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Devil May Cry

Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition is out on Nintendo Switch 2, having launched digitally on June 23, 2026 and physically on August 28, 2026, with series sales past 40 million copies. The Netflix animated series has a third and final season ordered, while the collaboration content in the Steam version of Kazuma Kaneko's Tsukuyomi is being removed.

Synthesized from 16 Yomimono stories · updated Oct 9

Capcom moved Devil May Cry 5 to Nintendo Switch 2 under the name Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition. The digital version launched June 23, 2026, and a physical version followed on August 28, 2026 at 3,990 yen. The edition bundles the base game with previously released downloadable content, including playable Vergil, and runs at 60fps in TV and handheld modes. Unofficial verification videos showed the port reaching framerates above that advertised cap, hitting a 120fps ceiling with variable refresh rate smoothing performance in portable mode.

The announcement arrived during the June 9 Nintendo Direct, tied to a collaboration campaign with the Netflix series Devil May Cry Season 2 that ran until July 16, 2026. Capcom also discounted the download version to 2,990 yen through July 31. The publisher's consumer sales data for fiscal 2026 put Devil May Cry 5 at 2.7 million units for the year, surpassing its first-year sales, which Capcom attributes to the Netflix anime and ongoing sales. Repeat titles accounted for 83.7 percent of total sales in that period.

On the streaming side, Netflix ordered a third and final season of its animated adaptation. Showrunner Adi Shankar said the series was planned as a three-part story modeled on Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy, with Season 1 as Inferno, Season 2 as Purgatorio, and Season 3 as Paradiso, forming what he calls the Force Edge Saga. Season 2 premiered May 12, 2026, and entered the Global Top 10. Steam concurrent players for the series rose sharply from that same day, with DMC5 jumping from 1,431 to 7,432 players between May 11 and May 15.

Separately, Colopl will end the Devil May Cry collaboration content in the Steam version of Kazuma Kaneko's Tsukuyomi after finding internal confirmation procedures deficient. Steam store sales paused September 4, 2026, and a patch expected around late September removes the collaboration content. The Switch version keeps it.

Key facts

Switch 2 digital launch
Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition released digitally for Nintendo Switch 2 on June 23, 2026. ↗
Switch 2 physical release
The physical version of Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition released for Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28, 2026, priced at 3,990 yen. ↗
Switch 2 performance
The port runs at 60fps in TV and handheld modes, with unofficial verification videos showing framerates up to a 120fps ceiling. ↗
Included content
The Devil Hunter Edition includes the base game and all previously released downloadable content, including playable Vergil. ↗
Fiscal 2026 sales
Devil May Cry 5 sold 2.7 million units in the year, surpassing its first-year sales, which Capcom attributes to the Netflix anime and ongoing sales. ↗
Series sales
Devil May Cry series sales exceed 40 million copies worldwide. ↗
Netflix series order
Netflix announced a third and final season of its animated Devil May Cry adaptation, planned as a three-part story modeled on Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy. ↗
Steam player spike
DMC5 concurrent players rose from 1,431 to 7,432 between May 11 and May 15, 2026, after the Netflix second season began streaming on May 12. ↗
Tsukuyomi collab removal
Colopl will end the Devil May Cry collaboration content in the Steam version of Kazuma Kaneko's Tsukuyomi after finding internal confirmation procedures deficient, with Steam sales paused September 4, 2026. ↗
Collaboration campaign
The campaign between Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition and Netflix's Devil May Cry Season 2 ran until July 16, 2026, with 30 winners receiving an original T-shirt via lottery. ↗

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

Release
tv · Season 2 · worldwide · 2026-07-03
Release
tv · Season 3 announced, final season · 2026-06-04
Release
tv · Season 1 debuted in April 2025 · 2026-06-04
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tv · Season 2 premiered May 12 · 2026-06-04
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music_video · May 7, 2026 · 2026-05-19
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tv · May 12, 2026 · exclusive Netflix premiere · 2026-05-19
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tv · 2026-05-12 · worldwide · 2026-05-20

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Claim activity

When a claim about Devil May Cry was confirmed, debunked, or disputed against open-web sources. The record stays even after a claim drops off the facts list.

