Dante's Peak

Capcom's ultra-stylish and superbly silly hack 'n' slash title Devil May Cry 5 has smashed past six million sales �The publisher proudly announced that the flashy sequel h??it the impressive milestone this month, with the number tabulated fr??om global sales on PlayStation, PC, and Xbox platforms.

Devil May Cry 5, which initially launched on PS4, PC, and Xbox One in 2019, was something of a grand comeback for the Gothic Disco series, pulling the franchise away from its closely-held and somewhat cult following and making a splash as a major, mainstream release. In much the same way that Monster Hunter World reminded video game fans at large what Monster World was, DmC5 reintroduced, (and in some cases, introduced), Dante and his sexy ??pals to a new audience of players on a gl??obal basis.

In fact, some would argue that DmC5 was one of the key titles that kicked off Capcom's latter-day renaissance, which has seen the legendary developer go from strength to strength with smash releases such as Monster Hunter World, Monster Hunter Rise, Resident Evil: Village, the Resident Evil remakes, Capcom Arcade Stadium, and the upcoming Street Fighter 6. In the fall of 2020, Capcom would release DmC5 for then-new platforms PS5 and Xbox Series X, in the form of Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition.

Devil May Cry 5 is available now on PlayStation, PC, a??nd Xbox platforms.

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Vergil's devil trigger is full

Devil May Cry 5 was an absolute triumph.

Don't take it from me, read our review! Oh wait, that was me. Well, take it from me.

Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition is pretty good too.

So most people who know me well are aware of the fact that I'm an action game fiend. I own basically every "classic" action romp known to man, and the stylish symphony of the Devil May Cry series had its tendrils in me as soon as? I got my hands on it. I can remember watching comb??o videos and trailers for this franchise in sub-240p ages ago. I'm glad it's still around.

So when I say the Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition speaks to me, I know the prospect of buying the game all over again won't appeal to everyone. In fact, since existing owners can buy the Vergil DLC piecemeal on December 15, it's possible that you can skip this entirely. For everyone who wants to jump into DMC5 for the first time or plans on playing it annually, making a trade-up wouldn't be? t?he worst idea.

There are a few things at play here with this version: technical/visual upgrades (turbo mode at 1.2x speed, ray tracing, 4K, quicker load times), the ability to play through the game? as Vergil, and a new insane "Legendary Dark Knight" mode that's custom-tailored for hardcore players.

Here's a quick rundown of the core graphical options (120 FPS is also available if y?our TV supports it):

• 4K/30FPS (with ray tracing)
• 4K/60FPS (no ray tracing)
• 1080p/60FPS (with ray tracing)

Options: they rule! Whether you're a casual player who's going at it on Easy Automatic and just wants to take in the sights, or a hardcore DMC fiend who absolutely needs to play at 60FPS, there are ways to experience each facet of the remaster indiv??idually. Ray tracing looks great in the special edition, especially in its 4K format (which should be doable in 30FPS for most difficulty settings below hard). After enjoying ray tracing in each zone, I gravitated toward 60FPS, personally.

The content is really what matters though, and Legendary Dark Knight mode is a very peculiar option that feels suitable for the enhanced performance. Basically, the screen is filled with enemies throughout the campaign from the very start of the game. Some are canon fodder, some spawns involve foes that are minibosses much later in the story (like meeting multiple Sins way before one appears normally). If you've mastered every aspect of Devil May Cry 5, it's a fun challenge to take on.

Vergil, however, is clearly the main draw and he mostly delivers. He feels "complete" from the minute you get him with a host of unique moves (like several Devil Trigger nuances, including a clone that you can loosely manage, an ultimate that lets him turn into V, and a proper devil form) across three weapons: the Yamato (his signature), Beowulf (the fist weapons from DMC5 proper), and the Mirage Edge blade. The Yamato is the crowning achievement here, as it allows Vergil to not only kick ass effectively, but do it in style: the marriage of the two is classic DMC.

I found myself finishing entire levels with it, utilizing its gap closers and aerial rave potential to constantly command stylish ratings. The latter is sort of a buffer weapon in that with ?a few exceptions, it operates a lot like Dante's standard Rebellion sword. Meanwhile, Beowulf i?s a great middle-ground that enables a lot of cool combos. Just know that for the most part, the game plays out exactly the same: like in the past, Vergil is fully-featured, but kind of just inserted in.

