Project Aces Addresses Steam Launch Issues for Ace Combat Zero

Project Aces has issued an apology to owners of Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve on Steam regarding the restrictive launch requirements for the bundled Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War port. Players expressed frustration because the classic title can only be accessed by installing and launching the main game, which demands at least 150GB of free storage space. This setup contrasts with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions, where the content functions as a standalone executable after download.

The development team acknowledged the confusion caused by insufficient advance communication about how the port operates. They are currently discussing potential solutions with platform partners to evaluate alternative launch methods. However, the studio clarified that there is no guarantee any changes will be implemented for the PC version. Additionally, resolving the technical hurdle does not imply the game will become available for separate purchase, as licensing agreements with jet manufacturers do not permit standalone sales.