Devil May Cry 4 Timeline ( Real )

announcement
July 24, 2006

Announcement of Devil May Cry 4

Capcom officially announces the development of Devil May Cry 4, the next installment in the popular action game series.

release
January 31, 2008

Release of Devil May Cry 4 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360

Devil May Cry 4 is released worldwide for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, bringing fast-paced action gameplay and new characters.

release
March 18, 2008

Release of Devil May Cry 4 for PC

Devil May Cry 4 is launched for Microsoft Windows, allowing PC gamers to experience the game with potential graphical enhancements.

release
June 25, 2015

Release of Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition

Capcom releases Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition with additional playable characters and improved graphics on the latest consoles.

Devil May Cry 4 Timeline ( Fictional )

character_event
Year 1010

Birth of Nero

Nero is born, later becoming the protagonist wielding the Red Queen sword and Blue Rose gun.

lore_background
Century ago

Father of Sparda establishes the Order of the Sword

The legendary dark knight Sparda's legacy leads to the formation of the Order of the Sword to protect the world from demons.

setting
Year 1020

Sanctuary becomes a city under Order's control

The city called Fortuna is governed by the Order, which controls the flow of demonic power.

mission
Year 1027

Mission to retrieve the Holy Grail

The Order sends an elite group, including Sanctus, to retrieve the Holy Grail from the demon world.

character_event
Year 1028

Nero dispatched to protect the Order's interests in Fortuna

Nero arrives in the city of Fortuna as a member of the Order's Holy Knights to guard the Holy Grail and keep peace.

plot_event
Year 1028

Dante confronts the Order and reveals the truth about the Holy Grail

Dante exposes Sanctus's betrayal and the Order's corruption surrounding the Holy Grail and demonic power.

plot_event
Year 1028

Nero battles Dante and later allies with him

Nero initially fights Dante but later joins forces to stop the Order's nefarious plans.

showdown
Year 1028

Sanctus transforms into a powerful demon

The leader of the Order, Sanctus, reveals his demonic form and attempts to overthrow the human world.

climax
Year 1028

Final battle to save Fortuna and the world

Nero and Dante defeat Sanctus, ending his plans and securing peace for Fortuna.