Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve launched on Oct 2, 2026 for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S; Deluxe Edition owners started three days early, and pre-orders of either edition include the playable F-14A and a ported copy of Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War. The recommended PC specs call for an i7-12700K / Ryzen 5 5600X processor and an RTX 3070 / RX 6800 graphics card, so you can confirm whether your PC can run Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve.
Every trailer for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve and its release timeline are collected on this page in order. It is the eighth numbered Ace Combat from Project Aces, set in Strangereal and shipping with the series' largest online mode, Ace Combat Online.
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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.
You're a fighter pilot, adrift at sea in a rescue boat until the outdated aircraft carrier, Endurance, pulls you aboard.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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- 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: 125 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.
- 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: 125 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.
FAQ
Is Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve out yet?
Yes — it launched October 2, 2026 on PC (Steam), PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with Deluxe Edition owners playing from September 29.
What kind of game is Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve?
An arcade-style flight action game from Project Aces, flying through multi-layered dynamic cloudscapes with first-person cinematics.
Will Ace Combat 8 be crossplay?
Yes — Ace Combat Online, the largest online mode in the series, supports co-op and crossplay across PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. No Game Pass or Switch release has been announced.
When could you pre order Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve?
Pre-orders opened with the June 2, 2026 date announcement: any version grants the playable F-14A and a ported copy of Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War; the Deluxe Edition adds three-day early access and a Premium ACE Pass Plus voucher.
When was Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve announced?
December 12, 2025, by Bandai Namco and Project Aces.
