Bandai Namco has announced that Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve surpassed 1 million copies sold in just a few short days after launch. With 1 million copies sold, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve has become the fastest-selling game in the franchise. It’s also the second highest-rated title in the Ace Combat series.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve launched on October 2 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam for $69.99. Purchases include a digital port of Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War as a bonus alongside an unlocked playable in-game F-14A aircraft.
Final Weapon previously published a preview of Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve and an interview with both developers Manabu Shimomoto and Kazutoki Kono. We’ve got a review in the works, so stay tuned.
The Steam page describes the game as follows:
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, the weight of decisions, and the bonds forged in battle. Between missions, bond with your squad members, rise to meet adversity, and prove yourself as a true ace.
