capisce? / Vergil: Make haste, Dante.}} with Nero departing as the Qliphoth falls.

Weeks later, Trish and Lady are hired for a new job by Dante's agent, Morrison, whom Dante left in charge of his office.{{Cite video game|title=Devil May Cry 5|developer=Capcom|publisher=Capcom|quote=Morrison: See, there's this deed to this place, and I have it. / Trish: Why do you―? / Morrison: Clever little devil came to see me right before his last job.}}{{Cite video game|title=Devil May Cry 5|developer=Capcom|publisher=Capcom|quote=Morrison: What is important is I have a job for you two... 'Cause the rent ain't free.}} In the Underworld, Dante and Vergil continue sparring as they fight demons together, now friendly rivals instead of enemies.{{cite video game|title=Devil May Cry 5|publisher=Capcom|developer=Capcom|year=2019|quote=Dante: Score for Dante! I'm up one. / Vergil: Where did you learn to count? We're even. / Dante: You know... I'm starting to think this is never gonna end. / Vergil: Maybe. We got plenty of time.}}

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In 2013, Hideaki Itsuno, director of the Devil May Cry games since the second game, showed an interest in continuing the original Devil May Cry series by developing a fifth installment.{{cite web|url=http://www.dualshockers.com/2013/10/21/dragons-dogma-director-wants-to-make-a-sequel-on-ps4-also-rival-schools-3-and-devil-may-cry-5/|title=Dragon's Dogma Director Wants to Make a Sequel on PS4, Also Rival Schools 3 and Devil May Cry 5|date=21 October 2013|website=Dualshockers.com|access-date=18 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170103175525/http://www.dualshockers.com/2013/10/21/dragons-dogma-director-wants-to-make-a-sequel-on-ps4-also-rival-schools-3-and-devil-may-cry-5/|archive-date=3 January 2017|url-status=live}} It was originally thought the series might go on hiatus or end for good if Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition was not a commercial success.{{cite web |url=http://www.capcom.co.jp/game/content/?p=19420&redirect_stop=1 |title=第三十三回 デビルが歩む魔界への道（後編） |publisher=Capcom |access-date=14 June 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612163031/http://www.capcom.co.jp/game/content/?p=19420&redirect_stop=1 |archive-date=12 June 2018 |url-status=live }} However, in an interview with GameSpot, Itsuno confirmed this was not the case. He alleviated these fears by confirming that Capcom was ultimately satisfied with the final sales figures of Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition and DmC: Devil May Cry.{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/devil-may-crys-future-isnt-tied-to-how-well-devil-/1100-6428432/|title=Devil May Cry's Future isn't Tied to how well Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition sells|access-date=9 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160410034651/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/devil-may-crys-future-isnt-tied-to-how-well-devil-/1100-6428432/|archive-date=10 April 2016|url-status=live}} In January 2016, Itsuno tweeted that he was working on a project well in development which could not yet be announced.{{cite tweet|user=tomqe|author=Hideaki Itsuno|number=687098966815543297|date=13 January 2016|title=Happy New Year! The next project has already begun. Please wait to look forward to but can not be announced.}} In March, Reuben Langdon and Johnny Yong Bosch, who had done voice acting and motion capture for Dante and Nero respectively in Devil May Cry 4, took pictures of themselves in motion capture gear, leading to speculation that a new Devil May Cry game was in development.{{Cite web|url=http://gametyrant.com/news/screen-shot-of-mocap-actors-lead-to-devil-may-cry-5-rumor|title=Screen Shot Of Mocap Actors Lead To DEVIL MAY CRY 5 Rumor|website=GameTyrant|date=9 March 2016 |access-date=14 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160313151256/http://gametyrant.com/news/screen-shot-of-mocap-actors-lead-to-devil-may-cry-5-rumor|archive-date=13 March 2016|url-status=live}} In a response on Twitter about these speculations, Capcom Vancouver stated: "It's not a game that we've announced that we're working on at this studio."{{cite web|url=http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2016/08/01/devil-may-cry-5-capcom-weighs-in/|title=Capcom Posts Vague Answer When Quizzed About Devil May Cry 5|date=1 August 2016|website=Playstationlifestyle.net|access-date=18 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180702012204/http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2016/08/01/devil-may-cry-5-capcom-weighs-in/|archive-date=2 July 2018|url-status=live}} On 17 May 2018, the domain name "DevilMayCry5.com" was registered by an unknown entity under Capcom's Onamae domain register.{{cite web|url=https://gematsu.com/2018/06/devil-may-cry-5-domain-name-registered|title=Devil May Cry 5 domain name registered - Gematsu|date=3 June 2018|website=Gematsu.com|access-date=18 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612162445/https://gematsu.com/2018/06/devil-may-cry-5-domain-name-registered|archive-date=12 June 2018|url-status=live}} Devil May Cry 5 was confirmed at E3 2018 for a release the following year.[https://www.gamespot.com/articles/e3-2018-devil-may-cry-5-confirmed-at-xbox-one-pres/1100-6459608/ E3 2018: Devil May Cry 5 Confirmed At Xbox One Press Conference] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612163909/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/e3-2018-devil-may-cry-5-confirmed-at-xbox-one-pres/1100-6459608/ |date=12 June 2018 }}, GameSpot Capcom confirmed a release date of March 2019{{cite web |title=Devil May Cry 5 will be out before April next year |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/devil-may-cry-5-will-be-out-before-end-of-march-next-year/ |author=Samuel Horti |date=16 June 2018 |website=PC Gamer |access-date=16 June 2018 |language=en |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180616153546/https://www.pcgamer.com/devil-may-cry-5-will-be-out-before-end-of-march-next-year/ |archive-date=16 June 2018 }} and a demo was playable in August 2018 at Gamescom.{{cite web|url=http://in.ign.com/devil-may-cry-5/124608/news/devil-may-cry-5-director-talks-story-details-playable-demo-at-gamescom|title=Devil May Cry 5 Director Talks Story Details, Playable Demo at Gamescom|publisher=IGN|author=Shabana Arif|date=25 June 2018|access-date=28 June 2018}} It was later made available on PlayStation Store and Xbox Live.

