Devil May Cry 4 Official Site

The site is now open with some new DMC 4 info. There's not a lot on it so far, just some artwork. But the site will be updated regularly.

So check the site every now and then. Hopefully there will be something interesting there.

That is good news then. I want to know when this game takes place, who will be the characters apart from Dante, new moves, weapons...you know everything.
So I hope some goods news comes from this and not again some lousy teaser with a good looking Dante.

I cant wait , I just want to know if trish is going to be in it this time around. I also want to know if its going to follw dierctly after 2 or if its going to be in between 1 and 2.

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I also want to know if its going to follw dierctly after 2 or if its going to be in between 1 and 2.

I don't think it matters a whole lot...it's not as if much of anything important happens in 2. For all I can remember about that game, I think we could easily pretend it never existed, without affecting the overall storyline of DMC much at all. But my guess is that it takes place after 2, with probably little or no reference to the events of 2 itself.

Interesting news, I guess. I'll be checking the site when the info's up, for sure. I really do hope this game gets a port to 360 or something a while after the PS3 version, since I don't plan on considering buying a PS3 for quite some time. But being a DMC fanboy, I'll be checking up on every bit of info they release either way

Well if it's after DMC 2, then seeing Virgil (or someone who looks like him) in the artwork would mean that he is alive, and that Dante made it out of hell. But if it's another prequel then we still know how the two brothers will end up later.

But they said they wanted to make Dante look older in this game, so I assume that it takes place after DMC 2 and is the latest game in the series.

After seeing Heavenly Sword I can't wait to see the gameplay of DMC 4.
6 days left now.

Did the website say this before?

"From that day forth...my arm changed...and a voice echoed...Power...Give me more power!"

Dantes arm appears to have turned into a sword. Wierd.

4 days left!

Yeah I saw that back when it said 7 days. I think it's newly added to when the countdown started.
Dunno if it's Dante's arm, or maybe the new antoganist. But it kind of looks like it in the new logo.
Will be interesting to see more from the game.

Who was in the other DMC logos, is it ever the antogonist?

Well the first loggo had Trish, the second I don't remember, but the third had Dante.
Well I was thinking if Dante is "holding" a sword in the logo, it could be the antoganist's words. Or perhaps it's Virgil.

Yeah, it does look like it's probably Dante who's arm changed. But I HIGHLY doubt his arm will be a sword in his normal appearance. It'll most likely be only while in Devil Trigger, probably with a whole new style of fighting as a result.

But Vergil is another possibility, I guess. I'm sure he'll play some part in this game either way though. He isn't exactly the type of character they'd just kill off or leave out, especially not after his role in DMC3.

So if it is Dante (personally I think it is) wouldn't make this game set after DMC2?

Unless, this happened inbetween or before the other 3 games, but going with the comments about making Dante older, my guess this is set after DMC2.

Of course, purely speculation at this point.

I'm pretty sure that they don't want the DMC franchise to end any time soon (This is Capcom after all, the kings of sequels) so having Dante stuck in hell would not only be a very anti climatic end to the series, but also prevent it from going further.

I think it's a pretty safe guess that it's after DMC 2. At least it's definitely after DMC 1 if the artwork of Trish holding Ebony & Ivory plus Sparda sword is any indication.
But who knows what happened to Dante while he was down there. Very possible that the arm is something that came out of his journey.

Oh yeah didn't Virgil *DMC 3 spoilers* end up down there as well? */spoilers* According to "the Divine Comedy" Dante's brother Virgil guides him through hell.
It's possible that they both made it out of there together, hence why someone looking like Virgil showed up in the artwork for the game.

Not related to the site, but I found some new scans from the game.







From what I can tell, the character in the second scan is Dante.

The character in the third scan however, is called Nero (Angelo) which is the name Virgil went by in DMC 1. His right hand also glows.
His clothes are different from Dante, so it's hard to tell if this is Dante or Virgil.

From the scans it almost looks like that Spider boss might be back again.
And it looks like there will be some nice new moves in the game (Naturally)



Even though the scans are unclear, the game looks very sweet. Can't wait for further info to be released on Friday.

Nice find.

Anyone else noticing a certain part of the 3rd scan with "Nero"? Here's an enlarged version.




Notice the long blue coat, and a sword that looks just like Vergil's yamato? So yeah, I'm fairly sure it's him. Good to know we'll apparently see more of him in this game. I kinda figured we'd see more of the Dante/Vergil conflict this time, since the latest game in the series was a prequel giving us the history between them.

