Phoenix Wright: Dual Destinies Release Date

[Demon_Skeith]

Capcom has confirmed that Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies is headed to North America and Europe this fall. Previously known as Ace Attorney 5, Dual Destinies will be available on 3DS as a digital download via the eShop.

Update: We asked Capcom why Dual Destinies will only be available digitally and a representative provided the following statement:

"Historically it's been tough to attract long term retail support for Ace Attorney titles. With the release of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies we wanted as many people as possible to be able to enjoy the game for as long as possible. With that in mind we have opted for a digital only release via the Nintendo 3DS eShop.

We understand that this decision may upset fans who wanted to have a physical version of the title to add to their collection but we believe this direction is the best to take to ensure that fans are able to enjoy the game at their own leisure.

We will be confirming details on the price point soon so please stay tuned for more information on the latest in the Ace Attorney series."


As described by Capcom, Dual Destinies is set eight years after the last court appearance of Phoenix Wright and sees him returning to a destroyed courtroom. “It’s down to Phoenix Wright and his team at the Wright Anything Agency to discover the cause of the destruction. Players will have to battle it out in court against Gaspen Payne, the younger brother of Winston Payne from previous Ace Attorney titles, as they defend the accused.”

Dual Destinies offers 3D gameplay for the first time in the franchise, and players “will need to investigate each crime scene with dynamic 3D visuals, making it possible to change views and zoom-in on areas to uncover any hidden evidence or clues. The drama continues in the court room as players present their evidence, challenge witnesses and begin to unravel the truth behind each of the cases.”

In addition to Phoenix Wright, the cast of Dual Destinies includes “the young Attorney Apollo Justice and new Associate Attorney Athena Cykes. Athena’s unique ability to psychoanalyse witnesses introduces a brand new element to proceedings. Using Athena’s ‘Mood Matrix’ players can detect the emotional state of a witness and tell whether they’re surprised, angry, happy or sad. Players can compare these feelings with the statement given by the witness, point out any contradictions between the two and challenge the witness testimony.”

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days of hard copy are vanishing.

 

[GracefulAssassin]

Good riddance, but also disappointing that we don't get the option.

And why will they not let us have Layton X Ace?!

 

[Demon_Skeith]

it's too good for us.

 

[GracefulAssassin]

Just like the Final Mixes and Internationals. Soon though we have the best Japan exclusive games ever!

 

[Daitai]

I've played the demo today (it's available in Japanese on the Dual Destinies website) and I must say I got really excited about this game. It's so nice to have Phoenix back as a protagonist after such a long time. The new minigame looks ridiculously easy and I'm not sure if I like the new assistant, but other than that, it was really fun. I was worried before that it will lack this particular atmosphere that all the Ace Attorney games had, but now I'm pretty sure that everything is going to be fine I just can't wait for this game to be released!