Question 1

True or false: The reboot Devil May Cry: Devil May Cry was developed by the same team behind the original trilogy.

Accepted Answer

False. Ninja Theory developed DmC, not Capcom’s original team, which caused significant fan backlash.

Question 2

True or false: Devil May Cry 5 sold over 5 million copies, making it the best-selling game in the series.

Accepted Answer

False. While DMC5 sold well (over 5 million), DmC: Devil May Cry actually holds the highest sales record in the franchise.

Question 3

True or false: Devil May Cry 2 is the only game in the series where Dante never says his iconic line ‘Jackpot’.

Accepted Answer

True. Despite multiple playable characters, the word ‘jackpot’ is completely absent from DMC2’s script.

Question 4

True or false: The weapon ‘Rebellion’ is named after a real historical sword used in the American Civil War.

Accepted Answer

False. Rebellion is a fictional demonic sword; its name references Dante’s rebellious nature, not a real weapon.

Question 5

True or false: The original Devil May Cry was actually intended to be Resident Evil 4 during early development.

Accepted Answer

True. Capcom started DMC as a prototype for Resident Evil 4 but switched to a new IP due to its action-focused direction.

Question 6

True or false: The voice actor for Dante in Devil May Cry 3 also voiced the main villain, Arkham.

Accepted Answer

True. Daniel Southworth voiced both Dante (in some scenes) and Arkham—though Reuben Langdon is the primary Dante voice.

Question 7

True or false: Vergil’s signature move, Judgment Cut, was first introduced in Devil May Cry 3.

Accepted Answer

False. Judgment Cut debuted in Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition as a playable move for Vergil.

Question 8

True or false: Dante’s name in the first game was originally going to be ‘Tony Redgrave’ as a placeholder.

Accepted Answer

True. In early concept art and design documents, Dante was called Tony Redgrave before the final name was chosen.

Devil May Cry Trivia Questions