Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening Timeline ( Real )

announcement
August 2004

Announcement of Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening

Capcom officially announces the development of Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening.

release
February 17, 2005

Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening Release in Japan

Release date of Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening for PlayStation 2 in Japan.

release
February 22, 2005

Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening Release in North America

Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening released in North America for PlayStation 2.

release
March 25, 2005

Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening Release in Europe

Release of Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening in Europe for PlayStation 2.

release
October 20, 2006

Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening Special Edition Release

Release of the Special Edition of Devil May Cry 3 that includes new content and gameplay options.

Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening Timeline ( Fictional )

lore_event
Long before recorded history

Sparda Seals the Demon World

Legendary demon knight Sparda seals the demon world and establishes a barrier between the human and demon realms.

plot_event
Year 1 of game's timeline

Vergil Constructs Temen-ni-gru

Vergil constructs the massive demon tower Temen-ni-gru to open a portal to the demon world and gain Sparda's power.

backstory
Several years before game's present

Dante Receives the Devil May Cry Shop

Dante takes over his father's arms shop and rebrands it as 'Devil May Cry', selling demon-hunting goods.

plot_event
Day 1 of game's timeline

Dante Enters Temen-ni-gru

Dante learns of Vergil's plans and enters the tower to stop him and prevent the demon world from merging with reality.

plot_event
Day 1, inside Temen-ni-gru

Market Incident with Arkham

Arkham manipulates events leading to a confrontation in the demon market beneath the tower, revealing his role.

plot_event
Day 1, early tower ascent

Dante Battles and Defeats Rebellion

Dante fights to regain his family's signature sword Rebellion within Temen-ni-gru.

plot_event
Day 1, mid-tower

Arkham Revealed as Antagonist

Arkham betrays both brothers, seeking to claim Sparda's power for himself.

plot_event
Day 1, tower summit

Dante and Vergil's Final Confrontation

The twins clash in an intense battle atop Temen-ni-gru, with Dante ultimately victorious.

plot_event
Day 1, end of timeline

Tower Collapses and Demon World Portal Sealed

After the battle, Temen-ni-gru collapses and the portal to the demon world is sealed, restoring balance.