Capcom’s Devil May Cry 5 — originally released on March 8, 2019 — has returned in a new Hunter Edition build for the platform referred to as Nintendo Switch 2.
Digital Foundry has published a technical breakdown of the port, examining frame rate stability, resolution behavior, loading performance and how the RE Engine scales on the hardware.
The analysis offers the most detailed, hardware-focused look available to date for this version.
Key findings from Digital Foundry’s analysis show the Switch 2 build to be a competent technical port.
In journalistic terms, Digital Foundry characterized the release as a "solid port," noting a generally steady in-game frame rate and an upscaled resolution that holds up in typical play sessions.
Their report highlights improvements in several areas compared with the PlayStation 4 build while noting some specifics across modes.
Technical highlights (as reported by Digital Foundry):
- Gameplay mostly runs at a smooth 60 frames per second, with only occasional single-frame drops.
Cutscenes generally sit between 50–60 FPS.
- A docked mode with an unlocked frame-rate option can target 120 FPS via system settings, though practical performance sits closer to 80–90 FPS in that mode.
- Load times on the Switch 2 version are improved relative to older hardware iterations.
- The port uses techniques consistent with spatial upscaling (Digital Foundry observes behavior akin to DLSS-style upscaling).
Docked internal rendering is reported at roughly 540p before upscaling to 1080p; handheld internal rendering is around 360p before being upscaled toward 720p.
- Visually, the Switch 2 release is reported as brighter and generally cleaner than the PS4 build, despite the PS4’s native internal 1080p target.
Graphical effects remain broadly similar across Switch 2, PS4 and PS5 versions.
Digital Foundry’s full video and write-up provide frame-by-frame captures and benchmarking data for readers who want deeper technical context.
The report underscores the RE Engine’s flexibility: while Devil May Cry 5 is an older RE Engine title compared with more recent Capcom releases, that maturity appears to have helped the team achieve a stable, polished experience on the new platform.
For readers tracking platform releases, Capcom’s work on this edition continues the studio’s track record of bringing its RE Engine projects across multiple platforms.
For hands-on impressions and review coverage, consult your preferred outlet’s review and Digital Foundry’s full technical video for detailed measurements and comparisons.
Digital Foundry has published a technical breakdown of the port, examining frame rate stability, resolution behavior, loading performance and how the RE Engine scales on the hardware.
The analysis offers the most detailed, hardware-focused look available to date for this version.
Key findings from Digital Foundry’s analysis show the Switch 2 build to be a competent technical port.
In journalistic terms, Digital Foundry characterized the release as a "solid port," noting a generally steady in-game frame rate and an upscaled resolution that holds up in typical play sessions.
Their report highlights improvements in several areas compared with the PlayStation 4 build while noting some specifics across modes.
Technical highlights (as reported by Digital Foundry):
- Gameplay mostly runs at a smooth 60 frames per second, with only occasional single-frame drops.
Cutscenes generally sit between 50–60 FPS.
- A docked mode with an unlocked frame-rate option can target 120 FPS via system settings, though practical performance sits closer to 80–90 FPS in that mode.
- Load times on the Switch 2 version are improved relative to older hardware iterations.
- The port uses techniques consistent with spatial upscaling (Digital Foundry observes behavior akin to DLSS-style upscaling).
Docked internal rendering is reported at roughly 540p before upscaling to 1080p; handheld internal rendering is around 360p before being upscaled toward 720p.
- Visually, the Switch 2 release is reported as brighter and generally cleaner than the PS4 build, despite the PS4’s native internal 1080p target.
Graphical effects remain broadly similar across Switch 2, PS4 and PS5 versions.
Digital Foundry’s full video and write-up provide frame-by-frame captures and benchmarking data for readers who want deeper technical context.
The report underscores the RE Engine’s flexibility: while Devil May Cry 5 is an older RE Engine title compared with more recent Capcom releases, that maturity appears to have helped the team achieve a stable, polished experience on the new platform.
For readers tracking platform releases, Capcom’s work on this edition continues the studio’s track record of bringing its RE Engine projects across multiple platforms.
For hands-on impressions and review coverage, consult your preferred outlet’s review and Digital Foundry’s full technical video for detailed measurements and comparisons.
