Editions Compared
All digital pre-orders — regardless of edition — include the F-14A and a digital copy of ACE COMBAT ZERO: THE BELKAN WAR. The real decision is whether the Premium Ace Pass Plus voucher and early access are worth the price jump to Deluxe.
Standard Edition
- The full ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE game
- Pre-order bonus: playable F-14A aircraft
- Pre-order bonus: digital copy of Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War
The Standard Edition already gets you both core pre-order bonuses — which is exactly why we’d recommend pre-ordering at least the Standard Edition even if you don’t want the Deluxe content. Ace Combat Zero alone is a fan-favorite entry worth owning on its own.
Deluxe Edition
- Everything in the Standard Edition
- 3-day early access (starts September 28 at 3PM PDT)
- Customisable Cosmetic Set: F-4 Mobius Squadron 25th Anniversary livery + F/A-18C Team Zvezda livery
- Scarlet Missile Smoke effect + Tasha's exclusive costume
- Premium Ace Pass Plus voucher (includes Season 1 Premium content + an instant 30-level skip)
The real value in the Deluxe Edition isn’t the cosmetics — it’s the Premium Ace Pass Plus voucher. That voucher is what determines whether you get early access to the Season 1 exclusive ADFX-02 Morgan-PIXY aircraft, and it skips the 30-level grind to get there. If that aircraft is what you’re after, Deluxe is basically mandatory.
Joker Flight Pack
- Everything in the Deluxe Edition
- The Vinyl Collection: 2 original soundtrack vinyl records
- 200-page official ACES at WAR HISTORY 2029 artbook
- Collector's slipcase + slipmat
A physical collector’s bundle sold exclusively through the Bandai Namco Store, with no extra in-game content beyond what Deluxe already includes. Purely for collectors — if you only care about in-game content and the seasonal aircraft, the digital Deluxe Edition is the better value.
Common Questions
Does the Standard Edition include the Ace Combat Zero bonus?
Yes. All digital pre-orders — Standard or Deluxe — include a digital copy of Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War and the playable F-14A aircraft, regardless of which edition you buy.
Is the Deluxe Edition worth it?
The main value in the Deluxe Edition is the Premium Ace Pass Plus voucher, which unlocks the Season 1 exclusive ADFX-02 Morgan-PIXY aircraft and skips 30 levels of pass progress, plus three days of early access starting September 28, 2026.
Can I buy the Joker Flight Pack without the Deluxe Edition content?
No. The Joker Flight Pack is a Bandai Namco Store exclusive that includes everything in the Deluxe Edition plus physical collectibles like vinyl records and an artbook — it is not sold as a standalone add-on.