Ace Combat 8 update for October 23 may slip, Bandai Namco says
Bandai Namco Entertainment cited the status of its response to an industry-wide system-related incident as the reason for the possible change.
Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced that Update Ver.1.01.002 for ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE, planned for October 23, may have its schedule adjusted, according to gamespark.jp. The company attributed the possible change to the status of its response to an industry-wide system-related incident.
Ver.1.01.002 covers PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam). Its contents include adjustments to enemy aircraft behavior in CAMPAIGN mode, fixes for a progression-blocking bug under certain conditions, and adjustments to special weapons in ACE COMBAT ONLINE.
The server maintenance for ACE COMBAT ONLINE tied to the update may also be rescheduled. Bandai Namco Entertainment said the impact scope is still being checked and did not provide a replacement date.
A new date and time will be announced once the schedule is fixed, the company said.
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE is currently on sale for PC (Steam), PS5 and Xbox Series X|S at a standard price of 9,790 yen. The update and its accompanying maintenance were originally scheduled for October 23, 2026.
Quick answers
When will the ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE Ver.1.01.002 update be released?
It was planned for October 23, but Bandai Namco Entertainment says the schedule may be adjusted. A new date and time will be announced once the schedule is fixed.
Which platforms does the update cover?
PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam).
What does the update change?
It includes enemy aircraft behavior adjustments in CAMPAIGN mode, fixes for a progression-blocking bug under certain conditions, and special weapon adjustments in ACE COMBAT ONLINE.