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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve

Bandai Namco, +1 more
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Initial Release: Oct 2, 2026
•ESRB: Teen•PlayStation 5PCXbox Series X/S
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9

41 Ratings
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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is a remarkable achievement for Project Aces, with an excellent story and some of the best aerial combat the series has ever had.
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Will Borger
Reviewed on PC and Xbox Series X
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Summary

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.
Content Rating
ESRB: Teen
Language, Violence, Blood, Mild Suggestive Themes, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
Developers
Bandai Namco Games, Ilca, Inc.
Publishers
Bandai Namco Games
Franchises
Ace Combat
Initial Release
Oct 2, 2026
Platforms
PlayStation 5PCXbox Series X/S
Genres
Action, Flight

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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Review
Oct 7, 2026
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Review
Oct 7, 2026 - The best aerial combat the series has ever had alongside some of its best mission design.
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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve - Official Rise Above Trailer
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Oct 2, 2026
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve - Official Rise Above Trailer
Oct 2, 2026 - Available now for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve - Official Overview Trailer
Sep 25, 2026 - Launching on October 2.
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Sep 16, 2026 - Go behind-the-scenes with the cast and crew of the live-action prequel series.
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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve - Official Story Trailer
Sep 14, 2026 - Get a peek at the story ahead of the flight action game's launch next month.
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Bandai Namco Announces New Ace Combat 8 Prequel Series Starring Josh Holloway
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Sep 10, 2026 - Watch Josh Holloway and Brandon Routh star in the first teaser for Hour Zero, a live-action miniseries to the upcoming game.
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