Devil May Cry 5 Director Considered Dragon's Dogma 2

Devil May Cry 5 director Hidetaki Itsuno says that he considered making Dragon’s Dogma 2, but ultimately decided to pursue Devil May Cry 5 instead.
In an interview with VG24/7 (via a translator), Itsuno said "So, when the discussion came up for Devil May Cry 5, I went to Kenzoand I said… look, I want to make either Devil May Cry 5 or Dragon’s Dogma 2 next. He said ‘okay, do whatever you want. Do whichever one you want.’ So I thought, alright, y’know what