Capcom Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition Hits Switch 2 at 120Hz

Gamers who want to play Devil May Cry 5 on the Nintendo Switch 2 can now experience significantly smoother combat than on previous console generations. Capcom released the Devil Hunter Edition to take advantage of the handheld console's higher frame rate capabilities, which directly improves the responsiveness of the fast-paced action. This update matters because it removes the frame rate caps that previously limited the visual fluidity of the game on older hardware.

High framerate handheld mode highlights lack of docked VRR support

The Devil Hunter Edition brings the complete experience to the Switch 2, including the base game and all launch downloadable content. Players get immediate access to Vergil as a playable character without needing to unlock him through separate purchases or challenges. This bundled approach ensures that new Switch 2 owners have everything they need to experience the full story and combat variety from day one.

• Handheld Mode Performance: 90-120 FPS at 120 Hz output
• Docked Mode Performance: Steady 60 FPS
• Handheld VRR Support: Supported
• Docked VRR Support: Not Supported
• Included Content: Base game and all launch DLC, including Vergil

Performance metrics show the game runs between 90 and 120 frames per second when the Switch 2 is set to a 120 Hz output in handheld mode. The title works flawlessly with the handheld mode's Variable Refresh Rate support, which helps maintain stability during intense scenes. In docked mode, the game locks to a steady 60 frames per second because the Switch 2 lacks Variable Refresh Rate support for the TV output.

Performance analysis from GVG indicates that the Switch 2 port surpasses the original PlayStation 4 version in terms of fluidity and responsiveness. The high framerates in handheld mode highlight the platform's lack of docked Variable Refresh Rate support as a missed opportunity for TV players. The Legendary Dark Knight mode remains exclusive to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and it is not included in the Switch 2 or PC versions.

Some Steam backend database movements suggested that the Legendary Dark Knight mode might be added to the PC version in the future, but no official announcement has confirmed this. We looked at the last devil may cry 5: devil hunter edition update when tracking similar balance and stability themes across recent releases. Capcom has confirmed the current state of the Switch 2 port, leaving the PC version's potential updates as unverified speculation.