Ace Combat 8 Takes Flight with 1 Million Copies Sold

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve was released one week ago, on October 2nd, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC platforms. Developed by the Japanese studio Project Aces, this title is the largest and most complete in the entire series. The new installment stands out from its predecessors primarily due to a more advanced technical sector, thanks to Unreal Engine 5, and greater attention to the narrative component. 

Ace Combat 8 Sales

This arcade aerial combat game has also won over players: publisher Bandai Namco has announced that, in the first 7 days, Ace Combat 8's sales have exceeded the one million copies mark. This is the title that has reached this milestone fastest among those in the franchise. We explain why it deserves to be played in our Ace Combat 8 review.

#ACECOMBAT8 has surpassed 1 million copies worldwide faster than any other title in the series! We express our gratitude to all the ace pilots around the world and will continue to release updates to ensure you keep enjoying the game, so please continue to support us! The entire “ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE” development team

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— Ace Combat (@AceCombatGames) October 9, 2026