Ace Combat 8 Reaches One Million Sales Faster Than Previous Franchise Games

Bandai Namco confirmed that the game has sold over one million copies since launch. This makes Ace Combat 8 the fastest selling title in the entire franchise history. Players can access the game on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and personal computers now.

The milestone was reached within a single week of the game going live. It surpasses the sales speed of every other entry that has been released by the developer. Some sources list slightly different dates for when the game became available to play.

Critics gave the new release high marks compared to its siblings in the catalog. One review site placed it second best overall with a score of 87 on Metacritic. The story and combat quality received strong praise from most professional reviewers.

Some players reported technical problems at launch while others found the game stable. Issues on the PC version included crashes and limited support for certain controllers initially. Despite these flaws, the concurrent player count rose quickly after release.

The narrative focuses on building up your pilot character through a series of missions. You interact with squad members to form bonds before earning the title of ace pilot. The game features living skies where dynamic clouds affect how you see and fight.

Fans of the franchise expect updates to continue adding new aircraft and modes later. Project Aces stated they will keep releasing content so players can enjoy the experience longer. They expressed gratitude to the global community for their support during this busy period.

The previous title, Ace Combat 7, remains the best selling game by a large margin overall. That entry moved 7.5 million units since it launched over five years ago. However, the newer game is catching up on speed and has potential to overtake it eventually.