Start here & editions
Check platforms, compare editions after launch, collect Deluxe gifts, choose an Ace Pass season and prepare a first sortie.
Find the right starting point.
Start with what you own and what you want to play. Historical preorder benefits differ from a current offer. Collecting a voucher, redeeming a season and reaching campaign completion are different steps; the access guides show where those gates matter.
- Check the correct platform and current product listing.
- Compare the extras you will use, including any regional physical package.
- Collect owned gifts before buying replacements; read the selected season before redemption.
Release date & platforms
Check launch availability on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam PC, understand the October 1 versus October 2 date labels, and avoid treating a user VR tag as confirmation.
OPEN GUIDE START HERE · EDITIONS26Standard, Deluxe & Joker packs
Compare Standard, Deluxe and Joker Flight physical extras, separate historical preorder bonuses, and check the Premium Ace Pass Plus voucher before buying.
OPEN GUIDE START HERE · ENTITLEMENTS27Claim missing Deluxe items
Use current player-reported Ace Combat Online Special Gifts and mailbox paths for Deluxe cosmetics and the Ace Pass voucher, then separate collection from seasonal redemption.
OPEN GUIDE START HERE · SEASON PASS28Ace Pass: Free, Premium & Plus
Compare the three Ace Pass options, the Plus level skip and Season 1 Morgan reward, and distinguish online pass progress from campaign unlocks.
OPEN GUIDE START HERE · FIRST SORTIE43Beginner gameplay & first-flight plan
Build a first-flight plan around the objective, aircraft weapons, squad support and controls; distinguish cinematic realism from a civilian flight-simulator workflow.
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