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ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE
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ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE player count chart
No, ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE is not dead. 3,846 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 7,451.
History from Oct 3, 2026
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 5,479 | -50.14% | 10,741 |
| October 2026 | 10,989 | n/a | 48,550 |
How many people are playing ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE?
Right now, 3,846 players are in ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE on Steam. That makes it the #192 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 7,451 players. Today's peak is 54% below its 30-day average daily peak of 16,141.
Is ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE growing or declining?
In its first month after release (Oct 1, 2026) it peaked at 48,550 players. Today's player count is 8% of its all-time peak of 48,550, set on Oct 4, 2026.
Best time to play ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE
Based on the last 14 days, ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE is busiest around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and quietest around 23:00 UTC (6 PM in New York), when about 49% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE players by hour and weekday
When ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE
Soar through the skies and rise above every challenge to earn your place among the elite. Engage in intense aerial combat to dominate the battlefield with powerful weapons. Experience a breathtaking campaign filled with high-stakes missions, hard choices, and deep squad connections.
- Developer
- Bandai Namco Aces Inc.
- Publisher
- Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
- Released
- Oct 1, 2026
- Genre
- Action
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Languages
- 13 languages, 2 with full audio
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ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE price history
Good time to buy? No sale seen yet. ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE costs $69.99 and we have not recorded a discount for it so far.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $69.99 | $69.99 | base |
| Euro area | 69,99€ | $78.56 | +12% |
| United Kingdom | £54.99 | $74.01 | +6% |
| Canada | C$ 93.49 | $66.94 | -4% |
| Australia | A$ 109.95 | $76.97 | +10% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 119.95 | $67.43 | -4% |
| Brazil | R$309,50 | $56.62 | -19% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 1,009.00 | $54.28 | -22% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $55.99 | $55.99 | -20% |
| Poland | 299,00 zł | $76.46 | +9% |
| Switzerland | CHF 69.90 | $85.46 | +22% |
| Norway | 769,00 kr | $82.70 | +18% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $46.19 | $46.19 | -34% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $46.19 | $46.19 | -34% |
| South Africa | R 1 299.00 | $79.12 | +13% |
| India cheapest | ₹3,999.00 | $42.33 | -40% |
| Indonesia | Rp 899 000 | $49.75 | -29% |
| China | ¥298.00 | $44.69 | -36% |
| Japan | ¥9,790 | $61.78 | -12% |
| South Korea | ₩ 89,800 | $66.78 | -5% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 5 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per week, from Steam's review history.
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE on Twitch
Twitch category "ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 23 Oct 2026, with a peak of 20,915 viewers and 4,977 on average.
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE streamers right now
Top ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE streamers this week
Vinesauce5,022- AlcoreRU252
- GoofGuy193
- BenbeStreaming158
- A1phaChino138
Average viewers while live.
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE achievements
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE has 55 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 56.9% of them; the rarest, Ace of Aces, is held by 3.9% of players.
Inherited Dog TagsHidden achievement95.1%- ExpulsionHidden achievement93.0%
- World Left BehindHidden achievement89.4%
- Birth of an AceHidden achievement85.3%
- RelentlessHidden achievement82.5%
- All Weapons FreeIn campaign mode, allowed Special Weaponry use and a wingman downed an enemy with a special weapon.80.4%
- From the BrinkHidden achievement80.2%
- Budding BuyerObtained a combined total of 15 special weapons and upgrade parts in campaign mode.79.4%
- FireworksHidden achievement78.1%
- Air-to-Air AceDestroyed a total of 100 enemy units using air-to-air special weaponry in campaign mode.77.9%
- Cutting Supply LinesHidden achievement76.6%
- Retaking the CapitalHidden achievement74.9%
- Bolstered ForcesObtained at least 5 aircraft types in campaign mode.73.6%
- Securing the NorthHidden achievement73.2%
- Anti-Ground AceDestroyed a total of 100 enemy units using anti-ground special weaponry in campaign mode.73.0%
- Rainband BreakthroughHidden achievement72.1%
- Downing GiantsHidden achievement71.1%
- SuspicionHidden achievement70.7%
- Split SecondHidden achievement69.8%
- Vanishing ActHidden achievement69.2%
