Bandai Namco is addressing a key frustration with Ace Combat 8's pre-order bonus by making Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War available as a standalone Steam application. Previously, the remastered classic was only accessible through the main game's launcher, a limitation that drew criticism from players who wanted direct access. The studio apologized for the restricted launch setup and has now implemented this change in response to community feedback.
- Ace Combat Zero becomes a standalone Steam app for pre-order holders, removing the launcher requirement that frustrated players.
- Project Aces acknowledged the complaint and committed to improving the experience.
Bonuses that feel cumbersome to access undermine their value - this fix shows the studio listening when convenience becomes a deal-breaker.
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PC Gamer
· Oct 14, 18:21 UTC
Ace Combat Zero gets its own standalone app on Steam, freeing it from the 136GB install of Ace Combat 8
The biggest complaint about the pre-order bonus game is getting resolved with a happy ending.
Automaton-Media
· Oct 14, 04:46 UTC
Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War to be playable as a standalone app on Steam for those who pre-ordered Ace Combat 8
The update comes following Project Aces' apology over the game's limited launch options.