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Random: Phoenix Wright Is Kind Of Getting A New Game, But It’s VR
Capcom has announced a virtual reality version of Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies for the series' 25th anniversary, developed by Amata Games for release on Meta Quest and Meta VR Glasses in 2027. Rather than a new mainline entry, fans will instead experience the fifth game in immersive virtual reality, allowing players to deliver the iconic "Objection!" courtroom defence in a new way. The announcement comes as the franchise prepares to celebrate its milestone anniversary on 12 October 2026.
The VR adaptation will feature players taking on the roles of Phoenix Wright, Apollo Justice and Athena Cykes whilst interacting with witnesses and evidence in the courtroom. Dual Destinies originally launched on 3DS in 2013 and was later included in the Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy released on Switch in 2024, which has sold over 5 million copies. Fan reaction in the comments has been mixed, with some lamenting that Capcom has not released a genuinely new mainline game since 2016, viewing the VR remake as an unconventional anniversary celebration.
In short
- VR remake of Dual Destinies announced for 25th anniversary instead of new game
- Coming to Meta Quest and Meta VR Glasses in 2027
- Ace Attorney Trilogy has sold over 5 million copies
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The case for
A VR adaptation gives a well-liked courtroom game a fresh, more immersive way to reach both returning fans and new players, and offers a distinctive way to mark the series’ anniversary. It may also let Capcom explore a new format while the existing trilogy continues to find an audience.
The case against
After years without a new mainline entry, fans hoping the anniversary would bring the story forward may reasonably see a VR adaptation of a 2013 game as a substitute for progress. Its focus on VR hardware may also limit who can play it, making it a less satisfying celebration for those who want a broadly accessible new chapter.
Explained simply
Ace Attorney is a series of courtroom adventure games from Capcom. Players take the role of defence lawyers, including Phoenix Wright, and investigate cases before presenting evidence and questioning witnesses in court.
Dual Destinies is the fifth main game in the series. It introduced lawyers Apollo Justice and Athena Cykes alongside Phoenix, and first appeared on Nintendo 3DS in 2013. It is also part of a trilogy collection released for Nintendo Switch in 2024.
The series’ anniversary has prompted interest in what comes next for the franchise. Some players have been hoping for another mainline game, while others may welcome the chance to revisit an earlier case in a different format.