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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/engine|MT Framework}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|MT Framework}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 23, 2015}}
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{{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 }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC}}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{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            | }}
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{{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    =  
|strategywiki =  
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|gogcom id side =
|mobygames    = devil-may-cry-4-special-edition
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|official site=
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|hltb        =
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|lutris      =  
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|mobygames    = 84500
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|strategywiki = Devil May Cry 4
 
|wikipedia    = Devil May Cry 4
 
|wikipedia    = Devil May Cry 4
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
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}}
 
}}
  
'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
{{ii}} A graphically updated version of [[Devil May Cry 4]] with better shadows, enhanced lighting and tweaked/overhauled effects. Though this version doesn't allow for as high quality Anti-aliasing as the original version.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/329050/discussions/0/598199244893261017/ INI Configuration :: Devil May Cry® 4 Special Edition General Discussions]</ref>
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|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.
{{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]].
 
  
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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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==Monetization==
 
==Monetization==
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{{Monetization
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|ad-supported          =
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|dlc                    = Additional game content.
 +
|expansion pack        =
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|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play          =
 +
|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
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|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 +
}}
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===Microtransactions===
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{{Microtransactions
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|boost              =
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|cosmetic            =
 +
|currency            =
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|finite spend        =
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|infinite spend      =
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|free-to-grind      =
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|loot box            =
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|none                = Game does not contain microtransactions.
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|player trading      =
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|time-limited        =
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|unlock              =
 +
}}
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{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|359496|Lady & Trish Costumes}} | Included in the {{store link|Steam-bundle|809|Demon Hunter Bundle}}. | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|359496|Lady & Trish Costumes}} | Included in the {{store link|Steam-bundle|809|Demon Hunter Bundle}}. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|359493|2 Blue Orbs}} | | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|359493|2 Blue Orbs}} | | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|359494|5 Blue Orbs}} | | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|359494|5 Blue Orbs}} | | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|1426690|Devil May Cry 4 Original Soundtrack}} | Formats include MP3 (V0), FLAC (16-bit), and AAC (VBR). | Windows }}
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}}
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==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=
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# Go to the following link, and follow the instructions: [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1187326840  Keyboard and Mouse Remap - Steam Community].
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{{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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|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = Up to 8x [[MSAA]].
 
|antialiasing notes        = Up to 8x [[MSAA]].
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|120 fps notes              = 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.<ref name="Keith">{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2021-10-03|comment=}}</ref>
 
|120 fps notes              = 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.<ref name="Keith">{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2021-10-03|comment=}}</ref>
 
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr                        = false
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|ray tracing                = unknown
 +
|ray tracing notes          =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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===Depth of field===
 
===Depth of field===
{{Fixbox|description=Disable depth of field|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/329050/discussions/0/530645446308896032/ Turning Off Blur :: Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition General Discussions]</ref>|fix=
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{{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>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/329050/discussions/0/530645446312526006/ Disable Motion Blur :: Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition General Discussions]</ref>|fix=
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{{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
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
|key remap notes          = Full, separate keyboard remapping for each of the five playable characters.
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|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.
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|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              = unknown
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|dualshock 4              = true
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock prompts        = hackable
|dualshock prompts notes  =  
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|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>[https://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref>
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|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             =  
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|eax support               = unknown
|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
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|royalty free audio        = unknown
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|royalty free audio notes  =
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|red book cd audio        = unknown
 +
|red book cd audio notes  =
 +
|general midi audio       = unknown
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|general midi audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|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      =  
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|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |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.
 
  |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      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |language  = Russian
  |interface = false
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  |interface = hackable
  |audio    = false
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  |audio    = hackable
  |subtitles = false
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  |subtitles = hackable
  |notes    = Available only from the original version [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1209608272 by "1C"].
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  |notes    = Ported from the original version [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1209608272 by "1C"].
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|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
|gg3d name                  =
 