The game was originally planned to be announced in 2017. However, the idea to announce it along with the Resident Evil 2 remake led to a change. The game was being developed by Capcom Dev Studio 1 and many staff members worked on the Dragon's Dogma and the Devil May Cry series. The team aimed to make it the best action game from the Heisei period. A secret message was left in the first trailer for series' fans.{{cite web|url=https://www.famitsu.com/news/201806/14159103.html|title=『デビル メイ クライ 5』は平成最後にして最高のアクションゲームになる！ 岡部P＆ウォーカーPが語る【E3 2018】|date=14 June 2018 |publisher=Famitsu|access-date=6 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614161544/https://www.famitsu.com/news/201806/14159103.html|archive-date=14 June 2018|url-status=live}} The game was created by a studio from Osaka, Japan. It runs on the RE Engine, first used in Resident Evil 7: Biohazard.{{Cite web|url=https://gamingbolt.com/devil-may-cry-5-has-three-playable-characters-developed-on-re-engine|title=Devil May Cry 5 Has Three Playable Characters, Developed on RE Engine|author=Ravi Sinha|date=11 June 2018|website=GamingBolt|language=en-US|access-date=16 June 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180617215622/https://gamingbolt.com/devil-may-cry-5-has-three-playable-characters-developed-on-re-engine|archive-date=17 June 2018}} Most of the team had originally worked on the recently released Resident Evil 7 and were experienced with the engine. Itsuno stated that he played a lot of Monster Hunter World and was influenced by how the game welcomed new players. He also believed that creating a high skill ceiling would make the game appeal to long-time fans.{{cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/29/18284532/devil-may-cry-5-hideaki-itsuno-interview-gdc-2019|title=Devil May Cry 5's director wanted to prove pure action games still had a place|date=29 March 2019|publisher=The Verge|access-date=June 29, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190629173831/https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/29/18284532/devil-may-cry-5-hideaki-itsuno-interview-gdc-2019|archive-date=29 June 2019|url-status=live}} Other members of the staff previously worked in the reboot game DmC: Devil May Cry, but the Osaka team was more willing to make a sequel to the fourth installment of the main series. The team listened to the fans' opinions of previous games to ensure the game appealed to them. An example is giving the players an "auto" mode that provides easier ways to produce combos.{{cite web|url=https://www.vg247.com/2018/09/27/devil-may-cry-5-interview-capcom-satisfying-fans-balancing-difficulty-learning-ninja-theory/|publisher=VG247|access-date=June 29, 2019|title=Devil May Cry 5 interview: Capcom on satisfying fans, balancing difficulty and learning from Ninja Theory|date=27 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190629173827/https://www.vg247.com/2018/09/27/devil-may-cry-5-interview-capcom-satisfying-fans-balancing-difficulty-learning-ninja-theory/|archive-date=29 June 2019|url-status=live}}

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Itsuno claims the original Devil May Cry 4 was unsuitable for consoles of its generation which resulted in certain issues with its design. As a result, he aimed to make this sequel far more enjoyable with a budget that would allow more content and thus appeal to a larger audience, including Devil May Cry 4 players. However, because the game's narrative was focused on Dante, Nero and V, Lady and Trish could not appear as playable characters again.{{cite web|url=https://www.usgamer.net/articles/hideaki-itsuno-interview-devil-may-cry-5|title="I Thought V Would Be Much More Divisive:" Hideaki Itsuno on the Making of Devil May Cry 5 and Its Success|date=26 March 2019|publisher=US Gamer|access-date=June 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190410173551/https://www.usgamer.net/articles/hideaki-itsuno-interview-devil-may-cry-5|archive-date=10 April 2019|url-status=live|author=Bailey, Kat}} The difficulty mode of "Son of Sparda" was retouched from a previous game to provide players with new challenges like the way characters have to parry enemy attacks and then be able to defeat them in one counterattack while also enhancing the boss fights such as Goliath's fight scene.{{cite web|url=https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2019/05/28/devil-may-cry-5-son-of-sparda-changes-explained-by-the-games-director/|title=Devil May Cry 5 Director Explains Why the Son of Sparda Difficulty Changed|date=28 May 2019|publisher=PlayStation Life Style|access-date=June 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190629010229/https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2019/05/28/devil-may-cry-5-son-of-sparda-changes-explained-by-the-games-director/|archive-date=29 June 2019|url-status=live}} Another of Itsuno's objectives was making more responsive controls to generate better productions while making the characters move like humans.{{cite web|url=https://kotaku.com/devil-may-cry-5s-director-tells-us-how-they-made-combat-1833642299|title=Devil May Cry 5 Director Explains Why the Son of Sparda Difficulty Changed|date=28 March 2019 |publisher=PlayStation Life Style|access-date=June 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190709080028/https://kotaku.com/devil-may-cry-5s-director-tells-us-how-they-made-combat-1833642299|archive-date=9 July 2019|url-status=live}} A big influence on Itsuno and the game was a movie where three robots combined into one giant bot and overcame their foe, moving him to tears. He wanted to create similar moments. Itsuno also wanted to give players the style of a Hollywood movie, most notably Marvel's Avengers series.{{cite web|url=https://www.thisisgame.com/webzine/nboard/263/?n=90203|title= 데빌메이크라이5, "어벤저스에 버금가는 그래픽 구현하려고 했다" |date=9 January 2019 |website=ThisIsGame |last=Park |first= Junyeong |access-date=September 18, 2024}}

Dante and Nero's respective actors, Reuben Langdon and Johnny Yong Bosch, have expressed pleasure with the game.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/dev1_official/status/1009401160799670272|title=While Itsuno-san was at e3 he had a chance to catch up with our friend @johnnyyongbosch , who had this message to share with everyone|publisher=Twitter|access-date=28 July 2018}}{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/dev1_official/status/1009401379666870272|title=Itsuno-san also managed to catch up with @ReubenLangdon as well!|publisher=Twitter|access-date=28 July 2018}} Their characters were developed to play completely different in a similar fashion to Devil May Cry 4 as they employ different mechanics. Itsuno still felt that mastering Dante's skills would be more difficult as a result of the multiple mode and weaponry he executes.{{cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2018-09-24-dante-returns-itsuno-on-devil-may-cry-5|title=Dante returns: Hideaki Itsuno on Devil May Cry 5|website=Eurogamer|date=September 24, 2018|access-date=September 24, 2020}} It features Cameo System, an online multiplayer mode for up to three players,{{cite web |last1=Yin-Poole |first1=Wesley |title=Devil May Cry 5 has online multiplayer for up to three players |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2018-09-22-devil-may-cry-5-has-online-multiplayer-for-up-to-three-players |website=Eurogamer |date=22 September 2018 |access-date=22 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180922114204/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2018-09-22-devil-may-cry-5-has-online-multiplayer-for-up-to-three-players |archive-date=22 September 2018 |url-status=live }} that can be triggered depending on the mission being played. In April 2019, Capcom's Matt Walker claimed Vergil would not be a playable character in the game, leaving "a bitter taste" in fans mouths.{{cite web|url=https://noticiasrtv.com/despues-de-todo-devil-may-cry-5-no-recibira-a-vergil-como-personaje-jugable/|title=Después de todo, Devil May Cry 5 no recibirá a Vergil como personaje jugable|date=25 April 2019 |publisher=NoticisasRTV|access-date=June 8, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190608180830/https://noticiasrtv.com/despues-de-todo-devil-may-cry-5-no-recibira-a-vergil-como-personaje-jugable/|archive-date=8 June 2019|url-status=live}}

