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Ace Combat 8 Steam Issue: Players Lock Out Classic Game
3 Oct
Summary
- Ace Combat 8 players need to install it to access pre-order bonus.
- The game requires 150GB, causing player frustration.
- Project Aces is reviewing feedback but changes are not guaranteed.
Project Aces has apologized for a recent distribution issue on Steam concerning the Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve pre-order bonus, Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War. Players are currently required to install the main Ace Combat 8 game, which demands a substantial 150GB of storage space, in order to access Ace Combat Zero.
This requirement has sparked considerable player backlash, particularly as Ace Combat Zero is available as a standalone title on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The development team acknowledged the criticism and confirmed they are actively reviewing player feedback.
Discussions are underway with platform partners to explore potential alternative solutions. However, Project Aces cautioned that any modifications to the current launch method are not guaranteed. They also clarified that even if changes are made, Ace Combat Zero will not become available as a separate purchase on Steam due to existing licensing restrictions.
