After seven long years, I can’t believe Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is actually real.
A new Ace Combat game is finally on the horizon
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve will launch in 2026
Its announcement trailer debuted at The Game Awards 2025
There were plenty of noteworthy announcements and world premieres at The Game Awards 2025, but for me, the surprise reveal of Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve completely stole the show.
Arriving sometime in 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is the first mainline entry in the beloved aerial dogfighting series since 2019’s Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown.
The game’s announcement trailer packed quite a lot into just a minute and a half of in-engine footage. A lot of it is what you’d expect from the series if you’re an existing Ace Combat head; dogfights amidst stunning skyboxes, a whole bunch of interesting characters, and hints at the next chapter in the conflict of this fictional world.
