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Steam app 651090 · updated 13 Sep 2026, 04:30 UTC

Aces High III

Aces High III offers world class modeling of World War II planes, vehicles, and boats in a combat setting with hundreds of other players pitting their skills in any given online arena.

Aces High III Steam header artwork
HiTech Creations Inc.HiTech Creations Inc.
6playing now
1124-hour peak
90all-time peak
3average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

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256 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.

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All time

110 months, August 2017 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.

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Monthly peak

The last four months

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The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.

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Monthly peakHas finer data

July 2026

31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.

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August 2026

31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 160 hourly samples from 14 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.

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September 2026

12 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.

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October 2026

Aces High III was released on Aug 23, 2017.

Not out yet.There is nothing to draw for this month.
Nothing here is interpolated or estimated; where a sample is missing the line is broken.

Game information

Free to playUpdated 13 Sep 2026, 04:30 UTC
App ID
651090
Last updated
01 Sep 2026 build 25059078
Developer
HiTech Creations Inc.
Publisher
HiTech Creations Inc.
Release date
Aug 23, 2017
Platforms
Windows
Download size
2.16 GB
Install size
2.30 GB
Genres
Free To Play, Massively Multiplayer, Simulation
Game modes
Single-player, Multi-player, MMO, PvP, Online PvP
Controller support
Partial

Features & support

Steam features

VR SupportedIn-App PurchasesFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Tracked Controller SupportPartial Controller Support

Accessibility

Popular tags

Free to PlayWorld War IISimulationMassively MultiplayerFlightVRSingleplayerWar
About this gameFull description from Steam
Aces High III takes the art and science of vintage WW1 and WW2 air combat and sets it in a high intensity online multiplayer environment. Hundreds of players simultaneously battle it out against each other in massive aerial dogfights and bomber raids. High fidelity flight simulation is the heart of Aces High III but it doesn't end there. A war rages on the ground and at sea. Engage enemy armor in tank combat. Protect your fleet as a gunner or make a torpedo run in a PT boat. Lead an assault in an amphibious vehicle. With over 100 warbirds, vehicles, and boats available, you have access to a vast virtual arsenal. Take part in special events such as historical scenarios where famous battles are recreated and reimagined or try your hand at air racing at tree top level against skilled competitors. In the air, on land, and at sea, the battle rages 24 hours a day with participants from around the world. Take our free two week trial or play in any of our free arenas and find out why Aces High III is the online game for you.
Content & age ratings1 regional rating

Regional ratings

ESRBe10Mild Violence · Users Interact Digital Purchases
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: OS: 7 Processor: 2.4 Ghz Pentium class Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVidia 750Ti class DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 3 GB available space Sound Card: Any DirectX supported audio device VR Support: SteamVR or Oculus PC

Recommended

Recommended: OS: 7 Processor: 3.0Ghz Intel Core 2 or better Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: NVidia 960 class, or better DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 3 GB available space Sound Card: Any DirectX supported audio device Additional Notes: For VR support an NVidia 1070, or better graphics card is recommended
Supported languages1 languages
LanguageFull audio
English

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers
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AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

38 developer announcements, Aug 2017 to Apr 2021 · times in UTC

April

  1. Version 3.06 Patch 4

    1. Fixed an issue where HQ status was not showing correctly with the mouse over. 2. If you select a skin that is not downloaded it will immediately download when selected in the hangar. 3. Added a on screen text message when the auto change…

    Patch notes

November

  1. Version 3.06 Patches 0 - 2

    /********************** version 3.06 patch 0 ************************/ 1. Added a cylinder vs sphere GUI surface display option for VR. (in the GUI options menu) 2. Updated the p38 meshes. 4. Removed stdshape.res from the installer. It is…

    Patch notes

August

  1. Release Notes Version 3.05 Patch 12

    /********************** version 3.05 patch 12 ************************/ 1. End Sortie now shows yellow if ending will cause a ditch. 2. Added virtual keyboard for vr, this can be disabled in the /options/preferences/vr 3. Fixed a bug that…

    Patch notes

June

  1. Version 3.05 Patch 11

    /********************** version 3.05 patch 11 ************************/ 1. You can now save textures from skins in the skin view vs only being able to save the default skin. 2. Changed the VR controller pointer to be out the front of the…

    Patch notes

May

  1. Version 3.05 Patch 9

    /********************** version 3.05 patch 9 ************************/ 1. Added a UPD output string containing flight data for motion platforms. 2. Changed the film viewer to dx11 3. The film viewer now also captures the sound when creating…

