Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam on October 2, publisher Bandai Namco and developer Bandai Namco Aces announced.
Pre-orders are available now in the following editions:
- Standard Edition ($69.99 / £64.99 / €79.99 / ¥9,790)
- A copy of the game
- Pre-order bonus content:
- Playable aircraft: F-14A
- A copy of Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War
- Deluxe Edition ($89.99 / £84.99 / €99.99 / ¥11,990)
- A copy of the game
- Deluxe Edition content:
- Customizable Cosmetic Set
- Premium Ace Pass Plus voucher
- Pre-order bonus content:
- Three days of Early Access starting September 28, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PT / 6:00 p.m. ET
- Playable aircraft: F-14A
- A copy of Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War
- Joker Flight Pack (Bandai Namco Store-exclusive) ($149.99)
- All content from the Deluxe Edition
- The Vinyl Collection
- A numbered hardcover slipcase with mat and glossy printing effects
- Selection of 15 tracks
- Two white vinyl records featuring four unique label designs with a fully printed double gatefold
- A printed turntable slipmat presented in its own sleeve
- “Aces at War: A History 2029” art book
- Hardcover with mat and glossy printing effects
- 208 full-colored inner pages
- Format 8.5×11 in
Here is an overview of the game, via Bandai Namco:
About
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve delivers high-octane aerial action!
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.
Key Features
- Aerial Warfare in Living Skies – 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.
- A Visceral Journey From Cockpit to Ground – 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.
- The Largest Online Mode of the Series – 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 cooperative and cross-platform play.
Watch a new trailer below. View a new set of screenshots at the gallery.
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