Review: Devil May Cry 5 On Switch 2 Easily Outclasses the PS4 Version, Yet Further Improvements Could Be Made
Capcom has ported Devil May Cry 5 to the Nintendo Switch 2, marking another major franchise addition to the hybrid console’s growing library. Originally released in 2019 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, the action game utilizes an older iteration of the RE Engine technology compared to Capcom’s more recent releases.
The port demonstrates the publisher’s continued commitment to bringing established titles to Nintendo’s latest hardware. A Digital Foundry technical review examines whether this Switch 2 version surpasses the original PlayStation 4 release in terms of performance and visual quality, while assessing whether it represents the definitive portable iteration of the game.
The analysis considers how the aged RE Engine foundation, originally designed for previous-generation hardware, translates to Switch 2’s capabilities compared to other recent Capcom ports. The technical review will determine if the Switch 2’s increased processing power allows Devil May Cry 5 to achieve higher frame rates, improved resolution, and enhanced visual fidelity relative to its PS4 counterpart.
This port continues a trend of established action games receiving Switch 2 versions, expanding the console’s library beyond launch window titles. The review addresses whether Nintendo’s hybrid system can serve as a viable option for players seeking the definitive portable version of this stylish action game.