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+ | {{disambig|the Special Edition|the original version|[[Devil May Cry 4]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition Cover.jpg | |cover = Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition Cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Access Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Access Games}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Capcom}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|MT Framework}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|MT Framework}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 18, 2015}} |
|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|devil-may-cry-4-special-edition|72}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|devil-may-cry-4-special-edition|72}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|devil-may-cry-4-special-edition|80}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|devil-may-cry-4-special-edition|80}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | DLC }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | No microtransactions}} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy}} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Devil May Cry }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Devil May Cry }} | ||
|steam appid = 329050 | |steam appid = 329050 | ||
|steam appid side = 359490,359491,359492,359493,359494,359495,359496,359497 | |steam appid side = 359490,359491,359492,359493,359494,359495,359496,359497 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
− | | | + | |gogcom id side = |
− | |mobygames = | + | |official site= |
+ | |hltb = | ||
+ | |lutris = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 84500 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Devil May Cry 4 | ||
|wikipedia = Devil May Cry 4 | |wikipedia = Devil May Cry 4 | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | '' | + | {{Introduction |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a {{Glossary:singleplayer}} {{Glossary:action}} and {{Glossary:hack and slash}} game primary developed and published by [[Company:Capcom|Capcom]]. It is part of the ''[[Series:Devil May Cry|Devil May Cry]]'' series. |
− | {{ | ||
− | |||
+ | A remastered version of ''[[Devil May Cry 4]]'', ''Special Edition'' includes updated graphic details with better shadows, enhanced lighting, and overhauled effects. It also added 3 new playable characters, namely Vergil, Lady, and Trish, along with new costumes and pallet swaps for Dante and Nero as well as the new playable characters. The game also use autosaving, as opposed to save slots in the original game. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = It was first released in Japan on June 18, 2015, followed by the releases worldwide on June 23, 2015. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = Despite being a update version of the original game, it doesn't allow the high quality Anti-aliasing setting that the original release have.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/329050/discussions/0/598199244893261017/|title=INI Configuration :: Devil May Cry® 4 Special Edition General Discussions|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/329050/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/329050/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | devil-may-cry-4-special-edition | Steam | | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2269-2 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2269-2 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GMG | devil-may-cry-4-special-edition | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | devil-may-cry-4-special-edition-pc | Steam | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 329050 | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | devil-may-cry-4-special-edition | Steam | | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 329050 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-bundle|809|Demon Hunter Bundle}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = Additional game content. | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Microtransactions=== | ||
+ | {{Microtransactions | ||
+ | |boost = | ||
+ | |cosmetic = | ||
+ | |currency = | ||
+ | |finite spend = | ||
+ | |infinite spend = | ||
+ | |free-to-grind = | ||
+ | |loot box = | ||
+ | |none = Game does not contain microtransactions. | ||
+ | |player trading = | ||
+ | |time-limited = | ||
+ | |unlock = | ||
+ | }} | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|359496|Lady & Trish Costumes}} | Included in the {{store link|Steam-bundle|809|Demon Hunter Bundle}}. | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|359495|Proud Souls (200,000)}} | Included in the {{store link|Steam-bundle|809|Demon Hunter Bundle}}. | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|359497|Red Orbs (300,000)}} | Included in the {{store link|Steam-bundle|809|Demon Hunter Bundle}}. | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|359491|S.Nero/Dante/Vergil}} | Included in the {{store link|Steam-bundle|809|Demon Hunter Bundle}}. | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|359490|Unlock All Modes}} | Included in the {{store link|Steam-bundle|809|Demon Hunter Bundle}}. | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|359492|1 Blue Orb}} | | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|359493|2 Blue Orbs}} | | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| [https:// | + | {{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|359494|5 Blue Orbs}} | | Windows }} |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Better keyboard and mouse re-assignment=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=By default the game does not support mouse remapping, only with the keyboard and some keys are not detected (like the numeric keypad).|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the following link, and follow the instructions: [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1187326840 Keyboard and Mouse Remap - Steam Community]. | ||
+ | {{ii}} This tool replaces the original mouse function buttons with the keys set for attacking, shooting, moving the camera, among others. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = Approx. 320 KB available.<br/>Settings will sync too, except graphics settings. |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
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|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | + | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited |
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
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|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2283-devil-may-cry-4-special-edition-219-fix/ related PCGW community tool] as a workaround. |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Default is 55°. See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]]. | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]]. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = |
