Revealed at The Game Awards, Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc announced Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. Set ot release in 2026 on all platforms, this title will be the first mainline entry in the Ace Combat franchise in seven years.
The announcement trailer gives the first taste of the game’s deep Campaign Mode, where players take on the role of an ace pilot in Strangereal, a world at war, rooted entirely in a fictitious universe but one where the weight of decisions, the pressure of command and the bonds forged in battle will feel all too real.
With their nation Federation of Central Usea (FCU) occupied and its navy shattered, players enter the cockpit as the “Wings of Theve” – a legendary ace, a name tied to Theve, the capital of the FCU, and a symbol of hope for every citizen in their homeland. Joined by three new fighter pilots, theirs is a flight against odds versus the Republic of Sotoa to reclaim their lost homeland, eliminate the threat to their people, and carry the hope of every FCU citizen.
Bandai Namco plans to reveal more details between now and launch for Ace Combat 8, including multiplayer modes and other features that promise to make this an unforgettable sequel in the legendary franchise.
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