Devil May Cry 6: Release Rumors and Speculations

The future of Devil May Cry seems uncertain following the departure of its long-time director, Hideaki Itsuno, after more than 30 years with Capcom. Yet, the prospects for a new installment in the series remain promising. Let's delve into why we believe a Devil May Cry 6 is on the horizon.

Will Capcom Make Another Devil May Cry Game?

Very Likely, Even Without Itsuno At the Helm

The departure of Hideaki Itsuno, the director behind Devil May Cry 3, 4, and 5, from Capcom has sparked concerns about the future of the beloved hack-and-slash series. However, despite Itsuno's exit, the likelihood of a Devil May Cry 6 remains high. In fact, development might already be in progress, albeit without Itsuno's direct involvement.

The Devil May Cry series has experienced its share of highs and lows. Originally conceived as a Resident Evil game, the first title became an unexpected hit. The sequel, Devil May Cry 2, was less well-received, prompting Itsuno to redeem the series with the critically acclaimed Devil May Cry 3. The troubled development of Devil May Cry 4 was later addressed with the release of Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition, and the controversial DmC reboot led to the triumphant return with Devil May Cry 5.

While Itsuno's departure might be seen as a potential setback, Devil May Cry remains one of Capcom's most popular and successful franchises. Given its recent resurgence and the massive success of Devil May Cry 5 and its Special Edition, which introduced Vergil and the iconic song "Bury the Light," Capcom would be remiss not to continue the series. "Bury the Light" has amassed over 110 million plays on Spotify and an unofficial YouTube video of the song has garnered 132 million views, highlighting the enduring popularity of the franchise.