Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve PC Launch Plagued by Crashes and Controller Problems as Studio Responds
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve has stumbled out of the gate on PC, leaving Steam users frustrated while players on other platforms enjoy a smoother experience. The game currently holds a 72% rating on the platform, dragged down by crashes and inadequate gamepad support.
Beyond the technical troubles, players have voiced another complaint: Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War isn't offered as a standalone application on PC. Those eager to revisit it must instead download the entire new game just to access it.
The studio has acknowledged the situation, confirming it is aware of Steam user reports detailing the crashes. According to the developers, they are actively searching for solutions. Until a fix arrives, they suggest a few preventive steps — updating graphics card drivers, verifying that Windows has sufficient disk space, and ensuring adequate virtual memory is allocated.
The statement, however, does not address the remaining complaints, including the gamepad issues and the matter of Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War's availability as a separate app.