I have mixed feelings about DmC now. When it came out I LOVED it, that and DMC 4 were the only two games I played in the series and I thought DmC was really cool with the warped worlds and the combat was actually pretty cool and so was the story.
Flash forward to late last year when the definitive edition hit Gamepass. I started it again and boy, I couldnt get past the writing. It felt cringeworthy and very "edgy" but the combat still felt good.
Now after playing DMC:V I would love a mixture of both. Combat of DMC:V and level design and overall story of DmC with new writers.
Microsoft owning Ninja Theory is very interesting. Capcom let Sony help with development cost of SF:V which allowed it to be exclusive, if Capcom and Microsoft come to terms, I can see them doing the same for DmC if the market demands it.
Plus in all seriousness, it wouldn't hurt anyone if Microsoft allowed Ninja Theory to develop and still release it on multiple platforms, more money mo money right?