Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition Review: A Flawless Port

If you have been waiting to experience one of the greatest character action games of all time on a portable device, the wait is officially over. Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition has arrived on the Nintendo Switch 2, and after spending time with the port, I can confidently say it is a massive success. While it does not offer any new content for veterans of the series, the performance on Nintendo’s new hardware is nothing short of spectacular.

A Masterclass in Performance

Capcom’s support for the Nintendo Switch 2 continues to impress, and this port is a highlight of their recent efforts. Following its announcement during the June 2026 Nintendo Direct, expectations were high for how this title would handle the transition. The result is a rock-solid 60 fps experience that maintains a clean 1080p resolution. In a genre where flow and precise inputs are everything, this level of stability makes it the definitive way to play on the platform.

The game feels as responsive as it did when it first launched in 2019. The frenetic, hypnotic combat loop remains untouched, and the hardware handles the chaos of battle without skipping a beat. If you are looking for the gold standard of 3D character action on the Switch 2, this is currently the game to beat.

The Best of the Series

The Devil Hunter Edition effectively brings the 2020 special edition to the Switch 2. This means you get access to all four playable characters—Dante, Nero, V, and Vergil—immediately. Each character provides a distinct playstyle that keeps the experience fresh, from the sword-swinging intensity of Dante and Vergil to the unique, summon-based mechanics of V. Having all this content included, especially the Vergil campaign which was previously an add-on, makes this a high-value package.

However, the port is not entirely without its minor shortcomings. The photo mode remains as weak and listless as it was on previous hardware generations. It feels like a missed opportunity to spruce up the experience for a new platform, but in the grand scheme of things, it is a small price to pay for such a high-quality conversion of the core gameplay.