Bandai Namco and Bandai Namco Aces have revealed Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, launching in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. A new trailer for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve was also shown at The Game Awards 2025.
Here’s an overview, via the game’s official website:
You’re a fighter pilot, adrift at sea in a rescue boat until the outdated aircraft carrier, Endurance, pulls you aboard.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 shop, 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.
Fans can look forward to the Ace Combat 30th anniversary concert, titled “Ace Combat/S The Symphony 30th Anniversary.” Ace Combat/S The Symphony 30th Anniversary will be held at the Saitama Kikan on January 31, 2026, and the concert will have a special talk session with the Ace Combat development team as well.
What’s more, the Ace Combat series soundtrack, including the Ace Combat/S The Symphony 25th Anniversary Concert Album, is now streaming on various music distribution websites such as iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify.
