- a new fighter ace The game is finally on the horizon.
- Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve will be launched in 2026
- Its announcement trailer debuted at The Game Awards 2025
There were plenty of noteworthy announcements and world premieres at The Game Awards 2025, but for me, the surprise reveal of Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve He completely stole the show.
It will arrive sometime in 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC. Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is the first mainline entry in the beloved aerial dogfighting series since 2019. Ace Combat 7: Unknown Skies.
The game’s announcement trailer packed quite a bit into just a minute and a half of in-engine footage. Much of this is what you would expect from the series if you are already a fighter ace head; aerial fights in the middle of impressive skyboxes, a lot of interesting characters and clues about the next chapter of the conflict of this fictional world.
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We don’t know too much about Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve At the moment, but the game’s Steam page reveals some interesting information. The description says:
“Experience an impressive campaign filled with high-stakes missions, difficult decisions, and deep connections with the team.”
While not a concrete confirmation, this could hint that the player will have to make some narrative decisions during the main campaign. The trailer itself also focuses quite a bit on the characters of what appears to be your squad. The reference to “deep team connections,” then, could hint at some kind of social or conversation system.
Otherwise, it seems like something that should have been done a long time ago. fighter ace goodness. And if the trailer is anything to go by, we can expect another spectacular soundtrack, perhaps from series composer Keiki Kobayashi.
If you’re not familiar with the series, I recommend checking out the latest game: Ace Combat 7: Unknown Skies. It’s the most available to play on modern hardware and, aside from a handful of callbacks, requires no knowledge of previous games in the series.
It’s almost always on sale too, and if anything, it’s worth playing just for the ‘Daredevil’ moment. I won’t spoil it here, but it’s one of the best combinations of gameplay and music I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing in any game.
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