Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve

Action

Science fiction

Drama

Warfare

Shooter

Simulator

Arcade

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.

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Release Date:

2 Oct, 2026

Last Updated:

18 Jun, 2026

About this game

Storyline

You're a fighter pilot, adrift at sea in a rescue boat until the outdated aircraft carrier, Endurance, pulls you aboard.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...

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Platforms:

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

Release Date:

2 Oct, 2026

Modes:

Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative

Themes:

Action, Science fiction, Drama, Warfare

Genres:

Shooter, Simulator, Arcade

Player Perspectives:

First person, Third person

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Main Developers

Bandai Namco Aces Inc.

Supporting Developers

Bandai Namco Studios Singapore

Publishers

Bandai Namco Entertainment

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