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Steam app 2288340 · updated 16 Oct 2026, 14:31 UTC

ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE

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.

ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE Steam header artwork
Bandai Namco Aces Inc.Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
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Game information

Updated 16 Oct 2026, 14:31 UTC
App ID
2288340
Last updated
16 Sep 2026 build 25201480
Developer
Bandai Namco Aces Inc.
Publisher
Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Release date
Oct 1, 2026
Platforms
Windows
Download size
135.79 GB
Install size
137.04 GB
Genres
Action
Game modes
Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Controller support
Full
Declared DRM
Denuvo Anti-Tamper 5 different systems within a day machine activation limit
Achievements
55

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsIn-App PurchasesSteam CloudHDR availableFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Full controller supportDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller Support

Accessibility

Popular tags

FlightShooterActionMilitaryVehicular CombatWargameWarCinematicStory RichSingleplayerOnline Co-OpMultiplayerGreat SoundtrackArcadeRealisticCo-op3D PlatformerCasualPvPVR
About this gameFull description from Steam
Step into the cockpit and take flight as an elite pilot across stunning skies. Enter intense dogfights, eliminate threats, and rise through gripping missions to earn your wings in this game developed by PROJECT ACES, the acclaimed team behind the franchise. Campaign Mode showcases stunning visuals with dynamic multi-layered cloudscapes that capture the majesty of living skies. Feel the rush of fast-paced arcade-style gameplay while deploying powerful weapons to dominate the battlefield. Beyond the chaos in the air, exhilarating first-person scenes reveal your pilot’s story through breathtaking cinematics. Experience the pressure of command, the weight of decisions, and the bonds forged in battle. Between missions, bond with your squad members, rise to meet adversity, and prove yourself as a true ace. ACE COMBAT ONLINE delivers the most expansive multiplayer experience in franchise history. Step into the series’ first online lobby, explore an air base with your custom avatar before diving into multiplayer games. Sortie into online missions with pilots worldwide in a variety of modes including Co-Op and cross platform play.
Content & age ratings12 regional ratings

Regional ratings

CEROc暴力
CRL16
CSRRC15暴力 · 菸酒 · 不當言語
DEJUS14Violence · InappropriateLanguage
ESRBtViolence · Blood · Mild Suggestive Themes · Language
FPB13Language · Violence
GMEDIA16
IGRS18Interaksi Daring · Kekerasan · Rokok dan/atau rokok elektronik, minuman beralkohol, narkotika, psikotropika, dan/atau zat adiktif lainnya
KGRB15폭력성
NZOFLCmViolence · In-game Purchases · Online Interactivity and Chat
OFLCmViolence · In-game Purchases · Online Interactivity and Chat
PEGI16Violence · In-Game Purchases
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 11 Processor: Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060[6 GB] / AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT[8 GB] DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 150 GB available space Additional Notes: This game requires an SSD, a hardware ray tracing-enabled graphics card, and DirectX 12 with Shader Model 6.6 or higher. Estimated performance: 1920×1080(Upscale)/30fps with graphics settings at "Low". Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes.

Recommended

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 11 Processor: Intel Core i7-12700K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Memory: 32 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070[8 GB] / AMD Radeon RX 6800 [16 GB] DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 150 GB available space Additional Notes: This game requires an SSD, a hardware ray tracing-enabled graphics card, and DirectX 12 with Shader Model 6.6 or higher. Estimated performance: 1920x1080(Upscale)/60fps with graphics settings at "MEDIUM". Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes.

macOS

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Linux

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Supported languages13 languages
LanguageFull audio
English●
French
Italian
German
Spanish - Spain
Japanese●
Korean
Polish
Portuguese - Brazil
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Spanish - Latin America
Traditional Chinese

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE screenshot 1ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE screenshot 2ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE screenshot 3ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE screenshot 4ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE screenshot 5ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE screenshot 6ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE screenshot 7ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE screenshot 8ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE screenshot 9ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE screenshot 10ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE screenshot 11ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE screenshot 12ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE screenshot 13

