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ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE

Release date: October 1, 2026 (49 days to go)
Platforms: PC
Genres: Flight action

Platform and release matrix

Platform	Availability	Release date
PC	Planned	October 1, 2026

Confirmed information

Game overview

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is Bandai Namco Aces' first mainline Ace Combat entry in seven years, launching October 2, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S (Deluxe Edition owners get 3-day early access from September 29). Built on Unreal Engine 5, it casts players as an ace pilot rescued by the aircraft carrier Endurance after their homeland's navy is shattered, flying for a squadron known as Joker Flight amid an emotionally charged story of identity and duty.

Quick answers

When does ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE release?

October 1, 2026

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Guide coverage

Campaign & Joker Flight

The story follows pilots Baxter, Tasha, and Coster — together Joker Flight — through a cinematic campaign centered on the fall of the Federation of Central Usea to an invasion by the Republic of Sotoa, continuing the series' tradition of grounding arcade dogfighting in a scripted wartime narrative.

Editions & Pre-order Bonuses

Pre-ordering unlocks the F-14A aircraft and a digital copy of the 2006 prequel Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War; the Deluxe Edition adds early access and a Premium Ace Pass, while a limited Joker Flight Pack bundles a two-LP vinyl soundtrack and a 200-page artbook.