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There might be aDevil May Cry 3remake in the works, at least according to one of the game’s most prominent voice actors. TheDevil May Cryfranchise seems to be getting a revival in 2025, with aDevil May Cryanime series set to launch on Netflix in April. Gaming-wise, there hasn’t been a newDevil May Crytitle sinceDevil May Cry 5in 2019, but this could change if the upcoming anime proves successful.
For the uninitiated,Devil May Cryfollows Dante, a half-demon monster hunter tasked with taking down various demonic forces with all manner of enchanted weapons and stylish attacks. The originalDevil May Crywas released in 2001 byBayonettaco-creator Hideki Kamiya, and it helped set the standard for action games to come. As of this writing, the series has spawned four sequels, a less-beloved 2013 reboot game, an earlier 2007 anime series, and guest appearances by Dante and other characters in games like theMarvel vs. Capcomseries andShin Megami Tensei: Nocturne.
Daniel Southworth, who famously voicesDante’s villainous twin brother Vergilin theDevil May Cryseries, recently mentioned the series during Power Morphicon 2024 last August, with footage of the event being reported on by outlets likeThe Nerd Stashmonths later. At one point, Southworth mentions working on a new video game project, one that required him to make his voice sound like it did “back in 2004.” Without explicitly giving away the project in question, Southworth noted that the people in charge asked if he could still “do the younger Vergil version” from 2005’sDevil May Cry 3.
Virgil Voice Actor Hints at Devil May Cry 3 Remake
Despite being the third game in the series,Devil May Cry 3is actually a prequel to the first two installments,featuring a young Danteat the start of his legendary demon-hunting career. He is thrown into direct conflict with Vergil, who seeks to gain great demonic power by opening a portal to the Demon World on Earth.Devil May Cry 3is considered by many to be the best game in the series, with later re-releases adding Vergil as an alternate playable character with his own move set and narrative.
Daniel Southworth has performed many other roles aside from Vergil (such as his earlier portrayal of Eric Myers/The Quantum RangerfromPower Rangers Time Force), so he might have been talking about another video game project that called for him to sound younger. That being said,Devil May Cry 5sold well upon its release a few years ago, and with the newDevil May Cryanime on the horizon, the timing would be ideal for a new game - even if it is a remake of one of Dante’s past adventures.
Devil May Cry 3: Dante’s Awakening
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Devil May Cry 3 takes place before the events of the first game. In this installment, you can choose different combat Styles like Swordmaster and Gunslinger, and it’s up to you which Style you decide to develop and improve on. This game also contains the Special Edition features that let you play as Dante’s brother Vergil.StoryDante, a young man on the cusp of adulthood, has just opened a handyman shop and begun his new life in the city. Suddenly a strange man called Arkham appears before him, bearing an invitation from Dante’s elder brother, Vergil.As Dante is considering this unexpected invitation, a giant tower appears within the town. It soon becomes clear that this tower is a conduit to the Demon World, and that it was brought here by none other than Vergil.Dante is determined to put a stop to these events and sets forth to climb to the top of the tower where he will settle things with his brother once and for all.Game SystemsWill you prioritize speed or defense? Swordsmanship or gunplay? The new Style Change system allows you to experience the action through a number of unique Styles allowing for unprecedented variety. Level up the Styles and weapons as you see fit and create a playstyle all your own.