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

55 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
Inherited Dog TagsHidden achievement
ExpulsionHidden achievement
World Left BehindHidden achievement
Birth of an AceHidden achievement
RelentlessHidden achievement
From the BrinkHidden achievement
FireworksHidden achievement
Cutting Supply LinesHidden achievement
Retaking the CapitalHidden achievement
Securing the NorthHidden achievement

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37 developer announcements, Dec 2025 to Oct 2026 · times in UTC

October

  1. Product Notice ②

    We would like to provide an update on our ongoing investigation into the crashes occurring during gameplay.We are currently investigating multiple potential causes and working on fixes to achieve a permanent resolution to these…

    BN_MK17
  2. ACE COMBAT 8 Player survey

    We would like to ask everyone who purchased ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE to please take our survey.▼ Click here to take the surveyhttps://survey.bandainamcoent.co.jp/jfe/form/SV_1Y9kyTJPM6I7cSqSurvey period: Until 10/30/2026 at 07:59 AM…

    maki_takizawa
  3. ACE COMBAT™/S THE SYMPHONY 30TH ANNIVERSARY — Shanghai

    | ACE COMBAT™/S THE SYMPHONY 30TH ANNIVERSARY — Shanghai Performance Overview |Date: December 5, 2026, 19:30, December 6, 2026, 19:30Venue: North Bund AIA Grand Theatre, ShanghaiPerforming Orchestra: Heyinshe Symphony…

    BN_MK17
  4. About ACE COMBAT ZERO: THE BELKAN WAR ③

    We would like to provide an update regarding our plans for the distribution of the pre-order bonus title, ACE COMBAT ZERO. Please note that this update applies only to players who obtained ACE COMBAT ZERO as a pre-order bonus.Players who do…

    BN_MK17
  5. ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE | Accolades Trailer

    The skies of Strangereal belongs to all of our Aces. Now's the perfect time to join them.

    [BNE] *****
  6. Upcoming Update Plans for ACE COMBAT 8 and Matchmaking Status in ONLINE MODE

    Thank you for playing ACE COMBAT 8. We sincerely appreciate the many comments, reports, and feedback we have received from players around the world. At the same time, we would like to extend our sincere apologies for the inconvenience…

    BN_MK17
  7. ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE soars to million seller

    ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE soars to million seller faster than any other title in the 30-year franchise. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45891949/514175620a3456d21068256602fafba68ca7e4c8.jpg In addition to being the fastest selling ACE COMBAT title…

    [BNE] *****
  8. ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE - Rise Above Trailer

    The launch of ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE seemed like a good time to put Brand Director Kazutoki Kono-san in the seat of a real Mig21!Now available. RISE ABOVE.

    [BNE]plt
  9. PC Crash Report Thread

    Aces, We are actively working to resolve the game crashes issues that some of our players are currently experiencing. To resolve this issue as quickly as possible and ensure you can enjoy playing the game comfortably, we kindly ask you to a…

    BN_MK17
  10. About ACE COMBAT ZERO: THE BELKAN WAR ②

    Aces,We would like to provide an update regarding the distribution of the pre-order bonus title, ACE COMBAT ZERO. We have continued discussions with our platform partners and other relevant parties regarding this matter.As a result of these…

    marina_komatsu
  11. ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE is now available!

    Air traffic control to Joker 1: You are cleared for takeoff.Take to the skies now!We have received the latest mission reports for ACE COMBAT8: WINGS OF THEVE. Now's the perfect time to take to the skies of Strangereal and become an Ace:RISE…

    [BNE] *****
  12. About ACE COMBAT ZERO: THE BELKAN WAR

    Aces,We’ve received questions about how the pre-order bonus, ACE COMBAT ZERO, is currently distributed, and we’d like to provide some clarification.We’ve received questions regarding how the pre-order bonus, ACE COMBAT ZERO, is being…

    [BNE]plt

September

  1. Lindsey Stirling – Hortus Regis Alti: ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE

    Music has always been a powerful part of the ACE COMBAT series, and ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE is no exception. Through characters who are themselves musicians, the game’s story explores how even in war, music acts as a point of…