At $40, it's feasible to sell your preowned copy of Devil May Cry 5 for around $15 and knock a few bucks off the special edition upgrade price. But as I alluded to earlier, you can also wait and just pick up the Vergil DLC on current-generation platforms. The choice is up to you, but I'm happy with the change. As a reminder, ??there are no plans for a PC version...yet.

_{[These impressions are based on a PS5 version of the game provided by the publisher.]}

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Get set for more Smokin' Sexy Style

If you're waiting to see bad boy Vergil make his debut in Capcom's Devil May Cry 5, then the publisher has a few dates for your calendar. While the stylish, silver-haired antagonist will as part of PS5 and Xbox Series X release Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition on launch day, he will be a lit??tle late to the party on PS4 and Xbox One, ultimately arriving on December 15.

In addition to this news, Capcom has also confirmed that the Xbox Series S version of Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition will not feature ray-tracing ef??fects. Regardless, Capcom is assuring all Xbox players that both the Series X and Series S editions of the game will run at "high frame rates up to 120FPS."

Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition is a revamped version of 2019's highly acclaimed hack 'n' slash sequel. Special Edition w??ill feature upgraded visuals, a??ll previously released DLC, and two new battle-hardened challenges - Legendary Dark Knight Mode and Turbo Mode - in order to provide the definitive experience for the Triple S adventure.

An update on ray tracing for #DevilMayCry 5 Special Edition on Xbox Series X|S. pic.twitter.com/OCRcGRw5bl

— Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition (@DevilMayCry) October 27, 2020

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For instance: you can turn off ray tracing to reach 4K/60fps

When it comes to a series like Devil May Cry, you're gonna want to crank that frame rate a??s high as it'll go – or maybe not! Maybe you'd prefer to have ray-traced reflections and other bells and whistles.

We knew the upcoming PS5 and Xbox Series X release of Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition would offer at least a few choices – a godsend for anyone who has strong opinions about prioritizing performance over visuals,?? or vice versa – but today Cap??com clarified what kind of options we can expect.

Here's a recap, as relayed by Capcom's William Yagi-Bacon on ResetEra:

Ray tracing on

• 4K/30fps or 1080p/60fps

Ray tracing off

• 4K/60fps or "up to 120fps" in High Framerate Mode

As far as these options go for a console release, I'm pretty dang pleased. Ray tracing can be a sight to behold, but it's even better when it's a choice. And when it comes to Devil May Cry 5 specifically, hitting 4K and 60 frames per second? is going to be so slic?k. I'm ready to see some Legendary Dark Knight runs.

A bit of housekeeping: ray tracing won't show up in the Xbox Series X version until sometime after launch, and "object rendering is prioritized and ray-tracing is automatically disabled when High Framerate Mode is enabled, or when playing in Turbo or Legenda??ry Dark Knight gameplay modes."

Asked about the timing of the Vergil-only DLC for PC, PS4, and Xbox One, Yagi-Bacon said that Capcom will have more info to share "in the coming weeks." DMC5SE is releasing digitally for Xbox Series X on November 10 and PlayStation 5 on November 12. A physical version is coming on December 1.

I have to say, despite owning a 4K TV, I'll? be fine with 1080p gaming for th?e foreseeable future.

[Via Gematsu]

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On both PS5 and Xbox Series X

Look, Devil May Cry 5 is fantastic; and I can't wait to play it again with enhanced visuals, even if t??he PC crowd is left out of the party this time around. The Special Edition is looking great so far, but if you really want to go the collector's route, you??'ll have to wai?t a bit.

The digital editions of the game are arriving on November 10 on Xbox Series X and November 12 on PS5, but Capcom has just announced that the physical versions won't ship until December 1. It's a small wait and likely due to production issues, but if ??you're keen on collecting Dante's exploits like me, ??you may want to hold off. Consider this your PSA: the physical edition not only exists, b??ut it's coming a bit later!

Out of all of the enhancements, like every other Special Edition that includes Vergil, I'm ?looking forward to the inclusion of another playstyle the most. Turbo Mode is also going to be rad as a new default. As a reminder, Vergil will be coming to the prior versions of the game eventually.

Devil May Cry 5 [Twitter]

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Vergil has always been one of the best parts of this series

What are some of my favorite moments in any game, ever? Well, Devil May Cry 3 steals away multiple slots for me.

