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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve has drawn criticism from Steam reviewers and players after publisher Bandai Namco changed the fine print on its Deluxe Edition pre-order bonus, the Belkan War re-release Ace Combat Zero. The bonus remains bundled and non-standalone on PC, unlike on console where it is offered as a separate standalone product, leading to accusations of inconsistent treatment between platforms. The controversy has soured early access reception for the game's PC launch, with frustrated fans leaving negative reviews over what they see as a bait-and-switch on promised content.