Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War cover
FranchiseAce CombatSeriesAce Combat

Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War

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First release
Mar 23, 2006
Developer
Project Aces
Genres
Shooter, Simulator · Warfare, Action
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

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.

Also known as ACZ

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Release dates
PlayStation 2
Mar 23, 2006
PlayStation 2
Apr 25, 2006
PlayStation 2
Sep 15, 2006
All 7 release dates
PlayStation 2
Sep 21, 2006
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Oct 02, 2026
PlayStation 5
Oct 02, 2026
Xbox Series X|S
Oct 02, 2026
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
6h
Main + Extras
8h
Game modes
Split screen, Single player
Perspective
First person, Third person
Where to buy
Keywords
modern warfare, combat flight simulator, flight simulator, death, military
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At a Glance

Critic Score
75
Main Story (IGDB)
6h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
8h
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Overview

Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Very Positive, 178 reviews in all languages, recorded 24 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Local co-opIGDB · 30 Oct
  • Shared or split screenIGDB · 30 Oct

Feature data: IGDB

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