Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve

Key release facts

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is a video game. It is scheduled for October 2nd, 2026 on SERIES X S, PC, and PS5.

Release date

October 2nd, 2026

Type

Game

Platforms

SERIES X S, PC, and PS5

Developer

Bandai Namco Aces Inc.

Publisher

Bandai Namco Entertainment

Official description

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You're a fighter pilot, adrift at sea in a rescue boat until the outdated aircraft carrier, Endurance, pulls you aboard. Your homeland's navy is shattered. The aging vessel, its decks crowded with refugees, has already retreated far from the front lines. July 2029: The Federation of Central Usea (FCU) has fallen under a lightning invasion by the Republic of Sotoa. Most of the nation is occupied, the military is scattered, and the Endurance is just one fragment of what remains. On this ship, you're given a single name: "Wings of Theve". A legendary ace, a symbol of hope, a name tied to Theve, the FCU capital. But that legend was a lie; it was a story made to keep morale alive. Now, you must carry that name and take to the skies again. With three new comrades at your side, fight to reclaim your lost homeland.

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