Devil May Cry 5 Surpasses 10 Million Units Sold Globally

Published: 06:49, 13 June 2025
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Devil May Cry 5 Surpasses 10 Million Units Sold Globally
Devil May Cry 5 sold over 900k copies since the release of Netflix released the Devil May Cry animated TV series
Devil May Cry 5 sold over 900k copies since the release of Netflix released the Devil May Cry animated TV series

Capcom celebrates a major milestone as Devil May Cry 5 continues to thrive years after launch, thanks to the recent Netflix animated TV series.

Capcom have officially announced that Devil May Cry 5 has surpassed 10 million units sold worldwide. The milestone comes on the heels of the release of a new Devil May Cry animated series on Netflix, which debuted on April 3, 2025. 

As part of Capcom’s "Single Content Multiple Usage" strategy, the adaptation has already gained significant traction, earning over 5.3 million views in its first week and reaching the top 10 on Netflix Japan for seven consecutive days. It also ranked fourth globally in the English-language shows category during its debut week.

Devil May Cry series reach 33 million units sold

The broader Devil May Cry series has now sold over 33 million units since the original game launched in 2001. Alongside games, the franchise continues to expand into other forms of media, including animation and merchandise, helping to grow its audience beyond core gaming, say Capcom, which suggests they have big plans for the franchise's future. 

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Picture of Nero aiming his Blue Rose revolver in Devil May Cry 5
Even after all these years, Devil May Cry 5 is bringing in the money for Capcom

Capcom have once again reiterated their commitment to developing high-quality titles and leveraging its popular franchises across different platforms and formats to reach a global audience. The publisher has been on a roll lately with critically acclaimed releases like Monster Hunter Wilds, Dragon's Dogma 2 and have a slate of exciting upcoming titles like Resident Evil Requiem and Pragmata.

About Devil May Cry 5

Built with Capcom’s RE Engine, Devil May Cry 5 delivers a mix of stylish action and cinematic presentation, which helped it stand out among modern action games. The game’s longevity has been supported by updates and new content, including the addition of a new playable character that added fresh gameplay dynamics for returning players.

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