Upcoming flight combat game for PS5
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve launches Thursday with a pre-order bonus that has drawn nearly 1,000 negative Steam reviews. Players who bought the game for the included Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War say the store page originally advertised it as a standalone application, but it now requires the full 140 GB install to play the 3.2 GB classic.
Bandai Namco's handling of the Ace Combat 0: The Belkan War pre-order bonus has triggered a wave of negative Steam reviews for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, pushing its overall rating to Mixed despite praise for the core gameplay. The classic PS2 title was advertised as a standalone application but launches as DLC requiring the full 150GB installation.
After a seven-year wait, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve delivers the series' most refined dogfighting yet alongside a surprisingly emotional narrative. Kotaku's review roundup highlights the new Cloudly engine, first-person story sequences, and a 30-mission campaign that earns its ending.
The latest Official PlayStation Podcast (Episode 543) dives into the recent State of Play announcements, highlighting upcoming PS5 titles like God of War Laufey and Marvel's Wolverine. The episode also previews next week's releases, including Solarpunk, NBA The Run, and Beastro. Exclusive insights from Cory Barlog and Ariel Lawrence offer a deeper look into God of War Laufey.
