Devil May Cry 5 Timeline ( Real )

release
March 8, 2019

Release of Devil May Cry 5

Devil May Cry 5 was released worldwide for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, marking the return of the popular action-adventure series.

release
November 10, 2020

Release of Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition

Capcom released the Special Edition of Devil May Cry 5 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, featuring new content such as the playable character Vergil and enhanced graphics.

Devil May Cry 5 Timeline ( Fictional )

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circa 2002

Vergil's disappearance

Vergil vanishes into another dimension, setting the stage for his later return and the unfolding events of the game.

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Present Day, Day 1

Nero loses his Devil Bringer

Early in Devil May Cry 5, Nero's demonic arm is severed by a mysterious figure, disabling his primary ability and prompting new modifications.

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Present Day, Day 2

Introduction of V

V, a mysterious new character, appears and hires Dante to help combat the emergence of the Qliphoth tree.

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Present Day, Day 1

Emergence of the Qliphoth

A giant demonic tree called Qliphoth emerges from the ground, threatening the human world with demonic infestation.

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Present Day, Day 2-4

Dante and Nero join forces

Dante, Nero, and V collaborate to take down the Qliphoth and stop the demonic invasion.

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Present Day, Day 3

V reveals his true identity

V is revealed to be a part of Vergil, who has split his human and demon halves to pursue his own goals.

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Present Day, Day 4

Vergil's return

Vergil returns from the demon world, seeking to regain his full power and destroy the human world to reshape it.

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Present Day, Day 5

Final battle between Dante and Vergil

Dante and Vergil engage in a climactic battle atop the Qliphoth to determine the fate of the human and demon worlds.

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Present Day, Day 5

Destruction of Qliphoth

The Qliphoth is destroyed, ending the major demonic threat and restoring balance between worlds.

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Present Day, Day 6

Vergil stays in the demon world

After his defeat, Vergil chooses to remain in the demon world, hinting at future events.

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Present Day, Day 6

Nero restores his Devil Bringer

With assistance and technological upgrades, Nero regains his arm and continues as a demon hunter.