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = 60 FPS or "Variable" 120 FPS.<ref name="EvPointMaster">{{Refcheck|user=Evpointmaster|date=2024-08-30|comment=}}</ref> |
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
+ | |ray tracing = unknown | ||
+ | |ray tracing notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Adjust FOV|ref=<ref name="Keith"/>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [http://fearlessrevolution.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1637 DevilMayCry4SpecialEdition.v4.0.CT]. | ||
+ | # Open the game and minimize it. | ||
+ | # Download and open [https://www.cheatengine.org/downloads.php Cheat Engine]. | ||
+ | # Click on File, Open Process ('''DEVIL MAY CRY 4 Special Edition'''). | ||
+ | # Click on File, Open File ('''DevilMayCry4SpecialEdition.v4.0.CT''') | ||
+ | # Click the checkboxes on '''Enable''', '''Field of View'''. | ||
+ | # Enable '''FOV Adjust Big Screen''' for 70° FOV. | ||
+ | # Enable '''FOV Adjust 4k Big Screen''' for 78° FOV. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Depth of field=== | ===Depth of field=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable depth of field|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable depth of field|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/329050/discussions/0/530645446308896032/|title=Turning Off Blur :: Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Open {{file|DevilMayCry4SpecialEdition.exe}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD]. | # Open {{file|DevilMayCry4SpecialEdition.exe}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD]. | ||
# Change the name of <code>mbGSDOF</code> to <code>mxGSDOF</code>. | # Change the name of <code>mbGSDOF</code> to <code>mxGSDOF</code>. | ||
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===Motion blur=== | ===Motion blur=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable motion blur|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable motion blur|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/329050/discussions/0/530645446312526006/|title=Disable Motion Blur :: Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Open {{file|DevilMayCry4SpecialEdition.exe}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD]. | # Open {{file|DevilMayCry4SpecialEdition.exe}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD]. | ||
# Change the name of <code>uMotionBlurFilter</code> to <code>xMotionBlurFilter</code>. | # Change the name of <code>uMotionBlurFilter</code> to <code>xMotionBlurFilter</code>. | ||
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==Input== | ==Input== | ||
− | {{Image|Devil_may_cry_4_se_game_options.jpg|General | + | {{Image|Devil_may_cry_4_se_game_options.jpg|General settings}} |
{{ii}} Mouse is not used during gameplay. | {{ii}} Mouse is not used during gameplay. | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
− | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = Independent reassignment for each of the characters, however, there are keys that cannot be assigned (such as the number pad on the keyboards 100%). |
|acceleration option = n/a | |acceleration option = n/a | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
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|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
− | |controller remap notes = Full, separate remapping for each of the five playable characters. | + | |controller remap notes = Full, separate keyboard remapping for each of the five playable characters. |
|controller sensitivity = false | |controller sensitivity = false | ||
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
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|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = true |
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
− | |dualshock prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = hackable |
− | |dualshock prompts notes = | + | |dualshock prompts notes = Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/devilmaycry4/mods/113 this mod]. |
|light bar support = unknown | |light bar support = unknown | ||
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
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|separate volume notes = BGM, SFX | |separate volume notes = BGM, SFX | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.1 output.<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.1 output.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost = true | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
− | |eax support | + | |eax support = unknown |
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio = unknown | ||
+ | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
+ | |general midi audio = unknown | ||
+ | |general midi audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Audio is available in Japan region only. | + | |notes = Audio is available in Japan region only. Use [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZaL9yiE0hw this mod] to replace English audio with Japanese audio. |
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = hackable | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Ported from the original version [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1209608272 by "1C"]. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan Translation [https://tribogamer.com/downloads/2559_baixar-traducao-do-devil-may-cry-4-special-edition-e28093-pc-pt-br-devil-may-cry-4-special-edition.html Tribo Gamer]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
}} | }} | ||
==VR support== | ==VR support== | ||
{{VR support | {{VR support | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
|native 3d = unknown | |native 3d = unknown | ||
|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = hackable | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
|nvidia 3d vision notes = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2017/09/devil-may-cry-4-special-edition.html Helix Mod: Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition]. | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2017/09/devil-may-cry-4-special-edition.html Helix Mod: Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition]. | ||
− | | | + | |vorpx = |
− | | | + | |vorpx modes = |
− | + | |vorpx notes = | |
− | | | ||
|vr only = | |vr only = | ||
|htc vive = | |htc vive = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Game crashes on startup=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Patch the game executable:|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2024-06-09|comment=}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/329050/discussions/0/1291816880499283959/|title=Steam - Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition - [Guide] Temporary fix for start-up crash|date=2024-06-09}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} This crash happens if the player has a monitor/resolution that is above 1080p. | ||
