The field of language learning and technology is an ever-growing field as new technologies are constantly developed, and it is important to understand the impact these new technologies may have on language learning. The purpose of this work-in-progress study was to investigate the effects of virtual reality (VR) simulations on a specific second language (L2) theory of motivation--the L2 Motivational Self System (L2MSS). VR simulations were implemented in an intermediate level course on medical Spanish, and this study follows the cases of six participants who completed a pre- and posttest consisting of questions about the Ideal L2 Self, the Ought-to L2 Self, and the L2 Learning Experience. Participants completed 12 VR simulations and wrote a journal entry about their experience. Results showed a significant increase in the Ideal L2 Self, a significant decrease in the Ought-to L2 Self, and no significant change in the L2 Learning Experience. Participants highlighted the visualization component of the L2MSS and the connection to their future ideal professional selves in their journal entries.