Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve 2026
Developed by Bandai Namco Aces Inc.
- Shooter, Simulator, Arcade, Action
Soar through the skies and rise above every challenge to earn your place among the elite. Engage in intense aerial combat to dominate the battlefield with powerful weapons. Experience a breathtaking campaign filled with high-stakes missions, hard choices, and deep squad connections. You're a fighter pilot, adrift at sea in a rescue boat until the outdated aircraft carrier, Endurance, pulls you aboard. Your homeland's navy is shattered. The aging vessel, its decks crowded with refugees, has already retreated far from the front lines. July 2029: The Federation of Central Usea (FCU) has fallen under a lightning invasion by the Republic of Sotoa. Most of the nation is occupied, the military is scattered, and the Endurance is just one fragment of what remains. On this ship, you're given a single name: "Wings of Theve". A legendary ace, a symbol of hope, a name tied to Theve, the FCU capital. But that legend was a lie; it was a story made to keep morale alive. Now, you must carry that name and take to the skies again. With three new comrades at your side, fight to reclaim your lost homeland.
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I absolutely loved playing Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve (Hands-on Impressions)
Skill Up · Jun 2026
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About the game
- Platforms
- Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
- Developer
- Bandai Namco Aces Inc.
- Publisher
- Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Released
- October 2, 2026
- Modes
- Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
- Perspective
- First person, Third person
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
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