Devil May Cry 5 has surpassed a remarkable milestone of 10 million units sold, with Capcom crediting the recent Netflix animated series for helping the game cross that threshold.
Originally released in March 2019 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, Devil May Cry 5 was met with widespread acclaim from both players and critics. IGN’s review scored it a 9.5, praising its "trio of outstanding combat styles that set a new benchmark for the series, alongside a compelling narrative that maintains engagement throughout."
Six years on, Devil May Cry 5 stands as a major commercial triumph for Capcom. The company noted, "The title has received strong user support for its superb gameplay experience, which has driven sustained catalog sales since launch."
Capcom enhanced the game with a deeper storyline and refined action mechanics, including a new playable character. More recently, on April 3, 2025, the company launched a new Devil May Cry animated series on Netflix as part of its Single Content Multiple Usage strategy.
The animated series earned critical praise worldwide, accumulating over 5.3 million views and ranking fourth globally in its first week in the "Shows | English" category. It also remained in Japan’s top 10 for seven consecutive days. Thanks to the game’s thrilling action and cross-media brand expansion—including television adaptations—the title has now exceeded 10 million cumulative sales worldwide.
Given the undeniable success of Devil May Cry 5—and the series as a whole, with over 33 million units sold since the original 2001 release—fans are eager to know: when can we expect Devil May Cry 6? Another installment seems all but guaranteed, especially considering DMC5 sold 10 million copies in the six years following its 2019 debut.
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Of course, Capcom is staying tight-lipped for now, especially with a packed development schedule. In addition to supporting live titles like Monster Hunter Wilds and Street Fighter 6, the company has announced Resident Evil: Requiem and re-revealed Pragmata.
Still, Devil May Cry 5 is by far the best-selling entry in the franchise and has entered Capcom’s all-time top 10 best-selling games. It’s only a matter of time before Dante and the crew make their return—the real question is, how long will we have to wait?