+ | # Use Steamless to de-obfuscate and unpack the game executable as otherwise the patch cannot be applied. | ||
+ | # Open the unpacked game executable in a hex editor (e.g. [https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/ HxD]). | ||
+ | # Click on '''Search''', followed by '''Go to''', or use {{Key|Ctrl|G}} to open the relevant address tool. | ||
+ | # Type in the following offset: {{Code|6790E7}} (hex mode) or {{Code|6787303}} (decimal mode). | ||
+ | #* For the 2015 initial exe release, type in the following offset: {{Code|6964AC}} (hex mode) or {{Code|6907052}} (decimal mode). | ||
+ | # The following hex values should be visible at the location: | ||
+ | #* {{Code|80 02 00 00}} | ||
+ | # Replace the hex values with the current resolution that matches the user's monitor: | ||
+ | #* {{Code|00 05 00 00}} for 1280xAny and above. | ||
+ | #* {{Code|50 05 00 00}} for 1360xAny and above. | ||
+ | #* {{Code|A0 05 00 00}} for 1440xAny and above. | ||
+ | #* {{Code|40 06 00 00}} for 1600xAny and above. | ||
+ | #* {{Code|80 07 00 00}} for 1920xAny and above. | ||
+ | #* {{Code|00 0A 00 00}} for 2560xAny and above. | ||
+ | #* {{Code|00 0F 00 00}} for 3840xAny and above. | ||
+ | #* {{Code|00 14 00 00}} for 5120xAny and above. | ||
+ | #* {{Code|00 1E 00 00}} for 7680xAny and above. | ||
+ | #* {{Code|00 3C 00 00}} for 15360xAny and above. | ||
+ | # Save the changes. | ||
+ | # The game should now launch properly again. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install legacy version of DirectX and latest Visual C++ Redistributable|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Projectxsent|date=July 2024}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{++}} Solves the <code>DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_REMOVED</code> and similar errors. | ||
+ | # Download [https://www.techpowerup.com/download/directx-redistributable-runtime DirectX End User Runtime (June 2010)] | ||
+ | # Extract the files to a folder and run DXSETUP.exe to install. | ||
+ | # Download and install Visual C++ Redistributable 2015-2022 [https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x86.exe x86] and [https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x64.exe x64 (optional)]. | ||
+ | # Restart the computer and run the game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
===Game crashes when going to PC Settings=== | ===Game crashes when going to PC Settings=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Follow the instructions below|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Follow the instructions below|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/329050/discussions/0/598199244893601557/#p3|title=Disable Motion Blur :: Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Launch the game as normal | + | # Launch the game as normal. |
− | # After everything is loaded, press {{key|Alt|Enter}} to force fullscreen | + | # After everything is loaded, press {{key|Alt|Enter}} to force fullscreen. |
− | # Go to PC Settings, let the game crash | + | # Go to PC Settings, let the game crash. |
− | # Reload game, PC Settings should now work | + | # Reload the game, PC Settings should now work. |
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Update DirectX|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Cruzher|date=May 2017}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Update DirectX|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Cruzher|date=May 2017}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | Check for Windows Update, where an update also provides | + | Check for Windows Update, where an update also provides improvements and fixes of DirectX. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{API | {{API | ||
|direct3d versions = 10 | |direct3d versions = 10 | ||
− | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2024-06-09|comment=Verified using RTSS and the Steam copy of the game.}}</ref> |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |wing = | ||
+ | |wing notes = | ||
|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
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|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |mac os x powerpc app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown |
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
− | |linux 32-bit executable= | + | |linux powerpc app = |
− | |linux 64-bit executable= | + | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown |
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mods=== | ||
+ | ====[https://github.com/serpentiem/ddmk DDMK]==== | ||
+ | {{++}} A tool that adds quality of life improvements to the game, multiplayer mode, arcade mode, fixes, and more. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Degrading the game is required. | ||
+ | <ol> | ||
+ | <li> Download downgraded game files [https://github.com/serpentiem/ddmk/files/12320537/DMC4SE.2019.zip DMC4SE.2019], Unzip, and paste the entire contents in {{P|game}}.</li> | ||
+ | <li> Download DDMK, Unzip, copy the contents of the folder “4”, and paste them in {{P|game}}. | ||
+ | <li> Press {{key|Ctrl|D}} in-game to open the mod menu.</li> | ||
+ | </ol> | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 570 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 570 | ||
|recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 7790 | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 7790 | ||
− | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
|notes = {{ii}} Some high end integrated graphics and modern gaming laptops with a discrete GPU may work but have not been tested, nor are they officially supported by Capcom. | |notes = {{ii}} Some high end integrated graphics and modern gaming laptops with a discrete GPU may work but have not been tested, nor are they officially supported by Capcom. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 21:45, 30 August 2024
This page is for the Special Edition. For the original version, see Devil May Cry 4.
Developers | |
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Capcom | |
Access Games | |
Publishers | |
Capcom | |
Engines | |
MT Framework | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 18, 2015 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 72 |
OpenCritic | 76 |
IGDB | 80 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Hack and slash |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Devil May Cry |
Devil May Cry | |
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Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition | 2006 |
Devil May Cry 4 | 2008 |
DmC: Devil May Cry | 2013 |
Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition | 2015 |
Devil May Cry HD Collection | 2018 |
Devil May Cry 5 | 2019 |
Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition is a singleplayer action and hack and slash game primary developed and published by Capcom. It is part of the Devil May Cry series.
