Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is back with a story trailer

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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is back with a story trailer

This October 2, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve releases on PS5, XBOX Series, and PC. Those who buy the Deluxe Edition will have access to it starting September 29, 2026.

Ahead of its launch, Bandai Namco has released a new video introducing the characters and the context of this eighth installment. The developers promise "a campaign with stunning visual effects, featuring multi-layered cloud formations that perfectly capture the majestic beauty of the sky." The story can be experienced through the eyes of the pilot in first-person view.

It also features a multiplayer mode.

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