Giant swords, twin guns, exploding arms and long sleek katanas, Devil May Cry 5 had all the finest weapons of mayhem in its arsenal. First released in March of 2019, the critically-acclaimed hack-and-slash finally came into the hands of fans far and wide, 11 years after its predecessor made its debut. Recently, Capcom announced that the special edition of Capcom’s revered demon hunter series would be released digitally as a day 1 title for both the PS5 and Xbox Series X. As we move forward, here’s an overview of Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition’s new features.
NEXT-GEN UPGRADES
New features enhanced by new hardware.
Ray Tracing Technology
What is ray tracing? According to TechRadar, ray tracing is essentially a rendering technique used to conjure exquisite lighting effects for more realistic lighting and shadows. Thanks to the PS5 and Xbox Series X’s enhanced hardware, ray tracing is made possible to be implemented into the game. However, it comes at a cost. Due to its high graphical output, ray tracing sacrifices performance for visuals. Here’s a general rundown of the resolution and frame rates with ray tracing (RT) turned on.
Faster Loading Times and Immersive 3D Audio
According to Matt Walker, a producer at Capcom, the PS5’s new hard drive not only improves the game’s visuals, but also substantially fastens loading times! In his own words, “It is seriously, crazy fast”.
Aside from the faster loading times, we can also expect that audio in the game to feel more immersive, fully utilizing the next-gen consoles’ improved hardware.
GAMEPLAY
More gameplay options.
Turbo Mode
Essentially, turbo mode is a feature that allows you to play the game at 1.2x speed. It was first introduced in Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition and is recommended for veteran players of the series or those who are just looking for a challenge as you will have to be quick on your feet (or more specifically, hands) to fight off the hordes of incoming enemies.
Legendary Dark Knight Difficulty
This difficulty increases the number of enemies that players must face as they progress through each of the game’s stages, ensuring a satisfying blood spree of foes to face.
High Framerate Mode
For players looking for the most peak performance when they’re slashing through demons while “Devil Trigger” plays in the background, they may choose to opt for the High Framerate Mode, which will enhance the game’s performance till up to 120 fps.
CONTENT
Cut through enemies with Vergil.
Playable Vergil
Of course, one of the most anticipated features of Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition has to be the addition of playable Vergil. The older twin brother of Dante has always been a fan-favorite, and having him in the list of playable characters greatly increases hype over Capcom’s long-running series. It’s also exciting that we can now look forward to seeing how Vergil fits into the overall structure of the upcoming title as a playable character. For fans who already have a copy of the game on either PS4 or Xbox One, there’s an option to obtain Vergil through a paid DLC.
