Capcom has announced Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Dual Destinies VR, a virtual reality exclusive title set to launch in 2027 for Meta VR Glasses, Meta Quest 3/3s, Quest Pro, and Quest 2. The announcement, made during Meta Connect 2026, revealed that the next installment in the long-running courtroom drama series will be available exclusively on the Meta Horizon Store.
This news has been met with considerable backlash from the Ace Attorney fanbase, many of whom have been eagerly awaiting a new entry, such as a potential Ace Attorney 7. The VR title is a remake of Dual Destinies, originally released for the Nintendo 3DS in 2013. The last entirely new game in the main Ace Attorney series was Spirit of Justice, which launched in June 2016.
The reaction from fans has been swift and largely negative across social media platforms. On Reddit, the Ace Attorney subreddit is filled with comments expressing disbelief and frustration. "This has to be a sick joke," one user wrote, echoing the sentiment of many who feel the franchise is being neglected in favor of a VR port of an older title. Others commented on the perceived irony of receiving a VR version of a decade-old game as the franchise's latest offering. The official YouTube trailer for Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Dual Destinies VR has reportedly had its comments section disabled.
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Dual Destinies VR will feature the original game rebuilt for a virtual reality experience. Players will be able to use voice commands to say "OBJECTION!" and utilize hand tracking to present evidence and interrogate witnesses. The game promises the ability to explore 3D crime scenes, examining evidence from all angles to build a case for the player's client. Despite this VR adaptation, the wait for Ace Attorney 7 continues.