Ace Combat 8 Sells 1 Million Copies in One Week, Fastest in Series
Bandai Namco announced the milestone on October 9, one week after the game's October 2 launch on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on October 9 that Ace Combat 8: Wings of The Veil surpassed 1 million copies sold worldwide, according to inven.co.kr. The milestone was reached in one week, making it the fastest-selling entry in the Ace Combat series' 30-year history.
The game officially launched on October 2 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Buyers of the Deluxe Edition gained early access starting September 29.
Bandai Namco also said total cumulative shipments for the Ace Combat series have now surpassed 22 million copies.
Series Context
Ace Combat 8 is the first numbered entry in 7 years, following Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown, which was released in 2019. As of January 2026, Ace Combat 7 had sold over 7 million copies worldwide. Development of Ace Combat 8 was handled by Bandai Namco Studios and Bandai Namco Aces, the latter established in 2022. The first Ace Combat game was released in 1995.
Quick answers
When did Ace Combat 8: Wings of The Veil launch?
The game officially launched on October 2, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Deluxe Edition buyers got early access starting September 29, 2026.
How many copies has Ace Combat 8 sold?
Bandai Namco announced on October 9, 2026, that the game surpassed 1 million copies sold worldwide in one week, the fastest in the series' 30-year history.
What platforms is Ace Combat 8 available on?
Ace Combat 8: Wings of The Veil is available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.