The Ace Attorney trilogy was suppose to end with "Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney − Trials and Tribulations" as its final game.

The statement is true as Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Trials and Tribulations was intended to be the last game in the original Ace Attorney trilogy. The game serves as a culmination of Phoenix's journey as a defense attorney, tying up various storylines and resolving many character arcs. Additionally, Trials and Tribulations provides a satisfying conclusion to the overall narrative, making it a suitable finale for the original trilogy.