Take to the skies in ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE, delivering high-octane aerial action developed by PROJECT ACES. Step into the cockpit as an elite pilot, engage in intense dogfights, and conquer gripping missions across stunning, dynamic skies.

Key Features/Benefits

• High-Octane Aerial Action: Engage in fast-paced, arcade-style gameplay featuring intense dogfights and powerful weapon deployment.
• Living Skies Campaign: Experience stunning visuals with dynamic, multi-layered cloudscapes in the single-player Campaign Mode.
• Visceral Storytelling: Go beyond the air combat with breathtaking first-person cinematics that reveal your pilot’s story, pressure of command, and squad bonds.
• Largest Online Mode: Features ACE COMBAT ONLINE with the series’ first online lobby, allowing exploration with a custom avatar before joining multiplayer games.
• Multiplayer Options: Includes Co-Op and cross-platform play in online missions with pilots worldwide.

Deluxe Edition Contents

The Deluxe Edition includes the base game plus exclusive digital content:

• Premium ACE Pass Plus voucher* (unlocks the current season active at redemption)
• Instant unlock of 30 Premium ACE Pass levels
• Customisable cosmetic set including:
  • Tasha costume set*
  • Scarlet missile smoke*
  • F-4E 'MOBIUS SQUADRON' SKIN**
  • F/A-18C 'TEAM ZVEZDA' SKIN**

*Available in Online Mode only. An internet connection is required.

**Available in Online Mode and in Campaign Mode after completing all missions.

Pre-Order Bonus

Receive the playable aircraft: F-14A - ACE COMBAT ZERO: THE BELKAN WAR*. (*This is a ported version of the original game released in 2006 and is available from launch on October 2, 2026. An internet connection is required.)

Specifications

• Platform: Xbox Series X
• Edition: Deluxe Edition
• Release Date: October 2, 2026
• Language: English
• Age Rating: Ages 18 & Over

Prove yourself as a true ace by mastering the skies and forging bonds with your squad in this expansive aerial combat experience.