Devil May Cry 5

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Leaked info about Devil May Cry 5. From resetera.


(Original plan was to leak this document after PSX/Capcom Cup but details of this document started to spread like wildfire and it was only a matter of time before it got posted in less savory places without context so we are leaking this earlier than anticipated).

  • Hideaki Itsuno’s secret project for Capcom is the sequel to the original Devil May Cry series, the 5th installment. Internally it appears to be called “Devil May Cry V” instead of using the standard numeric system of the previous games (think MGS1-4 to MGSV).
RELEASE DATE AND PRODUCTION

  • The game is slated to release some time in the fiscal calendar year of 2019. That means sometime between April 2018 and March 2019. Original plan was to release it in November 2018 but the date MIGHT have been pushed back to early 2019.
  • Originally DMCV was intended to be announced at PSX but after receiving feedback on their E3 press conference, Sony decided to scale back on PSX and instead scale up E3 2018. DMCV was an unfortunate casualty of this choice and thus it’s unlikely that DMCV gets officially revealed in 2017.
  • There will be a demo for the game sometime before release.
  • Game has been in development for 2 years as of today. When it will release it will have been in development for 3 years at least. That is actually the highest time a DMC game has been in full production for. Pre-production started as early as 2015 around the time that DMC4SE finished releasing. There have been no development hiccups and as stated, the development has in fact been progressing smoothly.
  • There is some form of Playstation exclusivity involved. Sony is paying for some of the funding for the game but the extent of it is not known. Could be completely PS4 exclusive, console exclusive or timed exclusive. If the game is announced publicly then it will be at a Sony event, which is why many people thought that it was going to be at PSX.

  • Trailer has been ready for a while now. The initial trailer is 1 minute 50 seconds long (they may add new cuts to trailer to make an extended version since some time has passed from when it was made). It is mostly focused on story, characters and cutscenes. A city like setting is shown in the trailer not that different from Fortuna city in DMC4.
  • The overall game is supposed to be “ambitious” for a DMC title with a broader appeal.
  • Longest cutscene runtime of any DMC game yet.

DEVELOPMENT TEAM

  • Itsuno’s team that worked on previous DMC games and Dragon’s Dogma is working on DMCV.
  • Yuji Shimomura is returning as the cutscene director for DMCV. He worked on DMC3, DMC4 and Bayonetta cutscenes.
  • Rueben Langdon is reprising his role as Dante.
  • Johnny Young Bosch is reprising his role as Nero.
  • Dan Southworth is reprising his role as Vergil.
  • No word on the actresses who played Trish and Lady if they will be returning,
  • Onyay Pheori is helping with the soundtrack (she did the song for DMC4SE’s launch trailer).
CHARACTERS AND STORY (POTENTIALLY BIG SPOILERS!)

  • DMCV picks up the story after DMC4.
  • More than one playable character in the game, Dante is for sure playable and Nero is possibly playable as well. Up to 3 playable characters have been suggested for now.
  • This is the most serious Dante has been (a "new side" of Dante), of course not counting DMC2. Dante still plays with his enemies and has his usual over the top flair but this game is going to be more personal for him.
  • A third character is expected to be playable as well. Said to be “very powerful.” May or may not be brand new to the series.
  • No word on whether Vergil is playable or not, he will be returning although specifics on how he is returning from his death in DMC1 are unknown.
  • Trish has a prominent role to play in DMCV but no word on whether she is playable or not.
  • There will be a sequence where Nero and Vergil have a confrontation, confirming their relationship (Nero is in fact Vergil’s son as stated in the DMC3142 artbook).
  • Characters switch during key story points in the game.
  • The “Prince of Darkness” is featured as the main antagonist of the story. (Prince of Darkness title normally refers to Mundus so it might indicate his return but that title may have transferred to another character)
  • DMCV might be the end of the “sons of Sparda” storyline.

GAME PLAY/SYSTEMS

  • Hard lock on is standard.
  • Console is targeted for 60 frames per second like the previous DMC games.
  • Level design is more open than previous DMC games but not going into Souls or open world territory of level design. Movement outside of combat has been streamlined to match the open nature of the game. The structure is more open to make the experience more "smooth." Immersion is important to the team with this game.
  • Level design and exploration is more similar to Bayonetta with action set pieces thrown in there but without the QTEs. QTEs in general do not exist in DMCV thus far.
  • There is NO Stamina bar.
  • This is not a Musou game but there will be encounters where you are facing more enemies than you are used to in a DMC game.

