On October 2, 2026, Bandai Namco Entertainment released the flight shooter *ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE*. As of 3:00 p.m. on October 2, the game’s Japanese Steam reviews have earned a “Very Positive” rating.
Despite reports of crashes, the Japanese Steam reviews are “Very Positive”
This title is the latest installment in the “Ace Combat” series, which depicts dogfights in fighter jets. In this game, players take on the role of “Wings of Theve” and throw themselves into battles in the skies.
During the early access period for Deluxe Edition purchasers, which began on September 29, there were reports of crashes on some PC systems; however, as of 3:45 PM on October 2, the Japanese Steam reviews show an 85% “Very Positive” rating out of 397 reviews.
Meanwhile, the global user reviews show a “Somewhat Positive” rating, with 76% of 5,050 reviews giving it a positive rating.
According to the external siteSteamDB, the game recorded a peak concurrent user count of 37,214 since its release on October 2. This figure places it at No. 54 on Steam overall, surpassing titles like “ARC Raiders” and “Left 4 Dead 2,” indicating a strong start.
*ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE* is now available onPS5,XBOX Series X|S, and PC (Steam).
For more on the game’s content and appeal, please check out Game*Spark’s review article and our roundup of international reviews.
