Dive into aerial combat gameplay with a new ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE trailer

ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE revealed today its systems walkthrough trailer, offering a deep-dive into the high-stakes aerial combat, robust aircraft customisation, and colossal superweapon battles awaiting players in this new entry in the legendary series of ACE COMBAT.

Watch the walkthrough trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcphpBvdt28

The trailer breaks down the core systems that players will want to learn and master as they take on the role of an ace pilot, and showcases massive enemy superweapons that dominate the battlefield with overwhelming offensive and defensive capabilities. ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE introduces new gameplay mechanics, such as chain reactions where the wreckage of downed enemy weaponry collides with other weapons as it falls.

Beyond the action in the skies, preparation plays a key role before every sortie, players will have access to a wide selection of real-world aircraft along with original aircraft. They will have to consider the mission objective and their playstyle to pick the best aircraft for the job and can build fighters tailored to each mission by customising with upgrade parts and special weaponry.

ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE is the first mainline entry in ACE COMBAT in seven years, taking players back to the franchise’s fictitious setting of Strangereal and harnesses the power of Unreal Engine 5 and Cloudly proprietary technology to deliver an ultra-realistic aerial thrill ride. The title will take to the skies with Early Access available for Deluxe Edition holders on 29 September 2026, and launch for all players on 2 October 2026. Preorders are available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in Standard and Deluxe Editions.

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