- Downing a DragonHidden achievement68.2%
- Birds of a FeatherPurchased the same aircraft for wingmen in the Aircraft Tree in campaign mode.68.2%
- Watching EyeHidden achievement67.7%
- Armor PenetrationHidden achievement66.9%
- Sudden DiveHidden achievement66.4%
- LightHidden achievement65.6%
- The CourierHidden achievement64.7%
- On Cloud NineHidden achievement64.0%
- Good News from SpaceHidden achievement63.4%
- The End in the EastHidden achievement62.7%
- Securing a BeachheadHidden achievement62.0%
- Freeing UseaHidden achievement61.0%
- NightmareHidden achievement60.2%
- Troop RallierHidden achievement59.3%
- Aircraft AnnihilatorDestroyed a total of 3,000 aircraft in campaign mode.59.0%
- Wings Upon WingsHidden achievement58.6%
- The AnemoneHidden achievement57.9%
- The Real WingsHidden achievement57.5%
- Promised LandHidden achievement57.5%
- By the BookCompleted campaign mode and successfully completed all takeoffs, aerial refuelings.57.5%
- Yes, Sir!In campaign mode, a wingman destroyed an enemy after Forward Atk, Dispersed Atk, and Cover commands.55.7%
- Meritorious ServiceObtained 10 medals.51.6%
- Welcome to Boot CampCleared one mission in training mode.40.1%
- Plane CoordinatorCustomized an aircraft skin or emblem in campaign mode.37.6%
- Like the WindSuccessfully made a post-stall maneuver in campaign mode.30.6%
- Fully Kitted OutObtained at least 20 aircraft types in campaign mode.17.9%
- Aircraft InspectionPreviewed an aircraft using the aircraft viewer in campaign mode.17.0%
- Regular CustomerObtained a combined total of 100 special weapons and upgrade parts in campaign mode.15.9%
- BirdwatchingWatched a replay in the replay viewer in campaign mode.14.6%
- Need A Bigger BankObtained 16,000,000 MRP in total.7.6%
- Patron of the PartsObtained all aircraft, special weapons, and upgrade parts in campaign mode.6.7%
- MRP AplentyObtained 25,000,000 MRP in total.5.5%
- The AceCompleted campaign mode on ACE difficulty.5.3%
- A Record of RivalryObtained all assault records.4.3%
- Ace of AcesHidden achievement3.9%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE DLC
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE has 2 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
 | ACE COMBAT 8, Playable Aircraft: F-14A ↗ | $4.99 |
 | ACE COMBAT 8, Customizable Cosmetic Set ↗ | $9.99 |
Latest ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE news and patch notes
- Nov 2, 2026 Product Notice ③
- Oct 23, 2026 About ACE COMBAT ZERO: THE BELKAN WAR ④
- Oct 20, 2026 Steam® Update Data Ver. 1.01.002 Release Notice Patch notes
- Oct 16, 2026 Product Notice ②
- Oct 16, 2026 ACE COMBAT 8 Player survey
- Oct 15, 2026 ACE COMBAT™/S THE SYMPHONY 30TH ANNIVERSARY, Shanghai
- Oct 13, 2026 About ACE COMBAT ZERO: THE BELKAN WAR ③
- Oct 9, 2026 ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE | Accolades Trailer
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE FAQ
Is ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE dead?
No, ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE is not dead. 3,846 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 7,451.
How many people play ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE?
3,846 people are playing ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 7,451 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE?
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE reached its all-time Steam peak of 48,550 concurrent players on Oct 4, 2026.
When is ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE most active?
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE usually has the most players around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and the fewest around 23:00 UTC (6 PM in New York).
How much does ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE cost?
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE costs $69.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE has been on Steam?
We have not seen ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE discounted on Steam since June 2026, so the lowest US price we have recorded is its regular $69.99.
Is ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE on sale right now?
No, ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE is at its full price of $69.99 on Steam right now.
Where is ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE is cheapest in India at ₹3,999.00, about $42.33 or 40% below the US price of $69.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE good?
Steam players rate ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE Very Positive: 84% of 22,617 reviews are positive.
When did ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE come out?
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE was released on Steam on Oct 1, 2026.
Who made ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE?
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE was developed by Bandai Namco Aces Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc..
Is ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE still worth playing?
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE has a big, active player base on Steam today (3,846 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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