The original CODEX crack had notorious frametime spikes during cutscenes on high-core-count CPUs (e.g., Ryzen 9 5950X). This update implements a modified DMC5.exe that smooths out cutscene transitions.

Note: While official patch notes from Capcom are often consolidated, this community release aggregates the following key changes up to this date.

The update is roughly 2.1 GB compressed. Upon installation, it will require an additional 8–10 GB of temporary space to backup and patch .pak files. Ensure you have 15 GB free on your target drive.

Note: ElAmigos doesn’t always provide a changelog; this update likely repacks official post-launch patches up to that date.

Locate the downloaded update files (usually in .rar, .zip, or .iso format). Use extraction software like WinRAR or 7-Zip to extract the contents to a temporary folder on your desktop.

The "Devil May Cry 5 Update 24042023" refers to a specific cumulative patch released by the Elamigos group. This release is designed to bring the game up to the most recent version available as of April 2023. It typically includes all previously released official patches, bug fixes, and performance optimizations.

This update is essential for players experiencing crashes on older versions or those looking to ensure compatibility with the latest mods and save files.

First, let's decode the filename.

  • ElAmigos: A respected repacker known for high-quality, compressed releases. Their updates are designed to apply cleanly over their own specific base release of the game.
  • Upd Install: Refers to the manual installation method (as opposed to an auto-installing repack). You must copy/paste or run a script.

    • Important Caveat: ElAmigos updates are version-sensitive. This specific 24042023 update is designed exclusively for the ElAmigos base release of Devil May Cry 5 (usually version 1.0 or 1.1 of their repack). It will likely fail on: