Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve

October 2nd, 2026

Systems

Flight Simulator Action Shooter War & Military

Developer(s):

Bandai Namco Aces

Publisher(s)

Bandai Namco Entertainment

Platform(s)

PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S

ESRB

Teen / Blood, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Violence, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact

Released

October 2nd, 2026

Multiplayer

Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op

Cross-Platform Play

Full

Steam Deck Compatibility

Unknown

Developer(s)	Bandai Namco Aces
Publisher(s)	Bandai Namco Entertainment
Platform(s)	PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
ESRB	Teen / Blood, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Violence, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
Released	October 2nd, 2026
Multiplayer	Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
Cross-Platform Play	Full
Steam Deck Compatibility	Unknown

WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL

PHYSICAL

Description

ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE delivers high-octane aerial action!

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. The game is developed by PROJECT ACES, the acclaimed team behind the franchise.

Aerial Warfare in Living Skies.
Campaign Mode showcases stunning visuals with dynamic multi-layered cloudscapes that capture the majesty of living skies. Feel the rush of a fast-paced arcade-style gameplay and deploy powerful weapons to dominate the battlefield.

A visceral journey from cockpit to ground.
Beyond the chaos in the air, breathtaking 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.

The Largest Online Mode of the Series
ACE COMBAT ONLINE delivers the most expansive multiplayer experience in franchise history. Step into the series’ first online lobby, explore an air base with your custom avatar before diving into multiplayer games. Sortie into online missions with pilots worldwide in a variety of modes including Co-Op and cross platform play.