Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Developers Show Characters and First Campaign Footage

Bandai Namco presented the first campaign footage of Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve with new characters. The game will be released on October 2, 2026.

Bandai Namco showed the beginning of the Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve campaign, combining story scenes with gameplay and introducing the first characters of the new installment in the series.

The new video offers a closer look at the characters and the first events of the campaign. The trailer alternates between cutscenes and gameplay, allowing viewers to see what to expect from the full version of the game.

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve will be released on October 2, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Deluxe Edition owners will get access to the game on September 29.