The developers confirmed that as part of the first season, players will receive Pac-Man, Galaga, Rally-X, and Dragon Spirit. The games will launch directly from ACE COMBAT ONLINE, and the set of games is planned to change with the release of new seasons.
The Air Base Lobby will be more than just a waiting room. Here you can search for matches and missions, train in groups of up to four people, chat with other pilots, and listen to music from previous installments of the series via the built-in Jukebox.
Brand director Kazutoki Kono explained the presence of Dragon Spirit. According to him, the developers became so engrossed in the game while working that they decided to add it to Ace Combat. However, Kono admitted that the team was unable to get past the third level.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve will be released on October 2, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Pre-ordering will also grant an updated version of Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War.