I think the lighting makes it looks more blue-ish though. And the flaming sword, it looks more wide near the grip if you look closely. Same as the one Nero is holding. (It's called Red Queen)
But in that same scan it mentions Virgil when it's showing that fiery demon creature.

Only thing I can think of if this isn't Virgil is that the same thing that happened to him (Virgil) happens to Dante. (The Nero form)

It would be cool if this game had Dante, Virgil, Trish and Lady as playable characters. They were all in the artwork for the game at least. (Not 100% sure about Virgil and Lady though.)

I couldn't really care less who's in the game; just give me grade A slicing and dicing, please.

From the shots, it looks like a spiffy version of the old DMCs; good enough for me.

In the first scan, Dante has the same sword he had before. Same design as in DMC3. So I'm assuming it's Vergil in the 3rd scan having that sword you mentioned.

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I couldn't really care less who's in the game; just give me grade A slicing and dicing, please.

From the shots, it looks like a spiffy version of the old DMCs; good enough for me.

lol agreed. Still no action games that've really been on par with DMC lately (or not that I know of), so another DMC is needed... even if I can't play if for a while. ='(

Dude you've got a 360 now; get Ninja Gaiden and take advantage of that backwards compatability.

Legend game, as good as, and arguably better than, DMC.

Check it out!

You mean in the second scan right? In the first scan you see more of Nero using the Red Queen.
It looks like the sword can change forms too. On the second page of the first scan the sword looks longer and has a different shape on the edge.

Well I just found out that Virgil is more or less confirmed for the game.




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I found translated info from the scans.
I wasn't sure how accurate it was at first, but I've seen this being posted several times now, so here it is:

Yuji Shimomura is once again directing the cutscenes
- The main character is Nero Angelo, not Dante.
- The gameplay systems will be similar to the games before this
- Takes place after DMC1 and before DMC2.
- 60fps
- Besides guns and swords you also use Nero's right arm to pull off devil actions with the "Devil Bringer", its an ability that the PS2 could not handle
- The TGS demo is playable with Nero Angelo.

Well that's interesting. Virgil is the new main character of this DMC game, which is still kind of surprising even though Virgil has a very big fan following.
Takes place after DMC 1 (but before DMC 2) which basically means that Capcom are still pretending that DMC 2 didn't happen. =p
Also means that Virgil survived DMC 1. (But he is still Nero Angelo?)
That thing about using his right hand to pull off the "Devil Bringer" that would not work on PS2 sounds interesting. And 60fps sounds very very hawt.

So it was Virgils arm that the main site was talking about. And the whole Devil may Cry 4 with red and blue further hints to the whole Dante/Virgil thing.

I merged the other post three times now, but I think this should have its own post.

"Devil May Cry 4 Update
Say goodbye to Dante, hello to...
by IGN Staff

September 6, 2006 - Dante is going to be taken a back seat in the first next generation entry in the Devil May Cry series. The new issue of Famitsu reveals that Devil May Cry 4 will feature a new lead in the form of Nero, a new character who slightly resembles Dante in that he has white hair and sports a long coat.

Speaking with the magazine, director Hideaki Itsuno stated that the change was made in part to put fans and newcomers on equal ground with the game. One of the worries was that if the game looks too much like a sequel, new players will have a hard time of playing.

The classic Devil May Cry hero will appear in the game as a "mysterious person." From Nero's perspective, Dante is an enemy who appears out of nowhere and kills his allies. Chronologically, the Dante that appears in this game comes after part 1 but before part 2 (the series chronology is 3, 1, 4, 2).

Kobayashi wouldn't state for sure if Dante will be playable (Famitsu shows some shots of Dante shooting his gun, but these may just be event scenes), but Nero seems to have enough tricks that you won't want to go back to the classic hero. Nero has access to a new array of attacks using his "Devil Right Hand." Nero's right hand can be used to pull distant enemies in and send enemies that are close by flying away.

All the classic Devil May Cry moves are also planned for the game. Nero can wield two guns and has access to a variety of swords, including the powerful Red Queen. The combo system is based on that of part 3, Itsuno revealed to the magazine, noting that Capcom has been making adjustments by listening to user feedback. There are a few mysterious new systems, including one where your sword has an element of "acceleration" about it, but details will have to wait until a certain late-September game show.

Devil May Cry is also about stylish drama sequences between the action, and Itsuno and crew seem to have this covered as well. Like part 3, DMC4 will have its event scenes directed by movie director Yuji Shimomura. The story volume will be greater than that of the previous games, Itsuno noted to the magazine.

Itsuno also shared some details on how the game is tapping the power of the PS3. The visuals attempt to deliver a satisfying feel of being in the air. Nero's right arm actions are, according to Itsuno, something that could not be done on current machines.

