ACE COMBAT 8
WINGS OF THEVE
Everything you need before you take the name "Wings of Theve" — aircraft, editions, new systems, and multiplayer, tracked and updated all the way to launch.
Release Date & Platforms
October 2, 2026 launch, Deluxe early access, platforms and official regional timing.
Aircraft List
The 30+ launch-aircraft promise and every individually revealed aircraft we can verify.
Gameplay Systems
Upgrades, special weapons, wingman commands, MRP, briefings, high-G turns and weather.
Ace Combat Online
Online co-op, PvP, cross-platform play, the Air Base lobby and current open questions.
Story & Setting
The FCU, the Sotoa invasion, and what "Wings of Theve" really means.
Characters
Official profiles for Jan Cope, Joker Flight, FCU commanders and Sotoan rivals.
Editions & Pre-order
Standard vs Deluxe vs Joker Flight Pack, and what each bonus actually unlocks.
PC System Requirements
Windows 11, 125 GB SSD, hardware ray tracing and the published minimum target.
Ace Pass Explained
Free, Premium and Premium Plus tiers, the 30-level skip and Season 1 Morgan–PIXY.
Languages & Audio
13 interface and subtitle languages, with full audio confirmed in English and Japanese.
Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers for release, platforms, preorders, online modes and gameplay.
Latest News
Publisher announcements and substantive updates, separated from evergreen guides.