Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve

Soar through the skies and rise above every challenge to earn your place among the elite. Engage in intense aerial combat to dominate the battlefield with powerful weapons. Experience a breathtaking campaign…

91 2 October 2026 ESRB T from $60.87

Arcade Shooter Simulator Action Drama Science fiction Warfare

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is an arcade developed by Bandai Namco Aces Inc., released 2 October 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Microsoft Windows). It currently starts at $60.87 at GameBillet.

Verified 19 Oct 2026 Sources: IGDB , Steam , Wikipedia

What Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is an arcade game developed by Bandai Namco Aces Inc. and released in 2026. It was published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. It is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on Unreal Engine 5. It carries an ESRB T age rating.

The premise, in the publisher's words

You're a fighter pilot, adrift at sea in a rescue boat until the outdated aircraft carrier, Endurance, pulls you aboard. Your homeland's navy is shattered. The aging vessel, its decks crowded with refugees, has already retreated far from the front lines. July 2029: The Federation of Central Usea (FCU) has fallen under a lightning invasion by the Republic of Sotoa. Most of the nation is occupied, the military is scattered, and the Endurance is just one fragment of what remains. On this ship, you're given a single name: "Wings of Theve". A legendary ace, a symbol of hope, a name tied to Theve, the FCU capital. But that legend was a lie; it was a story made to keep morale alive. Now, you must…

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How it plays

It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are action, drama, science fiction and warfare. It supports multiplayer for up to 8 players online. Available modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer and Single player. There are 55 achievements to unlock.

Where it sits in the Ace Combat series

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is the tenth of 13 entries we hold in the Ace Combat series. It arrived 2 years after Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Deluxe Edition. The next entry was Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve - Playable Aircraft: F-14A in 2026. Its critic score of 91 is 14 points above the series average of 77. That makes it the highest-rated entry in the series.

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How it was received

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve holds a critic score of 91 out of 100. That places it above 98% of the 2,164 rated arcade games in our database, which average 70. Games released in 2026 averaged 78, so it scored 13 points above the year average.

What you need to run it

The minimum specification calls for Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060[6 GB] / AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT[8 GB]. A 16GB memory requirement is demanding — worth checking before you buy, because 8GB is still common in older and budget machines. It also needs around 150GB of free storage, which is a real consideration on a 512GB drive. Both tiers are compared side by side on the requirements page, and you can check your own parts against them without installing anything.

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What it costs, and where

The cheapest verified price right now is $60.87 at GameBillet, 13% below its usual price. Across the 9 stores we track, the same game ranges up to $69.99 — a spread of $9.12 for an identical product.

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What it launched against

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve launched on 2 October 2026, within three weeks of Marvel's Wolverine, Control Resonant, Silent Hill: Townfall and Star Wars: Galactic Racer. It reviewed better than all of them. It arrived 6 years into the PlayStation 5's life, so it was built for hardware developers already knew well.

Released around the same time: Marvel's Wolverine, Control Resonant, Silent Hill: Townfall, Star Wars: Galactic Racer.

Cheats and codes

We have not confirmed any working cheat codes for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve yet. Rather than reprint a list we have not tested, this section stays empty until one is verified.

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Official trailer

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Screenshots

All media

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve gameplay screenshot

Dlc

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve - Playable Aircraft: F-14A

2 October 2026

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve - Customizable Cosmetic Set

2 October 2026

Quick answers

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve — frequently asked questions

When did Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve come out?

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve was released on 2 October 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Microsoft Windows).

How much does Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve cost?

The cheapest current price for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is $60.87 at GameBillet, which is 13% off its usual price. Prices on this page are checked daily.

What are the minimum PC requirements for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve?

At minimum, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve needs Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, 16 GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060[6 GB] / AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT[8 GB] graphics, 150 GB available space of storage.

Does Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve have multiplayer?

Yes. Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve supports multiplayer for up to 8 players online.

How many GB is Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve?

The PC version needs about 150 GB of storage, going by the storage line in the system requirements ("150 GB available space"). Updates can add to that, and console versions have their own sizes, which are not listed here.

Does Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve have crossplay?

Steam lists cross-platform multiplayer for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. Steam's flag does not say which platforms play together, so check the publisher's notes for PlayStation, Xbox or Switch.

Does Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve have split screen?

Steam's store listing does not list split screen for the PC version of Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. Console versions can differ.

Can you play Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve solo?

Yes. Steam lists a single-player mode for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve as well as multiplayer.

Does Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve have controller support?

Yes. Steam lists full controller support for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, including PlayStation controllers.

Can you play Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve on Mac?

Steam does not sell a macOS version of Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve; the Steam release is for Windows.

Is Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve on Linux?

Steam does not list a native Linux version of Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. Windows games can often run on Linux and Steam Deck through Proton, but that is a different question from native support.

What age rating is Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve?

PEGI 16 for Violence, In-Game Purchases; ESRB T (Teen, 13+) for Violence, Blood, Mild Suggestive Themes, Language, Users Interact, In-Game Purchases; USK 16 (USK no. 58568/26), as listed on Steam. The full PEGI entry is on pegi.info.

Can a 12-year-old play Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve?

The ratings are PEGI 16, ESRB T (Teen, 13+), USK 16. Every board that rated it puts it above 12. The reasons listed are: Violence, In-Game Purchases. A rating is guidance on age; the decision is the parent's.

Does Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve have Denuvo?

Yes. Steam's store page lists: "Denuvo Anti-Tamper; 5 different systems within a day machine activation limit".

Does Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve need a third-party account?

Steam's store page lists no third-party account requirement for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve.

Is Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve available in Germany?

In Germany it is rated USK 16 (USK no. 58568/26). Steam lists it for German users.

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