Devil May Cry 6: Rumors & Launch Buzz

The future of Devil May Cry remains uncertain following the departure of its longtime director after three decades with Capcom. But could a sixth installment still be in the cards? Here’s why the answer might surprise you.

Is Capcom Planning Another Devil May Cry Game?

A New Chapter Likely Awaits – Even Without Itsuno

Devil May Cry's visionary director Hideaki Itsuno recently concluded his 30-year tenure at Capcom, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy that includes directing DMC 3, 4, and 5 (we'll politely overlook the second installment). While his departure might seem concerning, evidence suggests development on DMC 6 could already be underway — just without Itsuno at the helm this time.

The series has navigated turbulent waters before: from its unexpected origins as a Resident Evil spin-off to DMC2's troubled development, followed by DMC4's rocky launch and the polarizing DmC reboot. Yet each stumble led to remarkable comebacks — DMC3 redeemed the franchise, the Special Edition salvaged DMC4's shortcomings, and DMC5 triumphed after the reboot underperformed.

Some fear Itsuno's departure marks the franchise's decline, but this overlooks Capcom's proven commitment to its flagship titles. As one of their most successful IPs — especially after DMC5's critical and commercial success — abandoning the series would defy business logic. The game's cultural impact continues growing, evidenced by Vergil's theme "Bury the Light" surpassing 110 million Spotify streams and 132 million YouTube views on unofficial uploads.

The franchise's momentum shows no signs of slowing either, with Netflix developing an animated series starring the legendary demon hunter Dante himself — bringing his stylish swordplay and demon-slaying antics to streaming audiences worldwide.