"That frail poet... he was me. He cried for Griffon. He held Nero's hand. I wanted to destroy him. I needed him. He was the proof I was wrong."

One of the most intriguing aspects of Vergil's character is his complex personality. The Vergil Codex offers insights into his thoughts and emotions, revealing a character driven by a desire to prove himself and live up to his family's legacy. Vergil's relationships with his brother Dante and father Sparda are central to his character development, and the Codex explores these dynamics in depth. His tumultuous past and conflicted feelings towards his family members have shaped Vergil into the character players know and love today.

While the character was available on all platforms by 2021, the experience differed by version: