Official update · Published 2026-06-04 · Reviewed 2026-07-29
Two Special Weapons Change Sortie Loadouts
Ace Combat 8 allows a plane to carry two selected special weapons for a sortie, creating more room to prepare for mixed air and ground objectives.
What the official material confirms
The walkthrough frames weapon choice as part of the briefing and aircraft customization flow. Wingmen can also be ordered to use their equipped special weapons, linking loadout planning to squad commands.
Why this matters to players
Players can potentially cover two target roles without changing aircraft mid-mission. The strategic value depends on ammunition, target mix and aircraft compatibility rather than a universal strongest combination.
What is still unconfirmed
The full weapon list, ammunition counts, switching controls, duplicate restrictions, damage values and aircraft-specific compatibility tables remain unavailable.