Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Lands October 2, 2026
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is officially launching on October 2, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Digital Deluxe Edition owners can expect early access starting September 29th. Pre-ordering the game will also grant players a digital copy of Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War.
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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Launches October 2, 2026 – Release Date, Aircraft, and Multiplayer Details — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is set to launch on October 2, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game will feature over 30 playable aircraft across four roles and include a multiplayer mode called Ace Combat Online with co-op and competitive missions.
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE takes to the skies on October 1
Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced that the flight combat game ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE will launch on October 1st for PC. A Deluxe Edition offers early access on September 28th and includes a "PREMIUM ACE PASS PLUS Voucher." Pre-ordering the game will also grant players a port of ACE COMBAT ZERO: THE BELKAN WAR for Steam.
Ace Combat 8 Will Feature Chain Destruction and Online Mode
Bandai Namco announced Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, launching October 2, 2026. The game will feature a new Chain Destruction system, an online mode with pilot avatars and cross-play, and a secondary special weapon option. Pre-orders include a port of Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War.
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE Release Date Confirmed – Here’s What Every Edition Includes
Bandai Namco has confirmed the release date for Ace Combat 8: Wings of the Ve as October 2nd, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game will feature early access starting September 29th for Digital Deluxe Edition owners and includes a pre-order bonus of Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War. The title utilizes Unreal Engine 5 and returns players to the Strangereal universe.
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE TAKES FLIGHT 2 OCTOBER 2026
Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe has announced that Ace Combat 8: Wings of the Ve will launch on October 2, 2026, with early access for the Digital Deluxe Edition on September 29, 2026. Developed by Bandai Namco Aces Inc. using Unreal Engine 5, the game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Pre-orders include a digital copy of Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War and various edition-specific bonuses.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve release date confirmed for October – here’s what we know so far
Bandai Namco has confirmed that Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve will be released on October 2, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC. Developed by Bandai Namco Aces using Unreal Engine 5, the game is set in the fictional world of Strangereal and features a story of resistance against an occupying force. The title will include a campaign, multiplayer, and various editions offering early access and bonus content, including a digital copy of Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War.
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE TAKES FLIGHT THIS OCTOBER
Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. announced that ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE will launch on October 2, 2026, with early access for Deluxe Edition holders on September 29. The game is developed by Bandai Namco Aces Inc. using Unreal Engine 5 and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. Preorders include a bonus copy of ACE COMBAT ZERO: THE BELKAN WAR.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Launches October 2 With Ace Combat Zero Pre-Order Bonus
Bandai Namco announced that Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve will launch on October 2, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with Deluxe Edition early access on September 29. The game utilizes Unreal Engine 5 and features a new campaign in Strangereal. Pre-orders include a digital copy of Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War.
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.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Launches in October 2026
Bandai Namco has announced that Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve will launch on October 2nd, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. Digital pre-orders will include a remastered version of Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War. The Deluxe Edition offers early access and bonus cosmetic items, with the PlayStation 5 version including exclusive physical collector's items.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Taking Flight October 2
Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced that Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve will launch on October 2 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game features a cinematic campaign with an emotionally charged story of identity and duty in the war-torn world of Strangereal. A Deluxe Edition offering early access and cosmetic items is also available for pre-order.
Release Dates/Windows
Several games have announced release dates or windows. Ace Combat 8: Wings of the Hawk is set for October 2nd, Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered will launch on October 1st, and Hyperwired is scheduled for July 2nd.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is Coming to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S on October 2nd
Project Aces and Bandai Namco have announced that Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve will launch on October 2nd for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The game features a plot involving a legendary pilot and utilizes Unreal Engine 5 for realistic cloud effects and real-time, first-person cinematics.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Dated, Out This September | Console Creatures
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is set to launch on October 2, 2026, for Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game places players in the role of a legendary ace pilot in the fictional world of Strangereal, fighting to reclaim their occupied homeland. It will feature over 30 aircraft and introduce new combat scenarios including ground and anti-ship missions.
Ace Combat 8 soars onto the Sony State of Play with a new release date trailer
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve will launch on October 2, 2026, as revealed during a Sony State of Play presentation. The trailer showcased aerial combat and hinted at the narrative, with pre-orders including a modern port of Ace Combat Zero.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve takes off with an October launch date
Bandai Namco and Project Aces have announced that Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve will launch on October 2nd for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The game is a direct sequel to Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown and features a new protagonist as a fighter pilot fighting to reclaim their homeland.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve launches globally October 2 on PS5
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is set to launch globally on PlayStation 5 on October 2, 2026, with early access for Deluxe Edition holders starting September 28. The game will feature a new campaign mode set in the Strangereal world, introducing new aerial combat scenarios, over 30 pilotable aircraft, and a story focused on the Joker Squadron's fight against the invading Republic of Sotoa and their "Land Battleship" weapon.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve launches October 2
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is set to launch on October 2 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. The game is a combat flight simulation title.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve launches in October
Bandai Namco Entertainment and Bandai Namco Aces have announced that Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve will launch on October 2nd for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. The game features high-octane aerial action, dynamic cloudscapes, and a campaign mode with both aerial combat and first-person story cinematics.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Goes Full Top Gun Maverick This October on PS5
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is set to launch on October 2, 2026, for PlayStation 5, as revealed in a new trailer. The game will feature a story-focused campaign set aboard an aircraft carrier, drawing inspiration from Top Gun Maverick. Pre-order details will be covered separately.
