Hideki Kamiya Gives Fans Hope That He Will Direct Another Devil May Cry Game
IGN
β’Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:29:05 +0000
π° What Happened
Developer Hideki Kamiya has given fans hope that he may direct another Devil May Cry game, raising the possibility in a recent public statement. Kamiya directed the original Devil May Cry in 2001 and is beloved by action-game fans.
π The Backstory
Kamiya, who created Devil May Cry and Bayonetta, co-founded PlatinumGames and has since departed to work more independently. He frequently reflects on revisiting his classic franchises, and any return to Devil May Cry would rekindle a defining series relationship.
π― Why It Matters
A possible return of the original director to the Devil May Cry franchise would be a major moment for Capcom and action-game fans, potentially reframing the series' creative direction and generating significant industry interest.
Developer Hideki Kamiya has given fans hope that he may direct another Devil May Cry game, raising the possibility in a recent public statement. Kamiya directed the original Devil May Cry in 2001 and is beloved by action-game fans.
Kamiya, who created Devil May Cry and Bayonetta, co-founded PlatinumGames and has since departed to work more independently. He frequently reflects on revisiting his classic franchises, and any return to Devil May Cry would rekindle a defining series relationship.
A possible return of the original director to the Devil May Cry franchise would be a major moment for Capcom and action-game fans, potentially reframing the series' creative direction and generating significant industry interest.