Ace Combat 8
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Ace Combat 8 guides hub: release time, early access, editions, aircraft list, characters, co-op modes and PC requirements.
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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Overview and Facts
ACE COMBAT 8 is the ninth mainline game and the direct sequel to Ace Combat 7, launching October 2, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X and PC.
Ace Combat 8 Release Date and Unlock Time Worldwide
Ace Combat 8 unlocks worldwide on October 2, 2026 at 22:00 UTC. See the release date converted to PT, ET, BST, CEST and JST.
Ace Combat 8 Early Access Start Time and Eligible Editions
Ace Combat 8 early access opens September 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM PDT, three days before release. Check which editions qualify and which do not.
Ace Combat 8 Preload Dates and Install Size on PS5
Steam and Xbox preload for Ace Combat 8 is not yet confirmed. PS5 preload is press reported for September 29 at about 108.672 GB.
Ace Combat 8 Pre-Order Bonus: F-14A and Ace Combat Zero
Pre-order any Ace Combat 8 edition before October 2, 2026 to get the F-14A plus Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War. Here is what you get.
Ace Combat 8 Editions and Prices: Standard vs Deluxe
The Ace Combat 8 price is $69.99 for Standard and $89.99 for Deluxe with 3-day early access. Three Bandai store tiers run 79.99 EUR to 179.99 EUR.
Is Ace Combat 8 on Game Pass?
No official Ace Combat 8 Game Pass announcement exists as of September 27, 2026. The Xbox Game Pass line on the store page is about console online play.
PC & Platforms
Ace Combat 8 PC Specs: Min, Recommended and SSD
Ace Combat 8 PC requirements: Windows 11, 16 GB RAM, RTX 2060 or RX 6600 XT, hardware ray tracing and a 150 GB SSD for 1080p at 30 fps on Low.
Ace Combat 8 Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series and PC
The Ace Combat 8 PS5, Xbox Series and Steam versions launch October 2, 2026. PS5 adds Pro Enhanced support; Xbox lists 4K, HDR10 and ray tracing.
Ace Combat 8 VR and Flight Stick Support
Ace Combat 8 VR is not supported and Steam lists no VR mode. In-game flight stick support is not yet confirmed, though licensed HOTAS gear exists.
Aircraft & Characters
Ace Combat 8 Aircraft List: All 23 Named Aircraft
ACE COMBAT 8 ships with over 30 aircraft and 23 are named so far. See the full aircraft list with every Fighter, Attacker, Multirole and Electronic role.
ACE COMBAT 8 Character Roster and Full Voice Cast
ACE COMBAT 8 has eight named characters split between Joker Flight and the carrier Endurance. See the roster plus every English and Japanese voice actor.
Tasha Severskaya in ACE COMBAT 8: Voice Cast and Story
Tasha Severskaya is Joker Flight No. 3 and a former Zvezda star in ACE COMBAT 8. See her backstory, voice actresses Emi Lo and Chika Anzai and her costume.
Campaign & Multiplayer
Ace Combat 8 Gameplay: Difficulty, Missions and Length
ACE COMBAT 8 gameplay pairs four difficulty tiers with two control schemes and four mission types, inside a campaign press reports at 25 to 30 hours.
Ace Combat 8 Coop Modes, Player Counts and Crossplay
ACE COMBAT 8 has no campaign co-op and no local play. All co-op and PvP sits in ACE COMBAT ONLINE: six modes, 100-player lobby, full cross-play.
Hour Zero Explained: Episodes, Actors and Release Dates
ACE COMBAT 8 Hour Zero is a four-episode live-action prequel, not a game chapter or DLC. See the episode schedule, the cast and what the series adds.
Reviews & Series
Ace Combat 8 Metacritic Score and Review Roundup
ACE COMBAT 8 sits at 87 on Metacritic for PS5, 86 on PC and 90 on Xbox Series X, with an 88 on OpenCritic as of September 27, 2026.
Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War Pre-Order Bonus
ACE COMBAT ZERO: THE BELKAN WAR is a 2006 PS2 port, not a remaster, bundled free with every ACE COMBAT 8 pre-order before October 2, 2026.