    Patch notes
  2. Aces High version 3.05 Path 8

    /********************** version 3.05 patch 8 ************************/ 1. Added control setup to the top menu. 2. Fixed a bug with clicking the ? mark on some dialogs causing a CTD. 3. Fixed a bug with the arena list display where it would…

    Patch notes

October

  1. Version 3.05 Patch 0 Release Notes

    1. Fixed many offline mission bugs this included kill mission not working offline. 2. Added terrain downloading to offline terrain selection. 3. Added mission selection and download to the top menu. 4. Added icon to terrain and mission…

    Patch notes

March

  1. Version 3.04 Patch 11

    /********************** version 3.04 patch 11 ************************/ 1. Fixed a bug with the film viewer double playing voices. 2. The hide pilot check box is now active in the film viewer. ( This hides the animated pilot) 3. Fixed a bug…

    Patch notes
  2. Version 3.04 Patch 10

    /********************** version 3.04 patch 10 ************************/ 1. Fixed a long standing bug with the ahuploader causing it not to upload with out reelecting the file. 2. Fixed some use recorded view issues in the film viewer. 3.…

    Patch notes

February

  1. Version 3.04 Patch 9

    /********************** version 3.04 patch 9 ************************/ 1. Fixed gunner position keys in the ju88 2. Fixed a sorting issue with position 5 on the b25 3. Added drone ability settings to the mission editor flight settings.…

    Patch notes

January

  1. Version 3.04 Patch 6

    /********************** version 3.04 patch 6 ************************/ 1. Fixed A-20G wheels not rolling. 2. Fixed missing gun and bomb sight in the Boston III. 3. Adjusted P-40's & A6's eye points. 4. Made some adjustments to pilot poses…

    Patch notes
  2. Version 3.04 Patch 4 & 5

    /********************** version 3.04 patch 5 ************************/ 1. Fixed a CTD bug in the film Viewer. 2. External view is now back as before. 3. Fixed nothing showing in the mission editor. 4. Released new the A-20G and Boston III…

    Patch notes

November

  1. Version 3.04 Patch 3

    /********************** version 3.04 patch 3 ************************/ 1. Fixed a bug causing the clip board positions not to be loaded and also could cause other issues, after playing a while, which would cause various settings not to load…

    Patch notes
  2. Version 3.04 Patch 2

    /********************** Version 3.04 patch 2 ************************/ 1. Fixed a bug causing "settings" file loads after running Aces High for a long time. 2. Fixed an issue with Bf109-G6 and G2 head being able to move outside the cockpit

    HiTech

October

  1. Version 3.04 Patch 0

    /********************** version 3.04 patch 0 ************************/ 1. Ping times now update in the "All" tab. 2. Added animated pilots to F4F-4, Lancaster III, and the three Hurricanes (Mk I, Mk IIC, and Mk IID) . (DX11 only) 3.…

    HiTech

August

  1. Version 3.03 Patch 19

    /********************** version 3.03 patch 19 ************************/ 1. Trains and convoys now show in the film viewer (Note: only films made after this patch is applied). 2. Made a change which makes VR controls smoother. 3. Fixed a bug…

    HiTech
  2. Version 3.03 Patch 18

    /********************** version 3.03 patch 18 ************************/ 1. Fixed some bugs with the convoy system causing Crashes in the film viewer. 2. Add many option flags for radar configuration. 3. Added an Arena Flag to enable .target…

    HiTech
  3. Version 3.03 Patch 17

    /********************** version 3.04 patch 17 ************************/ 1. Changed the way some memory was allocated with roads to speed up exiting arenas. 2. Fixed some bugs causing CTDs (Crash To Desktop) with dynamic objects such as…

    HiTech

July

  1. Version 3.03 Patch 16

    /********************** version 3.03 patch 16 ************************/ 1. Fixed some Z fighting issues with roads and rivers 2. Made a small change to how rivers blend in with the ocean. 3. Path display lines in the Terrain Editor now show…

    HiTech
  2. Version 3.03 Patch 15

    /********************** version 3.03 patch 15 ************************/ 1. Fixed an issue when a font size was bigger than 28 in the Message Windows, it would be cropped to 28 when restarted. 2. Added dump file creations to the object…

    HiTech

May

  1. Version 3.03 Patch 14

    /********************** version 3.03 patch 14 ************************/ 1. Fixed an issue causing a CTD with trains. 2. Icon names should now show correctly in the terrain editor.

