Ace Combat Zero Port Cannot Be Bought Separately, Bandai Namco Warns
The licensing terms that keep Ace Combat Zero off store shelves mean the only way to get the port is to buy Ace Combat 8 before the bonus window closes.
Reporting from 1 source: Game Spark.
Early access for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve opened on September 29 at 7:00 AM, and the official X account warned that the bonus port of Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War cannot be obtained after launch. Staff on the Ace Combat 8 Information Bureau #5 livestream said fighter jet licensing agreements block a separate sale, though distribution as a bonus falls within the contract.
The port of Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War is tied to Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve as a pre-order and early package purchase bonus, and it will not be sold on its own. Staff on the Ace Combat 8 Information Bureau #5 livestream said fighter jet licensing agreements and other reasons prevent a standalone release, while distribution as a bonus fits the contract. Digital buyers have until October 2 at 6:59 AM; package copies include a code in the first production run. The pre-order bonus also carries the right to use the playable aircraft F-14A in Ace Combat 8.
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