Six years after its release,Devil May Cry 5has finally crossed the 10 million sales mark, a number few predicted the action-heavy franchise would ever reach. While the game’s slick combat, stylish visuals, and replayability played a major role, Capcom has officially credited one unexpected force for the surge: Netflix’s newDevil May Cryanime. It seems the company’s strategy of expanding its most iconic properties beyond gaming has paid off in a major way.
The Netflix series, released in April 2025, arrived just in time to giveDevil May Cry 5a new wave of momentum.With over 5.3 million views in its first week, it quickly ranked high in global and Japanese streaming charts.According to Capcom andIGN, this boost in brand visibility directly contributed to the game’s latest milestone, making it not just a fan-favorite, but a long-term commercial juggernaut.
Netflix Resurrects a Devilish Legend
Netflix’s Devil May Cry Anime Brings the Game Back into the Spotlight
Capcom’s “Single Content Multiple Usage” strategy, a buzzword for multimedia synergy, has proven surprisingly effective.TheDevil May Cryanime did not just entertain longtime fans; it invited new audiences to explore the game’s world.Its critical acclaim helped redefine the series as more than just a stylish hack-and-slash, positioning it as a deeper, character-driven experience with global appeal.
Thanks to the anime’s success,Devil May Cry 5shot back into relevance despite being over half a decade old.Capcom cited “expanded sales as a catalog title,” suggesting that the game has enjoyed an extended second life through re-releases and digital purchases. It is a sign that franchises with strong identities can continue to thrive, so long as the right media push supports them.
So, Is Devil May Cry 6 Next?
Could This Sudden Rise in Popularity Bring On Another Devil May Cry Video Game?
WithDevil May Cry 5now among Capcom’s top 10 best-selling games ever,speculation is swirling about the inevitableDevil May Cry 6. The franchise as a whole has now sold over 33 million units since its 2001 debut, and with fan enthusiasm reignited, the pressure is mounting for the next installment to be announced soon.
Capcom has remained tight-lipped, juggling major projects likeMonster Hunter Wilds, Street Fighter 6, andResident Evil: Requiem. Still, few doubt thata newDevil May Crygame is already in the works, especially now that the series has proven it can not only survive but dominate across platforms. The only question is when the next stylish slaughter will begin.
Devil May Cry
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Devil May Cry, released in 2025, follows a demon hunter as he battles to prevent a formidable adversary from unleashing Hell on Earth. This action-packed series delves into the supernatural, featuring an intriguing hero who must overcome otherworldly challenges to save humanity.
Devil May Cry 5
Dante and Nero return in Devil May Cry 5, the fifth entry in the action-packed hack-and-slash franchise from Capcom. When a mysterious demon tree emerges in the middle of a city and begins killing everyone in sight, Dante, Nero, and a mysterious man named V join forces to climb the tree and stop the source of all the mayhem. The crew is unaware that the root of all of this new evil may hit closer to home than any of them realize - and V is the only one that knows the truth.
