Hardware briefing

Can your PC run ACE COMBAT 8?

The official recommendation is demanding: 32 GB RAM, an RTX 3070-class GPU, 125 GB on an SSD, hardware ray tracing support and Windows 11.

Last verified October 2, 2026.

Published target: 1920×1080, 60 fps, Medium graphics, using upscaling. The official page does not promise native 1080p at this specification.

Official recommended specification

Operating systemWindows 11, 64-bit
ProcessorIntel Core i7-12700K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Memory32 GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8 GB or AMD Radeon RX 6800 16 GB
Graphics APIDirectX 12; Shader Model 6.6 or later
Storage125 GB free on an SSD
Additional requirementA graphics card with hardware ray-tracing support

Five checks before you buy

  1. Confirm the GPU model. The published floor for the recommended target is an RTX 3070 or RX 6800 class card, not merely “an RTX card.”
  2. Check VRAM as well as the chip name. The reference cards list 8 GB for RTX 3070 and 16 GB for RX 6800.
  3. Free more than exactly 125 GB. Installation and patching normally need working space beyond the final installed size.
  4. Use an SSD. Bandai Namco lists it as a requirement, not an optional recommendation.
  5. Set the right expectation. The official performance note includes upscaling and Medium settings.

If your PC is below the recommendation

Being below a recommended specification does not automatically mean the game will not start. It means the official source does not promise the stated 1080p/60 Medium target for your hardware.

Wait for hardware-specific benchmarks that disclose the exact CPU, GPU, RAM, driver, resolution, upscaling mode and measured frame rate. A video labeled only “runs great” is not useful evidence.

Known PC platform notes