The rush of figuring out that a second player can pick up and play Vergil alongside of Dante in that pivotal moment near the end of the game? Priceless. The humanoid confrontation with Vergil at the very end that showcases some of the best aspects of Devil May Cry's combat? Also classic.

So when Vergil shows up in any Devil May Cry as a playable character, I perk my head up. He was a blast to play in the third game's special edition, and epitomized the "stylish" mentality of the series. He was also arguably the best part of DmC: Devil May Cry when he entered the fray via DLC, and the combo videos for Devil May Cry 4's Vergil appearance can get pretty crazy.

We now know that he's set to re-appear in the special edition of Devil May Cry 5. At that time, we also got a brief glimpse of his new theme: "Bury the Light." Since then the song has been widely released on multiple marketplaces, including Spotify. Give it a listen!

Although Vergil is coming to the ??current generation in the form of?? DLC, the special edition is one of the few "??next-gen console exclusives" in terms of visual fidelity and mechanical enhancements. ??I'm stoked to play it.

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Good news if you're not upgrading

Back when Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition was first revealed o?n Sony's recent PS5 stream, there was a lingering question: what will become of the previous generation?

That query was briefly answered, buried near the bottom of the PlayStation Blog post, stating: "And if you own DMC5 on PS4 stay tuned, the Pla?yable Character: Vergil Paid DLC will be available at a later date." Vague! And neither hide nor hair of the Xbox One edition.? But thanks to a recent TGS Live stream from Capcom, we now have a definitive answer.

The stream confirms that the playable Vergil component, arguably the most important piece of the new Special Edition package, is coming to PS4 and Xbox One eventually as "premium DLC." Capcom says that much of the actual visual upgrades are exclusive to the PS5 and Xbox Series X, but at least original Devil May Cry 5 buyers will be able to experience the main att??raction down the line.

Just (weirdly) don't expect it to come to PC in the near future.

Capcom TGS Live [YouTube via VG247]

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Maybe...one day?

Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition is on Steam. Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition is on Steam. Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition...is skipping PC entirely, at least for now.

Unveiled during Sony's PS5 event last week, we found out that DMC5 was making the Special Edi?tion leap like several iterations before it, complete with the classic playable Vergil add-on. Shortly after Capcom announced that the re-release would a?lso hit the Xbox Series X, but what about PC? It's not looking good for the near future.

Speaking to Eurogamer, Capcom explained: "Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition is specifically being developed and optimised to benefit the system architecture and leap in processing power offered by PS5 and Xbox Series X, so we're focusing on these platforms. At present, there are no plans to release DMC5SE on PC."

It's a strange situation as there doesn't seem to be any exclusivity deal involved, and Devil May Cry 5 looks to have sold well enough to warrant the Special Edition treatment on all three platforms. But given that Capco??m's teams are probably spread thin at the moment, a future PC version could b?e directly linked to the sales of the console releases.

Capcom says Devil Ma?y Cry 5 Special Ed?ition won't come to PC [Eurogamer]

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Vergil calling?

Devil May Cry 5 was one of the best character action games in recent m??emory. So sure, it deserves to come forward a console generation with us. (As though quality is the only thing that dictates whether a game gets a next-gen version.)

Capcom has revealed that Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition is a new PS5 version of the 2019 game. However, the reveal trailer didn't really tell us of any of the enhancements that'll make it superior on PS5 from a tech standpoint. From a content standpoint, it's presumed that Vergil will be playable like in DMC3: Special Edition.

[Update: Now that the stream is over, we've gotten some actual details. As expected, Vergil is playable. In terms of visuals and performance, p??layers will have the option to turn on ray tracing and target 4K resolution at 30fps. Or, they can prioritize refresh rate and aim for 1080p at 60fps. There's also a High Framerate Mode which can hit 120fps (assuming you have a display that can achieve this).

There are a couple more additions to Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition. There's a Turbo Mode that has been a staple of DMC&nb??sp;special editions. It turns the game speed up to 1.2x. There's also a Legendary Dark Knight difficulty which spawns "multiple times the enemies compared to the other difficulties. It does all the DualSense haptic feedback stuff thro??ugh the controller.

Lastly, we found out that Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition is $40 at launch. Check out the write-up on the PlayStation Blog for all the details first-hand.]

We'll find out soon enough. Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition will be available digitally when ??PS5 launches.

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