- ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE | Opening Cinematic - 22 September 2026
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- Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve предложит четыре уровня сложности - от сюжетного режима до испытания для опытных пилотов - 21 September 2026
Разработчики Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve рассказали, как в игре будут устроены управление и уровни сложности. Игроки смогут отдельно выбрать схему управления самолётом и настроить общий уровень испытания, причём менять эти параметры разрешается в любой момент. Для управления доступны два режима. Стандартный вариант рассчитан на более привычную схему: самолёт поворачивает при отклонении левого стика влево или вправо. Режим «Эксперт» требует сначала наклонять машину в нужную сторону, а затем выполнять поворот движением стика вверх или вниз. Такая система сложнее в освоении, но даёт больше контроля над воздушными манёврами. Сложность разделена на четыре уровня — «Новичок», «Пилот», «Ветеран» и «Элита». Первый вариант позволит сосредоточиться на сюжете и дополнительно предлагает настройки, уменьшающие урон от столкновений с землёй и сооружениями. «Пилот» станет стандартным режимом с более…
- Bandai Namco раскрыла режимы управления и четыре уровня сложности Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve - 19 September 2026
В Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve игрокам предложат два варианта управления, различающихся по уровню реализма: Стандартный режим — упрощённая схема, знакомая по предыдущим частям. Левый стик мгновенно поворачивает самолёт влево или вправо. Подходит для быстрого освоения и динамичных боёв. Экспертный режим — более сложная механика. Тем же стиком можно кренить самолёт, а затем поднимать или опускать нос для выполнения поворота. Это требует большего мастерства, но открывает доступ к сложным манёврам. Разработчики предусмотрели четыре режима сложности, каждый из которых ориентирован на разную аудиторию: «Пилот» — стандартный уровень, рекомендуемый новичкам или тем, кто давно не играл в серию. «Новичок» — более простой режим с возможностью уменьшения урона от столкновений с окружающей средой. Идеален для тех, кто хочет сосредоточиться на сюжете. «Ветеран» — для опытных поклонников. Враги станов…
- How to choose your difficulty in ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE - 18 September 2026
While preparing for your next mission in ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE, you can easily customize your settings to match the ideal experience you’re looking for. This customization affects two main areas, control of your aircraft and overall gameplay difficulty. Whenever you load into your canopy, you’ll be able to select your flight control mode. Standard mode allows for intuitive control where you turn by pushing the left stick to the left or right. This control scheme might feel more natural to people who are familiar with most first or third-person gameplay. Expert mode enables full-scale control that requires you to roll your craft to the left or right with the left stick, then turn by pitching up and down. This control scheme enables a wider range of aerial maneuvers and more precise aircraft control. You can also choose your difficulty settings by picking either Rookie, Pilot, Vete…
- ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE | Live-Action HOUR ZERO Episode 2 - 17 September 2026
I just do the best I can with what's in front of me. HOUR ZERO - The Prelude to ACE COMBAT 8 WINGS OF THEVE - continues now. Pre-order now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2288340/ACE_COMBAT_8_WINGS_OF_THEVE/
- ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE | Live-Action HOUR ZERO Episode 1 - 15 September 2026
What does a person's character matter, if they're no longer around to show it? Welcome to HOUR ZERO - The Prelude to ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE. Learn more Pre-order now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2288340/ACE_COMBAT_8_WINGS_OF_THEVE/
- ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE | Story Trailer - 14 September 2026
Lies, conspiracies, and gossip. They make up the dense fog that obscures what really going down in this war. The legendary ace – Wings – is no different. RISE ABOVE. Pre-order now!
- Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Harnesses Top Gun With New Live-Action Prequel - 10 September 2026
When you think of media all about high-flying jet combat, it’s pretty much just Top Gun and Ace Combat that come to mind. And it looks like the latter is going to take a page out of the former’s book, as Bandai Namco has announced a new live-action prequel series to Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve . You can see the first trailer below. Watch the video Hour Zero is a new short film that introduces newcomers to Ace Combat, and particularly the series’ worldview. Those not familiar with Ace Combat likely don’t know how complex and interconnected the series’ narrative and storytelling actually are, diving into complex themes about the nature of war. The short film stars Josh Holloway ( Lost ) and Brandon Routh ( Superman Returns ). Here’s the official story description from Bandai Namco. “Three strangers survive the opening days of the Republic of Sotoa’s invasion of the Federation of Central…
- Bandai Namco представила кинематографический тизер мини-сериала Hour Zero по игре Ace Combat 8 - 10 September 2026
Компания Bandai Namco Entertainment опубликовала постановочный тизер с живыми актёрами под названием Hour Zero, который служит сюжетным прологом к грядущему авиасимулятору Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. Полноценный релиз этого кинематографического превью состоится на следующей неделе. В обнародованном ролике авторы воссоздали мрачную атмосферу начала полномасштабного военного конфликта, когда все городские информационные каналы связи внезапно прекращают работу, а независимые военные корреспонденты полностью уходят в тень. На фоне разворачивающейся катастрофы за кадром звучат переговоры пилотов эскадрильи под позывным «Блэйд один», которые подтверждают уничтожение первого неопознанного самолёта противника. Персонажи ведут споры о природе вооружённых столкновений, заявляя, что в мире не существует хороших войн, но вполне может существовать война справедливая. Основной упор в повествовании…
- ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE | Live-Action HOUR ZERO Teaser - 10 September 2026
HOUR ZERO - The Prelude to ACE COMBAT 8 WINGS OF THEVE - is coming next week. Stay tuned.RISE ABOVE. Pre-order now!
- ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE | Character Roster - 4 September 2026
Meet the pilots of Joker Flight and the crew of the FCU Endurance: pilots, officers, and survivors who make up the last fighting force of a nation on the brink.You take to the skies and head for the battlefield to reclaim your homeland while forging bonds with them.Commander-rank officer and leader of Joker Flight. He was given the single sign "Wings of Theve"—a legendary ace, and a symbol of hope for the capital of FCU. However, that legend was not real.Due to his exceptional piloting skills, especially his masterful evasive maneuvers, he was selected for the manufactured ace project.In his downtime, he was known as an inveterate gambler. Although he sometimes failed to pay his debts, he remained well liked thanks to his sociable charm and charisma.Lieutenant Commander, Joker Flight's No. 2, and the calm hand that holds the rest of them together. Highly knowledgeable and considerate, B…
- ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE | Online Overview Trailer - 1 September 2026
Discover the aerial combat experience with pilots from around the world in ACE COMBAT ONLINE, the online mode of ACE COMBAT 8’s end content.Welcome back, pilots, to ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE, the latest entry in the ACE COMBAT series, releasing worldwide on October 2nd. We'll take you through the early stages of ACE COMBAT ONLINE, the online endgame mode of ACE COMBAT 8, and showcase what makes it so exciting. Discover just a glimpse of how the aerial combat experience with pilots from around the world can evolve and expand.Read our detailed article at the following link!We hope you'll get a taste of what's in store.RISE ABOVE. Pre-order now!
- ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE is Bringing The Biggest Online Multiplayer Modes To The Skies - 1 September 2026
With just a month left to go before ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE takes to the skies, Bandai Namco has revealed the series’ biggest online modes to date. Bandai Namco has just pulled back the curtain on a fresh trailer for ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE , with just a month to go before the title takes flight on October 3. In the Online 101 trailer, Bandai Namco Entertainment reveals new online game modes, progression and rewards, and a range of new content that’s accessible via a new Air Base virtual lobby that can host up to 100 players from around the world. The graphical prowess shown in previous ACE COMBAT 8 campaign trailers has not taken any hits; fans can expect the same visuals, photorealistic graphics and intense battles as shown in previous Campaign Mode trailers, but progression will be markedly different. The full Online 101 trailer can be seen just below, courtesy of Bandai Na…
- ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE | Strangereal Evolution Episode 3 - 1 July 2026
The ACE COMBAT series has woven an epic historical narrative set in Strangereal.Let’s take a look back at the history leading up to ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE.ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE is coming October 2nd, 2026.RISE ABOVE. Pre-order now!
- Ready for takeoff? - 16 June 2026
The official Ace Combat Discord is waiting for you.Join the crew: Join the Ace Combat Discord Server! RISE ABOVE. Pre-order now!
- ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE takes to the skies on October 1 - 4 June 2026
If you have the need for speed, flight combat game ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE is coming on October 1st from Bandai Namco Entertainment. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/06/ace-combat-8-wings-of-theve-takes-to-the-skies-on-october-1/
- Walkthrough Trailer is here! - 4 June 2026
Calling all Aces!Equip yourself with the knowledge and munitions needed to embody the Wings of Theve – whether you’re already an ace pilot or taking flight for the first time.This presentation is 10 minutes long. Language subtitles are available in English and 11 other languages. Please use the YouTube caption tool to select the language you prefer.Let’s look at these features in greater detail in our Gameplay Guide article, available HERE.RISE ABOVE. Pre-order now!
- Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Hands-On Preview: A “Photorealistic Sky and the Sense of Freedom” - 4 June 2026
CGM was invited to Los Angeles, California, by Bandai Namco for an exclusive hands-on preview of the latest installment in their Ace Combat franchise, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve . This is a highly anticipated game that is seven years in the making, and Bandai Namco was as eager to show off the game as we were to see it. Press and creators gathered at Orbital Studios in L.A. to get a sneak peek at the game, and the venue was decked out with imagery honouring Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve , as well as its long franchise history in the form of a ‘Hall of Heroes,’ paying tribute to each of their past games, as well as the future Ace Combat Zero that was teased at the event. Beyond the entrance were four cockpits with a massive screen in front of it, whose purpose had yet to reveal itself. We were led into a room for our mission briefing, laying out the events of the day and providing perti…
- ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE takes flight on October 2nd, 2026! - 2 June 2026
Fly through stunningly realistic cities and landscapes with the all-new ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE release date trailer:‘Rise Above’ as the thrilling sequel to the series that defined the flight shooting genre returns, with preorders now live with bonuses including ACE COMBAT ZERO: THE BELKAN WAR and the playable aircraft F‑14A Tomcat!The long-anticipated sequel will take to the skies with early access available for Digital Deluxe Edition pre-order holders only on September 29, 2026, and launch for all players on October 2.Introducing the Deluxe Edition of ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE:✈️ Base Game✈️ 3 days of Early Access✈️ Customizable Cosmetic Set✈️ Premium Ace Pass Plus VoucherEarly access coming with Deluxe Edition pre-orders only; in some countries, available with digital versions only. Check acecombat.com for details.Developed by Bandai Namco Aces Inc., the first mainline entry…
- ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE - Strangereal Evolution Episode 2 - 15 May 2026
The clouds part, a new adventure appears on the horizon.Strap in, pilots, it’s time to heat up those engines.ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE is coming to PC in 2026.Wishlist now!
