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Ace Combat 8 announced

The gist

Bandai Namco's Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve releases Oct 2, 2026 for PC.
It's the series' first entry in seven years.

How it unfolded

  1. Sep 22, 2026Bandai Namco published "ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE: All You Need To Know," detailing the game's release date, platforms and editions.
  2. Sep 23, 2026Kotaku published a preview calling Ace Combat 8 the first Ace Combat game in seven years, noting its multiplayer will have seasons of content every two months and a battle pass.
  3. Sep 24, 2026Bandai Namco revealed an extensive opening cinematic trailer comprising roughly the first 16 minutes of the game, including interactive moments, and presented the opening sequence with cutscenes and gameplay footage introducing several characters.

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