Ace Combat Zero Port Restricted to AC8 Pre-Orders Due to Expired Licenses

Bandai Namco has clarified that the modern port of Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War cannot be sold as a standalone product because licensing agreements with real-world fighter jet manufacturers have expired. During a September 28 livestream, developers at Project Aces explained that while their current contracts permit bundling the title as a pre-order incentive, they do not authorize separate retail distribution.
Consequently, the game is exclusively available as a digital bonus for those who pre-order Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. Customers must place their orders before October 2 to secure the inclusion of The Belkan War and the F-14A aircraft. Physical copies containing the code are limited to first-run editions only.
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Original headline at AUTOMATON WEST: “Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War’s modern port can’t be sold separately due to fighter jet licenses expiring, devs explain”
Key facts
- Release Date
- October 2
- Platforms
- Windows (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
- Developer
- Project Aces
- Publisher
- Bandai Namco Entertainment
Tags
- #Ace Combat
- #Bandai Namco
- #Interview
- #Licensing
- #Pre-order Bonus
- #Project Aces
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