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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is an upcoming combat flight simulation game developed by Bandai Namco Aces and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The ninth mainline installment in the Ace Combat series and a sequel to Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown (2019), the game is set to be released for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S in October 2, 2026.
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Ace Combat is an arcade-style combat flight simulation video game series by Project Aces, an internal development team of Bandai Namco Entertainment, formerly Namco. Debuting in 1995 with Air Combat for the PlayStation, the series includes eight mainline installments, multiple spin-offs, and other forms of media, such as novels, model kits, soundtrack albums, and a web series. Since 2012, the series has been developed primarily by Bandai Namco Studios through its internal development group, Project Aces.
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ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE is available now in early access on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam®. The game will release worldwide on October 2, 2026.
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Early Access is here! ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE Deluxe Edition owners can fly now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S & PC ahead of its 2 October 2026 worldwide launch.