  • Confirmed music_video May 7, 2026 Sep 28 · source
  • Disputed music_video May 7, 2026 Sep 22 · source
  • Confirmed Netflix produces Devil May Cry Aug 30 · source
  • Confirmed tv Season 2 premiered May 12 Aug 30 · source
  • Confirmed tv Season 1 debuted in April 2025 Aug 30 · source
  • Confirmed tv Season 3 announced, final season Aug 30 · source
  • Confirmed tv May 12, 2026 exclusive Netflix premiere May 28 · source
  • Debunked music_video May 7, 2026 May 28 · source
  • Disputed tv 2026-05-12 worldwide May 28 · source
  • Confirmed papa roach produces devil may cry May 28 · source
  • Confirmed hanumankind produces devil may cry May 28 · source

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Oct 6

Layoffs Begin at Ninja Theory as Closure Talks Continue

Staff at Ninja Theory have begun reporting job losses and redundancy on LinkedIn, according to posts reviewed by VGC. Those affected include technical sound designer Alessio Mellina, gameplay programmer Katrin Mair, performance capture technical staff member Xoe Subari, and technical director Loong-Wei Ding, with roles spanning sound design, senior technical art, character art, and principal sound design. Microsoft and Ninja Theory have made no official announcement, and the total number affected is not clear.

Oct 5

DELIVERY MUST COMPLETE Brings Combo Ratings to Dogfights at TGS2026

At TGS2026, developer Yoyoyollie and publisher Top Hat Studios presented DELIVERY MUST COMPLETE, a cel-shaded dogfight roguelike whose official tagline calls it a fusion of Devil May Cry and Ace Combat. Players pick an aircraft and two special weapons, boost instead of throttling up gradually, and build combo ranks by downing enemies in succession. Ammo is infinite, cooldowns are not, and level-ups offer three parts to choose one from.

Sep 4

KAZUMA KANEKO'S TSUKUYOMI Steam Version Ends Devil May Cry Collab

Colopl will end the Devil May Cry collaboration content in the Steam version of KAZUMA KANEKO'S TSUKUYOMI after finding that internal confirmation procedures were deficient. Steam store sales paused on September 4, 2026. Players who already bought the game can keep playing during the pause. A patch expected around late September will remove the collab content. Refund handling is still being confirmed. The Switch version is unchanged and keeps the collaboration.

Aug 29

Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition Physical Version Hits Switch 2

Capcom released the physical version of Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 on August 28. Priced at 3,990 yen, the definitive edition includes playable Vergil and other added content, runs at 60fps in TV and handheld modes, and joins the download version already available. Series sales exceed 40 million copies worldwide.

Jul 15

Steam Weekly Sale Offers Devil May Cry 5 Vergil DLC at 85% Off

ASCII.jp's weekly Steam sale roundup highlights the Devil May Cry 5 - Playable Vergil Pack at 85% off for 448 yen, along with discounts on Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega 39's+, GOD EATER 3, Stray, and Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord. The sales run through July 24, 2026.

Jun 23

Devil May Cry 5 Switch 2 Version Runs Beyond Advertised 60fps

Unofficial verification videos for the Switch 2 port of Devil May Cry 5, called Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition, show it reaching framerates above the official 60fps cap, hitting a 120fps ceiling. The system's variable refresh rate in portable mode smooths performance, with some locations exceeding 100fps. Visuals are comparable to the PS4 version.

Jun 23

Devil May Cry 5 Switch 2 Edition Launches With Vergil Mode

Capcom released the download version of Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 on June 23. The definitive edition includes the Playable Vergil mode and other additional content. It is available at a discounted price of 2,990 yen until July 31, with a physical version scheduled for August 28, 2026.

