ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE Takes Flight Today

To celebrate the game’s launch in Singapore, Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia will be hosting the ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE Official Launch Event at Orchard Central from 7–11 October 2026. Open to the public and free to attend, the event will feature hands-on game demos, the Hanging Bar Challenge, special guest appearances and exclusive freebies. Fans can follow Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia’s official social media channels for updates and upcoming giveaways celebrating the launch.

ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE continues the legacy of the ACE COMBAT franchise, pushing the boundaries of visuals and arcade-inspired aerial action in the flight shooting genre. Powered by the capabilities of new generation consoles and proprietary technology developed by Bandai Namco, the latest entry delivers an immersive flight experience featuring a wide range of real-world fighter jets, and breathtaking visual fidelity, with expansive realistic cloudscapes and finely rendered terrain and environments. Players must also navigate challenging weather conditions that can dramatically impact gameplay. First-person cinematic sequences further immerse players in the story, bringing them closer to the action and the pilots at the heart of the conflict.

The story puts players in a world at war, rooted entirely in the series’ fictitious universe but one where the weight of decisions, the pressure of command and the bonds forged in battle will feel all too real. The Federation of Central Usea (FCU) has fallen under occupation, leaving its military forces scattered and its people fighting to survive. Players adopt the identity of Jan Cope, assuming his callsign, “Rex” and his nickname, “Wings of Theve” – a legendary ace, a symbol of hope, a name tied to Theve, the FCU capital. Alongside fellow pilots Baxter, Tasha and Coster, known together as Joker Flight, players must fight against the invading Republic of Sotoa and reclaim their homeland. As the war intensifies, players will face overwhelming enemy forces, powerful rival pilots and decisions that will shape the fate of the FCU.

Online multiplayer mode in ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE is the most expansive ever in the series. Players customise their mercenary pilot and enter a new virtual lobby, connecting with other players from around the world and across platforms in the Air Base hub, which supports up to 100 players. Online combat features Co-Op Assault and Co-Op Warfare, along with limited-time emergency missions and PvP events. With its own progression system, rewards, training, arcade and Jukebox activities, the online mode gives pilots new ways to take to the skies together.

ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE offers a Premium Ace Pass for ACE COMBAT ONLINE. The pass can be purchased separately and is also included with the Deluxe Edition’s Premium Ace Pass Plus Voucher, which unlocks the pass for one season after launch. The Premium Ace Pass Plus grants an instant unlock of 30 Ace Pass levels, giving players a head start to claim the first 30 tiers of seasonal rewards, along with a season long track of bonus rewards including aircraft skins, avatar costumes, and the playable ADFX-02 MORGAN –PIXY additional aircraft.

About ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE carries on the legacy of ACE COMBAT, a franchise that has always pushed the envelope of game visuals and action-packed, arcade-inspired game play in the flight shooting genre. The newest entry will once again break boundaries, with the trailer showing a glimpse at what realism powered by new generation consoles can bring to the experience. Players fly the world’s most advanced fighter jets in a game marked by stunning visual details and effects, with realistic expanses of clouds and finely rendered terrain and landscape, and the added challenge of navigating through inclement weather. Players will also experience thrilling cinematics, with the possibility to live them from the first-person point of view, adding even more immersion to the story.

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Title Information
Title: ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE
Platforms: PlayStation®5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC via Steam®
Release Date: 2 October 2026
Genre: Flight Shooting
No. of Players: Single Player / Multiplayer
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