The long-running arcade flight shooter series known for weaving together fast-paced dogfights and cinematic narratives makes its return with a brand new entry.
ACE COMBAT 8: Wings of Theve delivers realistic aerial action! Enter intense dogfights, eliminate threats, and rise through gripping missions to earn your wings. The game is developed by PROJECT ACES, the acclaimed team behind the franchise.
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Strangereal takes real-world–inspired geography and blends it with fictional history including impossible superweapons and dramatic conflicts between nations.
In addition to its enthralling dogfights, you’ll face countless life-or-death situations and be forced to make important decisions in the heat of battle.
In 2029, a new conflict breaks out in Strangereal between the FCU and the Republic of Sotoa. It's up to you to push back the Sotoan incursion and put your piloting skills to the ultimate test. But you are not alone. Your trusted wingmen will always fight alongside you.
ACE COMBAT 8 immerses you in a true free-flying experience.
You will assume the role of a fighter jet pilot. Take flight with complete 360-degree freedom as you soar through skies brought to life with detailed weather effects.
The real thrill of aerial combat lies in dogfights.
Start engagements by using your thrusters to close the gap between you and enemy aircraft. Avoid incoming missiles by using chaff and flares. Once you're behind the target, finish them off with missiles or machine guns.
Push your aircraft to its limits and engage in aerial combat as you fly freely through sprawling, omni-directional 3D spaces.
ACE COMBAT 8 sets itself apart with its arcade-style shooting experience, offering the player the freedom to pull off advanced maneuvers such as rolls or loops.
Careful preparation before every sortie is critical to an Ace pilot's survival.
ACE COMBAT 8 features a diverse lineup of real-world fighter jets from across the globe. You will be able to unlock additional fighter jets using MRP, an in-game currency earned in mission.
Different missions call for different loadouts,carefully adjust your strategy to carve a path towards victory.
Pick Your Aircraft
Consider the mission objective and your playstyle and pick the best aircraft for the job.
Choose your Weapon
You also have a variety of special weapons to choose from
Upgrade your Aircraft
You can build a fighter jet tailored to each mission by freely combining parts to upgrade your aircraft.
Available 10.02.2026
- ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE
- Pre-Order Bonus:
- ACE COMBAT ZERO: THE BELKAN WAR
- Playable Aircraft: F-14A
- ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE
- 3 Days Early Access
- PREMIUM ACE PASS PLUS Voucher
- Customizable Cosmetic Set
- Pre-Order Bonus:
- ACE COMBAT ZERO: THE BELKAN WAR
- Playable Aircraft: F-14A
- ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE DELUXE EDITION:
- ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE
- 3 Days Early Access
- PREMIUM ACE PASS PLUS Voucher
- Customizable Cosmetic Set
- ACES at WAR: A HISTORY 2029 (200+ pages)
- 2 LP Vinyls with Slipcover and Slipmat
- Pre-Order Bonus:
- ACE COMBAT ZERO: THE BELKAN WAR
- Playable Aircraft: F-14A
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