Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve will reportedly require 88.321 GB of storage on PS5, and both the preload dates and launch schedule for the upcoming flight-combat game have been revealed.
The PS5 version is currently listed as version 01.000.000, while the Xbox Store lists an approximate install size of 140 GB. The Steam page has also published the game’s minimum and recommended PC requirements.
Ace Combat 8 PS5 Download Size
According to PlayStationGameSize, the PS5 version of Ace Combat 8 has a download size of 88.321 GB. The listing also identifies the game as version 01.000.000.
- PS5 Download Size: 88.321 GB
- Version: 01.000.000
- Listed Release Time: 10 PM GMT
The reported figure represents the currently listed PS5 download size and could change if additional updates are released.
Ace Combat 8 Preload Dates
The Standard and Deluxe Editions have separate preload dates. Players purchasing the Deluxe Edition will be able to preload the game three days earlier than the Standard Edition based on the dates provided by PlayStationGameSize.
| Edition | Price | Preload Date | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $69.99 | September 29 | October 1 |
| Deluxe | $89.99 | September 26 | September 28 |
The Deluxe Edition is priced at $89.99, while the Standard Edition costs $69.99.
Ace Combat 8 PC Requirements
The Steam listing confirms that Ace Combat 8 requires Windows 11 on PC. Players will also need an SSD and a hardware ray tracing-enabled graphics card, with DirectX 12 and Shader Model 6.6 or higher required.
Minimum Requirements
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: Intel Core i7-10700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT 8 GB
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 125 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD and hardware ray tracing-enabled graphics card required, with DirectX 12 and Shader Model 6.6 or higher
- Estimated Performance: 1920×1080 (Upscale) at 30fps on Low settings
- Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes
Recommended Requirements
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: Intel Core i7-12700K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
- Memory: 32 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8 GB or AMD Radeon RX 6800 16 GB
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 125 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD and hardware ray tracing-enabled graphics card required, with DirectX 12 and Shader Model 6.6 or higher
- Estimated Performance: 1920×1080 (Upscale) at 60fps on Medium settings
- Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes
Ace Combat 8 Xbox Download Size
The Xbox Store currently lists an approximate install size of 140 GB for Ace Combat 8.
The figure is substantially larger than the 88.321 GB download size currently listed for the PS5 version.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is the next mainline instalment in the Ace Combat series. Bandai Namco Aces Inc. is developing the game, with Bandai Namco Entertainment serving as publisher.
The game is scheduled for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam.
