Fans of the Devil May Cry series might be in for a surprise. A small slip during an interview has sparked fresh rumors about Devil May Cry 6—the next game in one of Capcom’s most loved action franchises. While nothing is confirmed yet, what was said has fans buzzing with excitement.
The clue was dropped in an interview with Reuben Langdon, who has voiced the main character of the series, Dante, for years. While discussing the franchise’s past, he slipped up and talked about Devil May Cry 6 before quickly backtracking to Devil May Cry 5. This little moment has created a lot of speculation by fans: Did he just leak that DMC6 is in development?
The Slip That Launched the Buzz
This was an interview (with CultureScape), and Langdon’s talking them through the games he’s been on. The internet was all too quick to react at one point he said Devil May Cry 6 instead of 5, before he corrected himself. For fans, this sort of “accidental reveal” is enough speculation to get the ball rolling.
While this could easily be a simple mistake, long-time followers of the franchise know that such slip-ups sometimes mean more than they seem.
Why the Timing Makes Sense
Devil May Cry 5 came out in 2019. That’s more than five years ago now. In the gaming world, that’s a long time between titles—especially for a series as successful and action-packed as this one. With such a gap, it’s totally possible that Capcom has already started working on the next big game.
Reuben Langdon has been part of the DMC series for a long time. He played Dante in Devil May Cry 3, 4, and 5. So, if anyone outside of Capcom knows what’s happening behind the scenes, it would probably be him.
Netflix Series Could Be a Clue
There’s another reason fans think a new game is coming: the Devil May Cry animated series just launched on Netflix. This kind of cross-media promotion often helps boost interest in a franchise. If Capcom wanted to ride that wave of excitement, releasing—or at least teasing—Devil May Cry 6 around the same time would make a lot of sense.
Game companies often line up content like shows, comics, or even merchandise around major releases to get more attention. So, this could be part of a bigger strategy from Capcom.
Don’t Get Too Excited Yet
Of course, we have to stay realistic. There has been no official announcement from Capcom about Devil May Cry 6. Reuben Langdon could have just misspoken. These things happen all the time, and not every mistake turns into a real leak.
Still, it’s hard to ignore the buzz online. Fans are already talking about what they want in the next game, what the story might be, and whether old favorites like Nero or V will return.
What Fans Should Expect If DMC6 Is a Thing
If Devil May Cry 6 is indeed in the works, players can look forward to many of the same components that also make the series great—fast-combat, stylish moves, crazy weapons, and dramatic storytelling. Capcom is on a hot streak between Resident Evil and Street Fighter releases. So the anticipation for a new DMC title would be through the roof.
Until we have that official confirmation, however, there’s not much we can do aside from waiting—and perhaps playing through DMC5 again while we keep our eyes peeled for any future news or trailers.
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