Capcom confirmed Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 with a release date of June 23, 2026.
Announced during the June Nintendo Direct, the release is developed and published by Capcom and brings the full DMC5 package — including previously released DLC and Special Edition content — to Nintendo’s next-generation handheld-console hybrid.
Capcom announced during the Nintendo Direct that the Switch 2 version includes the same content additions found in prior Special Edition releases.
In journalistic terms: Capcom has packaged the original DMC5 campaign, its DLC, and Special Edition features into a single Devil Hunter Edition for Switch 2, maintaining parity with past console releases in content scope.
Gameplay and features
Devil May Cry 5’s main campaign still stars three playable protagonists: Nero, Dante and V, each with distinct systems — Nero’s modular Devil Breaker arms, Dante’s on-the-fly style switching, and V’s summoned familiars (Shadow, Griffon and Nightmare).
The Devil Hunter Edition also includes Vergil as a playable character with mechanics carried over from the Special Edition, such as his Yamato katana and Concentration Gauge.
The release retains the game’s ranked combat system (D through SSS grades), the orb currency and upgrade economy (red, blue, purple and gold orbs), hidden collectibles and Secret Missions.
Content and presentation
The Switch 2 release features the gallery jukebox mode found in previous editions, allowing players to select music tracks from DMC titles.
The Devil Hunter Edition bundles alternate color options, technical improvements, and the extra playable content that defined the Special Edition.
Performance and technical notes
According to a review copy provided by the publisher, Capcom’s Switch 2 port runs at a steady 60 FPS in both docked and handheld modes with minimal compromises to visual fidelity.
The primary hardware drawback reported in testing is accelerated battery drain in handheld play and slightly longer loading times compared with less demanding ports.
The port uses Capcom’s RE Engine and reproduces the series’ trademark combat responsiveness and visual effects on Switch 2 hardware.
Verdict
Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 is a content-complete release from Capcom, delivering the established DMC5 gameplay and extras on Nintendo’s new platform.
With a June 23, 2026 release date and full Special Edition content included, it represents Capcom’s latest effort to make the franchise broadly available on Nintendo hardware.
Announced during the June Nintendo Direct, the release is developed and published by Capcom and brings the full DMC5 package — including previously released DLC and Special Edition content — to Nintendo’s next-generation handheld-console hybrid.
Capcom announced during the Nintendo Direct that the Switch 2 version includes the same content additions found in prior Special Edition releases.
In journalistic terms: Capcom has packaged the original DMC5 campaign, its DLC, and Special Edition features into a single Devil Hunter Edition for Switch 2, maintaining parity with past console releases in content scope.
Gameplay and features
Devil May Cry 5’s main campaign still stars three playable protagonists: Nero, Dante and V, each with distinct systems — Nero’s modular Devil Breaker arms, Dante’s on-the-fly style switching, and V’s summoned familiars (Shadow, Griffon and Nightmare).
The Devil Hunter Edition also includes Vergil as a playable character with mechanics carried over from the Special Edition, such as his Yamato katana and Concentration Gauge.
The release retains the game’s ranked combat system (D through SSS grades), the orb currency and upgrade economy (red, blue, purple and gold orbs), hidden collectibles and Secret Missions.
Content and presentation
The Switch 2 release features the gallery jukebox mode found in previous editions, allowing players to select music tracks from DMC titles.
The Devil Hunter Edition bundles alternate color options, technical improvements, and the extra playable content that defined the Special Edition.
Performance and technical notes
According to a review copy provided by the publisher, Capcom’s Switch 2 port runs at a steady 60 FPS in both docked and handheld modes with minimal compromises to visual fidelity.
The primary hardware drawback reported in testing is accelerated battery drain in handheld play and slightly longer loading times compared with less demanding ports.
The port uses Capcom’s RE Engine and reproduces the series’ trademark combat responsiveness and visual effects on Switch 2 hardware.
Verdict
Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 is a content-complete release from Capcom, delivering the established DMC5 gameplay and extras on Nintendo’s new platform.
With a June 23, 2026 release date and full Special Edition content included, it represents Capcom’s latest effort to make the franchise broadly available on Nintendo hardware.
