Online Co-op
Yes. Ace Combat 8 has online co-op as part of Ace Combat Online. Co-op missions are confirmed, but Bandai Namco has not yet published the mission list, exact co-op party size, reward structure, or whether campaign missions can be played cooperatively.
Confirmed
- Steam lists Online Co-op.
- Ace Combat Online includes co-op among its modes.
- Co-op is part of the game’s online multiplayer offering.
Not detailed yet
- Exact co-op player count
- Whether story campaign missions support co-op
- Mission rewards, ranks and difficulty scaling
What “co-op missions” confirms
The official description says players can sortie into online missions with pilots worldwide in modes including co-op. This confirms cooperative online sorties, not merely teams inside a competitive match.
It does not prove that the single-player campaign can be hosted with friends. Until the publisher says otherwise, treat Ace Combat Online co-op and Campaign Mode as separate offerings.
Co-op party size and matchmaking
No primary source currently gives a dedicated co-op party limit. PlayStation coverage mentions up to eight players for competitive combat, but that number should not be copied onto co-op without a mode-specific statement. Invite, public matchmaking, private room, and difficulty options remain undocumented.
Progression and rewards
Ace Pass rewards and aircraft progression exist in the wider game, but the publisher has not said how much online co-op contributes or whether missions have unique rewards. Exact XP, MRP, rank, and first-clear claims should wait for the retail interface.
Online Co-op FAQ
Does Ace Combat 8 have co-op?
Yes. Online Co-op and co-op missions are officially confirmed.
Is the campaign co-op?
Campaign co-op has not been announced; official wording places co-op inside Ace Combat Online.
How many players are in co-op?
A mode-specific co-op player count has not yet been published.