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 
 
|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].
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
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|vorpx                      =  
|tridef 3d notes            =
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|vorpx modes                =  
|iz3d                        = unknown
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|vorpx notes                 =  
|iz3d notes                 =  
 
 
|vr only                    =  
 
|vr only                    =  
 
|htc vive                    =  
 
|htc vive                    =  
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Game crashes when going to PC Settings===
 
===Game crashes when going to PC Settings===
{{Fixbox|description=Follow the instructions below|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/329050/discussions/0/598199244893601557/#p3 Disable Motion Blur :: Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition General Discussions]</ref>|fix=
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{{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
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# Launch the game as normal.
# After everything is loaded, press {{key|Alt|Enter}} to force fullscreen
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# After everything is loaded, press {{key|Alt|Enter}} to force fullscreen.
# Go to PC Settings, let the game crash
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# Go to PC Settings, let the game crash.
# Reload game, PC Settings should now work
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# 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 improvement and fixes of DirectX.
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Check for Windows Update, where an update also provides improvements and fixes of DirectX.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 +
|wing                  =
 +
|wing notes            =
 
|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
+
|mac os x powerpc app  =
|macos intel 64-bit app =  
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|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=  
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|linux powerpc app      =
|linux 64-bit executable=  
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|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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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    = 10
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|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}}

Revision as of 08:57, 15 March 2024

This page is for the Special Edition. For the original version, see Devil May Cry 4.

Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition
Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition cover
Developers
Capcom
Access Games
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 4: Special Edition on IGDB
Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition guide on StrategyWiki
Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition on MobyGames
Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition on Wikipedia
Devil May Cry
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

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
GamersGate
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Windows
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Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
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Demon Hunter Bundle also available.
Windows
All versions require Steam DRM.

Monetization

Type Notes
DLC Additional game content.
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
No microtransactions Game does not contain microtransactions.

DLC and expansion packs

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).
  1. Go to the following link, and follow the instructions: Keyboard and Mouse Remap - Steam Community.
This tool replaces the original mouse function buttons with the keys set for attacking, shooting, moving the camera, among others.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\CAPCOM\DEVILMAYCRY4SPECIALEDITION\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/329050/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\CAPCOM\DEVILMAYCRY4SPECIALEDITION\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/329050/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
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

PC settings with graphics and display settings
PC settings with graphics and display settings
Brightness settings
Brightness settings

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
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]
  1. Download DevilMayCry4SpecialEdition.v4.0.CT.
  2. Open the game and minimize it.
  3. Download and open Cheat Engine.
  4. Click on File, Open Process (DEVIL MAY CRY 4 Special Edition).
  5. Click on File, Open File (DevilMayCry4SpecialEdition.v4.0.CT)
  6. Click the checkboxes on Enable, Field of View.
  7. Enable FOV Adjust Big Screen for 70° FOV.
  8. Enable FOV Adjust 4k Big Screen for 78° FOV.

Depth of field

Disable depth of field[3]
  1. Open DevilMayCry4SpecialEdition.exe with a hex editor such as HxD.
  2. Change the name of mbGSDOF to mxGSDOF.
  3. Change the name of uDOFFilter to xDOFFilter.

Motion blur

Disable motion blur[4]
  1. Open DevilMayCry4SpecialEdition.exe with a hex editor such as HxD.
  2. Change the name of uMotionBlurFilter to xMotionBlurFilter.

God rays

Disable god rays[5]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open config.ini.
  3. Change GodRay=ON to GodRay=OFF.

Input

General settings
General settings
Mouse is not used during gameplay.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
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
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Xbox 360 type.
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
PlayStation button prompts
Use this mod.
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio settings
Audio settings

Audio feature State Notes
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
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

Issues fixed

Game crashes when going to PC Settings

Follow the instructions below[7]
  1. Launch the game as normal.
  2. After everything is loaded, press Alt+ Enter to force fullscreen.
  3. Go to PC Settings, let the game crash.
  4. Reload the game, PC Settings should now work.
Update DirectX[8]

Check for Windows Update, where an update also provides improvements and fixes of DirectX.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 10
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7, 8.1
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
AMD Athlon X2 2.8 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
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. 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References