The brand director of the Ace Combat series, Kazutoki Kono, shared a new video message pertaining to Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. The game will release in 2026.
The video from Kono outlines the process of making the initial announcement trailer and instilling music and high-speed action that fans have come to expect from the series. He goes on to ask players to “Please wait a little longer for the moment when your wings can soar through the elevated sky.” Check out the full video message from Kazutoki Kono about Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve below:
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You’re a fighter pilot, adrift at sea in a rescue boat until the outdated aircraft carrier, Endurance, pulls you aboard.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.
Lastly, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve will launch in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
