Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Deluxe Edition Launches to Mixed Steam Reviews
Owners of the Deluxe Edition can now access Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, but early reviews on Steam paint a divided picture.
Technical issues dominate the criticism. Players report crashes, frame rate drops, matchmaking difficulties, and demanding system requirements. Some go so far as to describe the current build as an alpha test.
More favorable impressions focus on the gameplay, visuals, and soundtrack. Those who enjoy the game express hope that patches will address the problems.
The full release is scheduled for October 2 across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series.
Ahead of launch, early scores for the title emerged online, with journalists responding positively and aggregate scores landing around 8.5-9 out of 10.
The developers also produced a mini-series featuring live actors that explores the backstory behind the events of Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve.