Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is coming soon, and you can begin even earlier with advanced access. Developed by Bandai Namco, Ace Combat 8 will be the next entry in the series with a fresh storyline. Let’s find out when the game goes live.
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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Standard Edition release countdown
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve will release worldwide on Thursday, Oct. 1. The following countdown will expire once the game goes live.
The countdown is based on the following times.
- 3pm PDT
- 5pm CDT
- 6pm EDT
- 10pm UTC
- 11pm BST
- 12am CEST (Oct. 2)
The countdown above is applicable if you own the Standard Edition of the game. However, you can choose to spend extra and opt for the Deluxe Edition. Doing so gets you bonus goodies, and you get three days of early access.
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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Advanced Access release countdown
The advanced access for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve begins on Monday, Sept. 28. This is only available for those with the Deluxe Edition. The following countdown will expire once the advanced access begins.
The countdown is based on the following times.
- 3pm PDT
- 5pm CDT
- 6pm EDT
- 10pm UTC
- 11pm BST
- 12am CEST (Sept. 29)
As I mentioned above, the Deluxe Edition comes with extra bonuses. Here’s the complete list of those items.
- ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE
- Customizable Cosmetic Set
- PREMIUM ACE PASS PLUS Voucher
- 3-Day Early Access
While there’s no demo to try out, you can wishlist the game on Steam to stay on top of the upcoming launch.