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The story main's theme is "love" which is something Capcom aimed to introduce into Devil May Cry since the first installment. Itsuno explained the development team aimed for a "photo-realistic" graphics style. The game targets 60 frames per second on each release platform.{{cite web |title=E3 2018: Devil May Cry 5 Japanese Twitter account confirms 60fps, spills the beans on story, gameplay, characters |date=11 June 2018 |url=https://www.vg247.com/2018/06/11/e3-2018-devil-may-cry-5-60fps-story-character-gameplay-details/ |access-date=7 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180808012720/https://www.vg247.com/2018/06/11/e3-2018-devil-may-cry-5-60fps-story-character-gameplay-details/ |archive-date=8 August 2018 |url-status=live }} The developers scanned various models to give the characters a realistic look, and actual clothes were created in London and scanned in Serbia.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImxZPw4TMbI|url-status=dead|title=Hideaki Itsuno 伊津野 英昭 - Capcom Channel June 20th 2018 - DMC5 デビル メイ クライ 5 - Japanese Audio|publisher=Youtube|access-date=1 August 2018|archive-date=25 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201225225529/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImxZPw4TMbI}} Using the RE Engine, the Capcom staff aimed for a more realistic story than previous games in the franchise rather than making it look like low-budget plot. The game's main location was modeled after London. The team made multiple research trips to generate better stages. Locations include Midhurst in West Sussex, Rochester, Kent, Canterbury and Leeds Castle in Kent. Art director Koki Kinoshita stated that thanks to the new technology provided by the engine, the character designs of the returning ones involved slight alterations to their Devil May Cry 4 appearances in order to fit their personalities. However, while Dante and Nero had few scrapped ideas, V underwent nearly twenty different appearances. The designs were also inspired by Carol Christian Poell as well as Daniel Craig and Benedict Cumberbatch.{{cite web|url=https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/devil-may-cry-5-fashion-interview/|title=How Capcom Crafted Signature Fashion Styles for 'Devil May Cry 5'|date=28 August 2019|publisher=High Nobiety|access-date=January 26, 2020|archive-url=https://archive.today/20210323070414/https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/devil-may-cry-5-fashion-interview/|archive-date=23 March 2021|url-status=live}}

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Itsuno wanted to portray a villain who would not be taken lightly by either Dante or Nero. As a result, the staff found Vergil to be the best candidate for an interesting villain due the power he has developed in the series, and how he is related to the protagonists. The staff wanted to generate a major emotional scene when Vergil reappears in the climax confronting his brother. As a result, the brothers' feud is stopped by Nero who awakens his own demon powers to face his father. Nero's gameplay is designed to emphasize his anger over the way Dante treats him in the beginning. The game's climactic event, where Nero awakens his demonic powers and stops the struggle between Dante and Vergil, is meant to give the story a deeper form. The idea behind making Nero's new powers available near the game's ending is not only to give the title replay value, but to emphasize the power Nero needs to use to face Vergil. This contrasts with the beginning of the game when he can not defeat his alter-ego Urizen.{{cite web|url=https://kotaku.com/devil-may-cry-5s-director-tells-us-how-they-made-combat-1833642299|title=Devil May Cry 5's Director Tells Us How They Made Combat Feel So Damn Good|date=28 March 2019 |publisher=Kotaku|access-date=April 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190709080028/https://kotaku.com/devil-may-cry-5s-director-tells-us-how-they-made-combat-1833642299|archive-date=9 July 2019|url-status=live}} His redesign for Devil May Cry 5 is intended to contrast with Dante's older look.{{cite web|url=http://gearnuke.com/devil-may-cry-5-interview-neros-lineage-design/|title=Devil May Cry 5 Director confirms Nero's lineage and reason for new design|publisher=Gearnuke|author=Danial Arshad Khan|date=16 June 2018|access-date=20 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180619230911/http://gearnuke.com/devil-may-cry-5-interview-neros-lineage-design/|archive-date=19 June 2018|url-status=live}} Capcom used an older incarnation of Nero, so he would be "at the top of his game in body and mind".{{cite web |url= http://www.siliconera.com/2018/07/18/devil-may-cry-5-devs-on-balancing-photorealism-with-action-the-mystery-3rd-hero-more |title= Devil May Cry 5 Devs On Balancing Photorealism With Action, The Mystery 3rd Hero, More |publisher= Siliconera |date= 18 July 2018 |access-date= 18 July 2018 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180718123004/http://www.siliconera.com/2018/07/18/devil-may-cry-5-devs-on-balancing-photorealism-with-action-the-mystery-3rd-hero-more/ |archive-date= 18 July 2018 |url-status= live }} Because the game's graphics are meant to be as realistic as possible, each character is modeled after an actor.{{Citation |title="Devil May Cry 5" {{!}} Real Life Models {{!}} Character Details | date=20 October 2018 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOK40dsKRtM |access-date=2024-03-18 |language=en}}

According to the company, Dante "hasn't gone wild for no reason". In terms of his moves, Itsuno said he would be more like his Devil May Cry 3 persona. Nevertheless, he stated Dante has a more mature personality and still wishes to protect humanity and honor the legacy of his father, Sparda.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/gamescom-2018/2018/08/24/capcoms-hideaki-itsuno-on-ninja-theory-nico-and-the-difference-between|title=Capcom's Hideaki Itsuno On Ninja Theory, Nico, And The Difference Between Dante And Nero|date=24 August 2018|access-date=25 August 2018|magazine=Game Informer|author=Vazquez, Suriel|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180825111830/https://www.gameinformer.com/gamescom-2018/2018/08/24/capcoms-hideaki-itsuno-on-ninja-theory-nico-and-the-difference-between|archive-date=25 August 2018|url-status=live}} The new antagonist, Urizen, was meant to remind players of the original Demon King from the 2001 Devil May Cry game. Itsuno said, "Urizen is definitely the strongest enemy of the entire Devil May Cry saga ... the most powerful. You've seen it: every time he appears, he sits on his throne and, maybe sometimes, he moves a little, but that's it. We want to make people understand how a fight against him can be completely crazy."{{cite web|url=https://www.jeuxactu.com/devil-may-cry-5-le-dmc-de-ninja-theory-nous-a-beaucoup-influence-117235.htm|title=DEVIL MAY CRY 5 : "C'EST UNE VRAIE SUITE, MAIS LE DMC DE NINJA THEORY NOUS A AUSSI INFLUENCÉS", NOTRE ITW DE HIDEAKI ITSUNO|publisher=Jeuxatu|access-date=June 29, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190629145537/https://www.jeuxactu.com/devil-may-cry-5-le-dmc-de-ninja-theory-nous-a-beaucoup-influence-117235.htm|archive-date=29 June 2019|url-status=live}}

Newcomer V was created to be the exact opposite of Nero and Dante. He does not wield weapons, giving him a sense of mystery. Itsuno was pleased he was well-received as a character by fans, despite his traits which he felt would make him divisive. Nico was created to be a contrasting heroine to Nero's girlfriend, Kyrie; Nico is more used to fighting. In developing Nero's Devil Breaker abilities, Itsuno pointed out that Punch Line, which involves Nero shooting his mechanical arm, was made to attract teenagers.{{cite web|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/preview/2018/08/31/smokin-sexy-style|title=Devil May Cry 5|publisher=Game Informer|date=31 August 2018|access-date=5 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180906052647/https://www.gameinformer.com/preview/2018/08/31/smokin-sexy-style|archive-date=6 September 2018|url-status=live}}

During localization, Langdon did not like reading the script. Although he enjoyed the story and characters, Langdon claims the dialogue was "horrible," and they had to rewrite some parts. Translator Mike NcNamara reworked the original dialogue much to Langdon's liking alongside Itsuno's. Langdon worked with Daniel Southworth and Bosch to improve the English translation of the dialogue, which they enjoyed. Dante performs a parody of one of Michael Jackson's themes that the staff knew Langdon could not perform in motion capture during one scene. As a result, this scene was performed by a stunt double known as Shibata.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0BS3LfyLGI |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/Q0BS3LfyLGI |archive-date=2021-12-15 |url-status=live|title=Entrevista con el Actor de Dante: Reuben Langdon / Interview with Reuben Langdon ESP-ENG|via=Youtube|access-date=October 7, 2020|work=Kalina Ann|date=12 April 2019 }}{{cbignore}} The voiceover had to be redone during the making of the game. Although Devil May Cry 5 is a sequel, Bosch did three auditions to reprise his roles due to the considerable time the game took to be made.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y00u384Fj1Y |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/Y00u384Fj1Y |archive-date=2021-12-15 |url-status=live|title=Q&A w/ Johnny Yong Bosch during DMC5 stream! |via=Youtube|work=NeroTNC|date=8 March 2019 |access-date=October 8, 2020}}{{cbignore}}

Kota Suzuki, Yoshiya Terayama, Hiromitsu Maeba, Steven McNair, John R. Graham, Casey Edwards, Cody Matthew Johnson and Jeff Rona composed the game's soundtrack.{{Cite web |title=Devil May Cry 5 Soundtrack (2019) |url=https://www.soundtrack.net/album/devil-may-cry-5/ |access-date=2024-03-04 |website=www.soundtrack.net}} Johnson and Rona had worked together on multiple projects before Devil May Cry 5 including the fighting game Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite where both worked on a remix of Dante's theme "Devils Never Cry". Their work's success led the duo to be chosen to work on Devil May Cry 5. While not a composer, Johnson played the games, so he knew the series. Edwards has been a fan of the series since the original 2001 game. He took a liking to Nero's theme from Devil May Cry 4 which attracted him mostly because of the lyric "I'll endure the exile." According to Johnson, the general idea for the music was "grittier, heavier, and more experimental." The fact the game uses three characters allowed them to use different types of music.{{cite web|url=https://wccftech.com/devil-may-cry-5-interview/|title=Devil May Cry 5 Interview – Discussing the Soundtrack with the Composers|date=25 March 2019|publisher=Wccftech|access-date=28 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190629180754/https://wccftech.com/devil-may-cry-5-interview/|archive-date=29 June 2019|url-status=live}} Sony Japan released the game's original soundtrack in Japan on 12 April 2019 on five discs.{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LDFDC52|title=Devil May Cry 5 Original Soundtrack|website=Amazon|access-date=30 June 2019}}

Nero's battle themes are "Devil Trigger" and its final boss remix, "Silver Bullet," both performed by Ali Edwards. "Devil Trigger" was released on 11 June 2018 as a soundtrack single to promote the game.{{cite web |author=Kevin Tavore |date=14 June 2018 |title=Devil May Cry 5's Soundtrack is as SSSick as Ever |url=https://www.trueachievements.com/n33131/devil-may-cry-5s-soundtrack-is-as-sssick-as-ever |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180617215620/https://www.trueachievements.com/n33131/devil-may-cry-5s-soundtrack-is-as-sssick-as-ever |archive-date=17 June 2018 |access-date=17 June 2018 |publisher=True Achievements |language=en}} Edwards was given multiple images of Nero facing his enemies to give him an idea of how his theme song should sound. Edwards met Bosch, who gave him a better understanding of the character. This included his young and reckless traits despite being older when he is introduced. The massive positive response to "Devil Trigger" surprised Edwards. On Spotify, the song has over 7 million streams. It currently has over 68 million views on YouTube.{{cite web|url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/interviews/3555677/interview-devil-may-cry-5-composer-casey-edwards-love-horror-writing-music/|title=[Interview] 'Devil May Cry 5' Composer Casey Edwards On His Love of Horror, Writing Music, and More|date=15 April 2019|publisher=Bloody Disgusting|access-date=28 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190416123544/https://bloody-disgusting.com/interviews/3555677/interview-devil-may-cry-5-composer-casey-edwards-love-horror-writing-music/|archive-date=16 April 2019|url-status=live}} "Devil Trigger" was also the first song revealed to the audience because older members of the staff enjoyed the composers' work on that track. The theme "Silver Bullet" used for Nero's final fight with Vergil was considered a "risk" by the composer. It served as an homage to the original Devil May Cry final boss theme and served as a remix of "Devil Trigger." He faced the challenge of putting a more emotional theme than "Devil Trigger" in this remix and was grateful to the Capcom staff for assisting him in making this theme.

