Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve

Ace Combat 8's Multiplayer Is Aiming to Climb Higher Than Ever | IGN Preview

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve’s multiplayer is built around three things: co-op and versus missions, customizing your aircraft, and the online lobby, which can accommodate up to 100 players at once. Ace Combat 8 is clearly aiming high.

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Ace Combat 8's Multiplayer Is the Most Robust the Series Has Ever Had

Fly high. If you were in doubt that Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is being positioned as the biggest game in the series so far, this new overview trailer of the flight shooter's multiplayer suite says it loud and clear. Of course, Bandai Namco's series has featured online multiplayer before, but Ace Combat Online, as it's called here, looks far more elaborate in Wings of Theve. Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve ‘Online 101’ trailer

Publisher Bandai Namco and developer Bandai Namco Aces have released a new trailer for flight …

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This Ace Combat 8 Trailer Looks at Fighter Jets the Way Gran Turismo Looks at Cars

They are extremely cool to be fair. This recent video for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve passed me by, but it's quite unlike anything else Bandai Namco has released about the upcoming game. It's a trailer that's all about showcasing a number of aircraft you'll be able to pilot when the flight action game launches on 2nd October, and it reminds me of Gran Turismo's unique reverence for cars. Read the full article on pushsquare.com

You Can Practically Guarantee a Stellar Soundtrack for Ace Combat 8 on PS5

Dev diary is all about sound and music. Of all the things the Ace Combat series does well, music is among its greatest strengths. The soundtracks to each entry are generally very good, and far more eclectic and interesting than you might expect from games about fighter jets blowing up other fighter jets. Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve details “Aircraft Tree” system and upgrade parts

Accompanied by bonus pics of T-posing pilots.

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Ace Combat 8 isn’t more human drama-focused than past entries, the devs are just making sure players don’t go “Wait, Ace Combat has a story? again

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve developers talked about lessons learned from AC7.

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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Mixes Anime and Aviation to Deliver a Stunning Action-Adventure

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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Blends Story With High-Octane Dogfighting

Take to the skies in Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, a dogfighting game that simulates jet-setting combat and the consequences of war.

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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve follows up with new info on fan-favorite character Tasha Seversky, including voice cast

Project Aces have published new info on Ace Combat 8's most popular character, the blonde- and pink-haired Tasha.

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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve – The First Flight

Stu Kimball gets his wings and takes the first new Ace Combat game in seven years up for a spin, chatting to series director Kazutoki Kono along the way. The post Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve – The First Flight

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Ace Combat 8 developers worked so closely with fighter jet manufacturers it made them wonder, “Are we allowed to know all this?”

Ace Combat 8: Wing of Theve producer Manabu Shimomoto talks about what it took to make the game and its aircrafts so realistic.

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Ace Combat 8 developers explain why no other flight shooter can match 30 years of storytelling depth

Hands-on and interview: After three decades, the minds behind Ace Combat share why the series has never been bigger

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Hands-on report — Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve begins with a losing war. After a lightning strike by the Republic of Sotoa, the armed forces of the Federation of Central Usea are struggling to survive — and as an FCU fighter pilot, you’re joining the remnants of a military that’s barely holding on. After playing through several […]

Ace Combat 8 Is a Very Grounded Game Set in the Skies | IGN Preview

We played Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve and found it to be visually stunning with appreciated gameplay improvements and a deep story we couldn't get enough of in our limited hands-on time so far.

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Preview: Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve - Journal of an FCU Pilot in Training

Project runway. Well, it seems I've been drafted for the FCU air force. From what I understand, our military needs all the help it can get, and I'm only too happy to lend a hand. Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Ace Combat director says 'I've been doing this for 30 years, so I know exactly how hard we're going'—and after playing it, I can confirm Ace Combat 8 goes extremely hard

Wings of Theve is more Ace Combat. Emphasis on the *more.*

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ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE takes to the skies on October 1

If you have the need for speed, flight combat game ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE is coming on October 1st from Bandai Namco Entertainment. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

Ace Combat 8 soars onto the Sony State of Play with a new release date trailer

A new trailer for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve has been revealed at today's Sony State of Play livestream. As part of this trailer, we now know the game will release on the 2nd October, 2026.

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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve launches globally October 2 on PS5

During today’s State of Play, we announced that Ace Combat 8: Wings Of Theve will release on PlayStation 5 on October 2, 2026. For Deluxe Edition holders, Early Access begins on September 28 at 3:00 PM(PDT). From all-new boss battles to glimpses of allies and rivals, the trailer reveals what lies ahead in Ace Combat […]

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve launches October 2

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC … Source

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Fan Favourite Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War Is a Pre-Order Bonus for Wings of Theve

And pre-orders are open now. The very promising Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve now has a release date alongside an action-packed new trailer, but there's even more reasons for fans of the series to get excited. Pre-orders for the fighter jet action game are live now on PS Store, and if you do, you'll receive a digital copy of PS2 classic Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War. Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Goes Full Top Gun Maverick This October on PS5

Prepare for takeoff. Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, the most exciting game of 2026 to those with taste, just got dated with an exciting new trailer. Bandai Namco is clearing the runway with its action-packed fighter jet game on 2nd October, 2026, and it looks fantastic: Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve just popped up on PEGI's website

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, has popped up on the PEGI website with a "pre-release date": 30th May, 2026.

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Going fast will feel realer than ever in Ace Combat 8 thanks to new proprietary cloud engine. Devs detail new features and technology

Bandai Namco Entertainment's new Ace Combat 8 Developer Diary details new features and technology used in the upcoming new installment.

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PS5's Ace Combat 8 Will Be the Most Ambitious Game in the Series Yet, and We Can't Wait

Wings of Theve is looking good. Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is lowkey one of the most exciting PS5 games on the horizon. We've always been big fans of Bandai Namco's action-packed flight series, and judging by a new dev diary, the next entry is looking like it could be the biggest and best one yet. Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve developer diary

Publisher Bandai Namco and developer Bandai Namco Aces have released an eight-minute developer diary for … Source

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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve devs detail first-person aerial combat and world of Strangereal

The latest report from Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve has arrived, and we’re giving you a first look at the team and technology that will put you in the cockpit of the most cutting-edge flight shooting game of this generation. In this developer diary video from Project Aces, we’ll take a look at how […]

Before Ace Combat 8 Soars onto PS5, Watch the Series' Evolution in Neat New Trailer

Plane old fun. We're big fans of Ace Combat here at Push Square, and with the next game in the franchise coming later this year, we're pretty excited to see it reach new heights. Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve was announced at The Game Awards 2025 back in December, and things have been a little quiet since then, but Bandai Namco has treated fans to a brief trailer that runs through each of the main titles in the long-running series. Read the full article on pushsquare.com