ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE
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.
About ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE
Pre-Purchase Offer
Pre-order Bonus includes:
- Playable Aircraft: F-14A
- ACE COMBAT ZERO: THE BELKAN WAR (Steam Version)
*Release date, contents and specifications are subject to change without notice.
*Bonuses other than ACE COMBAT ZERO: THE BELKAN WAR (Steam Version) may be released at a later date.
*ACE COMBAT ZERO: THE BELKAN WAR was also known as ACE COMBAT: THE BELKAN WAR in some regions.
*ACE COMBAT ZERO: THE BELKAN WAR (Steam Version) Supported Languages: Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish. Please be aware of potential language differences from ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE when purchasing.
Deluxe Edition
The Deluxe Edition includes:
- ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE
- Customizable Cosmetic Set
- PREMIUM ACE PASS PLUS Voucher
- 3-Day Early Access
*Early Access is scheduled to begin on September 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM (PDT)
About the Game
Step into the cockpit and take flight as an elite pilot across stunning skies. Enter intense dogfights, eliminate threats, and rise through gripping missions to earn your wings in this game developed by PROJECT ACES, the acclaimed team behind the franchise.
Campaign Mode showcases stunning visuals with dynamic multi-layered cloudscapes that capture the majesty of living skies. Feel the rush of fast-paced arcade-style gameplay while deploying powerful weapons to dominate the battlefield.
Beyond the chaos in the air, exhilarating first-person scenes reveal your pilot’s story through breathtaking cinematics. Experience the pressure of command, the weight of decisions, and the bonds forged in battle. Between missions, bond with your squad members, rise to meet adversity, and prove yourself as a true ace.
The Largest Online Mode of the Series
ACE COMBAT ONLINE delivers the most expansive multiplayer experience in franchise history. Step into the series’ first online lobby, explore an air base with your custom avatar before diving into multiplayer games. Sortie into online missions with pilots worldwide in a variety of modes including Co-Op and cross platform play.
Story
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You're a fighter pilot, adrift at sea in a rescue boat until the outdated aircraft carrier, Endurance, pulls you aboard. Your homeland's navy is shattered. The aging vessel, its decks crowded with refugees, has already retreated far from the front lines. July 2029: The Federation of Central Usea (FCU) has fallen under a lightning invasion by the Republic of Sotoa. Most of the nation is occupied, the military is scattered, and the Endurance is just one fragment of what remains. On this ship, you're given a single name: "Wings of Theve". A legendary ace, a symbol of hope, a name tied to Theve, the FCU capital. But that legend was a lie; it was a story made to keep morale alive. Now, you must carry that name and take to the skies again. With three new comrades at your side, fight to reclaim your lost homeland.
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Game details
- Developers
- Bandai Namco Aces Inc.
- Publishers
- Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
- Release date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Genres
- Action, Flight, Shooter, Military, Vehicular Combat, Wargame, War, Cinematic, Story Rich, Singleplayer, Online Co-Op, Realistic, Multiplayer, Arcade, Great Soundtrack, 3D Platformer, Co-op, Casual, PvP, VR
- Modes
- Single-player, Multiplayer, Online PvP, Online co-op, Cross-platform multiplayer
- Controller
- Full controller support
- Steam features
- 55 achievements, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing, Trading cards
- Themes
- Action, Science fiction, Drama, Warfare
- Camera
- First person, Third person
- Players
- Online co-op (up to 8), Online multiplayer (up to 8)
- Series
- Ace Combat
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- DRM & anti-cheat
- Denuvo Anti-Tamper, Kernel-level anti-cheat
Languages
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| French | Supported | Not supported | Supported |
| Italian | Supported | Not supported | Supported |
| German | Supported | Not supported | Supported |
| Spanish (Spain) | Supported | Not supported | Supported |
| Japanese | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Korean | Supported | Not supported | Supported |
| Polish | Supported | Not supported | Supported |
System requirements
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060[6 GB] / AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT[8 GB]
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 150 GB available space
- Additional Notes: This game requires an SSD, a hardware ray tracing-enabled graphics card, and DirectX 12 with Shader Model 6.6 or higher. Estimated performance: 1920×1080(Upscale)/30fps with graphics settings at "Low". Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes.
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: Intel Core i7-12700K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
- Memory: 32 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070[8 GB] / AMD Radeon RX 6800 [16 GB]
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 150 GB available space
- Additional Notes: This game requires an SSD, a hardware ray tracing-enabled graphics card, and DirectX 12 with Shader Model 6.6 or higher. Estimated performance: 1920x1080(Upscale)/60fps with graphics settings at "MEDIUM". Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes.
Ratings
Steam Deck & Linux
Steam Deck Unsupported
- Steam osdoes not support
- SteamOS: Unsupported
- Steam Machine: Unsupported
- Steam Frame: Unsupported
ProtonDB: Gold · 170 reports See reports
DLC & editions
Also on Steam
- ACE COMBAT 8 - Playable Aircraft: F-14A
- ACE COMBAT 8 - Customizable Cosmetic Set
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