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− | {{ii}} A graphically updated version of [[Devil May Cry 4]] with better shadows, enhanced lighting, and tweaked/overhauled effects. However, this version doesn't allow for as high quality Anti-aliasing as the original release.<ref> | + | {{ii}} A graphically updated version of [[Devil May Cry 4]] with better shadows, enhanced lighting, and tweaked/overhauled effects. However, this version doesn't allow for as high quality Anti-aliasing as the original release.<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> |
{{ii}} Features 3 new playable characters (Vergil, Lady, and Trish) along with new costumes and pallet swaps for Dante and Nero as well as the new playable characters (However Trish's Gloria and Lady's DMC3 costumes are only available through DLC). | {{ii}} Features 3 new playable characters (Vergil, Lady, and Trish) along with new costumes and pallet swaps for Dante and Nero as well as the new playable characters (However Trish's Gloria and Lady's DMC3 costumes are only available through DLC). | ||
{{ii}} Uses autosaving, as opposed to save slots in the original [[Devil May Cry 4]]. | {{ii}} Uses autosaving, as opposed to save slots in the original [[Devil May Cry 4]]. |
Revision as of 02:17, 9 June 2023
Developers | |
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Capcom | |
Access Games | |
Engines | |
MT Framework | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 23, 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 third-person action and hack and slash game in the Devil May Cry series.
Key points
- A graphically updated version of Devil May Cry 4 with better shadows, enhanced lighting, and tweaked/overhauled effects. However, this version doesn't allow for as high quality Anti-aliasing as the original release.[1]
- Features 3 new playable characters (Vergil, Lady, and Trish) along with new costumes and pallet swaps for Dante and Nero as well as the new playable characters (However Trish's Gloria and Lady's DMC3 costumes are only available through DLC).
- Uses autosaving, as opposed to save slots in the original Devil May Cry 4.
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" (frame rate capped at monitor's refresh rate). Display frequency will need to be reselected on each boot up to achieve higher FPS.[2] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Field of view (FOV)
Adjust FOV[2] |
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Depth of field
Disable depth of field[3] |
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Motion blur
Disable motion blur[4] |
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God rays
Disable god rays[5] |
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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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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.[6] | |
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 |
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 when going to PC Settings
Follow the instructions below[7] |
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Update DirectX[8] |
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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 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
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
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Verified by User:Keith on 2021-10-03
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Disable Motion Blur :: Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Cruzher on May 2017