Devil May Cry increases its sales thanks to the Netflix series

The phenomenon known as the Netflix bump has once again made its mark, demonstrating once more how video game adaptations into series can significantly influence the sales of the original titles. This time, the Devil May Cry saga has experienced a notable increase in its popularity, coinciding with the release of its animated series on Netflix, despite the mixed reviews it has received from fans.

Many non-gamers interested in the game thanks to the series

Capcom is in a favorable position, as the renewed interest in the saga has translated into a notable increase in simultaneous players on Steam, where titles like Devil May Cry 5 have reached nearly 13,000 users at once, a milestone not seen since 2020. This influx has been partly driven by the attractive offers on game prices: Devil May Cry 5 is on sale for €7.99, and the HD Collection for less than €10, which has attracted both new players and those looking to relive the experience of the saga.

This phenomenon is not exclusive to Devil May Cry. The impact of series on video game sales has been evident on other occasions, such as in the case of The Witcher, which saw a 554% increase in sales of its third title after the adaptation starring Henry Cavill, or Cyberpunk 2077, which also experienced a surge in players after its adaptation to anime. Even rival series like Amazon’s Fallout have shown similar results.

Although some fans may feel dissatisfied with the direction of the animated adaptation, the media appeal and offers have positioned Devil May Cry among the top 10 best-selling games, both in Spain and globally. Thus, Capcom’s saga continues to establish itself as one of the most beloved and popular in the world of video games.