Jun 21

Star Fox Remake, Dead or Alive 6 Last Round Headline This Week's Game Releases

This week's game release slate, covering June 22 to June 28 in both Japan and North America, is led by several high-profile titles arriving on June 25. The most prominent is "Star Fox" for Nintendo Switch 2, a remake of "Star Fox 64" that revamps the graphics, adds new movie scenes, and includes an encyclopedia of characters and planets. It is sold through the My Nintendo Store for 5,480 yen. Also launching on June 25 is "DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round," a re-release of the 2019 fighting game optimized for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, featuring 29 playable characters, new costumes, and a photo mode. The game has a free-to-play base version and a 6,380 yen full version. "Dragon Quest X: Children of Time Online" arrives the same day, an expansion pack that concludes the main story of the MMORPG, adding a new setting, a Storm Kaiser job class, and new equipment. Other notable June 25 releases include the RPG "Villion: Code" (9,680 yen), produced by Megami Tensei creator Kouji Okada, and the card game "Medarot Card Robottle RB" (5,478 yen). "Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition" launched earlier on June 23 for Nintendo Switch 2.

Jun 15

Capcom Reports Record Sales Driven by Repeat Titles, Anime Effect Boosts DMC5

Capcom updated its consumer sales data, reporting record highs for fiscal year 2026. Repeat titles accounted for 83.7% of total sales. Devil May Cry 5 sold 2.7 million units in the year, surpassing its first-year sales, which the company attributes to a synergistic effect from the Netflix anime and ongoing sales. Resident Evil and Street Fighter 6 also outperformed 2025 figures.

Jun 9

Capcom Announces Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition for Switch 2

Capcom announced Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 during the June 9 Nintendo Direct livestream. The digital version will launch on June 23, 2026, and a physical edition is scheduled for August 28, 2026, in Europe. This edition includes the base game and all previously released downloadable content, such as alternate character colors, Devil Breaker weapons, and battle tracks. The game runs at 60 frames per second in both docked and handheld modes. Devil May Cry 5 originally launched in March 2019 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, and received a special edition for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X in 2020. The announcement comes amid renewed interest in the franchise following the Netflix animated series, which premiered in April 2025 and has since been renewed for a second and third season.

Jun 4

Netflix's Devil May Cry Animated Series Gets Third and Final Season

Netflix announced on Thursday that its animated adaptation of Capcom's Devil May Cry video game franchise will receive a third and final season. The announcement follows the May 12 premiere of Season 2, which entered Netflix's Global Top 10 list. Showrunner Adi Shankar revealed that the series was always planned as a three-part story modeled after Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy. He stated that Season 1 represented Inferno, Season 2 Purgatorio, and the upcoming Season 3 will be Paradiso, together forming what he calls the "Force Edge Saga." Shankar described the project as "a movie trilogy disguised as a television series." The first season, produced by Studio Mir, debuted in April 2025 with eight episodes and accumulated 21.7 million views in 2025. Season 2 has reached 6.4 million views in its first two weeks. The English voice cast includes Johnny Yong Bosch as Dante, Scout Taylor-Compton as Mary, Hoon Lee as White Rabbit, the late Kevin Conroy as VP Baines, and Chris Coppola as Enzo. Shankar first announced his acquisition of the series in November 2018.

May 20

Devil May Cry Steam Player Count Spikes After Netflix Season 2 Launch

Steam concurrent players for the Devil May Cry series rose sharply starting May 12, 2026, the same day the Netflix anime's second season began streaming. PlayTracker data suggests the anime drove the increase, alongside a large-scale Steam sale. DMC5 saw a fivefold jump from 1,431 to 7,432 players between May 11 and May 15.

May 19

Devil May Cry Season 2 Reveals Animated Music Video for New Papa Roach Single

Netflix released an animated music video for Devil May Cry Season 2 featuring the new single "See U in Hell" by Papa Roach featuring Hanumankind. The video debuted on May 7, 2026, ahead of the season's exclusive Netflix premiere on May 12, 2026. The song was written by Alex Seaver of Mako, Jacoby Shaddix, Hanumankind, and Tyler Demorest, and produced by Seaver and Demorest. Papa Roach's earlier song "Last Resort" was used in a trailer for Season 1. The first season of the animated series launched on Netflix on April 3, 2026, with the sequel announcement following a week later. The project was first announced in September 2023 as an anime series from Capcom, Studio Mir, and Adi Shankar. Series creator Adi Shankar commented on his mission for the upcoming season earlier this week. A key visual and main trailer were revealed last month. The voice cast includes Johnny Yong Bosch as Dante, Scout Taylor-Compton as Mary, Hoon Lee as White Rabbit, Kevin Conroy as VP Baines, and Chris Coppola as Enzo.