What Ace Combat Zero Going Standalone Means for PC Players

If Ace Combat Zero becomes standalone on Steam, PC players can avoid the massive 150 GB download of Ace Combat 8, making it more accessible. It also shows Project Aces listening to fan feedback, which…

If Ace Combat Zero becomes standalone on Steam, PC players can avoid the massive 150 GB download of Ace Combat 8, making it more accessible. It also shows Project Aces listening to fan feedback, which…

Key points - Project Aces is in discussions to release Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War as a standalone title on Steam. - The game was originally offered as a free bonus with Ace Combat 8 pre-orders but required downloading the full 150 GB game. - Consoles already have Ace Combat Zero as a standalone title with a much smaller install size. - Project Aces cited licensing restrictions and platform considerations for the initial PC bundling. - Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve scored 9/10 in our review and became the series' biggest Steam launch.

Timeline - Before launch: Ace Combat Zero marketed as a separate free bonus for Ace Combat 8 pre-orders before October 2nd. - Advanced access launch: Wording changed, revealing Zero wouldn't be separate; fans frustrated by 150 GB download. - Recently: Project Aces announces continued discussions to potentially make Zero standalone on Steam.

FAQ

Q: Will Ace Combat Zero definitely become standalone on Steam? A: Not guaranteed. Project Aces is reviewing implementation details and distribution timing, but hasn't confirmed it will happen.

Q: Why was Ace Combat Zero bundled with Ace Combat 8 on PC? A: Project Aces cited licensing restrictions and platform-related considerations as the reason for the initial PC approach.

Q: How big is Ace Combat 8 compared to Ace Combat Zero? A: Ace Combat 8 requires about 150 GB, while Ace Combat Zero takes up roughly a fraction of that space.