Devil May Cry 5 running at 60 frames per second on a handheld used to be wishful thinking. As of June 23, 2026, it's just the way the game ships.
Capcom released Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition digitally on Nintendo Switch 2, with a physical edition to follow on August 28. The verdict from launch coverage was immediate — nobody expected the RE Engine to hold up this well on portable hardware.
At a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Full title | Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition |
| Platform | Nintendo Switch 2 |
| Digital launch | June 23, 2026 |
| Physical launch | August 28, 2026 |
| Developer / Publisher | Capcom |
| Genre | Stylish action |
| Price | $30 early adopter (then $40) |
| Metacritic | 85 |
It Comes Down to Frame Rate
Performance was always going to make or break this port. Where the original PS4 build dipped toward 30fps in heavy combat, the Switch 2 version holds a stable 60fps in both docked and handheld modes. With a compatible display's 120Hz output enabled, the game can even unlock above 60 in places, though the consistent target is a rock-steady 60.
In stylish action, input-to-screen latency is the feel of the game. Keeping 60 intact even in handheld is therefore more than a number — it's the whole point.
Everything's Included — Except LDK
The Devil Hunter Edition earns its name. It bundles all previously released add-on content, and all four characters — Nero, Dante, V, and Vergil — are unlocked from the start. No separate purchase, no progression gate before you can pick up Vergil.
On top of that, you get the EX Color Pack for alternate costumes and extra Devil Breakers for Nero, including the fan-favorite Mega Buster and the Gerbera GP01.
The one omission: LDK (Legendary Dark Knight) mode is missing. The screen-flooding enemy-count mode remains exclusive to PS5 and Xbox Series — a concession, it seems, to handheld-class hardware.
Price and Reception
The digital edition opens at an early-adopter price of $30, holding through early July before rising to its $40 list price. In Japan, the limited launch price is 2,990 yen.
Reviews are warm. Metacritic sits at 85, with a near-perfect critic recommendation rate. Multiple outlets called it a game that "still schools modern action titles," singling out the handheld performance as the port's defining achievement.
Who It's For
If Devil May Cry 5 is new to you, a version that starts at $30 with every character and DLC unlocked is the most sensible way in. For anyone who already played it on PC or PS5, the pitch is portability — the same 60fps swordplay, anywhere.
If LDK mode is a must-have, the console versions remain the answer. Otherwise, the Switch 2 edition leaves little on the table.