It's been a long time since we've seen a new Devil May Cry game, and fans are starting to wonder why. Despite Capcom's impressive profits and success with their latest Resident Evil games, it seems like they have no plans for a Dino Crisis remake. Capcom has been around for almost 50 years and has had some amazing runs, but many would agree that they are currently in a modern golden age.
This year alone, they have released the highly praised Resident Evil Requiem and Pragmata, with the highly anticipated Onimusha: Way Of The Sword still to come. Unfortunately, not much is known about their future plans. However, in their latest financial report, they mention "leading brands" that are suitable for sequels, remakes, and ports.
They also mention the possibility of new IPs, but the graphic accompanying the report only features familiar franchises such as Mega Man, Devil May Cry, Dead Rising, Ōkami, Dragon's Dogma, Ace Attorney, and Onimusha. It's unclear if this was just a careless mistake or if they purposely left out Dino Crisis, a fan favorite that has not been included in any recent announcements or rumors. Speaking of announcements and rumors, there have been talks of a new Devil May Cry game or a remaster/remake of the first game.
It's been seven years since Devil May Cry 5, and with the success of the Netflix series, many are baffled as to why there hasn't been a direct sequel yet. The same goes for a new Dead Rising game and potential DLC for Dragon's Dogma 2. While nothing substantial has been shown, it has been confirmed that Ōkami will be getting a sequel.
Interestingly, Ace Attorney is the only franchise that has not had any hints or rumors of a new entry from both Capcom and the online rumor mill. Last year, Capcom singled out Ace Attorney, Devil May Cry, and Mega Man as "core IPs" in a similar financial report. This could suggest that they are confident about new entries being in development.
In other news, Capcom revealed that 93% of their game sales are digital and are expected to rise to 95.4% by the end of March. This is above the industry average and shows why physical releases are becoming less common. There is also some concerning news regarding Capcom's use of generative AI.
They provided examples of how it could be used for research and error checks, despite its reliability being a known issue. They also hinted at using AI-generated graphics in games, such as fake TV shows, food boxes, and posters for background details. It's unclear if this is already being implemented in their games, such as the many fake movie posters in Pragmata.
It's worth noting that game companies are in a tough position when it comes to AI. Investors want them to use the technology as much as possible, even though it may not be popular with the public. So, they may be exaggerating their use of AI in both directions, depending on who they are talking to.
Despite all of their success, there is still no news about a new Devil May Cry game or a Dino Crisis remake. This is especially strange considering that Devil May Cry 5 is the best-selling non-Resident Evil game of the last three months, with a lifetime total of 12.94 million sales. It seems like a missed opportunity for the franchise and its dedicated fanbase.
We can only hope that Capcom will listen to their fans and give us some updates soon. In the meantime, we can stay updated by following them on Twitter and subscribing to their newsletter. Do you have any thoughts on the lack of a Devil May Cry 6 or a Dino Crisis remake?
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