In April 2026, players once again remembered the arcade flight simulator Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation. The author of the YouTube channel "IgorL - Emulation Guides" announced the release of an unofficial PC version of the game.
The XenonRecomp tool was used to port the game – it recompiles games for Xbox 360 consoles into native .exe files for Windows.
Modders continue to refine this version of Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation to improve stability. However, it can already be fully completed on PC. sal063 has published the "AC6_recomp" project in open access on GitHub.
The trailer is available at the following link.
The franchise continues to evolve to this day; this year, Bandai Namco Entertainment plans to release a new installment of Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation:
Step into the cockpit and soar as an elite pilot, ready to conquer the skies. Engage in intense aerial combat, eliminate dangerous targets, and complete dynamic missions – each victory brings you closer to becoming a true legend. The game was developed by PROJECT ACES – the award-winning team that brought this franchise to the world.