Devil May Cry: 3142 Graphic Arts Art Book Release Date and Details

Udon Entertainment announced details for its comprehensive art book, Devil May Cry: 3142 Graphic Arts, through an updated product listing in early 2015. The book was scheduled for a mid-year release and promised a deep look into the artistic development of Capcom’s acclaimed action series. The listing confirmed the book’s contents, page count, and release date.

A Comprehensive Collection of Series Artwork

The 224-page hardcover volume was presented as the “ultimate art tome” for the franchise. It was set to compile a wide array of visual assets, from early concept sketches to final promotional illustrations. The collection planned to feature detailed character designs for Dante, Vergil, Trish, Lady, and Nero, alongside the grotesque demons and bosses that define the series’ gothic aesthetic.

The book also intended to showcase weapon designs, a core part of the Devil May Cry identity, and intricate environmental art for locations like Mallet Island and Fortuna. The publisher, Udon Entertainment, has a long history of creating high-quality art books for Japanese video game properties. The provided ISBN identifiers for the book were 1927925487 (ISBN-10) and 978-1927925485 (ISBN-13).

The “3142” Timeline Explained

The title 3142 Graphic Arts is a direct reference to the series’ storyline chronology. The numbers correspond to the in-universe order of the games covered in the book. The story begins with the prequel Devil May Cry 3: Dante’s Awakening, followed by the original Devil May Cry (1), then Devil May Cry 4 (4), and concluding with Devil May Cry 2 (2), which was the final game in the timeline at that point.

The book also includes artwork from the 12-episode anime series, Devil May Cry: The Animated Series, which is set between the first and fourth games. Notably, the collection explicitly excluded the 2013 reboot DmC: Devil May Cry, developed by Ninja Theory, focusing instead on the original universe created by Capcom.

Developer Insights and Release Information

Beyond the visuals, a significant portion of the book was dedicated to text. Over 20 pages were reserved for creator commentaries and exclusive interviews with the development teams behind the games. This promised fans a rare look into the creative process, design philosophies, and behind-the-scenes stories from the series’ history.

Devil May Cry: 3142 Graphic Arts was given a release date of August 11, 2015. This timing coincided with Capcom’s plans for Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition, a remastered version of the 2008 title for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, which was also slated for a summer 2015 launch. The Special Edition was announced to feature Vergil as a new playable character.