US EditionMove over, Megaman — Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Was the Best Reveal at The Game Awards 2025
Bandai Namco forms new studio Bandai Namco Aces to focus on Ace Combat IP and speed development for the 2026 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
- On Thursday at the 2025 Game Awards, Bandai Namco Entertainment announced Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve as the next installment after Ace Combat 7 and before Ace Combat 3.
- Bandai Namco created Bandai Namco Aces to focus on the Ace Combat IP, and CEO Nao Udagawa said she aims to speed development cycles while maintaining quality.
- In the story, the 'Wings of Theve' legend is used as propaganda while the Federation of Central Usea falls to the Republic of Sotoa, with the player aboard Endurance and three comrades.
- The title will debut in 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S and PC via Steam, drawing noticeable fanfare at the Game Awards as a major franchise event.
- Nao Udagawa emphasized heavy investment in sky visuals and cinematic presentation, highlighting graphics and sky rendering for Ace Combat 8 and Bandai Namco's Elden Ring film with A24, Alex Garland, and Peter Rice.
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Ace Combat 8 Wings of Theve announced, coming 2026
Franchise fans' seven-year wait is almost over... Ace Combat 8 Wings of Theve was announced last night at The Game Awards, and marks seven years since the franchise’s last sequel. “The first mainline entry in Ace Combat in seven years promises to elevate the flight shooting franchise to new heights, harnessing the power of Unreal Engine 5 and proprietary technology to create a visually stunning, ultra-realistic aerial thrill ride,” Bandai Namco …
Seven years after the release of Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown, Bandai Namco took advantage of the Game Awards ceremony to present a new episode of his game of aircraft. Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve will be the first episode of the saga to take full advantage of the current generation of consoles, and entirely realized under Unreal Engine 5. An episode that fits in with the desire to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the franchise, begun in 1995 w…
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