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Devil May Cry Series Overview

Apr 23, 2025

Overview of Devil May Cry Series

Introduction

  • Devil May Cry 5 upcoming release
  • Focus on Dante's story and chronology as per Capcom producer Matt Walker
  • Excludes non-canon DmC reboot by Ninja Theory

Ancient Times

  • War between the underworld and human world
  • Sparda, the Legendary Dark Knight, rebels against Mundus to save the human world
  • Sparda seals the Temen-ni-gru tower and sacrifices his power into his sword
  • Perfect Amulet given to Sparda's wife, Eva

Sparda's Legacy

  • Sparda's disappearance and marriage to Eva
  • Twin sons, Dante and Vergil
  • Eva gives twins each half of the Perfect Amulet
  • Mundus sends demons, killing Eva; Dante believes Vergil is dead

Dante's Journey

  • Opens "Devil Hunter" shop
  • Friendship with Nell Goldstein; receives "Ebony and Ivory" pistols
  • Loses motherly figure, drops pseudonym Tony Redgrave

Vergil's Quest

  • Vergil's alliance with Arkham to resurrect Temen-ni-gru and gain Sparda's power
  • Alice's involvement; Dante defends his amulet

Temen-ni-gru Reawakening

  • Dante and Vergil clash; Vergil takes Dante's amulet
  • Vergil visits Fortuna and the Order of the Sword
  • Arkham's manipulation and betrayal

Tower Confrontations

  • Dante battles through the tower
  • Vergil and Arkham's partnership dissolves
  • Jester reveals himself as Arkham

Mundus' Return

  • Dante and Vergil's battle over Sparda's sword
  • Vergil falls into the Demon World
  • Lady avenges Arkham, adopts name "Lady"

Dante vs Mundus

  • Dante and Trish's dynamic
  • Vergil as Nelo Angelo
  • Mundus' defeat; Trish's redemption

Order of the Sword

  • Nero introduced; descendant of Sparda
  • Dante infiltrates the Order
  • Sanctus' plans and the Savior
  • Nero's capture and Dante's intervention

Conclusion

  • Nero entrusted with Yamato
  • Dante's continuing legacy leading into Devil May Cry 5

Closing Remarks

  • Encouragement to like, subscribe, and comment on the video
  • Acknowledgment of contributors
  • Invitation for viewers to suggest future series coverage