When Devil May Cry 5 first launched in 2019, it established itself as one of the best character action games ever made. Capcom had managed to modernize the series without sacrificing the excessive spectacle or technical combat that fans had come to expect, delivering a game that was as rewarding for newcomers as it was for longtime devil hunters.
Seven years later, Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition comes to Nintendo Switch 2, bringing a complete experience to Nintendo’s new hardware. With all previously released DLC included, Vergil playable out of the box, and the promise of a locked 60fps for both docked and handheld playback, this isn’t a small compromise. It’s the complete package.
If you’ve never played Devil May Cry 5, the core experience remains just as exhilarating today as it was at launch. The back and forth between Nero, Dante, and V as the demonic invasion unfolds keeps the campaign constantly fresh, with each character requiring a different approach to combat. Nero’s growing arsenal of Devil Breakers encourages experimentation, V commands his pets remotely while carefully managing positioning, and Dante remains one of the most expressive action game protagonists ever created, rewarding players eager to master his seemingly endless toolbox. With Vergil also fully playable from the start, there’s even more reason to revisit the campaign once the credits roll.
The biggest question regarding this release, however, is how well it works on Nintendo’s latest hardware. Fortunately, Capcom has delivered an incredibly polished port.
Whether you play docked or in handheld mode, Devil May Cry 5 looks fantastic. Character models remain richly detailed, environments retain their striking gothic aesthetic, and the visual effects that accompany every sword swing, gunshot, and Devil Trigger transformation lose very little in the transition to Switch 2. Perhaps you could point out finer details in the cutscenes, but for the main action, everything looks great.
More importantly, the performance is solid. Throughout my experience with the game, the promised 60 frames per second held up, with no noticeable frame drops or technical issues, even during some of the game’s more chaotic encounters. This shouldn’t really come as a surprise given how good the game was on PS4 and how Capcom has (for the most part) achieved great results with the Switch 2, but it’s still great to see.
This smooth performance is vital because Devil May Cry has always been a series that demands precision. Stringing together elaborate combos, juggling enemies in the air, and reacting to incoming attacks all rely on responsive controls, and the Switch 2 version never feels like it’s struggling to keep up. Whether playing on TV or on the go, the experience is remarkably consistent.
Devil Hunter Edition also packs everything players could reasonably want. Alongside Vergil, all previously released base game DLC is included, from Nero’s additional Devil Breakers to bonus battle tracks and alternate costume colors. Rather than feeling like a simple port, this truly feels like a definitive version of the game on Nintendo hardware, offering a complete package without requiring players to seek out additional content separately.
That’s perhaps the highest compliment you can pay this release. There are no glaring compromises, no disappointing technical shortcomings, and no obvious compromises to bring one of Capcom’s best modern games to a new platform. Instead, you’re left with exactly what you hoped for: the complete Devil May Cry 5 experience, running beautifully on Switch 2 and proving once again why it remains one of the best action games of its generation.
If you’ve missed Devil May Cry 5 over the past seven years, there’s never been a better excuse to jump in. And if you’re a loyal gamer looking for a portable version that doesn’t sacrifice performance or presentation, Devil Hunter Edition absolutely delivers.
