Avoid preventable launch-day problems

Preorder Bonus Claim Checklist

Pre-launch verification

A qualifying preorder should show F-14A and the platform-specific Ace Combat Zero version; verify both on the same purchasing account.

Global launch2 Oct 2026

Deluxe accessThree days early

PlatformsPS5 · Xbox Series · Steam

Review date25 Jul 2026

Confirmed evidence

Bandai Namco names both benefits and warns that release, content and specifications can change. Steam also lists only six languages for the bonus game.

The distinction that matters

F-14A is aircraft content inside AC8; Ace Combat Zero is a separate platform port with its own language scope.

Decision for this scenario

Check the transaction date and regional offer before contacting support, then look for the aircraft entitlement and bonus-game library entry separately.

What to do

Open the product page while signed into the account that will play. Save the edition name, bonus list and local unlock display, then confirm free storage and required system settings. After launch, verify licenses from the platform account before repurchasing content or assuming a server problem.

What remains unconfirmed

Physical fulfillment, retailer codes and regional exclusions may differ from the digital store flow.

Verification checklist

Start from the direct conclusion for Preorder Bonus Claim Checklist: A qualifying preorder should show F-14A and the platform-specific Ace Combat Zero version; verify both on the same purchasing account.
Confirm the evidence status shown on this page: Pre-launch verification.
Apply this decision to the exact scenario rather than a different mode or entitlement: Check the transaction date and regional offer before contacting support, then look for the aircraft entitlement and bonus-game library entry separately.
Do not convert the current boundary into a promise: Physical fulfillment, retailer codes and regional exclusions may differ from the digital store flow.