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Ace Combat Zero Can’t Be Separated From Ace Combat 8 on Steam Due to “Licensing Restrictions”
The developers of Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve have announced that Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War is only playable within Ace Combat 8 on Steam due to licensing issues. This decision makes accessing the classic title inconvenient for PC players, unlike its standalone availability on consoles. Discussions are ongoing to find a solution, but the PC version may not match other platforms.
Ace Combat 8 developer apologises for Belkan War pre-order backlash, explains why it happened and vows to explore possible solutions
The developer of Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve has apologized for confusion surrounding the pre-order bonus of Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War. Players were led to believe it was a standalone product, but due to licensing restrictions, it requires Ace Combat 8 to be installed and is not available separately on Steam. The studio is exploring solutions with platform partners.
