- ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE | Character Roster - 21 September 2026
Meet the pilots of Joker Flight and the crew of the FCU Endurance: pilots, officers, and survivors who make up the last fighting force of a nation on the brink.You take to the skies and head for the battlefield to reclaim your homeland while forging bonds with them.Commander-rank officer and leader of Joker Flight. He was given the single sign "Wings of Theve"—a legendary ace, and a symbol of hope for the capital of FCU. However, that legend was not real.Due to his exceptional piloting skills, especially his masterful evasive maneuvers, he was selected for the manufactured ace project.In his downtime, he was known as an inveterate gambler. Although he sometimes failed to pay his debts, he remained well liked thanks to his sociable charm and charisma.Lieutenant Commander, Joker Flight's No. 2, and the calm hand that holds the rest of them together. Highly knowledgeable and considerate, B…
- How to choose your difficulty in ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE - 18 September 2026
While preparing for your next mission in ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE, you can easily customize your settings to match the ideal experience you’re looking for. This customization affects two main areas, control of your aircraft and overall gameplay difficulty. Whenever you load into your canopy, you’ll be able to select your flight control mode. Standard mode allows for intuitive control where you turn by pushing the left stick to the left or right. This control scheme might feel more natural to people who are familiar with most first or third-person gameplay. Expert mode enables full-scale control that requires you to roll your craft to the left or right with the left stick, then turn by pitching up and down. This control scheme enables a wider range of aerial maneuvers and more precise aircraft control. You can also choose your difficulty settings by picking either Rookie, Pilot, Vete…
- ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE | Live-Action HOUR ZERO Episode 2 - 17 September 2026
I just do the best I can with what's in front of me. HOUR ZERO - The Prelude to ACE COMBAT 8 WINGS OF THEVE - continues now. Pre-order now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2288340/ACE_COMBAT_8_WINGS_OF_THEVE/
- ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE | Live-Action HOUR ZERO Episode 1 - 15 September 2026
What does a person's character matter, if they're no longer around to show it? Welcome to HOUR ZERO - The Prelude to ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE. Learn more Pre-order now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2288340/ACE_COMBAT_8_WINGS_OF_THEVE/
- ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE | Story Trailer - 14 September 2026
Lies, conspiracies, and gossip. They make up the dense fog that obscures what really going down in this war. The legendary ace – Wings – is no different. RISE ABOVE. Pre-order now!
- ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE takes flight on October 2nd, 2026! - 3 June 2026
Fly through stunningly realistic cities and landscapes with the all-new ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE release date trailer:‘Rise Above’ as the thrilling sequel to the series that defined the flight shooting genre returns, with preorders now live with bonuses including ACE COMBAT ZERO: THE BELKAN WAR and the playable aircraft F‑14A Tomcat!The long-anticipated sequel will take to the skies with early access available for Digital Deluxe Edition pre-order holders only on September 29, 2026, and launch for all players on October 2.Introducing the Deluxe Edition of ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE:✈️ Base Game✈️ 3 days of Early Access✈️ Customizable Cosmetic Set✈️ Premium Ace Pass Plus VoucherEarly access coming with Deluxe Edition pre-orders only; in some countries, available with digital versions only. Check acecombat.com for details.Developed by Bandai Namco Aces Inc., the first mainline entry…
- ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE | Developer Diary - 10 April 2026
The PROJECT ACES developers are pushing the ACE COMBAT series higher than ever.Strap in, and discover an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the development of ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE.This dev diary shares the feelings of a team with 30 years of development experience. Every ounce of that passion and commitment has been poured into environments that will immerse you, a story that will inspire you, and gameplay that will thrill you. Please join us as we prepare to take off for an unforgettable flight. Read our dedicated article at the following LINK and join us on Discord! Wishlist now!
- Over 7 million units sold ✈️ - 17 January 2026
Thanks to you, pilots, ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN has reached more than 7 million units sold - the highest record in the series' history! To celebrate this sky-high milestone, various exclusive wallpapers are available for download on our official website! ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE, the upcoming installment in the ACE COMBAT franchise, has recently been announced for release in 2026. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2288340/ACE_COMBAT_8_WINGS_OF_THEVE/
- ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE is coming! - 12 December 2025
The latest numbered entry is here taking the series' appeal to new heights!Staying true to the franchise's core concepts, this new installment evolves them with the power of modern technology.Rise Above.ACE COMBAT 8 delivers high-octane aerial action!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.This title unfolds in the year 2029, set within the shared world of "Strangereal" that connects some numbered entries in the series.▼Watch the announcement trailer ”Fall of Wings”▼ Wishlist now!
