Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy Reaches Five Million Sales Milestone
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Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy Reaches Five Million Sales Milestone

authorBy Hideo Kojima
DateSep 20, 2026
Read Time2 min

Celebrating its approaching 25th anniversary, the beloved legal mystery game series, “Ace Attorney,” recently hit a significant sales landmark. Capcom confirmed that “Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy” has sold over five million copies globally. This achievement underscores the enduring popularity of the visual novel genre and the dedication of its fanbase. Despite this success, the community remains eager for news regarding the development of a brand-new title, as the most recent mainline entry debuted more than a decade ago. To commemorate this milestone and the series' quarter-century mark, exclusive new artwork was unveiled, much to the delight of fans.

Ace Attorney Trilogy Achieves Five Million Sales Milestone Amidst Anniversary Celebrations

In a recent announcement on Bluesky, Capcom officially disclosed that their popular compilation, “Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy,” originally launched in 2019 for contemporary gaming platforms, has now exceeded an impressive five million units in sales worldwide. This significant accomplishment is particularly noteworthy as the franchise prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary on October 12th. According to data published on Capcom's investor relations portal, the entire “Ace Attorney” series has collectively sold over 15 million copies to date. To further commemorate both the sales milestone and the impending anniversary, renowned series artists Kazuya Nuri and Takuro Fuse contributed exclusive new artwork, delighting the dedicated fan community.

This news, while not matching the colossal sales figures of Capcom’s blockbuster franchises like “Monster Hunter: World” or the “Resident Evil 2” remake, is still a substantial achievement for a series that might be considered niche. It highlights the robust and passionate community surrounding “Ace Attorney,” a fanbase that Capcom has consistently supported with re-releases of nearly every game in the series. However, a lingering question for many enthusiasts is the future of the franchise, particularly the prospect of a new installment. The last truly new “Ace Attorney” game in the West, “The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles,” was a remake of two Japanese titles from the mid-2010s, released in 2021. For a mainline title featuring iconic characters such as Phoenix Wright, Apollo Justice, or Miles Edgeworth, fans must look back to “Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Spirit of Justice,” which premiered on the 3DS in 2016. With over a decade having passed since its release, the community hopes that Capcom's anniversary celebrations will extend beyond sales figures and artwork, offering concrete news about the next chapter in the “Ace Attorney” saga.

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