  • There is some online integration but definitely no multiplayer PvP.
  • Dodge system is reworked and dodging in general is supposed to be a lot smoother than before (get ready to hear the word “smooth” a lot when related to DMCV).
  • Camera pulls back during big fights. The devs are really proud of the new, more dynamic camera system.
  • Animations are being improved to be less stiff. Big emphasis on cloth physics (maybe Dante’s sword might not clip through his jacket now!). Battles are beautifully animated and smooth.
  • Mission and Ranking system similar to previous DMC games and Bayonetta. There will definitely be mission/chapter selects.
  • Bosses being ramped up dramatically in DMCV. One of the boss fights moves between multiple areas of the game.
  • Style system is in for Dante - Enemies will react a bit differently to each style.
  • Style system has been streamlined to be smoother to use for the players (speculated that the style system might be tuned/reworked to make it easier to get into than in DMC4).
  • Certain styles will have advantages on certain enemies similar to DmC/DMC3 (you can use a single style on any enemy just fine).
  • More environment interactivity than any previous DMC game. This is supposed to compliment the combat system, not detract from it.
  • There is some form of dynamic environment destruction/transformation in play but not on the scale of DmC thus far.
  • While this is not an open world game, some inspirations have been taken from Dragon’s Dogma.

https://www.resetera.com/threads/le...-5-info-potential-heavy-spoilers-inside.8198/
 
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I really, really liked the first few games.

It was a part of the gen of gamers that let shallow styling come to the forefront unabashedly.

Ive decided to get myself a Pro for Xmas, before getting an Xbox Karen, so if this is for real, I'll be ready!
 
DMC5 has been rumoured to be a PS4 exclusive for years. It honestly wouldn't surprise me, I cannot see Capcom investing heavily in a single player action game with a big budget.
 
The user has updated to say PS4 first and then PC later. No other consoles.
 
It's coming out for Windows so that is good.

You'd hope it comes to Xbox or that's another nail in the coffin. Xbox got other mainstream Japanese games like Final Fantasy XV and Resident Evil 7 but if it can't get Devil May Cry 5 then that leaves another hole in the library. Well, i guess Xbox fans could always play Dante's Inferno again through BC or something to get their hack and slash fix.
 
You'd hope it comes to Xbox or that's another nail in the coffin. Xbox got other mainstream Japanese games like Final Fantasy XV and Resident Evil 7 but if it can't get Devil May Cry 5 then that leaves another hole in the library. Well, i guess Xbox fans could always play Dante's Inferno again through BC or something to get their hack and slash fix.
Nope. I have all the systems so it's a win win for me.
 
The last game was hard on the eyes looking at the MC, and DMC4 was very average. Not super hyped, not to mention if it is good, I'd rather have the option to play it on X1X
 
An accurate descriptor of a Devil May Cry sequel in this day and age.

Resetera has turned back into gaf already.

Didn't they put "see you next Devil May Cry" at the end of DMC 4: SE?

I know you are praying its not true because of the no Xbox part of the leak but the game is being made eventually
 
Didn't they put "see you next Devil May Cry" at the end of DMC 4: SE?

Last DMC i played was DMCDE

The only reason this rumor exists is cos of that Soul Calibur VI + DMC 5 are a lock for PSX2017 rumor....and now thats been debunked.

There might very well be a DMC V one day, but its clear from the content of this leak, the 'leaker' doesnt have any information, unless this is the most vague DMC yet.

Resetera allows it because its free traffic. Its the biggest thread there right now. And they got their parachute as they already said they arent endorsing

I dont know what it is about Capcom games because MvC: I and Monster Hunter were supposed to be PS4 exclusive too.
 
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You'd hope it comes to Xbox or that's another nail in the coffin. Xbox got other mainstream Japanese games like Final Fantasy XV and Resident Evil 7 but if it can't get Devil May Cry 5 then that leaves another hole in the library. Well, i guess Xbox fans could always play Dante's Inferno again through BC or something to get their hack and slash fix.

