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jshackles · 2026-01-31T16:25:19+0000

Ace Combat 8's SteamDB listing has been updated to add what APPEARS to be a PC port of Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War. Separate launch options are also present, including a "CNT" for AC8 which may be a Closed Network Test.

https://steamdb.info/app/2288340/history/

TintoConCasera · 2026-01-31T16:27:43+0000

As a newborn AC fan, I have to say: fucking awesome man.

Punished Miku · 2026-01-31T16:55:19+0000

That's a cool bonus.

Roni · 2026-01-31T16:56:37+0000

Zero starts playing in my head instantly as I read the title.

Killer8 · 2026-01-31T16:59:02+0000

They really need to sell these separately. There was a port of AC5 included with AC7 pre-orders on PS4 which is nearly impossible to get nowadays.

V2Tommy · 2026-01-31T17:05:46+0000

Old man here, chiming in that Ace Combat 2 is the best. Last game before they started with the anime and sci-fi bullshit.

Roni · 2026-01-31T17:10:35+0000

V2Tommy said:
Old man here, chiming in that Ace Combat 2 is the best. Last game before they started with the anime and sci-fi bullshit.

3, 5 and Zero are my favorites. Unfortunately took me years until I could play 3 properly as they fucking butchered the port.

Kuranghi · 2026-01-31T17:29:09+0000

Roni said:
3, 5 and Zero are my favorites. Unfortunately took me years until I could play 3 properly as they fucking butchered the port.

I was going to give Electrosphere a go, I presume emulating on PS1 is the way to go based on what you've just said?

Roni · 2026-01-31T17:30:56+0000

Kuranghi said:
I was going to give Electrosphere a go, I presume emulating on PS1 is the way to go based on what you've just said?

Yeah, but use the japanese version and patch the translation. The US port of the PS1 version is shit.

John Bilbo · 2026-01-31T17:33:39+0000

GOG should include and release all the Ace Combat games in their preservation program.

Constantringing · 2026-01-31T18:32:43+0000

Seems plausible, deluxe edition of Ace Combat 7 included "port" of AC5 on PS4

Branded · 2026-01-31T18:34:20+0000

Please let that be true.

LavitzSlambert · 2026-01-31T19:01:34+0000

It would be incredible to have the best Ace Combat game on PC with modding potential. AC5 on PS5 was one of the best preorder bonuses ever, it's a shame they didn't have a wider release.

I could really go for a full modern remake of AC4 though. Stonehenge Megalith with AC7/8 quality visuals, fully animated anime cutscenes, etc would be insane.

bender · 2026-01-31T19:18:28+0000

Ace Combat 7 came with Ace Combat 5 on PlayStation and Ace Combat 6 on Xbox as pre-order bonuses, so this wouldn't be surprising.

Gitaroo · 2026-01-31T19:20:37+0000

The AC7 port on PS4 was very solid, they did more than just using the frame work created by Sony to port PS2 titles.

Fake · 2026-01-31T19:32:23+0000

Good deal on my book.

Shifty1897 · 2026-01-31T19:43:26+0000

This is how they got me with the preorder for 7, they included AC5.

Fahdis · 2026-01-31T22:17:35+0000

This went from Discount buy 3 years from now to Day 1.

TintoConCasera · 2026-01-31T22:21:39+0000

Fahdis said:
This went from Discount buy 3 years from now to Day 1.

You may be right dude. I wasn't planning on getting 8 day 1 but if it comes packed with even more AC then I might bite the bullet.

7 is so damn fun, and those DLC missions are pure kino.

Icymanipulator · 2026-01-31T22:36:46+0000

V2Tommy said:
Old man here, chiming in that Ace Combat 2 is the best. Last game before they started with the anime and sci-fi bullshit.

Shattered Skies eats them all

Skifi28 · 2026-01-31T23:55:25+0000

Probably another preorder bonus that won't ever be sold separately for licensing reasons.

Fahdis · 2026-02-01T00:40:01+0000

TintoConCasera said:
You may be right dude. I wasn't planning on getting 8 day 1 but if it comes packed with even more AC then I might bite the bullet.