    HiTech
  2. Version 3.03 Patch 13

    /********************** version 3.03 patch 13 ************************/ 1. Fixed a bug causing convoys and trains not to run. 2. Fixed a bug causing CTD when exiting, if there were convoys or trains running. 3. Fixed a bug with the terrain…

    HiTech
  3. Version 3.03 Patch 12

    /********************** version 3.03 patch 12 ************************/ 1. "End Sortie" now shows green when in a ship or field defense gun. 2. Fixed a bug where bump mapping looked like dimple mapping. 3. Added a splash effect to torpedo…

    HiTech
  4. Release Notes Version 3.03 Patch 11

    /********************** version 3.03 patch 11 ************************/ 1. Fixed a bug with the rear facing 5" twin on the CV in land and sea modes. 2. Fixed a bug causing engines 3 & 4 not to work correctly when mapped to a joystick. 3.…

    HiTech

April

  1. Version 3.03 Patch 9

    /********************** version 3.03 patch 9 ************************/ 1. Fixed (fingers crossed) the bug in the backward facing 5 inch guns. This also should fix the Battleship guns. 2. Added a 'disable joy stick' option in the controller…

    HiTech
  2. Version 3.03 Patch 7

    Aces High 3, Version 3 Patch 7 Join our Forums at http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php or find us through http://www.flyaceshigh.com/ NEW FEATURES! * Added VR hand interactive controls on almost all planes and some vehicles, and the…

    HiTech

October

  1. Patch Notes Version 3.02 Patch 12 - 15

    /********************** version 3.02 patch 12************************/ 1. Relabeled the O club and Hanger menus to "Exit Arena" instead of quit. 2. Fixed an issue with the Disable Auto Mode swap in VR settings to cause some things to be 2D.…

    HiTech
  2. Patch Notes Version 3.02 Patch 12 - 15

    /********************** version 3.02 patch 12************************/ 1. Relabeled the O club and Hanger menus to "Exit Arena" instead of quit. 2. Fixed an issue with the Disable Auto Mode swap in VR settings to cause some things to be 2D.…

    Patch notes

September

  1. Version 3.02 Patches 11 and 10

    /********************** version 3.02 patch 10************************/ 1. Added a range text channel. 2. Range channel is now also broadcast to rooms like tower and oclub that are also in range. 3. Fixed an issue that graphic options were…

    HiTech
  2. Version 3.02 Patches 11 and 10

    /********************** version 3.02 patch 10************************/ 1. Added a range text channel. 2. Range channel is now also broadcast to rooms like tower and oclub that are also in range. 3. Fixed an issue that graphic options were…

    Patch notes
  3. Version 3.02 patch 9

    /********************** version 3.02 patch 9************************/ 1. Added an option to disable hands in VR. 2. Made a dynamic lighting adjustment to help things which have lots of pure black like tank and bomb sights. 3. In VR mode, if…

    HiTech
  4. Version 3.02 patch 9

    /********************** version 3.02 patch 9************************/ 1. Added an option to disable hands in VR. 2. Made a dynamic lighting adjustment to help things which have lots of pure black like tank and bomb sights. 3. In VR mode, if…

    Patch notes

August

  1. Patch Notes Version 3.02 Patch 8

    /********************** version 3.02 patch 8************************/ 1. Fixed a VR bug causing the horizon to be rendered bright with one eye. 2. Fixed a bug where the pickup mission editor did not display the first flight load out…

    HiTech
  2. Patch Notes Version 3.02 Patch 8

    /********************** version 3.02 patch 8************************/ 1. Fixed a VR bug causing the horizon to be rendered bright with one eye. 2. Fixed a bug where the pickup mission editor did not display the first flight load out…

    Patch notes
  3. Version 3.02 patch 7

    /********************** version 3.02 patch 7************************/ 1. The Heading circle, in the corner of the HUD, now displays correctly. 2. With VR the HUD display now correctly uses additive alpha (previously was only blending). 3.…

    HiTech
  4. Version 3.02 patch 7

    /********************** version 3.02 patch 7************************/ 1. The Heading circle, in the corner of the HUD, now displays correctly. 2. With VR the HUD display now correctly uses additive alpha (previously was only blending). 3.…

    Patch notes
  5. Version 3.02 patch 6

    1. Added new options in the Options->Preferences->Flight dialog for the hud text display. 2. Fixed an issue with VR displaying the corner hud info. 3. The heading circle can now be hidden in the hud corner display. 4. The thick cloud layer…

    HiTech
  6. Version 3.02 patch 6

    1. Added new options in the Options->Preferences->Flight dialog for the hud text display. 2. Fixed an issue with VR displaying the corner hud info. 3. The heading circle can now be hidden in the hud corner display. 4. The thick cloud layer…

    Patch notes

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