Bandai Namco has released the opening cinematic trailer for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve ahead of the game’s release on October 2. It introduces players to both the narrative and gameplay of the upcoming new entry.
The opening will feature the titular ace pilot, Wings of Theve, and serve as the inciting incident that sets the entire story into motion. Check out the full opening cinematic trailer for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve below:
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve launches on October 2 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Pre-orders are available now for $69.99, and Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve players will receive a digital port of Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War as a pre-order bonus alongside an unlocked playable in-game F-14A aircraft. Lastly, check out our preview of Wings of Theve, as well as our interview with both Manabu Shimomoto and Kazutoki Kono.
The Steam page describes the game as follows:
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 in this game developed by PROJECT ACES, the acclaimed team behind the franchise.
Campaign Mode showcases stunning visuals with dynamic multi-layered cloudscapes that capture the majesty of living skies. Feel the rush of fast-paced arcade-style gameplay while deploying powerful weapons to dominate the battlefield.
Beyond the chaos in the air, exhilarating first-person scenes reveal your pilot’s story through breathtaking cinematics. Experience the pressure of command, the weight of decisions, and the bonds forged in battle. Between missions, bond with your squad members, rise to meet adversity, and prove yourself as a true ace.