Closing off the Famitsu feature, producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi commented on Capcom's Devil May Cry 4 showing at the Tokyo Game Show. Players will be able to sample the game as Nero. In addition, Capcom will hold a Devil May Cry stage event which will include a surprise announcement."

After reading the translation, it sounds to me like Nero is the same person he was in DMC1, except he gained some of his humanity back. His memories of Dante may still be a bit hazy. He didn't really remember him in DMC 1 either.

The thing about the arm not working on PS2 sounds very interesting as well. I'm guessing it has something to do with the 6-axis tilt of the controller.
And the fact that aireal combos will be enhanced (and that the devil arm will be a part of it) sounds very good.

So there you have it. Main character is Virgil and Dante is the mysterious antagonist, from his perspective. Kind of like Solid Snake's role in MGS2.
It's a given that Dante will be playable as well. If they did it with DMC 3 SE, they'll do it with DMC 4. Different paths. Leon & Ada anyone?

And did I say before that I wasn't hyped up for DMC 4?
Well if people can get hyped up over Assassins Creed and Gears of War, I can certainly say I'm hyped over DMC 4 now.

Gameplay vids are now needed... like air.
"Come, TGS!... open your heart!"

o.o Nero. OMG~! Vergil!! I didn't manage to get DMC3: SE, so DMC4 will be the first time I'm going to play as him... it sounds like a lot of fun! But I think Dante will be playable too... his badass-ness to spices the DMC series up.

And yesh, we need gameplay vids.

Very interesting surprise. Virgil was awesome in Devil May Cry 3 and SE and he sure got his fanbase and deserved it.
I think it is a nice step to try something new with the DMC series, more story, new main character, same bad-ass director and something to really look forward to.

We definatly need vids.

My first thought was actually jsut as Hiku mentioned, this is kind of like Snake in MGS. Putting such a cool character into the background and into the shadows only helps but build the myth of Solid Snake. I actually played MGS2 first, and although I had an idea of the original MGS's story, It was an aamzing introduction to Solid Snake imo. Hopefully DMC can do this with Dante in its own way.

0 days left, whatever that means. Keep your eyes open for the update within the next 24 hours.

Looks like it is Nero who's hand is trippy:





Wierd.

There probably is some news on the site now, but I cant read Japanese.

Yup, we saw that in the scans before.

Looks like theres only some artwork available on the site for now. And some small info on the development. (In Japanese)
Looks like the site will keep getting updated, so I'll check it out every once in a while.

And yeah, Nero's coat does appear blue-ish even in normal light.

Or better Yet!



Hi Res Nero! Click the Pictures! They are on the main site too, in the same way. XD Theres one of Dante as well.

Also, theres some staff news (that needs translation) and as far as I can read, theres going to be another update (story information and things similar to that) on 9/15 (AKA, A week from now!)

I found some screenshots as well.







*Click the images*

Still no definite gameplay screens of Dante. (No health bar)

And here's the arm in action.



They mentioned you can use it to pull enemies in, or push them away. I can imagine that if this is done by tilting the controller, it would give you better control of the situation, especially in air combos if you accidently send the enemy flying out of your range. Just call them back to you and keep the combo going.

Also:

- There is a new move called Devil Bringer, which combines both sword and pistol attacks on one hand.

Gunblade?

Tilting the controller to perform moves?

I dunno how good that would be in a button mashing game like DMC; i move the pad around when I'm tapping buttons or dodging and dont want to accidently pull off the wrong move.

Nope, only the pics are on, everything else is still grey'd out and apart from some text I can't read fully, nothing important is on there.
I hope the movies section gets an update soon.

Well theres probably ways to do that properly. For one you could make the move only excecute if its a firm tilt and not a small one by accident. Or that it only happens while you hold the R2 button pressed down, etc.

Enjoy! I guess from Kobayashi's response that we will indeed play as Dante at some point of the story. I wondering how the Devil Bringer will work. So I'm excited about TGS and by the way when is TGS?

Did anyone already post these? Meh. Is it just me or does Dante look older than Nero? Arent they twins? I'm not up with the story at all so some lay it out for me.

The two characters definalty look next gen, but to be honest the enviroments dont look like much of an upgrade from DMC3. I guess it looks much nicer in motion.

edit: hmm they are stretching the page a little. Oh well.

Yeah... I think Dante does look older than Nero. He looks like he's going to grow a beard or moustache or something. o.o That's really Dante then? Not Sparda?

