Tue, Apr 13, 2010 | 09:22 BST

Rumour – Ninja Theory working on Devil May Cry 5

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According to a rumour in the latest issue of Game Informer, Ninja Theory, the developer of Heavenly Sword and Enslaved, is working on a fifth Devil May Cry.

The last title in the series, Devil May Cry 4, released for PS3, 360 and PC in 2007.

The Cambridge-based studio said recently it has just started work on a “secret project”.

Capcom’s said in the past it will keep any new IPs within Japan, suggesting well-known franchises could be farmed out to western companies.

Obviously, it’s a rumour: your handful of salt is needed.

Via The Silent Chief.

24 comments

Blerk
13/04/10, 9:16 am

What’s that I hear? It sounds like… fanboy rage!

JimFear666
13/04/10, 9:23 am

DO WANT

NOW!!!

JonFE
13/04/10, 9:29 am

After Bayonetta’s success (not necessarily commercial, but certainly in terms of imagination, creativeness and delivery), a fresh look on DMC could be the kick the series needs. Otherwise comparisons could end up not in its favor.

Whether Ninja Theory could actually pull it off, though, is another story. I do have faith in their abilities, but Heavenly Sword could be better…

Erthazus
13/04/10, 9:29 am

ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGHHH!!!!!!!! BRING THIS SHIT DOWN! I SAY NOW! NOW MOTHERF**ERS!

I want NERO and DANTE COOP PLAY. Day one peach, day one.

The only thing that bothers me that this game is made by Ninja Theory. I’m afraid about that Japanese great stylish fighting.

Robo_1
13/04/10, 9:33 am

DMC needs a bit of a reboot, and I can see these guys doing a good job of it. I still return to HS from time to time, it’s got a beautiful flow to the combat, which is quite unique even today.

Isuru86
13/04/10, 10:08 am

Kratos pwned them all !

DMC go Home u Suxxx

AHA-Lambda
13/04/10, 10:13 am

Well a change from capcom to ninja throry is not one I would consider wise especially when they’ve only made HS which was not a great game or anything really =/

Although at the same time this series NEEDS a reboot, I got so apathetic towards this series that I didn’t pick up DMC 4 till about 18 months after it came out and I was just kinda underwhelmed =(

absolutezero
13/04/10, 10:23 am

hhhhmmmm Not really liking this news at all to be honest, I think I might be in the minority in loving DMC for exactly what it is and I don’t really see why it needs a re-boot or a massive change or anything. Its DMC its slyish over the top action, aslong as that action is as polished as it always been then why demand change? Just play Gaiden or something instead.

Heavenly Sword was very very scrappy aswell, there was little precision to its combat and most of the time it just was not fun at all.

Gekidami
13/04/10, 10:24 am

Whats with Capcom out sourcing all of their old IP’s?

#10

absolutezero
13/04/10, 10:27 am

It is a bit strange that they choose to keep control of Lost Planet 2, a game which was pretty much panned everywhere and farm out a beloved series with pretty high scores across the series (bar the second).

Wheres that PSP Resi aswell?

#11

V_Ben
13/04/10, 10:59 am

Hmm. I’m up for that!

#12

YoungZer0
13/04/10, 11:32 am

Why not?

#13

SplatteredHouse
13/04/10, 11:33 am

If Capcom believe NT is a good fit for a new DMC, then I’m willing to give them a chance. I’d like to see a new Devil May Cry, if it can impress again.

#14

DaMan
13/04/10, 11:34 am

oh well, it was fun while it lasted.

R.I.P. Dmc.

#15

The Hindle
13/04/10, 11:41 am

Great that means we can expect DMC 5 to not have a jump button.

#16

Coleen19Holder
13/04/10, 11:42 am

Set your life time more simple take the loan and all you want.

#17

DaMan
13/04/10, 11:45 am

Hindle, that probably means we can expect Dynasty May Cry as well..

actually this is surprising, I guess they want a DMC2 repeat.

#18

Bulk Slash
13/04/10, 11:51 am

I thought DMC4 was excellent (aside from a few camera issues), so I’m looking forward to another one. I just hope going with a western dev doesn’t dilute the unique Japanese feel of the series.

#19

The Hindle
13/04/10, 11:52 am

Aye DMC needs to be retired its way past its revelenace.

#20

daytripper
13/04/10, 12:12 pm

DMC4 launched today on Games on demand Xbox Live. Tempted to download it.

#21

JimFear666
13/04/10, 12:55 pm

do it, its a good game