Ace Combat 8 developers apologise over Ace Combat Zero Steam issue; says: ‘We cannot guarantee that …’

Project Aces has apologised for a recent Steam issue. Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve players must install and launch the main game to access Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War, which is included as a pre-order bonus. The arrangement has drawn criticism because Ace Combat 8 requires at least 150GB of free storage, while The Belkan War can be launched separately on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.​Project Aces said it is reviewing player feedback and discussing possible alternatives with its platform partners. However, the developer cautioned that “At this time, we cannot guarantee that any changes will be made.” The team also clarified that any potential change to the Steam launch method would not mean Ace Combat Zero becomes available as a separate purchase. Licensing restrictions are among the reasons the game is currently limited to the pre-order bonus arrangement.What Ace Combat 8 developers said to Steam playersRead the full apology memo shared by Ace Combat 8 developers on Steam:“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 some clarification.ACE COMBAT ZERO is offered as a pre-order bonus. Due to licensing restrictions and platform-related considerations, it cannot currently be released on Steam as a standalone application. As a result, we have chosen to make ACE COMBAT ZERO available through ACE COMBAT™ 8: WINGS OF THEVE.We apologize for any confusion or frustration caused by our failure to clearly communicate this distribution method in advance.We have carefully reviewed player feedback regarding this issue and understand the concerns that have been raised. We are currently evaluating possible options, including discussions with our platform partners.At this time, we cannot guarantee that any changes will be made. However, we are actively exploring potential solutions and will continue working with relevant partners to address player concerns where possible.We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and greatly appreciate your patience, feedback, and understanding.The ACE COMBAT Team”You use AI every day. Now get your AI Quotient. Take the AIQ test.