Breathtaking visuals and strategic cloud mechanics make Ace Combat 8 the best in the series. While bogged down by an odd story and frustrating boss fights, the phenomenal core dogfighting easily carries the day.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve2026
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve
2026 Bandai Namco Entertainment83Great
Playtime
ModerateIt typically takes about 25 hours to finish the game, and players put about 30 hours into it overall.
Playable on
Available on
- $69.99
- $69.99
- $69.99
Game modes
- 2–8 players
- 2–8 players
Details
- Launch
- October 1, 2026
- Developer
- Bandai Namco Aces Inc.
- Publisher
- Bandai Namco Entertainment
Overview
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.
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Reception
Press87
Players87
GreatGreat- Metacritic87from 76 reviews
- OpenCritic87from 56 reviews
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is the most polished and confident release in the series
Ace Combat 8: Wings Of Theve was one of my most anticipated games of 2026 and it delivered beyond even my lofty hopes and dreams for this game. It’s great story and fantastic characters help compliment the ace of this game, the aerial combat. Flying a fighter jet has never felt more satisfying. Some small pet peeves aside, Ace Combat 8 is one of the...
With Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, Project Aces has produced a particularly comprehensive instalment, driven by an excellent campaign and flying mechanics that are as impressive as ever.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is an almost perfect game. The developers have done an outstanding job of implementing new technical features while preserving the series signature atmosphere. As a result, both veterans and newcomers will have a fantastic time playing it.