Dante does look older than Nero. If he's Virgil then maybe he didn't age while he was transformed into Nelo.

The invironments look pretty cool in these ones.


*Click to enlarge*


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The special effects too.
But I want to see some movies soon.
And I don't know where this one came from, but it's a possible game cover.



Looks fake to me.

Looks like that was made in 5 mins in photoshop, its a grab from the first trailer. Deftinatly fake.

Yeah the enviroments do a look a bit better in those shots, but its not the leap I was expecting (hoping?) for. But as with a lot of next gen games, you cant really tell all that great from the stills...Animation and effects play a massive part, so I am waiting with batied breath for some actual gameplay vids...

Not long to go!

Hmmm "dante" in that shot doesnt even look like an older version of dante, it looks like a different person similar to Dante. Maybe it is Sparda or something.

Well the one in red is most likely Dante. It says so on the main site and all. But you know, now that you mention it... that young one Nero has Sparda's colors. (His clothes)

Well... first generation PS2 games did not exactly spot excellent graphics right from the start too. I'm more or less expecting the leap to be reflected by FFXIII instead of DMC, for some reason I don't know. I do expect later PS3 games to have a definitely graphic edge though. I want flowing strands of hair for my later DMCs.

It usually starts to show with FF and MGS, so I'm thinking the same.
Flowing realistic hair is something I want to see as well, that doesn't pass through the body when it hits the shoulders,

Maybe the site is a liar. Its all a ruse, I tells ya

Well yeah this a first gen title but...So is Heavenly Sword, and that looks better than what I've seen here.

I dunno I guess I expected more from Capcom, they do make beautiful games. I'll wait till I see some vids before I write this off though, of course.

So is it going to be on the PS2.

Depressingly, i only have a ps2 and not a lot of money.

I am going to get a ps3 if i can.

I would also get a xbox360 if i can.

Does it look good?

I fancy getting DMC3.

Is that good too?

Devil may Cry 3 is very good. If you plan on getting it, look for the Special Edition. It includes a play mode with Dante's brother Virgil.

DMC 4 is for PlayStation 3, yes. How good it looks, well we'll have to wait and see when Capcom show us some gameplay videos. Which should be at Tokyo Game Show. Pretty soon in other words.

yeah it does, and from your thread I don't think that was even the official seel. I think it's another retarded mock-up from IGN.

Was this already posted?



So, you dont actually play as Dante at all then?

Dante is most likely playable in the game, but it's probably going to be two different paths.
Think Ada and Leon from Resident Evil 4.

And if Virgil was playable in DMC 3 SE, I don't see them leaving Dante out of this game.

Well that would be interesting.

I never waited for the SE of DMC3 since I found out its basically the same story/game but you play as Virgil.

Having seperate interweeving paths is much more interesting.

Do you think it will be a 50/50 split, the one player mode has you changing between the two characters (like in Halo 2)

Or something like Leon and Ada in RE4... You play as Nero for all the single player, and afterwards you get to play as Dante and see things from a different point of view.

Though, since Ada was a bonus and not part of the original, the former seems more likely. Maybe I'm thinking about this too much.

What happened to gameplay over story? =p
Playing as Virgil was fun though, because he was very different from Dante. Much faster too.

Well concidering this is Capcom, it could be either way. But I'm thinking they'll have their own separate game modes without interuptions from the other.
Devil May Cry 2 had one disc for Dante, and one for Lucia. And DMC 3 had both brothers own playable mode.

In Resident Evil 1 and 2 they also had modes like this, but Code Veronica was different where halfway through the game Chris would show up. And then you switched back and forth between him and Claire.

I wouldn't mind seeing this in DMC 4 either. That way Dante could go to places where Nero can't. Unlock paths for him and vice versa.
But I think that would ruin the image of Dante as the "enemy" so to say.
It would be more interesting if he pulled a "Pliskin" where you only find out exactly what his motives are in the end. And then get to play the story mode using him.

No, Dante shouldn't unlock the places... he should block them! *evil cackles* That would be dead interesting and frustrating, having to unlock the same place twice or thrice because the enemy keep blocking them... and the player does both unlocking and blocking him/herself! XD

I think only insane game producers will do that, though. >.>

But it would be great if Dante is playable, in whatever way. He's the star of the series after all, despite Nero/Vergil having his own fandom as well. It'll be too bad if only Nero is playable.

Devil May cry 4 looks pretty damn good.

I hope button mashing with the sword is still incuded in gameplay.

lol. I hope so too. I have only recently discovered how to not button mash, despite having finished two DMCs. *sweat* I'll die if an action game cannot be passed by some extent of button mashing.