7 is so damn fun, and those DLC missions are pure kino.

I didn't like 7 that much tbqh. Too much banter between Bandog and the Spares and then later with Lancaster. Mihaly, Cossette, Harding, Scientist, Avril... dunno man. Felt a bit complex. Glad you liked it though. The Holy Trinity exists for a reason. I'm in for 4, 5 and 0. Ok and 2 as well, and 3 if they remake and localize the Japanese version.

TintoConCasera · 2026-02-01T00:47:02+0000

Fahdis said:
I didn't like 7 that much tbqh. Too much banter between Bandog and the Spares and then later with Lancaster. Mihaly, Cossette, Harding, Scientist, Avril... dunno man. Felt a bit complex. Glad you liked it though. The Holy Trinity exists for a reason. I'm in for 4, 5 and 0. Ok and 2 as well, and 3 if they remake and localize the Japanese version.

7 is the only one I've played and that was like 2 weeks ago lmao. I'm a 7 baby

Still I'd recommend the DLC mission if you find them for very cheap. 3 mission that lasted me about 3 hours with better banter, story, characters and music than in the base game, plus the missions themselves were challenging and quite exciting.

But if you say the others are much better then hell yeah man, lets go can't wait to dive deeper into this series. Already have the PS2 titles waiting to be played.

//DEVIL// · 2026-02-01T02:17:27+0000

Zero and 4 are the best Ace games. I tend to love Zero more simply because of the epic boss fights and music with the guitar and stuff. but AC4 is with it for the top place

StereoVsn · 2026-02-01T03:25:06+0000

bender said:
Ace Combat 7 came with Ace Combat 5 on PlayStation and Ace Combat 6 on Xbox as pre-order bonuses, so this wouldn't be surprising.

I really don't understand why they couldn't sell AC 5 and 6 separately and port it to PC as well.

The already did the work, might as well make some money on it and allow fans of the series access to give the publisher $/€/£. It's just strange.

Ssech · 2026-02-01T03:55:53+0000

Oh fingers crossed, I played AC0 at a cousins house when I was young and never played another till I fell in love with 7. Very excited to go back to the classics.

YeulEmeralda · 2026-02-01T05:10:20+0000

StereoVsn said:
I really don't understand why they couldn't sell AC 5 and 6 separately and port it to PC as well.

The already did the work, might as well make some money on it and allow fans of the series access to give the publisher $/€/£. It's just strange.

These games contain real planes including Russian ones.

Durin · 2026-02-01T06:29:28+0000

That's pretty sick! Hope at some point they port the other older PS2-era games, but I know I've seen some real planes so I'm assuming licensing is an issue like older racing titles.

Just gotta hope for some dope recomps.

yogaflame · 2026-02-01T06:45:56+0000

No VR is still dissapointing especially in this modern age aviation games.

Komatsu · 2026-02-01T06:57:25+0000

V2Tommy said:
Old man here, chiming in that Ace Combat 2 is the best. Last game before they started with the anime and sci-fi bullshit.

I am not a young buck either but "the anime and sci-fi bullshit" made the subsequent games much more interesting. AC2 is not even the best AC game on the PSX.

StereoVsn · 2026-02-01T15:10:33+0000

YeulEmeralda said:
These games contain real planes including Russian ones.

Hmm… that's a good point. I guess there is a difference between "giving it away" as part of a package vs selling from licensing perspective.

LavitzSlambert · 2026-02-01T16:48:18+0000

StereoVsn said:
Hmm… that's a good point. I guess there is a difference between "giving it away" as part of a package vs selling from licensing perspective.

Also Blurry by Puddle of Mudd.

Fahdis · 2026-02-01T21:59:08+0000

TintoConCasera said:
You may be right dude. I wasn't planning on getting 8 day 1 but if it comes packed with even more AC then I might bite the bullet.

7 is so damn fun, and those DLC missions are pure kino.

I'm a bit jealous. Wait till you play them. Ace Combat 4 is my fav. Then 0 and 5 at about the same. Lucky man!

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