ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE
Released Oct 2026
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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Evaluation
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE launched on October 2, 2026 (with a 3-day head start for Deluxe Edition pre-order holders beginning September 29, 2026). The game is now live and available for purchase.
Two clear signals indicate that additional content is planned beyond what shipped at launch. First, the Deluxe Edition includes a "Premium Ace Pass Plus Voucher," which is a pass structure indicating that paid post-launch content has been planned and will be delivered in the future. Second, a September 1, 2026 developer post introducing ACE COMBAT ONLINE — described as "the online endgame mode of ACE COMBAT 8" — states that the experience "can evolve and expand," signaling the developer's intent to grow this mode over time after launch.
The developer has also been active around launch, posting about bug fixes, flight stick support improvements in progress, and clarifications about pre-order bonus distribution. No statement of content completion or a finalized content roadmap has been made.
Evidence
Developer introduces ACE COMBAT ONLINE as 'the online endgame mode of ACE COMBAT 8' and states the experience 'can evolve and expand,' signaling planned post-launch content development.
Deluxe Edition confirmed to include a 'Premium Ace Pass Plus Voucher,' indicating a post-launch content pass is planned.
Content
2 of 2 released · no outstanding content
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Developer
Publisher
Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Achievements
55
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP
About this game
Step into the cockpit and take flight as an elite pilot across stunning skies. Enter intense dogfights, eliminate threats, and rise through gripping missions to earn your wings in this game developed by PROJECT ACES, the acclaimed team behind the franchise.
Campaign Mode showcases stunning visuals with dynamic multi-layered cloudscapes that capture the majesty of living skies. Feel the rush of fast-paced arcade-style gameplay while deploying powerful weapons to dominate the battlefield.
Beyond the chaos in the air, exhilarating first-person scenes reveal your pilot’s story through breathtaking cinematics. Experience the pressure of command, the weight of decisions, and the bonds forged in battle. Between missions, bond with your squad members, rise to meet adversity, and prove yourself as a true ace.
ACE COMBAT ONLINE delivers the most expansive multiplayer experience in franchise history. Step into the series’ first online lobby, explore an air base with your custom avatar before diving into multiplayer games. Sortie into online missions with pilots worldwide in a variety of modes including Co-Op and cross platform play.
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Last evaluated Oct 1, 2026
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