Devil May Cry Timeline ( Real )

release
August 23, 2001

Capcom Releases Original Devil May Cry

The original Devil May Cry video game was released by Capcom, marking the beginning of the popular action-adventure series.

release
January 31, 2003

Devil May Cry 2 Released

Capcom released Devil May Cry 2, the sequel to the original game, featuring new storylines and gameplay improvements.

release
February 23, 2005

Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening Launch

The critically acclaimed prequel, Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening, was released, introducing more challenging gameplay and a deeper storyline.

release
January 31, 2008

Devil May Cry 4 Released

Capcom released Devil May Cry 4, adding new characters and co-op gameplay elements to the series.

announcement
December 15, 2018

Announcement of Devil May Cry 5

Capcom announced the development of Devil May Cry 5, exciting fans with news of next-generation graphics and gameplay.

release
March 8, 2019

Devil May Cry 5 Official Release

Devil May Cry 5 was officially released, continuing the story with stunning visuals and innovative gameplay mechanics.

release
November 10, 2020

Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition Release

The Special Edition of Devil May Cry 5 was released, featuring new playable characters and additional content for next-generation consoles.

Devil May Cry Timeline ( Fictional )

character_origin
Late 20th century

Birth of Vergil and Dante

The twin sons of Sparda and Eva are born, destined for conflict and heroism.

origin_event
1980s

Destruction of the Temple in Dante's Childhood

During childhood, Dante's family home is destroyed by demons, leading to the death of his mother Eva and shaping his future as a demon hunter.

business_foundation
Early 21st century

Dante Opens Devil May Cry Shop

Dante establishes his own demon-hunting business called Devil May Cry in Redgrave City to fight demons for a living.

game_event
2001

Events of Devil May Cry 1

Dante faces off against the demon king Mundus who attacks the human world, ultimately defeating him to protect humanity.

game_event
Prior to 2001

Vergil's Attempt to Seize Power

Vergil seeks the power of the demon lord Mundus by opening the portal to the demon world, sparking off the events of Devil May Cry 3.

game_event
2001

Events of Devil May Cry 3

The story explores the rivalry between brothers Dante and Vergil, and Dante's struggle to stop Vergil's ambitions and the rise of the demon emperor Arkham.

game_event
A few years after Devil May Cry 1

Events of Devil May Cry 2

Dante confronts a new demonic threat on another continent, where he combats the demon Arius and his plan to raise the ancient demon Argosax.

game_event
After Devil May Cry 2

Events of Devil May Cry 4

Nero discovers his demonic heritage and fights against the Order of the Sword, led by Sanctus and the demon knight Dante impersonator, protecting the city of Fortuna.

game_event
Several years after Devil May Cry 4

Events of Devil May Cry 5

Dante, Nero, and a mysterious character V confront the demon king Urizen and unravel secrets about their pasts in a battle to save humanity from demonic invasion.