Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War

Overview

The sixth installment in the Ace Combat series explores the Belkan War, a devastating conflict alluded to in Ace Combat 5. In the game's main story mode, the player takes control of a mercenary pilot, callsign "Cipher", taking part in the Belkan War by advancing through aerial combat, escort, assault, and defense missions. The story is told through the eyes of a reporter, 10 years after the conflict, uncovering secrets of the war by interviewing some of the pilots the player shoots down.

Developed by

Project Aces

Published by

Namco Bandai Games, Bandai Namco Entertainment

Facts

Game modes

Single player, Split screen

Player perspectives

First person, Third person

Themes

Action, Warfare

Franchise

Ace Combat

Series

Ace Combat

Release dates

• PlayStation 2: Mar 23, 2006
• PC (Microsoft Windows): Oct 2, 2026
• PlayStation 5: Oct 2, 2026
• Xbox Series X|S: Oct 2, 2026