Alright, let’s talk about the elephant in the room. Devil May Cry 5 is a fantastic game, but let's face it—it’s severely outdated when it comes to representing the world we live in. It’s 2024, and we’re still running around with the same hyper-masculine, cookie-cutter characters with ZERO diversity or inclusivity? Really? This is embarrassing!

WHERE IS THE TRANS REPRESENTATION? How many more times are we supposed to be force-fed the same white, straight, cis male protagonists like Nero and Dante? Where’s the diversity? Why are we still catering to the same tired demographic when there’s a whole world of gamers out there looking for representation that actually reflects their lives? Trans gamers exist, queer gamers exist, and it’s downright insulting that DMC5 acts like they don’t.

Why are there NO trans characters in Devil May Cry 5? Are you seriously telling me that in a world where demons, angels, and all sorts of other supernatural beings exist, there’s no room for even one trans character? Come on! We’ve got people transforming into demon forms and wielding magical weapons, but apparently, representation is where we draw the line? It’s pathetic.

Imagine if DMC5 had a badass trans character who could shapeshift or manipulate their form as part of their identity. That would bring so much more depth and richness to the story. But no, instead, we’re stuck with the same macho archetypes, with no attempt to push boundaries or evolve beyond the tired tropes we’ve seen for decades.

And don’t even get me started on female representation in this game. The women in DMC5 are nothing but eye candy, reduced to shallow, over-sexualized characters with no real impact on the story. This franchise has been around for over two decades, and you’re telling me that we can’t even get a well-written, queer or trans woman in a major role? It's mind-boggling how tone-deaf the developers are to the demand for inclusivity and diversity in gaming.

Let’s be real: if Devil May Cry 5 included more trans and queer representation, it would not only be a better game, but it would draw in more players. People want characters they can relate to! Look at the success of games that have embraced diverse, inclusive characters—they’re thriving because they’re making room for the players who have been ignored for too long. But no, DMC5 stubbornly clings to its outdated formulas, refusing to acknowledge the real world outside its narrow, testosterone-fueled bubble.

It’s time for Capcom to get with the times. People are done with games that refuse to adapt. We want to see ourselves in these worlds, whether that’s through trans characters, non-binary characters, or better representation overall. DMC5 could’ve been revolutionary, but instead, it chose to stay stuck in the past.

If Devil May Cry wants to stay relevant, it better start evolving and reflecting the real world. Give us more than just demon-slaying action—give us characters who are diverse, complex, and actually representative of the world we live in. Until then, DMC5 is just another outdated game trying to cling to the glory days of the early 2000s.