ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE

Developer: Bandai Namco Aces Inc.
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Released: Oct 1, 2026
Steam reviews: 80% of players recommend it, from 14,056 reviews — Steam calls that “Mostly Positive”
Tags: Action

On Linux, Steam Deck and Steam Machine

Proton: GoldSteam Machine: Unsupported

This game runs great under Proton after tweaks, per ProtonDB reports (86 reports). Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Machine. Valve marks it Unsupported on SteamOS.

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Where to buy

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What owning this involves

Third-party DRM · Denuvo Anti-Tamper 5 different systems within a day machine activation limitFrom the store's own DRM notice
Cloud saves · The store backs this game's saves up. That cover ends if your account does.From the store listing

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Features

Full controller support

Single-player
Multi-player
PvP
Online PvP
Co-op
Online Co-op
Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Trading Cards
In-App Purchases
DualShock Controller Support
DualSense Controller Support
Steam Cloud
HDR available
Family Sharing

From the game's Steam store page.

Languages

English · full audio
French
Italian
German
Spanish - Spain
Japanese · full audio
Korean
Polish
Portuguese - Brazil
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Spanish - Latin America
Traditional Chinese

Steam lists 13 languages, 2 with full audio.

Age rating & content

ESRB T · Violence Blood Mild Suggestive Themes LanguageThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
USK 16 · Kriegsthematik Chats In-Game-KäufeThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
OFLC M · Violence In-game Purchases Online Interactivity and ChatThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
NZOFLC M · Violence In-game Purchases Online Interactivity and ChatThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
GMEDIA 16The rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
FPB 13 · Language ViolenceThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
PEGI 16 · Violence In-Game PurchasesThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
CRL 16The rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
KGRB 15 · 폭력성The rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
DEJUS 14 · Violence InappropriateLanguageThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
CSRR C15 · 暴力菸酒不當言語The rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
CERO C · 暴力The rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
IGRS 18 · Interaksi Daring Kekerasan Rokok dan/atau rokok elektronik, minuman beralkohol, narkotika, psikotropika, dan/atau zat adiktif lainnyaThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it

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About this game

The developer's description, from the game's Steam store page.

Step into the cockpit and take flight as an elite pilot across stunning skies. Enter intense dogfights, eliminate threats, and rise through gripping missions to earn your wings in this game developed by PROJECT ACES, the acclaimed team behind the franchise.

Campaign Mode showcases stunning visuals with dynamic multi-layered cloudscapes that capture the majesty of living skies. Feel the rush of fast-paced arcade-style gameplay while deploying powerful weapons to dominate the battlefield.

Beyond the chaos in the air, exhilarating first-person scenes reveal your pilot’s story through breathtaking cinematics. Experience the pressure of command, the weight of decisions, and the bonds forged in battle. Between missions, bond with your squad members, rise to meet adversity, and prove yourself as a true ace.

ACE COMBAT ONLINE delivers the most expansive multiplayer experience in franchise history. Step into the series’ first online lobby, explore an air base with your custom avatar before diving into multiplayer games. Sortie into online missions with pilots worldwide in a variety of modes including Co-Op and cross platform play.

System requirements

As Steam lists them.

Windows

Minimum

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 11
Processor: Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060[6 GB] / AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT[8 GB]
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 150 GB available space
Additional Notes: This game requires an SSD, a hardware ray tracing-enabled graphics card, and DirectX 12 with Shader Model 6.6 or higher. Estimated performance: 1920×1080(Upscale)/30fps with graphics settings at "Low". Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes.

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 11
Processor: Intel Core i7-12700K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Memory: 32 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070[8 GB] / AMD Radeon RX 6800 [16 GB]
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 150 GB available space
Additional Notes: This game requires an SSD, a hardware ray tracing-enabled graphics card, and DirectX 12 with Shader Model 6.6 or higher. Estimated performance: 1920x1080(Upscale)/60fps with graphics settings at "MEDIUM". Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes.