Chaotic Thrill Ride returns to Switch 2

Capcom has been incredibly supportive of Nintendo and the Switch 2 hardware since launch. They were also very present on the original Switch, which was both amazing and not at the same time. During the GameCube and Wii era, the two were best friends, but Nintendo’s third-party support dropped significantly with the Wii U.

Iconic Capcom franchises like Resident Evil and Monster Hunter were common, but Devil May Cry wouldn’t find its way to Nintendo hardware until the original Switch. DMC4 is still missing, sadly, but there was a lot of buzz about Capcom bringing Devil May Cry 5 to the mighty Switch 2. Those rumors became reality when it was announced at the Nintendo Direct in June 2026.

Devil May Cry 5 was first launched in March 2019, and while it was incredibly fun, it will benefit from a more advanced, expanded version one year later. This will introduce better performance and visuals, as well as the return of Dante’s twin brother Vergil as a playable character.

Now, six years later, Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition, has been launched on Nintendo Switch 2. There is not much new content here, but if you have not experienced it, now is the time to sharpen your sword and start killing some demons.

Let’s Rock, Baby

Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition delivers what it says on the tin. It’s a direct port of the special edition of Devil May Cry 5 from 2020, and that’s it. There is absolutely no new content to speak of, except now you don’t have to pay for Vergil. Finally.

To some, that may sound discouraging. If you’ve already played it countless times on previous consoles, you’re missing out on nothing but just how cool it is to play the game on Switch 2. If you’re hoping for anything new at all, it’s important to note that there are absolutely no new features or content to speak of.

If you’re a fan of the game, which I can see myself being, this will be a fun experience. I haven’t actually played DMC 5 in a few years, and being able to revisit the game on Switch 2 was a real treat.

Devil May Cry 5 was already one of the greatest action games of all time, and the special extended edition made it even better thanks to the new campaign of Vergil. Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition is, by default, now one of the best action games on Nintendo Switch 2. If you haven’t played it yet, you’ll lose your mind on how amazing it is.

Before this, the pinnacle of 3D character action on the Switch 2 was probably something like a Ninja Gaiden collection, but DMC5 is a clear improvement. This is one of those games that you can play again and again, as Capcom and director Hideaki Itsuno have created a game that really understands how important speed and flow are in this type of experience.

Very Good

When DMC5 debuted in 2019, it was rightfully hailed as one of the greatest action games ever made. That hasn’t changed in six years, and I had an absolute blast revisiting it in Switch 2. It’s been rumored for a long time, and seeing it implemented in hardware has been very exciting.

We were told from the start that the Switch 2 will be home to some games you might not expect. Some last-gen ports that weren’t possible on the original Switch are starting to come to fruition, and DMC5 is one of the best Switch 2 ports I’ve seen so far. It’s insanely amazing.

Performance on the Switch 2 is truly amazing. It targets 1080p resolution and 60 fps, which is easily reached on previous platforms even now. On Switch 2, Capcom managed to match that. It looks crisp and clean, running at a rock solid 60 fps. There’s a certain smoothness to it that’s great to see in action, and the frenetic action doesn’t suffer.

That level of performance is incredibly important in a game like this. Gameplay depends on it, and when you’re in the middle of the action this game creates, there’s really nothing like it. There is an almost hypnotic state of flow that you can find yourself in when things are going on, and that is especially true when you go deeper into your experience.

Replaying this game on the Switch 2 really reminded me of how far Capcom’s renaissance has been going. They’ve been absolutely crushing it lately, and DMC5 was right there at the start. Getting that joy back on Switch 2 has been great fun.

Different Styles, More Chaos

Devil May Cry 5 offers four playable characters, including Dante, Nero, Vergil, and newcomer V. Somehow, despite all three of them wielding swords, Capcom managed to make each one feel unique. That was true a long time ago, and it remains true with the Switch 2 version.

Dante, Nero, and Vergil are dashing, furiously awesome playable characters. Each type has its own weight and movement physics that you need to understand, though I suspect you’ll come out preferring one over the other.

Perhaps the most interesting of the group, however, V. Instead of commanding the power of the sword, V uses summons and is the only one who can destroy the demons. His stages are a nice change of pace, which DMC5 understands well. I remember that, back in the day, V was controversial because of how different he was, but I always had a lot of fun with him.

Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition has all the bells and whistles from the original, which means it also has all its flaws. There aren’t many of them, but the notoriously weak portrait mode is still there. It’s not better, and it still feels as useless as it did on the previous generation of hardware.

However, at the end of the day, the lackluster graphics mode and no new content aren’t bad enough to prevent me from giving Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition my highest recommendation. There just isn’t an action game on the Switch 2 that can even compete, and it’s going to be one of the most impressive Switch 2 ports you’ll see in a long time.

Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition brings the ultimate demon-slaying action of the franchise to the Nintendo Switch 2. It’s a great port of the game, although it lacks any new content and includes a rare graphics mode. If you’ve never heard of a game, there’s no reason not to jump right in. The intense action and stylish cutscenes are fun, and you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better game in the genre on Switch 2 than DMC5.