Bandai Namco has announced the newest entry in the popular Ace Combat franchise will be Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve.
Currently in development by PROJECT ACES, Ace Combat 8 will launch some time in 2026 for Xbox Series, Playstation 5, and PC via Steam.
The last game in the franchise released back in 2019 with a Switch-port being released this past year.
You can read the overview and the announcement trailer down below:
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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. The game is developed by PROJECT ACES, the acclaimed team behind the franchise.
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 a fast-paced arcade-style gameplay and deploy powerful weapons to dominate the battlefield.
A Visceral Journey From Cockpit to Ground
Beyond the chaos in the air, breathtaking 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.
