This document verifies the presence and effects of the 2013 patch for Ace Combat: Assault Horizon — Enhanced Edition (PC). It describes what the patch changed, how to confirm it’s installed, known issues resolved or remaining after the patch, and steps to troubleshoot or restore a working game if problems persist.
While the game was released in early 2013, the most significant "verified" official update occurred on February 24, 2014 . This update was designed to: Replace GFWL: Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Enhanced Edition — 2013
| Component | Status | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Single Player Campaign | Verified Stable | All 16 missions run without crashes. The Dubai and Miami levels, formerly crash-heavy, are perfect. | | DLC Aircraft | Verified Accessible | The ASF-X Shinden II is fully flyable in Free Mission. | | Controller Support | Verified Functional | Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 controllers work via Steam Input. | | Windows 11 (23H2/24H2) | Verified Compatible | Requires DirectPlay legacy component enabled manually. | | Online Multiplayer | Partially Functional | Peer-to-peer works, but dedicated servers are offline. Verified working only via direct IP (Hamachi/Tunngle workarounds). | Standard missiles and guns are far more effective
Patch 1.02 (November 2012): Released just before the PC launch, this patch fixed critical multiplayer issues, including an exploit where players could instantly charge special weapons. It also adjusted weapon performance, such as increasing QAAM speed and accuracy. Use the client’s file integrity verification (e
