In the "Devil May Cry" franchise, which game is chronologically first?

In the Devil May Cry franchise, Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening is chronologically the first game because it serves as a prequel to the original game. It introduces the backstory of the main character, Dante, showcasing his early days as a demon hunter and his first encounters with familiar characters such as his brother, Vergil. By exploring Dante's origins and his journey to becoming the iconic demon hunter, Devil May Cry 3 sets the foundation for the subsequent games in the series.