Platforms
- PCSep 29, 20268.4playscore8.820 Critics8.422.1K Players
- PlayStation 5Oct 2, 2026NAplayscore8.730 CriticsNA0 Players
- Xbox Series X|SOct 2, 2026NAplayscore8.68 CriticsNA0 Players
42 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
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Critic Reviews
- Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve (PC) Review – 9.25/10: Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is a superb entry in the series, bringing Bandai Namco's aerial ballet to even higher heights.
Eric Van Allen · Oct 15, 2026 Reviewed on PC - HIGH A well-made campaign and online package. LOW Minor performance and gameplay hiccups WTF Who told you to target THAT!?
Ali Arkani · Oct 14, 2026 Reviewed on PCRead full review - One or two dud missions and an uneven story do little to dull the shine of 2026’s most breathless, invigorating action game.
Chris Schilling · Oct 13, 2026 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - Joker’s Wild
· Oct 06, 2026 Reviewed on PC, PS5, Series X|SRead full review - Even better than Top Gun: Maverick.
Leo Faria · Oct 05, 2026 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve delivers a strong arcade flight campaign, with missions that keep things fresh, an aircraft tree that's satisfying to climb, skies worth staring at, and a genuinely excellent soundtrack.
Adeela Tas · Oct 02, 2026 Reviewed on PC, PS5, Series X|SRead full review - Gaming’s longest running combat flight simulator series is better than ever, in this highly accessible and excitingly unique new action game.
David Jenkins · Oct 02, 2026 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve delivers a substantial flight combat experience with a lengthy campaign, deep aircraft options, strong presentation, and plenty of replay value, while keeping its classic controls intact.
Mahi Araf · Oct 01, 2026 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve offers 30-odd missions of explosive aerial acrobatics that you won’t soon forget about.
Matt · Sep 28, 2026 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - Ace Combat 8 takes lessons from all its predecessors and applies them into the most complete Ace Combat experience to date!
· Sep 26, 2026 Reviewed on PCRead full review
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About the game
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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 filled with high-stakes missions, hard choices, and deep squad connections.
Developer: Bandai Namco Aces Inc.