2026-06-02
F-14A Confirmed as Ace Combat 8 Preorder Aircraft
The F-14A Tomcat is a playable Ace Combat 8 preorder bonus; official notes leave open a possible later release.
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Every aircraft with direct ACE COMBAT 8 evidence, with player access kept separate from enemy reveals and cosmetic compatibility. Comparable retail performance data has not been published, so pre-release star ratings are not used as a buying recommendation.
Open evidence-safe matchups →Air SuperiorityConfirmed
F-14A Tomcat
F-14A
A classic carrier-based air superiority fighter, unlocked by pre-ordering any edition of ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE. It has appeared in multiple prior entries and is one of the series' most recognizable aircraft, available from day one.
▸ Pre-order bonus (all editions)
InterceptorConfirmed
ADFX-02 Morgan –PIXY-
ADFX-02
A new livery of the series' classic experimental ADFX-02, offered as the exclusive reward aircraft for the first season of the Premium Ace Pass. Requires the paid pass and reaching the corresponding level to unlock.
▸ Premium Ace Pass — Season 1 exclusive reward
MultiroleConfirmed
F/A-18C Hornet
F/A-18C
A series mainstay, unlocked through the in-game Aircraft Tree in the base game. The Deluxe Edition adds an exclusive Team Zvezda livery, but the aircraft itself doesn't require Deluxe to obtain.
▸ Aircraft Tree (base game) — Team Zvezda skin exclusive to Deluxe Edition
MultiroleConfirmed
F/A-18E Super Hornet
F/A-18E
The protagonist's starting aircraft, revealed by Project Aces as a carrier-based multirole fighter built around medium-speed maneuverability and strong anti-surface performance, covering everything from fleet air defense to close air support.
▸ Story unlock — protagonist's starting aircraft
Air SuperiorityConfirmed
Su-57 Felon
Su-57
A cutting-edge stealth fighter introduced by Project Aces as a 'mysterious enemy aircraft.' Based on the real-world PAK FA program, it's built to succeed current air superiority fighters and is likely a Republic of Sotoa asset rather than an early player unlock.
▸ Unknown — introduced as an enemy aircraft; playability unconfirmed
AttackerConfirmed
F-4 Phantom II
F-4
A series mainstay unlocked through the in-game Aircraft Tree in the base game. The Deluxe Edition adds an exclusive Mobius Squadron 25th Anniversary livery, referencing the legendary squadron from earlier entries — the aircraft itself doesn't require Deluxe to obtain.
▸ Aircraft Tree (base game) — Mobius Squadron 25th Anniversary skin exclusive to Deluxe Edition
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2026-06-02
ADFX-02 Morgan–PIXY Joins Ace Pass Season 1
The ADFX-02 Morgan–PIXY is the Season 1 Premium Ace Pass aircraft, with a Deluxe voucher shortcut and campaign restriction.
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F-4E Mobius 25th Anniversary Skin Detailed
The Deluxe cosmetic set includes an F-4E Mobius Squadron 25th Anniversary skin with a campaign completion condition.
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F/A-18C Team Zvezda Skin Included in Deluxe Set
Ace Combat 8 Deluxe includes a Team Zvezda skin for the F/A-18C, usable online and after campaign completion in story mode.
Read update →2026-06-04
Aircraft Tree and Upgrade Parts Shape AC8 Progression
The walkthrough confirms an aircraft tree, MRP purchases and upgrade parts, but does not publish individual costs or complete branches.
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