- ACE COMBAT Series 30th Anniversary Memorial Movie - 30 June 2025
"In 2025, the ACE COMBAT series celebrates its 30th anniversary.Thank you for your unwavering support over the years—we are deeply grateful.We will continue to cherish the bond we share with all of you, and strive to deliver new and unforgettable experiences.And now, we're ready. Everything is in place. It’s time to take flight once again—toward even greater heights."Kazutoki Kono - Brand director of ACE COMBAT SeriesGet ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN now!✨
- Over 6 million units sold to celebrate its 6th anniversary🛫 - 17 January 2025
Thanks to you, pilots, ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN has reached more than 6 million units sold - which is the highest record in the series' history! To celebrate these sky-high milestones, use the following link to download an exclusive wallpaper! Get ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN now!✨ https://store.steampowered.com/app/502500/ACE_COMBAT_7_SKIES_UNKNOWN
- Discount for ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN! Up to 80% off 📢 - 17 January 2025
Get ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN, 80% off on Steam, starting January 17th!✈️ Get the game now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/502500/
- PS Plus February gets 17 new games across Premium and Extra tiers today - 21 February 2023
A fresh lineup of PS Plus games for February has just been released, meaning those with an Extra or Premium tier subscription are now able to download over a dozen excellent new games to the home console. The new wave of 17 games are widely sourced from the PS4 and PS5 library, however there are also a handful of PS1 games for you retro heads out there with a Premium subscription! Below is a list of all the new games added to the PlayStation Plus Extra service, downloadable from the PlayStation Plus game catalogue right now: Read more
- More than 4 million units sold, thank you!🛫 - 17 November 2022
Thanks to you, pilots, ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN has reached more than 4 million units sold - which is the highest record in the series' history! To celebrate these sky-high milestones, use the following link to download an exclusive wallpaper! https://store.steampowered.com/app/502500/ACE_COMBAT_7_SKIES_UNKNOWN/
- Patch Note Update - 15 November 2022
Upon further investigation, we have newly confirmed players who used cheats or performed other malicious activities and have prohibited their Steam accounts from accessing multiplayer.
- Patch Note Update - 18 October 2022
Upon further investigation, we have newly confirmed players who used cheats or performed other malicious activities and have prohibited their Steam accounts from accessing multiplayer.
- Patch Note Update - 13 September 2022
Upon further investigation, we have newly confirmed players who used cheats or performed other malicious activities and have prohibited their Steam accounts from accessing multiplayer. Thank you for your continued support & understanding.
- ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN 3rd Anniversary Free Update is available now - 3 August 2022
Attention, Aces! A FREE update is out now to celebrate AceCombat 7: Skies Unknown's 3rd anniversary: This 3rd Anniversary Update features 14 new skins, including the long-awaited Razgriz Squadron and Wardog Squadron skins, now available for the F-14A Tomcat, a playable aircraft added to the TOP GUN: Maverick Aircraft Set. In addition to the Wardog Squadron skin for the F-14D Super Tomcat, six skins reprinted from ACE COMBAT 3, four European aircraft skins and a luminous skin for the XFA-27 have been added to this update. Along with these, players will enjoy 17 new emblems including an ACE COMBAT 7 3rd Anniversary emblem, 3 Nuggets emblems and 13 THE IDOLM@STER SEASON Collaboration ones. Ready for takeoff? 🛫 https://store.steampowered.com/app/502500/ACE_COMBAT_7_SKIES_UNKNOWN https://store.steampowered.com/app/1966880/ACE_COMBAT_7_SKIES_UNKNOWN__TOP_GUN_Maverick_Aircraft_Set/
- Patch Note Update - 5 July 2022
Upon further investigation, we have newly confirmed players who used cheats or performed other malicious activities and have prohibited their Steam accounts from accessing multiplayer. Thank you for your continued support & understanding.
- TOP GUN: Maverick Aircraft Set- out now! - 26 May 2022
It's finally happening... The definitive flight and combat simulator ACE COMBAT, where you take to the skies as an ace pilot, has teamed up with the legendary movie Top Gun! Designed as add-on content for ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN, this set comes from a collaborative effort with the movie Top Gun: Maverick to bring you 6 aircraft (inc. originals), as well as emblems, BGMs and nicknames. Prepare to pilot new aircraft and take your heroics to new heights! Here is the detail of the incoming new content: 6 Playable Aircraft - F-14A Tomcat - F-14A Tomcat | Top Gun: Maverick - F/A-18E Super Hornet - F/A-18E Super Hornet | Top Gun: Maverick - 5th Gen Fighter | Top Gun: Maverick - DarkStar 10 Emblems 38 Skins 12 Nicknames Two music tracks for multiplayer missions To commemorate this release and collaboration, we are also releasing two new bundles on digital stores, available now! ACE COMBAT™…
