A new mainlineDevil May Crygame has been on the minds of fans ever since the acclaimed fifth entry in the series was released. With the increased relevance of the character-action genre along withDevil May Cry 5’s recent four-year anniversary, now could be the perfect time forDevil May Cry 6.
Devil May Cry 5exceeded six million copies soldjust last year, an accomplishment befitting of the title’s mastery in gameplay. The nuance of combat in the base game and Vergil DLC left a strong impression on fans and newcomers alike, sparking an immediate desire for the next mainline iteration. With Capcom’s celebration ofDMC5’s four-year anniversary having taken place earlier this month, the anticipation forDevil May Cry 6has been more pertinent than ever.
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Devil May Cry 6 Could Build Upon the Recent Spotlight of the Genre
Recent years have seen further success among the character-action genre, pointing towardsDevil May Cry’s influence in games likeHi-Fi Rush. Comparisons were drawn between the two in regard to combat, withHi-Fi Rush’s protagonist Chai able to glide across his mechanized guitar similarly to how Nero uses his Punch Line devil breaker. The title served as another example of how well character-action games can perform across large audiences. Platinum Games’Bayonetta 3, despite some controversial reception to its narrative, aided in the same cause through the returning success of its combo-driven gameplay. With the acclaim of these recent titles comes a deeper desire forDevil May Cry 6, which could shake up the genre even more than it already has.
In a similar vein, the wildly anticipatedFinal Fantasy 16is set to release this June, and its combat director Ryota Suzuki worked onDMC4andDMC5for Capcom in past years. As teasers of the combat have already been met with praise among fans,Final Fantasy 16’sDMC-esque combat systemcould stoke even more desire for the series' next mainline entry. Moreover,FF16has the potential to bring about further interest to theDMCgames for those yet acquainted with the series, as the Square Enix title will be sure to garner a wide range of players.
Devil May Cry: Peak of Combatis technically the newestDMCgame in development, which may help to tide over fans eager for the series' next mainline iteration. ThoughPeak of Combathas been outsourced to video game company NebulaJoy, the title is still an official part ofDMCsupervised by Capcom in its creation for mobile platforms. Currently in its closed beta stage, the game appears to mix elements of past and recentDevil May Crytitles, coupling older character designs like Nero’s look fromDMC4along with newer animations like Vergil’s Judgement Cut fromDMC5.
While seeing a mobile release is exciting, it’s safe to assume that fans are still yearning for a continuation ofDMC5’s story beats and console driven gameplay. With the different avenuesDMC6could take, the title is hotly anticipated for good reason; there might be a chance thatDevil May Cry 6will build on the foundations ofDMC5’s cooperative gameplay, iterating on the feature to make it even more relevant for a modern day release. ThoughDMC5doesn’t necessarily show signs of age, the title’s acclaim does point towards the sixth entry being a wildly successful contender for Capcom’s next endeavor. Given the recent spotlight of the genre, now could be the time forDevil May Cry 6to truly thrive.
Devil May Cry 5is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