A remastered version of Devil May Cry 4, Special Edition includes updated graphic details with better shadows, enhanced lighting, and overhauled effects. It also added 3 new playable characters, namely Vergil, Lady, and Trish, along with new costumes and pallet swaps for Dante and Nero as well as the new playable characters. The game also use autosaving, as opposed to save slots in the original game.
It was first released in Japan on June 18, 2015, followed by the releases worldwide on June 23, 2015.
Despite being a update version of the original game, it doesn't allow the high quality Anti-aliasing setting that the original release have.[1]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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GamersGate | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | Demon Hunter Bundle also available. |
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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DLC | Additional game content. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
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No microtransactions | Game does not contain microtransactions. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Lady & Trish Costumes | Included in the Demon Hunter Bundle. | |
Proud Souls (200,000) | Included in the Demon Hunter Bundle. | |
Red Orbs (300,000) | Included in the Demon Hunter Bundle. | |
S.Nero/Dante/Vergil | Included in the Demon Hunter Bundle. | |
Unlock All Modes | Included in the Demon Hunter Bundle. | |
1 Blue Orb | ||
2 Blue Orbs | ||
5 Blue Orbs |
Essential improvements
Better keyboard and mouse re-assignment
By default the game does not support mouse remapping, only with the keyboard and some keys are not detected (like the numeric keypad). |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\CAPCOM\DEVILMAYCRY4SPECIALEDITION\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/329050/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\CAPCOM\DEVILMAYCRY4SPECIALEDITION\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/329050/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | Approx. 320 KB available. Settings will sync too, except graphics settings. |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | 16:10 resolutions are rendered in full, then scaled down to letterboxed 16:9 with visible artifacting. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Use the related PCGW community tool as a workaround. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Default is 55°. See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x MSAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | 60 FPS or "Variable" 120 FPS.[2] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Field of view (FOV)
Adjust FOV[3] |
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Depth of field
Disable depth of field[4] |
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Motion blur
Disable motion blur[5] |
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God rays
Disable god rays[6] |
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Input
- Mouse is not used during gameplay.
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Independent reassignment for each of the characters, however, there are keys that cannot be assigned (such as the number pad on the keyboards 100%). | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Full, separate keyboard remapping for each of the five playable characters. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion | Also has X-axis inversion. |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | Xbox 360 type. | |
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | ||
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PlayStation button prompts | Use this mod. | |
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes |
Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | BGM, SFX | |
Surround sound | Up to 7.1 output.[7] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Audio is available in Japan region only. Use this mod to replace English audio with Japanese audio. | |||
Russian | Ported from the original version by "1C". | |||
Spanish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan Translation Tribo Gamer. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition. |
Issues fixed
Game crashes on startup
Patch the game executable:[8][9] |
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Install legacy version of DirectX and latest Visual C++ Redistributable[10] |
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Game crashes when going to PC Settings
Follow the instructions below[11] |
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Update DirectX[12] |
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Check for Windows Update, where an update also provides improvements and fixes of DirectX. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 10 | [13] |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Mods
DDMK
- A tool that adds quality of life improvements to the game, multiplayer mode, arcade mode, fixes, and more.
- Degrading the game is required.
- Download downgraded game files DMC4SE.2019, Unzip, and paste the entire contents in <path-to-game>.
- Download DDMK, Unzip, copy the contents of the folder “4”, and paste them in <path-to-game>.
- Press Ctrl+D in-game to open the mod menu.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7, 8.1 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon X2 2.8 GHz |
Intel Core i3 3.0 GHz AMD FX-4100 3.6 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 27 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS AMD Radeon HD 3850 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 10 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 570 AMD Radeon HD 7790 |
Sound (audio device) | DirectSound Support (DirectX 9.0c) |
- Some high end integrated graphics and modern gaming laptops with a discrete GPU may work but have not been tested, nor are they officially supported by Capcom.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/329050/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (329050) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ INI Configuration :: Devil May Cry® 4 Special Edition General Discussions - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Evpointmaster on 2024-08-30
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Turning Off Blur :: Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Disable Motion Blur :: Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Cruzher on June 2017
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2024-06-09
- ↑ Steam - Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition - [Guide Temporary fix for start-up crash] - last accessed on 2024-06-09
- ↑ Verified by User:Projectxsent on July 2024
- ↑ Disable Motion Blur :: Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Cruzher on May 2017
- ↑ Verified by User:Aemony on 2024-06-09
- Verified using RTSS and the Steam copy of the game.