    [BNE] *****
  2. Flight Stick Support Update

    We have received feedback from players regarding flight stick support in ACE COMBAT 8, and we know this is an important topic for some of our aces. At this time, some of the configuration options available for certain devices in ACE COMBAT…

    marina_komatsu
  3. About Error Code: ST-3100001

    We have received reports that error code 'ST-3100001' appears while playing ACE COMBAT ONLINE, preventing players from continuing the game. This error code appears when communication with the game server is lost. Please check the following…

    marina_komatsu
  4. ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE | Live-Action HOUR ZERO Epilogue

    Could we have done differently to prevent things from spiraling out of control... or was this always how it would come to pass? HOUR ZERO - The Prelude to ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE - comes to a close, but the story isn't over yet.

    [BNE] *****
  5. Product Notice

    Aces, We have received reports of unexpected crashes occurring while playing the Steam version of the game. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this issue may be causing. The development team is currently investigating the reports…

    marina_komatsu
  6. ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE | Launch Trailer

    Air traffic control to Joker 1: You are cleared for takeoff. ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE releases October 2nd! Get a 3-day head start with the Deluxe Edition! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45891949/c0f98fd2e795a76bace8989776215405eb8818ee.jpg

    [BNE] *****
  7. ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE | Overview Trailer

    Welcome aboard, pilots, to your new theater of battle. Let’s get you up to speed ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE releases October 2nd, 2026!

    [BNE] *****
  8. ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE | Opening Cinematic

    On September 24th, watch the ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE Opening Cinematic and be ready to jump straight into the action on launch day! Join the waiting room and get notified:

    [BNE] *****
  9. ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE | Live-Action HOUR ZERO Episode 3

    We are the only signal still live. Dawn will come… dawn will come... Witness the final Episode of HOUR ZERO - The Prelude to ACE COMBAT 8 WINGS OF THEVE.

    [BNE] *****
  10. ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE | Opening Cinematic

    On September 24th, watch the ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE Opening Cinematic and be ready to jump straight into the action on launch day! Join the waiting room and get notified:

    [BNE] *****
  11. How to choose your difficulty in ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE

    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…

    [BNE] *****
  12. ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE | Live-Action HOUR ZERO Episode 2

    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/

    [BNE] *****
  13. ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE | Live-Action HOUR ZERO Episode 1

    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…

    [BNE] *****
  14. ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE | Story Trailer

    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!

    [BNE] *****
  15. ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE | Live-Action HOUR ZERO Teaser

    HOUR ZERO - The Prelude to ACE COMBAT 8 WINGS OF THEVE - is coming next week. Stay tuned.RISE ABOVE. Pre-order now!

    [BNE]plt
  16. ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE | Character Roster

    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…

    [BNE]plt
  17. ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE | Online Overview Trailer

    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…

    [BNE]plt

July

  1. ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE | Strangereal Evolution Episode 3

    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…

    [BNE]plt

June

  1. Ready for takeoff?

    The official Ace Combat Discord is waiting for you.Join the crew: Join the Ace Combat Discord Server! RISE ABOVE. Pre-order now!

    [BNE]plt
  2. Walkthrough Trailer is here!

    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…

    haruka_yoshimoto
  3. ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE takes flight on October 2nd, 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…

    [BNE]plt

May

  1. ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE - Strangereal Evolution Episode 2

    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!

    maki_takizawa

April

  1. ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE - Strangereal Evolution Episode 1

    30 years of progress has brought us once more to the skies of Strangereal. What new adventures await for Ace pilots?ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE is coming in 2026. Wishlist now!

    [BNE]plt
  2. ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE | Developer Diary

    The PROJECT ACES developers are pushing the ACE COMBAT series higher than ever.Strap in, and discover an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the development of ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE.This dev diary shares the feelings of a team with…

    [BNE]plt

December

  1. ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE is coming

    The latest numbered entry is here taking the series' appeal to new heights!Staying true to the franchise's core concepts, this new installment evolves them with the power of modern technology.Rise Above.ACE COMBAT 8 delivers high-octane…

    maki_takizawa

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