In September 2018, Dante's battle theme "Subhuman," composed by Johnson and performed by Suicide Silence, was released. It was originally sung by the band's lead vocalist Eddie Hermida, but following sexual misconduct allegations against him, he was replaced by then-former Volumes vocalist Michael Barr.{{Cite web |last=Good |first=Owen S. |date=2018-12-06 |title=Devil May Cry 5 theme gets new vocal tracks after allegations against singer |url=https://www.polygon.com/2018/12/6/18129518/devil-may-cry-5-theme-suicide-silence-singer-replaced-eddie-hermida |access-date=2023-08-01 |website=Polygon |publisher=Vox Media |language=en-US}} The idea for this theme was to explore the dark and goofy sides of Dante's personality through the instruments being played. The staff was careful the song accurately reflected the character.

In December 2018, new franchise character V's original battle theme, "Crimson Cloud," composed by Rona, was released. Because V's real identity was not revealed until later in the story, the composers avoided giving him themes related to his origins. The final trailer presented the game's ending theme "Legacy," composed by Kota Suzuki and sung by Ali Edwards. Edwards worked as both vocalist and lyricist. A theme of this song is "family" as well as the idea of people supporting each other. The Japanese version of the game includes the song "Mad Qualia" by Hyde.{{cite web|url=https://gematsu.com/2018/12/devil-may-cry-5-hyde-collaboration-and-japanese-voices-main-trailers|title=Devil May Cry 5 HYDE collaboration and Japanese voices main trailers|date=11 December 2018|publisher=Gematsu|access-date=29 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190629191025/https://gematsu.com/2018/12/devil-may-cry-5-hyde-collaboration-and-japanese-voices-main-trailers|archive-date=29 June 2019|url-status=live}}

Devil May Cry 5 was released for PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One on 8 March 2019. Players who purchased the deluxe edition of the game had access to several pieces of additional content. These included the Cavaliere R weapon for Dante, new cutscenes and announcer options, battle music from the first four Devil May Cry titles, and four Devil Breaker weapons for Nero, including a Mega Buster based on Mega Man 11.{{cite web|url=http://www.siliconera.com/2018/09/19/devil-may-cry-5-shows-off-trish-lady-v-and-neros-mega-buster/|title=Devil May Cry 5 Shows Off Trish, Lady, V, And Nero's Mega Buster|date=20 September 2018 |publisher=Siliconera|access-date=20 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180920091313/http://www.siliconera.com/2018/09/19/devil-may-cry-5-shows-off-trish-lady-v-and-neros-mega-buster/|archive-date=20 September 2018|url-status=live}} They were available for purchase separately as downloadable content within weeks of the game's release. A wave-based survival mode, Bloody Palace, was released as a free update on 1 April 2019.{{cite web |last1=Fillari |first1=Alessandro |title=Devil May Cry 5's Bloody Palace Is Available Now, And It's Pure Fun |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/devil-may-cry-5s-bloody-palace-is-available-now-an/1100-6465969/ |website=GameSpot |access-date=2 June 2022 |date=1 April 2019}} In Japan, there were three limited releases of the game which included a replica of either Dante, Nero, or V's jacket.{{cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2018/10/22/devil-may-cry-5-insane-bundle/|title='Devil May Cry 5' fans in Japan get insane $8,000 bundle|date=22 October 2018 |publisher=EndGaget|access-date=June 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181106175902/https://www.engadget.com/2018/10/22/devil-may-cry-5-insane-bundle/|archive-date=6 November 2018|url-status=live}} An Amazon Luna version of the game was announced and released during the 2021 Game Awards.{{cite web|url=https://amazonluna.blog/amazon-luna-announces-new-games-at-the-game-awards-5560e2e71e8f?gi=5fe741752fd5/|title=Amazon Luna Announces New Games at The Game Awards|website=Amazon Luna|date=December 9, 2021}}

Bingo Morihashi, the game's writer, wrote a prequel novel that leads up to the beginning of the game's story. Titled Devil May Cry 5: Before the Nightmare, it was released in Japan on 1 March 2019, one week before the game's release.{{cite book|title=Devil May Cry 5 -Before the Nightmare- (角川スニーカー文庫) 文庫 – |language=ja|id={{ASIN|4041080924|country=jp}} }} A spin-off manga centered around V was also released. Titled Devil May Cry 5: Visions of V, it was written by Tomio Ogata and serialized on Line Manga from 7 March 2019 to 19 March 2022.{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2019-03-09/devil-may-cry-5-game-gets-manga-spinoff-about-v/.144360|title=Devil May Cry 5 Game Gets Manga Spinoff About V|publisher=Anime News Network|access-date=June 30, 2019}}{{cite web |last1=Mateo |first1=Alex |title=Devil May Cry 5 -Visions of V- Spinoff Manga Ends |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-02-11/devil-may-cry-5-visions-of-v-spinoff-manga-ends/.182533 |website=Anime News Network |access-date=2 June 2022 |language=en |date=11 February 2022}} Its 50 chapters were collected into five physical tankōbon volumes, with the first volume released on 15 November 2019,{{cite book |title=Devil May Cry 5 -Visions of V- 1 (LINEコミックス)|id={{ASIN|4909767967|country=jp}} }} and the final volume released on 15 July 2022.{{cite book |title=Devil May Cry 5 – Visions of V – 5 (LINEコミックス) |id={{ASIN|4866972726|country=jp}} }}

During the September 2020 PlayStation 5 showcase, Capcom announced an expanded version called Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition. It was released as a digital-only launch title for the Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 in November 2020.{{cite web|url=https://www.siliconera.com/devil-may-cry-5-special-edition-announced/|title=Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition Announced|author=Lada, Jenni|website=Siliconera|date=16 September 2020|access-date=September 21, 2020}} A physical version was released the following month.{{cite web |last1=Romano |first1=Sal |title=Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition physical edition launches December 1 in the west |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2020/10/devil-may-cry-5-special-edition-physical-edition-launches-december-1-in-the-west |website=Gematsu |access-date=2 June 2022 |date=13 October 2020}} Owing to the more powerful hardware, it features improved visuals and gameplay at up to 120 frames per second.{{cite web|url=https://blog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/devil-may-cry-5-special-edition-slices-its-way-onto-playstation-5/|title=Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition slices its way onto PlayStation 5|author=Lada, Jenni|website=PlayStation Blog|access-date=September 22, 2020|date=September 16, 2020}} Alongside all previously-released downloadable content, other additions include Vergil as a playable character, ray tracing graphics options, and two additional game modes; Legendary Dark Knight mode, which significantly increases the number of enemies in each level; and Turbo mode, which increases the game speed by 20%. Turbo mode was previously included in Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition and Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition. Players who own the original version of Devil May Cry 5 can also purchase Vergil separately as downloadable content.{{cite web|url=https://www.capcom-unity.com/2020/09/16/time-to-get-motivated-devil-may-cry-5-special-edition-launches-digitally-day-1-on-next-gen-systems/|title=Time to get motivated! Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition launches digitally Day 1 on Next-Gen Systems|website=Capcom Unity|date=September 16, 2020}}

