Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve’s release date puts us back in the seat of an ace pilot, after a rather lengthy break, tasking us with soaring through the skies and engaging in intense dogfights as we attempt to reclaim our lost homeland.
The latest entry in Bandai Namco’s long-running series blends first-person scenes, through which we learn more about our pilot’s story, with its trademark high-octane action that lets us channel our inner elite pilots as we dodge projectiles and shoot down scores of enemy aircraft.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Release Date
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is currently set to release at some point in 2026, as confirmed by publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment. In an update video released at the start of the year, Brand Director Kazutoki Kono politely asked players to “wait a little longer” for additional details.
- Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve release date: 2026
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Gameplay
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve’s intense dogfights ensue following the Republic of Sotoa’s swift invasion of The Federation of Central Usea. As a fighter pilot loyal to the latter, we’re found adrift by the Endurance, one of the few remaining vessels of the nation’s navy.
The game’s campaign mode features “fast-paced arcade-style gameplay” that allows us to fly aircraft through “dynamic multi-layered cloudscapes” as well as “deploy powerful weapons to dominate the battlefield.”
These sections are broken up by first-person scenes that see us bonding with squad mates as well as learning more about our pilot’s past and the broader conflict in which the world is embroiled.
Both single-player and multiplayer modes are confirmed, although specific details about them are still kept under wraps.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Price and Platforms
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is currently set to release on PC, via Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. Its price remains a mystery for the time being, but we expect publisher Bandai Namco to share more details over the coming months.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Trailer
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