Devil May Cry HD Collection Confirmed

Capcom reveals the compilation as well as the retail price.

After rumors that the series featuring our favorite silver fox Dante would receive the High Def treatment, Capcom confirmed today that Devil May Cry HD Collection will be released for the PS3 and 360. The collection will include HD remastered versions of Devil May Cry, Devil May Cry 2, and Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening - Special Edition.

A release date hasn't been set but the collection will come next year and will retail for $39.99. Thanks to Joystiq for this heads-up!

Press Release

ICONIC DEMON HUNTER DANTE RETURNS IN STRIKING HIGH DEFINITION WITH DEVIL MAY CRY® HD COLLECTION

Collection Brings Together Remastered Versions of Three Original Devil May Cry® Titles

SAN MATEO, Calif.— Oct. 17, 2011 — Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced Devil May Cry® HD Collection for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. Devil May Cry HD Collection brings the first three original Devil May Cry® titles; Devil May Cry®, Devil May Cry® 2, and Devil May Cry® 3: Dante’s Awakening Special Edition together in one high definition package for the first time. The collection will be available in North America for $39.99 in early 2012.

Devil May Cry is one of Capcom’s most successful and critically acclaimed franchises, having sold more than 10 million units worldwide. Featuring Dante, one of the most iconic video game characters of the last decade, Devil May Cry HD Collection will be full of the award-winning gameplay and style that the series has become known for with the addition of stunning HD graphics, bonus content and support for Trophies and Achievements.

Debuting in 2001, Devil May Cry immediately redefined the action genre, achieving a metacritic of 94 .The title captured gamers’ hearts through its stylish, over-the-top action and bad boy anti-hero Dante. Son to a human mother and a devil father named Sparda, the half-demon Dante uses his innate abilities and the powers of ancient demons to fight a one-man war against the forces of darkness and save humanity from damnation.

The follow up to Devil May Cry, Devil May Cry 2 centers on Dante and his new devilishly agile partner Lucia in their fight to defeat a horde of evil and a man hell-bent on achieving supreme power. Devil May Cry 2 released in 2003 and was praised for its variety of environments, additional playable character, new ideas and updated control scheme.

Released in 2006 , Devil May Cry 3: Dante’s Awakening Special Edition is the definitive edition of Devil May Cry® 3: Dante’s Awakening, featuring a number of enhancements, including the opportunity to play as Dante’s twin brother, Vergil, as well as the addition of Bloody Palace Mode and Turbo Mode.

For more information about Devil May Cry HD Collection please visit: press.capcom.com andhttp://www.capcom-unity.com.

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Our Take

Nick DiMola Director

10/17/2011 at 12:04 PM

Exciting news. I enjoy this series and an HD collection would be a great thing to have. Of course, I already own the 3 game box set on the PS2, but I just might grab this one when it hits the bargain bin.

EDIT: Forgot to mention that it's cool this is coming to the Xbox 360 too. I half expected a PS3-only release given the legacy of the titles.

Esteban Cuevas Staff Alumnus

10/17/2011 at 12:05 PM

I've always been interested in this series and aside from the 3rd game, I haven't played these games. I did try the fourth one. That didn't go well...

daRth_kiLL

10/18/2011 at 05:37 PM

i never got into the DMC series...most I've ever played was a bit of the first stage of DMC 4. These HD collections are right up my alley, as I missed nearly ALL the good stuff from the previous gen(s).

PixlBit