Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War 2006

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Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War came out on March 23, 2006 for PlayStation 2, then for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on October 2, 2026. On Steam, 99% of 353 player reviews are positive (Very Positive). 253 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 743 in the last 30 days. The main story takes about 6 hours.

The sixth installment in the Ace Combat series explores the Belkan War, a devastating conflict alluded to in Ace Combat 5. In the game's main story mode, the player takes control of a mercenary pilot, callsign "Cipher", taking part in the Belkan War by advancing through aerial combat, escort, assault, and defense missions. The story is told through the eyes of a reporter, 10 years after the conflict, uncovering secrets of the war by interviewing some of the pilots the player shoots down.

What is happening now

Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War is a 2006 aerial combat game that's being revived as a modern port bundled with Ace Combat 8. The remaster's distribution faced complications due to expiring fighter jet licenses, initially preventing it from being sold separately - a constraint that prompted developer apologies to fans. However, Project Aces subsequently announced plans to make the game available as a standalone Steam application for those who pre-order Ace Combat 8, though the company is still finalizing implementation specifics and timing. The shift reflects attempts to address community frustration over the limited initial availability of this legacy title.