Devil May Cry 5 announced for PS4, Xbox One, and PC
Capcom announced Devil May 5 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC during Microsoft’s E3 2018 press conference. It will launch in spring 2019.
Here is an overview of the game, via Capcom:
About
A brand new entry in the legendary over-the-top action series comes to Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC in Spring 2019, complete with its signature blend of high-octane stylized action and otherworldly and original characters the series is known for. Director Hideaki Itsuno and the core team have reunited to create the most over the top, technically advanced, utterly insane action experience of this generation.
Years have passed since the legions of hell have set foot in this world, but now a new demonic invasion has begun, and humanity’s last hope will rest in the hands of three lone demon hunters, each offering a radically different play style. United by fate and a thirst for vengeance, these demon hunters will have to face their demons in the hope to survive.
Key Features
Legendary action series returns – The 16 million unit selling series is back with original Director Hideaki Itsuno at the helm of development.
A battle of good and evil – A demonic invasion begins with the seeds of a “demon tree” taking root in Red Grave City. This hellish incursion attracts the attention of the young demon hunter, Nero, an ally of Dante who now finds himself without his demonic arm, the source of much of his power. The supernatural family drama also continues as Dante, the Son of Sparda, seeks revenge for his brother’s corruption and mother’s murder.
High octane stylized action – Featuring three playable characters each with a radically different stylish combat play style as they take on the city overrun with demons.
Groundbreaking graphics – Developed with Capcom’s in-house proprietary RE engine, the series continues to achieve new heights in fidelity with graphics that utilize photorealistic character designs and stunning lighting and environmental effects.
Take down the demonic invasion – Battle against epic bosses in adrenaline fueled fights across the over-run Red Grave City.
Demon hunter – Nero, one of the series main protagonists and a young demon hunter who has the blood of Sparda, heads to Red Grave City to face the hellish onslaught of demons, with weapons craftswoman and new partner-in-crime, Nico.
Capcom debuted new footage of Devil May Cry 5 primarily focused on Dante’s weapons during the game’s New York Comic-Con 2018 panel.
Additionally, over at Capcom Unity, Devil May Cry 5 producer Matt Walker broke down the contents of the game’s recently announced Deluxe Edition:
e’ve had a lot of requests from fans recently to go into more detail on the Deluxe Edition of Devil May Cry 5, so we wanted to take the opportunity to do that – starting with the extra weapons.
When we started designing the game, the senior producer, Okabe-san, was adamant that the whole Devil May Cry 5 campaign be available without the need to purchase anything outside of the standard edition of the game, so when it came time to plan a deluxe version of the game, we were very careful to make sure that anything extra would literally be that – fun extras that hopefully the hardcore fans would appreciate.
That means none of the extra weapons should feel like they are “the best” weapon to have, but should offer something fun that might interest the hardcore players. With that being said – let’s get into the nitty gritty of these weapons!
First up we have Gerbera GP01. This is a version of Gerbera that features alternate coloring to pay tribute to its designer, Shoji Kawamori (famous for his design work on the Gundam GP01 and Macross Valkyrie). From a functional perspective, it features one alternate move compared to your standard Gerbera – when you use this Devil Breaker and keep the control stick neutral, Nero will perform “Jocky” and dart upward (from the ground) or downward (from the air), rather than sticking his hand out to face palm any enemies or projectiles that might be right up on him.
—OG Gerbera
—Gerbera GP01
Next is the Pasta Breaker. Nico fashioned this together using spare parts from other Devil Breakers and various kitchen utensils in order to help Nero twirl up that dinner of his. Since it was never intended to be used in battle, it’s not going to do much damage to enemies. Every time you use it, however, the remaining Devil Breakers in your inventory will cycle one spot. This means that it’s the only weapon that allows you to switch it up for the next Devil Breaker- should you choose. Because it’s not particularly effective in battle, however, you’ll want to think long and hard about whether you’d prefer to use up a spot in your DB inventory before taking the plunge.
—Pasta Breaker – it may not pack a punch…
—But it WILL let you cycle your next Devil Breaker.
Sweet Surrender is more of a passive Devil Breaker. As long as Nero has this equipped he’s not going to be able to attack demons with it at all, but you can use it to slowly regenerate some health. If you’re really in a pinch, you can use Sweet Surrender’s Break Age ability to regenerate a bigger chunk of health. Either way, as long as you have Sweet Surrender equipped you’ll have to focus on racking up those sweet combos with Blue Rose and Red Queen.
—Sweet Surrender – fun fact: in Japanese the onomatopoeia for the sound massagers make is “weeen weeen.”
Cavaliere R is a version of Cavaliere that Nico has tuned up and painted specifically for Dante. From a functionality perspective, it adds one new move, but Dante is more susceptible to being broken out of his attacks when compared to the OG Cavaliere. Sure, you have one more move at your disposal – but you’ll have to think about whether that tradeoff in losing the super armor is really worth it!
—Cavaliere R – Nico’s custom tune-up of the Cavaliere.
Finally, we have the Mega Buster! It’s the Mega Buster. It goes pew pew pew. Really, if you don’t know what I’m saying just watch this video cause man I love this video.
That wraps it up for the extra weapons. Hopefully we’ve answered the biggest questions everyone has about them. As I mentioned earlier, the intent was to balance them so that there’s no such thing as the “best” Devil Breaker or version of a weapon – just that the extra weapons should provide something fun the hardcore fans can dig into should they choose to.
Devil May Cry 5 is due out for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on March 8, 2019.
Dante Weapon: Cerberus
Cerberus has a different attribute for each of its modes—ice nunchaku, fire bo staff, and lightning chain staff.
Dante Weapon: Faust Hat
A special weapon that attacks by using red orbs. While its power is great, it consumes a large number of red orbs. It can also be used to make the enemy drop a lot of red orbs by throwing the Faust Hat onto its head and attacking it in that state.
Dante Weapon: Balrog
Dante Weapon: Cavaliere and Cavaliere R
The Cavaliere R is included with the Deluxe Edition.
Nero Devil Breaker: Sweet Surrender
Using this Devil Breaker gradually heals your HP. If you are attacked while healing, however, the healing will break.