Capcom has officially announced a virtual reality port of Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies, the fifth installment in its long-running courtroom drama series, but the news has left millions of players hungry for something more. Revealed Wednesday at this year’s Tokyo Game Show, the title will arrive for Meta VR hardware — including the Quest 3, Quest 3S, Quest Pro, and Quest 2 — sometime in 2027. While the port represents a genuine opportunity to experience a beloved entry in a new dimension, it also underscores a frustrating reality: Capcom has not released a brand-new mainline Ace Attorney game since 2017.
A Decade of Ports, No New Cases
Since 2017, Capcom has kept the franchise alive through a steady stream of ports across various platforms, but those re-releases have not satisfied the core demand for new content. Fans have made their frustration clear on social media in the hours following the announcement, with many expressing a mixture of hope and heartbreak at the prospect of another port rather than a new story.
“Quickest excited to disappointed I’ve experienced in my life.”
One X user
The sentiment was echoed across the community. Another forlorn fan described the emotional whiplash of the moment: “Immediately jumped out of my seat and then actually read the whole tweet.”
Reasons for Optimism
Despite the disappointment, there are legitimate reasons to remain hopeful for the series’ future. The Game Awards, scheduled for December 10, offers a plausible venue for a new trailer, and the franchise’s commercial success only strengthens the case for fresh investment. On September 20, Capcom shared news that the 2019 bundle Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy had sold more than 5 million copies. According to figures on Capcom’s investor relations website, the franchise as a whole has now surpassed 15 million copies sold worldwide — a milestone that would make even the most jaded fan take notice.
Adding to the anticipation, Capcom posted a new illustration on X to mark the series’ upcoming 25th anniversary on October 12. The timing is particularly promising, as the milestone falls less than three weeks from now, leaving plenty of room for a surprise announcement before the year ends.
“Is there perhaps anything else you would like to share to commemorate this massive milestone?”
A hopeful fan
Looking Ahead
For now, the Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies VR port stands as a fitting tribute to the series’ enduring appeal, even if it does not answer the community’s most pressing question: when will Capcom return to the courtroom with a brand-new case? With the 25th anniversary just weeks away and the franchise’s sales figures in strong shape, the answer may well come before the year closes. Until then, fans will continue to pore over old cases, hoping that a new one is not far behind.
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