Ace Combat Zero Port Included as Preorder Bonus for Ace Combat 8
The inclusion of a remastered Ace Combat Zero as a preorder bonus for Ace Combat 8 gives longtime fans a high-definition version of a beloved entry while incentivizing early purchases of the new title.
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Bandai Namco released a memorial video for the Ace Combat Zero port on June 30, the series' 31st anniversary. The PS2 classic is revived at 2160p/60fps and included as an early purchase and preorder bonus for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, which launches October 2, 2026 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Brand director Kazutoshi Kono also issued a message marking the anniversary.
Bandai Namco released a memorial video for the Ace Combat Zero port on June 30, the day the series turns 31. The port, which runs at 2160p and 60 frames per second, is included as an early purchase and preorder bonus for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve across all platforms. Ace Combat Zero originally launched on PS2 in 2006 and depicts the Belkan War from the perspective of the 66th Fighter Squadron Galm Team. Brand director Kazutoshi Kono also released a message as the series enters its 31st anniversary. Ace Combat 8 is scheduled for October 2, 2026 on PC via Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
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