Including Vergil as a playable character was something the team wanted to do ever since the Special Edition was conceived. Vergil's new battle theme, titled "Bury the Light", was composed by Casey Edwards with vocals performed by Victor Borba. Edwards stated that the song was meant to be a reflection of Nero's battle theme, "Devil Trigger", as he saw Nero as a reflection of Vergil. According to Edwards, "Nero chose to 'embrace the darkness' within and accept his demon side. Vergil has always tried to bury his humanity as it is a great source of personal pain and memory of weakness".{{cite tweet|number=1306361686958333952|title=Bury the Light is somewhat a reflection of DT. Just like Nero is a 'reflection' of Vergil. Nero chose to "embrace the darkness" within and accept his demon side. Vergil has always tried to bury his humanity as it is a great source of personal pain and memory of weakness.|date=September 16, 2020|access-date=September 20, 2020|user=ComposerCasey}}

Following 2018's Tokyo Game Show, Devil May Cry 5 won the Future Division award from the Japan Game Awards.{{cite web|url=http://awards.cesa.or.jp/en/prize/future.html|title=Awarded games Future Division|publisher=Japan Game Awards|access-date=24 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180924190251/http://awards.cesa.or.jp/en/prize/future.html|archive-date=24 September 2018|url-status=live}} Some concern arose in the gaming community regarding the decision to include optional in-game purchases where the player can purchase red orbs used to upgrade characters. Capcom confirmed this in no way alters the game's designed progression system, and it is similar to that of Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition, which also allowed for similar in-game purchases.{{cite web|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/devil-may-cry-fans-are-divided-on-dmc5s-microtransactions/|title=Devil May Cry fans are divided on DMC5's microtransactions|date=24 September 2018|publisher=Games Radar|access-date=25 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180925032019/https://www.gamesradar.com/devil-may-cry-fans-are-divided-on-dmc5s-microtransactions/|archive-date=25 September 2018|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/devil-may-cry-5-lets-you-spend-real-money-to-upgra/1100-6461972/|title=Devil May Cry 5 Lets You Spend Real Money To Upgrade Characters|publisher=GameSpot|access-date=23 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180922172916/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/devil-may-cry-5-lets-you-spend-real-money-to-upgra/1100-6461972/|archive-date=22 September 2018|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.dualshockers.com/devil-may-cry-5-microtransactions/|title=Devil May Cry 5 Will Have Microtransactions to Upgrade Characters|date=22 September 2018 |publisher=DualShockers|access-date=23 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180923034237/https://www.dualshockers.com/devil-may-cry-5-microtransactions/|archive-date=23 September 2018|url-status=live}}

{{video game reviews

| MC = PC: 89/100{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/devil-may-cry-5/critic-reviews/?platform=pc|title=Devil May Cry 5 for PC Reviews|publisher=Metacritic|access-date=6 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190315055903/https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/devil-may-cry-5|archive-date=15 March 2019|url-status=live}}
PS4: 88/100{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/devil-may-cry-5/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4|title=Devil May Cry 5 for PlayStation 4 Reviews|publisher=Metacritic|access-date=6 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190315060104/https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/devil-may-cry-5|archive-date=15 March 2019|url-status=live}}
XONE: 87/100{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/devil-may-cry-5/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-one|title=Devil May Cry 5 for Xbox One Reviews|publisher=Metacritic|access-date=6 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190315060145/https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-one/devil-may-cry-5|archive-date=15 March 2019|url-status=live}}
XSXS: 84/100{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/devil-may-cry-5-special-edition/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-series-x|title=Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition for Xbox Series X Reviews|publisher=Metacritic|access-date=19 December 2020}}
PS5: 89/100{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/devil-may-cry-5-special-edition/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-5|title=Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition for PlayStation 5 Reviews|publisher=Metacritic|access-date=1 September 2021}}

| Destruct = 10/10{{cite web|url=https://www.destructoid.com/review-devil-may-cry-5-544271.phtml|title=Review: Devil May Cry 5|last=Carter|first=Chris|publisher=Destructoid|date=6 March 2019|access-date=6 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190308153617/https://www.destructoid.com/review-devil-may-cry-5-544271.phtml|archive-date=8 March 2019|url-status=live}}

| EuroG = 9/10{{cite news |last1=Arlotta |first1=Lara |title=Devil May Cry 5 - recensione |url=https://www.eurogamer.it/articles/2019-03-06-devil-may-cry-5-recensione |access-date=6 March 2019 |work=Eurogamer |date=6 March 2019 |language=it |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190307112304/https://www.eurogamer.it/articles/2019-03-06-devil-may-cry-5-recensione |archive-date=7 March 2019 |url-status=live }}

| Fam = 37/40{{cite news |title=Famitsu Review Scores: Issue 1578 |url=https://gematsu.com/2019/02/famitsu-review-scores-issue-1578 |access-date=5 March 2019 |work=Gematsu |date=27 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190307054307/https://gematsu.com/2019/02/famitsu-review-scores-issue-1578 |archive-date=7 March 2019 |url-status=live }}

| GI = 8.5/10{{cite web|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/review/devil-may-cry-5/a-stylish-return-to-form|title=Devil May Cry 5 Review - A Stylish Return To Form|last=Juba|first=Joe|publisher=Game Informer|date=6 March 2019|access-date=6 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306235217/https://www.gameinformer.com/review/devil-may-cry-5/a-stylish-return-to-form|archive-date=6 March 2019|url-status=live}}

| GameRev = {{rating|4|5}}{{cite web|url=https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/505599-devil-may-cry-5-review-ps4-xbox-one-pc#/slide/1|title=Devil May Cry 5 Review|last=Leri|first=Michael|publisher=GameRevolution|date=6 March 2019|access-date=6 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306235127/https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/505599-devil-may-cry-5-review-ps4-xbox-one-pc#/slide/1|archive-date=6 March 2019|url-status=live}}

| GSpot = 9/10{{cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/devil-may-cry-5-review-comeback-album/1900-6417099 |title=Devil May Cry 5 Review|last=Espineli|first=Matt|publisher=GameSpot|date=6 March 2019|access-date=6 March 2019}}

