Official update · Published 2026-06-04 · Reviewed 2026-07-29
Aircraft Tree and Upgrade Parts Shape AC8 Progression
Ace Combat 8 uses earned MRP to unlock aircraft and parts through an aircraft tree. Upgrade parts can then change aircraft performance for a chosen sortie.
What the official material confirms
The official walkthrough presents aircraft acquisition and customization as linked preparation systems. It also confirms that upgrade items can appear among Ace Pass rewards, while the publisher says purchasable content will not include consumables.
Why this matters to players
This establishes a durable aircraft-progression loop: fly missions, earn currency, unlock options and configure a plane for the next objective. It does not support premature “best aircraft” rankings.
What is still unconfirmed
Complete tree structure, MRP payouts, exact part values, stacking rules, respec behavior and the launch roster remain unpublished.