Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve flies in with a release date and surprise prequel

Bandai Namco announced Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve will release on October 2, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The game will feature first-person cutscenes to enhance narrative involvement and includes a re-release of Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War as a pre-order bonus.

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GAME Ace Combat 8
PLATFORM PlayStation 5
PLATFORM Xbox Series X
COMPANY Bandai Namco Entertainment
PLATFORM PC
GAME Ace Combat 8: Wings of the Ve
GAME Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War