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Bandai Namco Entertainment announced that Ace Combat 8: Wings of theve has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing one million units in global sales. Released on October 2, the title reached this sales figure faster than any other entry in the franchise's history.
Developed by the BANDAI NAMCO ACES team, the game aims to push the boundaries of arcade-inspired flight action. Players engage in combat within highly detailed environments featuring realistic cloudscapes and terrain, utilizing cockpits that offer expansive views of the battlefield.
The game features a cinematic campaign mode where players assume the role of an ace pilot. Additionally, it introduces the series' largest multiplayer experience to date, supporting cross-platform play and virtual lobbies that accommodate up to 100 players for various PvE and PvP activities.
Critical reception has been strong, with the title currently holding the second-highest score in the franchise's history on review aggregator sites, trailing only the 2001 PlayStation 2 release, Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies. The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