| GRadar = {{rating|4.5|5}}{{cite web|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/devil-may-cry-5-review/|title=Devil May Cry 5 review|last=Taylor-Kent|first=Oscar|publisher=GamesRadar+|date=6 March 2019|access-date=6 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306235201/https://www.gamesradar.com/devil-may-cry-5-review/|archive-date=6 March 2019|url-status=live}}

| IGN = 9.5/10{{cite web|url=https://uk.ign.com/articles/2019/03/06/devil-may-cry-5-review|title=Devil May Cry 5 Review|last=Saltzman|first=Mitchell|publisher=IGN|date=6 March 2019|access-date=6 March 2019}}

| JXV = 18/20{{cite web |title=Test du Devil May Cry 5 : la Divine Comédie du beat'em up |url=http://www.jeuxvideo.com/test/1009610/devil-may-cry-5-la-divine-comedie-du-beat-em-up.htm |website=Jeuxvideo.com |date=6 March 2019 |access-date=6 March 2019 |language=fr |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190307054222/http://www.jeuxvideo.com/test/1009610/devil-may-cry-5-la-divine-comedie-du-beat-em-up.htm |archive-date=7 March 2019 |url-status=live }}

| PCGUK = 9/10{{cite web |last1=Senior |first1=Tom |title=Devil May Cry 5 review |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/devil-may-cry-5-review/ |access-date=6 March 2019 |work=PC Gamer (UK) |date=6 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190307003623/https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/devil-may-cry-5-review/ |archive-date=7 March 2019 |url-status=live }}

| PCGUS = 9/10{{cite web |last1=Senior |first1=Tom |title=Devil May Cry 5 review |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/devil-may-cry-5-review/ |website=PC Gamer (US) |access-date=6 March 2019 |date=6 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306211749/https://www.pcgamer.com/devil-may-cry-5-review/ |archive-date=6 March 2019 |url-status=live }}

| TG = {{Rating|5|5}}{{cite news |last1=Lum |first1=Patrick |title=Devil May Cry 5 review: a triumphant return to stylish demon-slaughter |url=https://www.theguardian.com/games/2019/mar/06/devil-may-cry-5-review-a-triumphant-return-to-stylish-demon-slaughter |access-date=6 March 2019 |work=The Guardian |date=6 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306171506/https://www.theguardian.com/games/2019/mar/06/devil-may-cry-5-review-a-triumphant-return-to-stylish-demon-slaughter |archive-date=6 March 2019 |url-status=live }}

| USG = {{rating|4.5|5}}{{cite web|url=https://www.usgamer.net/articles/devil-may-cry-5-review|title=Devil May Cry 5 Review|last=Williams|first=Mike|publisher=USgamer|date=6 March 2019|access-date=6 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306214827/https://www.usgamer.net/articles/devil-may-cry-5-review|archive-date=6 March 2019|url-status=live}}

| VG = 9/10{{cite web |title=Devil May Cry 5 review |url=https://www.videogamer.com/reviews/devil-may-cry-5-review |website=VideoGamer.com |date=6 March 2019 |access-date=6 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190307112327/https://www.videogamer.com/reviews/devil-may-cry-5-review |archive-date=7 March 2019 |url-status=live }}

| rev1 = The Daily Telegraph

| rev1Score = {{Rating|5|5}}{{cite news |last1=White |first1=Olivia |title=Devil May Cry 5 review: Dante and friends return in a stylish and supremely fun demon-hunting blockbuster |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/gaming/features/devil-may-cry-5-review-dante-friends-return-stylish-supremely/ |access-date=6 March 2019 |work=The Daily Telegraph |date=6 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306163646/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/gaming/features/devil-may-cry-5-review-dante-friends-return-stylish-supremely/ |archive-date=6 March 2019 |url-status=live }}

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Devil May Cry 5 received "generally favorable" reviews from critics, according to review aggregator website Metacritic. The gameplay and characters were praised. PC Gamer UK referred to it as "one of the best games about hitting demons ever made". The reviewer enjoyed the characters' fightstyles and how performing different techniques rewards the player for their originality in combat. USgamer found it one of the series' strongest installments. They noted that while the reboot by Ninja Theory was enjoyable, Devil May Cry 5 remained true to the series' core when it came to gameplay mechanics and the handling of the characters. VideoGamer.com praised its gameplay and world building style—particularly its handling of the setting based on London. Similarly, The Guardian gave it a perfect score. The reviewer liked how newcomers can easily learn how to score the stylish system in a short time, noting they must also understand the enemies' tactics to beat them and the bosses. GameSpot appreciated the depth Capcom offered players, most notably the change in Nero's gameplay to allow different styles of Devil Breaker techniques. Destructoid enjoyed the multiple types of enemies and boss fights and noted Capcom had responded to criticism of Devil May Cry 4 by providing the player with more stages.

Several critics focused on the increased number of moves available to the three protagonists. The Daily Telegraph praised the characters' mechanics, most notably V's, for how differently he plays compared to Nero and Dante while still entertaining. GamesRadar enjoyed the great variety each of the three playable characters possess in combat while retaining their own style—this, despite Dante playing similarly to his Devil May Cry 4 persona. GameSpot noted how engaging Nero is to newcomers thanks to his gameplay. They also felt the techniques V presents and how differently he plays from Dante and Nero is impressive. IGN liked Nero's new techniques provided by his mechanical arms—most notably the one he shoots to attack enemies. While IGN felt Dante was similar to his presentation in previous games, they noted the new weapons he presents were much more enjoyable. V was also well-received for his interactions with the demons he commands to fight enemies. Due to some difficulties in handling Nero's Devil Breakers mechanics, Destructoid felt that Dante and V were the most polished characters to play. Despite enjoying the gameplay, the swapping between characters who need to earn new powers was criticized by Game Informer.

The game's narrative and the concept was also the subject of praise by IGN for its characters and elements of the story, despite the reviewer not finding it very entertaining overall. IGN{{'}}s Mitchell Saltzman said "its mysterious story keeps things interesting along the way." GameSpot praised the storyline for concluding the crisis the protagonists have across the game, praising their character arcs even though they are not deep. The Guardian liked the plot despite finding it simple and noted it took elements from the reboot that were also well received. Dante's characterization as older than in previous games while retaining his juvenile personality was also praised by The Guardian. PCGamer enjoyed the story for the portrayal of its characters. The reviewer felt let down by some cutscenes and was critical of Nico. While liking how integral the narrative became in the gameplay mechanics, GamesRadar felt newcomers might not understand the game's full plot and that the ending was rushed. VideoGamer.com was more critical of the plot, believing the narrative and villain were "dull" despite some interesting interactions in the storyline.

