Devil May Cry 5 Achieves Record Annual Sales in FY2026

Capcom disclosed that *Devil May Cry 5* sold 2.7 million copies in the fiscal year ending March 2026, the highest annual total for the title since its launch in March 2019. The figure exceeds the 2.1 million copies sold during both the launch year and the fiscal year ending March 2023. Cumulative worldwide sales now stand at 12.9 million units, making the game Capcom’s best-selling non-Monster Hunter/Resident Evil title.

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The action-oriented sequel debuted in 2019 with three playable protagonists—Dante, Nero and newcomer V—and received an 88 % recommendation score on OpenCritic. After an initial surge, annual sales plateaued until a combination of aggressive price reductions and the release of a Netflix-hosted animated series revived consumer interest. Discounted storefront listings as low as £8.74 for the Special Edition on PlayStation 5 and £12.99 for retail copies were reported alongside the series’ second season, which together are cited as primary drivers of the FY2026 sales spike.

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• FY2026: 2.7 million copies (record)

Devil May Cry Anime Helps DMC5 Achieve Record Sales Ahead Of Switch 2 Launch

• Launch year (FY2019) & FY2023: 2.1 million copies each

Devil May Cry Anime Helps DMC5 Achieve Record Sales Ahead Of Switch 2 Launch

• Total to date: 12.9 million copies

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For context, other Capcom franchises also posted strong numbers in the same period: *Resident Evil 4* moved 3.6 million units, *Street Fighter 6* added 2 million, and several Resident Evil entries each recorded their best post-launch years. Nonetheless, none of those titles surpassed their original launch sales, unlike *Devil May Cry 5*.

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Capcom confirmed the sales data through its “Consumer Sales Volume” update and highlighted the upcoming release of *Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition* for the Nintendo Switch 2. The edition, featuring all prior content, is scheduled for a digital launch on 23 June 2026 with a physical release slated for 28 August 2026. The company also noted that overall software sales reached a record 59.07 million units in FY2026.

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The source material does not present any dissenting commentary or criticism regarding the sales performance or pricing strategy. Consequently, the narrative reflects only the reported commercial outcomes.

Devil May Cry Anime Helps DMC5 Achieve Record Sales Ahead Of Switch 2 Launch

All cited sources consistently report the 2.7 million FY2026 figure; no contradictory data were identified. Regional sales breakdowns and long-term impact of the Switch 2 launch remain unreported.

Devil May Cry Anime Helps DMC5 Achieve Record Sales Ahead Of Switch 2 Launch

• “they wouldn’t sell” — Hideaki Itsuno, former *Devil May Cry* director

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• “insane, over-the-top, adrenaline-fueled action game” — Dalton Cooper, GameRant reviewer

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• “never lets up.” — Dalton Cooper, GameRant reviewer

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The Switch 2 edition is scheduled for release on 23 June 2026 (digital) and 28 August 2026 (physical), adding a new platform to the game’s distribution. Capcom’s pipeline also includes *Onimusha: Way of the Sword* and a *Dragon’s Dogma 2* port, both slated for Switch 2 later in 2026.

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