Physical Copies Of Phoenix Wright: Dual Destinies Could Be A Possibility

When Phoenix Wright: Dual Destinies was announced for the West there was a stipulation that it would only be sold as a digital copy on the Nintendo 3DS eShop. Capcom had opted for a digital only release as it reduced lag time between the Japanese and US versions, as well as provided the opportunity for fans of the series and newcomers “to be able to enjoy the game for as long as possible”. However, that all may be about to change, but only if the Phoenix Wright fans support it.

In a post on the Capcom Unity Boards, USA senior vice-president Christian Svensson has revealed to fans that they may yet have an opportunity to launch a physical release of the game. If you’d like to garner support for a physical edition, you can head on over to the Capcom Unity Forums here, or you can contact Svensson directly on Twitter by his username @chrissvensson. Phoenix Wright: Dual Destinies will be available this fall. Here’s what Svensson said directly to the fans:

“In the days after we announced AA5 for the West being digital only, and the requests of others for a physical release, we mobilized our US team to put together possible options that may address the concerns.

“As a part of that process, Eshiro-san and I have met multiple times, including the morning where he gave the interview where he made the statement above. I was not quite ready to open the possibility to folks until we had a few more ducks in a row but Eschiro suggested he mention the potential in an interview he was having that afternoon.

“So, if you’d like to be heard, you can post on this thread (I’ll leave it open), PM me on Capcom-Unity or hit up my twitter (@chrissvensson) as many folks already have. I need some additional ammo and these requests fit that need.

“If things go well and demand is there, in a few weeks I may be able to present an option that puts the ball back in the fans’ court (in “tennis” terms, not “of law” terms). I want to stress the word “may” so as to not misrepresent the situation or promise anything. We are trying. Again, timing and pricing would be at a disadvantage to the digital option as an assumption you should make.

“On the AAI2 front, Eshiro is very much a man who could push make that happen so I’m glad who whoever asked that question, did so, but I’ve got nothing more I can add there. I feel the point above is valid.”