Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve ‘Release Celebration Event Part 2’ Begins November 6

Bandai Namco has announced that “Release Celebration Event Part 2” for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve will begin on November 6. During the event, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve players can complete limited-time challenges in Ace Combat Online to earn 100,000 ZOLL. The appearance rate for Emergency Sorties will also be increased.

Here’s an overview of the event, via the official Ace Combat website:

Release Celebration CHALLENGE Part 2

New limited-time CHALLENGES will be available.

Event Period: Approximately 3:30 PM on November 6, 2026 – 12:00 PM on December 1, 2026 (JST)

Here’s your chance to earn 100,000 ZOLL!
Take on the limited-time CHALLENGES and earn special rewards!

*Please check the in-game CHALLENGE screen for details regarding the challenges, completion requirements, and rewards.

Increased EMERGENCY SORTIE Appearance Rate & Increased Daily Limit for General Purpose Upgrade Blueprints

During the event period, the appearance rate for EMERGENCY SORTIE will be increased.

Event Period: Approximately 3:30 PM on November 6, 2026 – 3:00 PM on November 16, 2026 (JST)

Take to the skies with your fellow pilots and join an EMERGENCY SORTIE!

In addition, with the start of this event, the daily limit for General Purpose Upgrade Blueprints obtainable as mission rewards will be increased from 5 to 10.

The daily limit will remain at 10 even after the event has ended.

Maintenance for the Event

To prepare for the event, ACE COMBAT ONLINE server maintenance is scheduled for the following times:

Maintenance Schedule:

• • • 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM on November 6, 2026 (JST)
    • 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM on November 16, 2026 (JST)

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve launched on October 2 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Final Weapon previously reviewed Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve and gave it a 4.5/5 score, making it one of our highest-rated games of the year.