Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve sales pass 1 million copies, fastest in the series
In short
Bandai Namco has announced that sales of Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve have passed 1 million copies, and that the game reached the mark faster than any other game in the series. StopGame reported that the milestone came a week after release; 3DNews said the game came out on October 2 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X and S.
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Bandai Namco has announced that sales of Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve have passed 1 million copies, Russian outlets Igromania, StopGame and 3DNews reported on October 9. According to all three outlets, the game reached the mark faster than any other game in the series. StopGame said the result came a week after release and called Ace Combat 8 the fastest-selling game in the history of the franchise. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
According to 3DNews, the announcement came from publisher Bandai Namco and developer Bandai Namco Aces, a studio owned by the publisher. It was accompanied by a themed illustration, holiday desktop wallpapers available on the series' official website, and a message from the developers. "We express our gratitude to ace pilots around the world and commit to continuing to release updates so that you can keep enjoying the game," Bandai Namco Aces said, as quoted by 3DNews. [ 3 ]
3DNews reported that the game received press scores of 86-90% and "very positive" user reviews on Steam, and that at release it entered the top ten of Steam's international bestseller chart. StopGame said that by press reviews the game ranks second among the highest-rated games in the series, behind Ace Combat 4: Shattered Skies. [ 2 , 3 ]
According to 3DNews, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve was released on October 2 on PC, priced from 4,999 roubles on Steam, as well as on PS5, Xbox Series X and S. StopGame and 3DNews both said the game includes a Russian translation; StopGame specified that the localisation covers text. Igromania described the game as an arcade flight simulator, while 3DNews called it an aviation action game. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
In the game, players take the role of an elite fighter pilot under the callsign "Wings of Theve" and fight for the survival of their homeland in the fictional world of Strangereal, 3DNews reported. The outlet said the game features real-world fighter jets and battles against giant war machines. [ 3 ]
Why it matters
The figure makes Ace Combat 8 the fastest-selling game in the franchise, according to the outlets. Bandai Namco Aces said it would keep releasing updates for the game.
Key facts
- Bandai Namco said sales of Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve exceeded 1 million copies. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- The game reached 1 million copies faster than any other game in the series. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- StopGame reported the milestone came a week after the game's release. [ 2 ]
- The game was released on October 2 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X and S. [ 3 ]
- The game is available on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series with Russian text localisation. [ 2 , 3 ]
- 3DNews reported press scores of 86-90% and "very positive" Steam user reviews. [ 3 ]
- On Steam the game costs from 4,999 roubles, according to 3DNews. [ 3 ]
Confirmed by several sources
Still unclear
- The game ranks second among the highest-rated games in the series by press reviews, behind Ace Combat 4: Shattered Skies. Reported only by StopGame.
- The game entered the top ten of Steam's international bestseller chart at launch. Reported only by 3DNews.
- How the 1 million copies are split between platforms or regions. None of the documents gives a breakdown.