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ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE is #95 on Steam with a 24h peak of 30,632; 37,348 playing when sampled at 18:11 UTC. Latest official patch in our feed: ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE is now available! (Oct 2, 2026). As of Oct 2, 2026.

Latest official update

· Steam · Official

ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE - Rise Above Trailer

The launch of ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE seemed like a good time to put Brand Director Kazutoki Kono-san in the seat of a real Mig21! Now available. RISE ABOVE.

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Data from Steam · Last updated Oct 2, 2026 · Refreshed daily

Steam rank
#95
24h peak
31K
Steam weekly chart change
Not available

Weekly change is vs last week on Steam's chart. History below compares exact dates in our recorded snapshots.

Latest updates & patch notes

22 English-language official updates in the last 90 days.

  1. News Steam · Official

    ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE - Rise Above Trailer

    The launch of ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE seemed like a good time to put Brand Director Kazutoki Kono-san in the seat of a real Mig21! Now available. RISE ABOVE.

    Read on Steam →

  2. Also patched today

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    Official Patch / Release posts · 2026-10-02 UTC

  3. News Steam · Official

    PC Crash Report Thread

    Aces, We are actively working to resolve the game crashes issues that some of our players are currently experiencing. To resolve this issue as quickly as possible and ensure you can enjoy playing the game comfortably, we kindly ask you to a detailed write up of the crashes you…

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  4. News Steam · Official

    About ACE COMBAT ZERO: THE BELKAN WAR ②

    Aces, We would like to provide an update regarding the distribution of the pre-order bonus title, ACE COMBAT ZERO. We have continued discussions with our platform partners and other relevant parties regarding this matter. As a result of these discussions, we now expect to move…

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  5. Release Steam · Official

    ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE is now available!

    Air traffic control to Joker 1: You are cleared for takeoff. Take to the skies now! We have received the latest mission reports for ACE COMBAT8: WINGS OF THEVE. Now's the perfect time to take to the skies of Strangereal and become an Ace: RISE ABOVE.

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  6. News Steam · Official

    About ACE COMBAT ZERO: THE BELKAN WAR

    Aces, We’ve received questions about how the pre-order bonus, ACE COMBAT ZERO, is currently distributed, and we’d like to provide some clarification. We’ve received questions regarding how the pre-order bonus, ACE COMBAT ZERO, is being distributed, and we would like to provide…

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  7. News Steam · Official

    Lindsey Stirling – Hortus Regis Alti: ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE

    Music has always been a powerful part of the ACE COMBAT series, and ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE is no exception. Through characters who are themselves musicians, the game’s story explores how even in war, music acts as a point of connection between comrades, as a signal of…

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  8. News Steam · Official

    Flight Stick Support Update

    We have received feedback from players regarding flight stick support in ACE COMBAT 8, and we know this is an important topic for some of our aces. At this time, some of the configuration options available for certain devices in ACE COMBAT 7 are not available in ACE COMBAT 8. We…

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  9. News Steam · Official

    About Error Code: ST-3100001

    We have received reports that error code 'ST-3100001' appears while playing ACE COMBAT ONLINE, preventing players from continuing the game. This error code appears when communication with the game server is lost. Please check the following settings:・ Synchronizing the time on…

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  10. News Steam · Official

    ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE | Live-Action HOUR ZERO Epilogue

    Could we have done differently to prevent things from spiraling out of control... or was this always how it would come to pass? HOUR ZERO - The Prelude to ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE - comes to a close, but the story isn't over yet.

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  11. News Steam · Official

    Product Notice

    Aces, We have received reports of unexpected crashes occurring while playing the Steam version of the game. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this issue may be causing. The development team is currently investigating the reports and working to better understand the…

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  12. Release Steam · Official

    ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE | Launch Trailer

    Air traffic control to Joker 1: You are cleared for takeoff. ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE releases October 2nd! Get a 3-day head start with the Deluxe Edition!

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  13. News Steam · Official

    ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE | Overview Trailer

    Welcome aboard, pilots, to your new theater of battle. Let’s get you up to speed ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE releases October 2nd, 2026!

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Last 14 days on Steam

Tracked since Oct 2, 2026 · best observed rank #95 (Oct 2, 2026) · 1 recorded day.

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In the news (2)

Third-party reporting, separate from official developer announcements.

  1. SteamDB

    Steam Global Top Sellers for week of 22 Sep — 29 September 2026

    * EA SPORTS FC™ 27 ; * WARDOGS ; * CONTROL Resonant ; * Total War: WARHAMMER III ; * ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE ; * Dressmaker ; * Graveyard Keeper 2 ; * Transport Fever 3 ; * Minecraft Dungeons II ; * HELLDIVERS™ 2 ; * excluding free to play games View top 100 on SteamDB

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  2. GamingOnLinux

    ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE shows online play not working on SteamOS / Linux

    ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE is now in Advanced Access, and while the single-player works the online play appears blocked on SteamOS / Linux. Read the full article here:

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Game overview

Soar through the skies and rise above every challenge to earn your place among the elite. Engage in intense aerial combat to dominate the battlefield with powerful weapons. Experience a breathtaking campaign filled with high-stakes missions, hard choices, and deep squad connections.

Steam rank
#95 ＝
Peak (24h)
31K
Genre
Action
Developer
Bandai Namco Aces Inc.
Released
Oct 1, 2026
Price
$69.99
Recommendations
6K

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About ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE

Step into the cockpit and take flight as an elite pilot across stunning skies. Enter intense dogfights, eliminate threats, and rise through gripping missions to earn your wings in this game developed by PROJECT ACES, the acclaimed team behind the franchise. Campaign Mode showcases stunning visuals with dynamic multi-layered cloudscapes that capture the majesty of living skies. Feel the rush of fast-paced arcade-style gameplay while deploying powerful weapons to dominate the battlefield. Beyond the chaos in the air, exhilarating first-person scenes reveal your pilot’s story through breathtaking cinematics. Experience the pressure of command…

Game details

System requirements (minimum)
Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 11 Processor: Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060[6 GB] / AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT[8 GB] DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 150 GB available space Additional Notes: This game requires an SSD, a hardware ray tracing-enabled graphics card, and DirectX 12 with Shader Model 6.6 or higher. Estimated performance: 1920×1080(Upscale)/30fps with…
Languages
English * , French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese * , Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese * languages with full audio support
Controller
Full controller support
DLC
2 available on Steam
Official site
acecombat.com/

Frequently asked questions

Is ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE free to play?
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE is listed at $69.99 on Steam.
What is the latest ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE update?
The most recent official update in our feed is "ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE - Rise Above Trailer" (Oct 2, 2026), categorized as News. The launch of ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE seemed like a good time to put Brand Director Kazutoki Kono-san in the seat of a real Mig21! Now available. RISE ABOVE.
How many people play ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE?
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE is #95 on Steam with a 24h peak of 30,632; 37,348 playing when sampled at 18:11 UTC. Latest official patch in our feed: ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE is now available! (Oct 2, 2026). As of Oct 2, 2026.
When was ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE released?
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE was released on Oct 1, 2026 by Bandai Namco Aces Inc..
What kind of game is ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE?
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE is a Action game, featuring single-player, multi-player, pvp.

24-hour peak player counts and update notes are pulled from Steam's public data and refreshed daily (last refresh: Oct 2, 2026). Official announcements and third-party reporting are labelled separately; follow the source links for full notes. ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE and all related assets are trademarks of their respective owners.