At its launch, the PlayStation 4 version of the game released in western countries included the use of a lens flare which reduced the visibility of brief nudity. Several gaming journalists referred to it as an act of censorship and reported the change came about as part of a patch for the game. IGN also noted that another character was similarly censored in all western versions regardless of the platform.{{Cite web |last=Wilds |first=John |date=2019-03-11 |title=DMC 5 Has A Scene That's Seemingly Only Censored on Western PS4s |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/03/11/dmc-5-has-a-scene-thats-seemingly-only-censored-on-western-ps4s |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190331103815/https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/03/11/dmc-5-has-a-scene-thats-seemingly-only-censored-on-western-ps4s |archive-date=31 March 2019 |access-date=2019-03-31 |website=IGN |language=en}} In April 2019, Push Square reported the lens flare had been removed in the game's North American version, yet remained in Europe.{{cite web |last1=Ramsey |first1=Robert |title=Devil May Cry 5 Removes Ridiculous Bum Censorship on PS4, But Not in Europe |url=http://www.pushsquare.com/news/2019/04/devil_may_cry_5_removes_ridiculous_bum_censorship_on_ps4_but_not_in_europe |website=Push Square |date=2 April 2019 |access-date=3 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402171349/http://www.pushsquare.com/news/2019/04/devil_may_cry_5_removes_ridiculous_bum_censorship_on_ps4_but_not_in_europe |archive-date=2 April 2019 |url-status=live }}

=== Sales ===

In Japan, Devil May Cry 5 sold approximately 116,202 physical units, or 75.75% of its initial shipment for the PS4, were sold during its launch week making it the number one selling game of any format,{{cite web|url=https://gematsu.com/2019/03/media-create-sales-3-4-19-3-10-19|title=Media Create Sales: 3/4/19 – 3/10/19|first=Sal|last=Romano|website=Gematsu|date=February 20, 2019|access-date=March 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190313185936/https://gematsu.com/2019/03/media-create-sales-3-4-19-3-10-19|archive-date=March 13, 2019|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.siliconera.com/2019/03/15/capcoms-devil-may-cry-5-design-philosophy-explains-how-this-installment-got-its-sss-rank-style/|title=Capcom's Devil May Cry 5 Design Philosophy Explains How This Installment Got Its SSS-Rank Style|author=Jenni|website=Siliconera|date=March 15, 2019|access-date=June 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190630033447/https://www.siliconera.com/2019/03/15/capcoms-devil-may-cry-5-design-philosophy-explains-how-this-installment-got-its-sss-rank-style/|archive-date=June 30, 2019|url-status=live}} While selling fewer units than the debut of Devil May Cry 4, it still surpassed the reboot DmC.{{cite web|url=https://www.siliconera.com/2019/03/15/devil-may-cry-5-on-ps4-sold-through-75-75-of-its-initial-shipment-in-japan/|title=Devil May Cry 5 On PS4 Sold Through 75.75% Of Its Initial Shipment In Japan|author=Sato|website=Siliconera|date=March 15, 2019|access-date=June 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190630033451/https://www.siliconera.com/2019/03/15/devil-may-cry-5-on-ps4-sold-through-75-75-of-its-initial-shipment-in-japan/|archive-date=June 30, 2019|url-status=live}} In the United Kingdom, the game debuted atop the all-format sales chart selling 20,872 physical units, becoming Capcom's second number-one in the country in 2019 following Resident Evil 2.{{cite web|url=https://metro.co.uk/2019/03/12/devil-may-cry-5-earns-capcoms-second-uk-number-one-2019-8892406/|title=Devil May Cry 5 earns Capcom's second UK number one of 2019|author=GameCentral|website=Metro|date=March 12, 2019|access-date=March 23, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190323160404/https://metro.co.uk/2019/03/12/devil-may-cry-5-earns-capcoms-second-uk-number-one-2019-8892406/|archive-date=March 23, 2019|url-status=live}} At the 2019 Game Developers Conference, Itsuno revealed the game had sold over two million units, reaching the figure within two weeks of its release.{{cite web|url=https://venturebeat.com/2019/03/21/devil-may-cry-5-sales-pass-2-million/|title=Devil May Cry 5 sales pass 2 million|first=Mike|last=Minotti|website=VentureBeat|date=March 21, 2019|access-date=March 22, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190322050929/https://venturebeat.com/2019/03/21/devil-may-cry-5-sales-pass-2-million/|archive-date=March 22, 2019|url-status=live}} {{as of|2019|September|}}, the game had sold over 2.7{{nbsp}}million units worldwide.{{cite web |title=Platinum Titles |url=http://www.capcom.co.jp/ir/english/finance/million.html |website=Capcom |access-date=November 11, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161201214236/http://www.capcom.co.jp/ir/english/finance/million.html |archive-date=December 1, 2016 |url-status=live}} By September 2020, 3.9 million units had been sold, making it the best-selling title in the series.{{cite web |title=Platinum Titles |url=http://www.capcom.co.jp/ir/english/finance/million.html |website=Capcom |access-date=February 17, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161201214236/http://www.capcom.co.jp/ir/english/finance/million.html |archive-date=December 1, 2016 |url-status=live}} By April 2022, 5 million units had been sold, not including the Special Edition version.{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/devil-may-cry-5-hits-5-million-sales/1100-6502847/|title = Devil May Cry 5 Hits 5 Million Sales}} As of 19 October 2022, 6 million units had been sold.{{cite web |last1=Romano |first1=Sal |title=Devil May Cry 5 sales top six million |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2022/10/devil-may-cry-5-sales-top-six-million |website=Gematsu |access-date=20 October 2022 |date=19 October 2022}} By January 2023, the game had sold 6.5 million units.{{cite web |last1=Romano |first1=Sal |title=Capcom sales update: Resident Evil 2 remake at 11.2 million, Resident Evil 3 remake at 6.4 million, more |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2023/01/capcom-sales-update-resident-evil-2-remake-at-11-2-million-resident-evil-3-remake-at-6-4-million-more |website=Gematsu |access-date=March 30, 2023 |date=January 31, 2023}} By December 2024, the original release of the game had sold 8.9 million units, while the Special Edition had sold an additional one million, bringing total sales to 9.9 million units.{{cite web |last1=Romano |first1=Sal |title=Capcom Platinum Titles sales update – as of December 31, 2024 |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2025/02/capcom-platinum-titles-sales-update-as-of-december-31-2024 |website=Gematsu |access-date=3 February 2025 |date=3 February 2025}}

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