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Release date: March 8

Capcom's pulling no punches next year.

Less than two months following the arrival of its opening act with Resident Evil 2's long-awaited remake, the legacy of another beloved iconic franchise is to be celebrated following a prolonged timeout. Having proved too divisive for fans of the original canon, Capcom has decided against greenlighting a sequel to Team NInja's terrific reboot, though it's far from forgotten.

Dante is back to his original - face fuzz excluded - demon-hunting incarnation, there's no mistaking that, but Capcom has clearly taken inspiration from Ninja Theory's spin-off, not just in Nero's design, who looks remarkably like nu-Dante, but the world itself. So far, the blending of both interpretations shows no signs of splitting: Devil May Cry 5 is shaping up to be the most fluid, photorealistic entry in the series to date, packed with more content than any other entry to precede it.

The ugly introduction of microtransactions remains a concern, but who knows, with enough backlash, Capcom could end up backtracking on its decision.