Capcom is not exactly full of money at the moment and has to be careful on what it budgets. It has bet big on RE7 and now Monster Hunter Worlds but you could see how lacking in quality Marvel vs Capcom was and that is because they do not have the finances. It seems Capcom did not want to take the risk funding DMC5 alone so courted potential partners and it seems like Sony is the one they went with. As for other japanese games, going forward I reckon most games will be PS4,PC and switch with exceptions for a few titles.
 
Last DMC i played was DMCDE

The only reason this rumor exists is cos of that Soul Calibur VI + DMC 5 are a lock for PSX2017 rumor....and now thats been debunked.

There might very well be a DMC V one day, but its clear from the content of this leak, the 'leaker' doesnt have any information, unless this is the most vague DMC yet.

Resetera allows it because its free traffic. Its the biggest thread there right now. And they got their parachute as they already said they arent endorsing

I dont know what it is about Capcom games because MvC: I and Monster Hunter were supposed to be PS4 exclusive too.

You just said it was unlikely
 
I didn't even realize the leak included info about exclusivity until you guys started arguing about it.
 
You just said it was unlikely

Its been 6 years since the reboot and 10 since DMC 4.

17 year waits between Outrun 2 and Killer Instinct mean that nothing is strictly impossible, but that doesnt mean its a high priority.

We've seen about as many Lost Planet games since 2008 and way more Dead Rising games. I dont think new titles are at all likely either.
 
Never did get around to playing 4, although I do have it now on PC. Might as well grab the HD Collection though as I haven't played those in a while. Anyways looks great.
 


Platforms: PS4 / Xbox One / PC
Release Date: Spring 2019
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We hope you’re ready for the craziest action game of this generation! Devil May Cry 5 is on its way to the Xbox One family of devices and will rock your socks off with silky-smooth 60fps gameplay, ridiculous weapon combos and abilities, and groundbreaking, high-fidelity graphics powered by Capcom’s own proprietary RE Engine. There’s never been a better time to be a DMC fan!

We’re very excited to be unveiling this new chapter in the Devil May Cry series and can’t wait to show and talk more about it, but first, let’s do a quick refresher on the history and story so far…

Devil May Cry follows the journey of rival siblings Dante and Vergil, sons of the legendary demon Sparda, as they struggle with demonic invasions, power hunger, and each other. In Devil May Cry 4, young newcomer Nero shows up with his Devil Bringer demonic arm and lots of questions to stir up some trouble as he butts heads with veteran demon hunter Dante. In the end, the two of them part ways amicably and Nero settles down in a tucked away part of Red Grave City.

Leading right into the events of Devil May Cry 5, Nero, now a grown man, has given up his rebellious ways and runs his own demon hunting business: Devil May Cry. He’s even got a new haircut and a demon arm cut of- wait, that’s an important detail… You see, someone (or something?) cut off his demon arm, and he’s not super thrilled about that. But life goes on and he’s found a clever way to keep the shop open and the demons hunted: rad prosthetic arms!

That’s right, arms. Plural. With the help of expert craftswoman Nico, a brand-new character to the series, you’ll get to equip Nero with various unique robot hands capable of crazy abilities and devastating attacks.

If chasing down a demon-arm robber wasn’t enough trouble, a massive demonic invasion has started to sprout out of a menacing demon tree, which has planted itself smack down in Red Grave City. Not necessarily Nero’s lucky day, I’d say.

This fight is not only his, though. Devil May Cry 5 will feature three playable characters, each with their own unique over-the-top playstyles and flair. But that’s a topic for another day. For now, check out the announcement trailer above, featuring Nero’s blood-pumping battle theme by Ali Edwards. We look forward to sharing the next batch of Devil May Cry 5 details later this year at gamescom 2018.

Read more at https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2018/06...ction-game-like-no-other/#AIqElzec8i0uYY8e.99

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Am hyped. Never did get around to 4 but I have it on Steam. Been ages since I played the first three though so going to have to grab the HD Collection and play through those again.
 
Also that artwork with the three on the cover.. I'm imagining some kind of 3 player coop mode in the game. :yfire: