Devil May Cry 6 Release Confirmed?

The future of Devil May Cry appears uncertain following the departure of its longtime director after three decades. Will Capcom continue the franchise? Here's why we believe the answer is yes.

Will Capcom Continue the Devil May Cry Series?

Highly Probable Despite Itsuno's Departure

The series recently lost its veteran director Hideaki Itsuno, who left Capcom after more than 30 years with the company. Known for helming DMC 3, 4, and 5 (the less said about 2 the better), his exit has sparked concerns about the franchise's future. However, contrary to these worries, development on DMC 6 may already be underway – just without Itsuno's involvement.

The Devil May Cry franchise has weathered numerous challenges throughout its history: the first game's origins as a Resident Evil prototype, the disappointing second installment, development troubles with DMC4, and the controversial DmC reboot. Yet each setback has been followed by redemption. DMC1 became an unexpected hit, DMC3 redeemed DMC2's failure, DMC4 Special Edition salvaged the original release's shortcomings, and DMC5 restored faith after the reboot's underperformance.

While some view Itsuno's departure as another potential low point – or even the franchise's end – this perspective overlooks Devil May Cry's significance as one of Capcom's most commercially successful and beloved franchises. The recent revitalization sparked by DMC5's success, amplified by Vergil's popularity in the Special Edition and his theme "Bury the Light" (which boasts over 110 million Spotify streams), makes abandoning the franchise highly improbable.

The series continues expanding its reach with an upcoming Netflix animated adaptation featuring iconic protagonist Dante, further demonstrating Capcom's commitment to the franchise.