Ace Combat
News, coverage and analysis tracking Ace Combat across the outlets.- ACE COMBAT 8 Revisits the Full History of Strangereal in Latest Strangereal Evolution TrailerBandai Namco Entertainment has released a new trailer for ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THE VE, titled 'Strangereal Evolution Episode 3'. The trailer chronicles the history of the Strangereal universe across the series, setting the stage for the upcoming game. ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THE VE is scheduled for release on October 2, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Award-Winning Composer Go Shiina to Create Music for TINY METAL 2AREA 35 Inc. has announced that award-winning composer Go Shiina will create the music for their upcoming turn-based strategy game, TINY METAL 2. Shiina, known for his work on Demon Slayer and various Bandai Namco titles, will compose an orchestral score for the game, which is set to release in spring 2027 on PC via Steam and other platforms.
Shonen Jump One-Shot Manga Hitoner Becomes a SeriesShueisha has announced that the popular one-shot manga Hitoner will be serialized as a new series, with simultaneous global releases in English, Spanish, and Thai via Manga Plus. The story follows a human arriving on a planet inhabited by humanoid beastkin. The original one-shot garnered over 1.95 million views, leading to its serialization. This marks Tomohiro Yagi's third manga to be greenlit for serialization.- Aggressors: Fantasy Air Combat Reveals New Gameplay VideosAggressors: Fantasy Air Combat is an arcade-style flight combat game that aims to provide a similar experience to the Ace Combat series. New gameplay videos have been released, showcasing the game's unique personality and mechanics.
Before Ace Combat 8 Soars onto PS5, Watch the Series' Evolution in Neat New TrailerA new trailer showcases the evolution of the Ace Combat series ahead of the upcoming Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, which is slated for release on PlayStation 5 in 2026. The trailer highlights the series' progression from its early PlayStation titles to the best-selling Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown.
Ace Combat 8 Celebrates 30 Years of the Series With New Strangereal Evolution TrailerBandai Namco released a new trailer for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, celebrating 30 years of the flight combat series and previewing its next entry. The trailer highlights the franchise's history within its fictional Strangereal setting and hints at future content. Ace Combat 8 is scheduled for a 2026 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.- ACE COMBAT 8 Marks 30 Years of the Franchise in Strangereal Evolution TrailerBandai Namco Entertainment has released the "Strangereal Evolution Episode 1" trailer for Ace Combat 8: Wings of the Ve, celebrating the franchise's 30th anniversary. The trailer features iconic moments from the series' history, leading up to the next installment. Ace Combat 8: Wings of the Ve is scheduled for release in 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Tekken and Pac-Man owners Bandai Namco announce major restructure with investment from SonyBandai Namco Holdings is undergoing a significant company-wide restructuring effective April 1st, impacting its film, toy, arcade, and video game divisions. This comes as Sony invests approximately $464.5 million for a 2.5% stake and Nintendo acquires Bandai Namco Studios Singapore. The company has also seen layoffs and game cancellations in the past year.