The future of Devil May Cry might seem uncertain following the departure of its longtime director, Hideaki Itsuno, after over 30 years with Capcom. However, there's a strong possibility that we'll see another installment in this beloved hack-and-slash series. Let's delve into why we believe a Devil May Cry 6 is on the horizon.

Will Capcom Make Another Devil May Cry Game?

Very Likely, Even Without Itsuno At the Helm

Hideaki Itsuno, the director behind Devil May Cry 3, 4, and 5, has left Capcom, sparking concerns about the future of the series. Yet, despite his departure, the chances of seeing a Devil May Cry 6 remain high. In fact, development might already be underway, just without Itsuno's direct involvement.

The Devil May Cry series has experienced its share of highs and lows. Initially conceived as a Resident Evil game, the first title became a surprise hit. The less said about the second game, the better, but Itsuno redeemed himself with the critically acclaimed Devil May Cry 3. Despite the troubled development of Devil May Cry 4, its Special Edition years later improved upon the original. The DmC reboot, while controversial, paved the way for the triumphant return with Devil May Cry 5.

Some might view Itsuno's exit as a potential end for the series, but that's far from the truth. Devil May Cry is one of Capcom's most successful and cherished franchises. With the massive success of Devil May Cry 5 and the cult following of its Special Edition, particularly the popularity of Vergil and his iconic theme song 'Bury the Light'—which has amassed over 110 million plays on Spotify and 132 million views on YouTube—Capcom would be missing a golden opportunity not to continue the series.