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FranchiseAce CombatSeriesAce Combat

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve

58 people followed this on IGDB (opens in a new tab) before release· recorded 1 Nov 2026

Critic score5 critics
First release
Oct 02, 2026
Genres
Shooter, Simulator, Arcade · Drama, Warfare, Action, Science fiction

Soar through the skies and rise above every challenge to earn your place among the elite. Engage in intense aerial combat to dominate the battlefield with powerful weapons. Experience a breathtaking campaign filled with high-stakes missions, hard choices, and deep squad connections.

Also known as ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE

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Storyline
You're a fighter pilot, adrift at sea in a rescue boat until the outdated aircraft carrier, Endurance, pulls you aboard.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.Read more

You're a fighter pilot, adrift at sea in a rescue boat until the outdated aircraft carrier, Endurance, pulls you aboard.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.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Oct 02, 2026
PlayStation 5
Oct 02, 2026
Xbox Series X|S
Oct 02, 2026
All 6 release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Sep 29, 2026
PlayStation 5
Sep 29, 2026
Xbox Series X|S
Sep 29, 2026
Game modes
Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
First person, Third person
Keywords
modern warfare, flight, airplane, airplane combat, modern military
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At a Glance

Critic Score
91

Overview

Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Very Positive, 15,756 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Online multiplayerSteam · 16 Oct
  • Online co-opSteam · 16 Oct

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