Only one week remains until the release of Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, and Bandai Namco has shared a new long-form video preview. The publisher uploaded a 16-and-a-half-minute introductory clip that walks viewers through the game’s campaign and presentation:
The footage highlights the arcade-style aerial combat, weapon effects, and the visual fidelity of the environments, including layered cloud rendering. It also includes cinematic first-person scenes that frame the pilot’s personal arc, showing moments of command, difficult choices, and interactions with squadmates between missions.
Take your seat in the cockpit and soar into the skies as an elite pilot ready to conquer the heavens. Intense aerial battles, destruction of dangerous enemies, and a series of dynamic missions await you, where every victory brings you closer to becoming a true legend.
The campaign mode impresses with stunning graphics and multi-layered clouds that convey the full beauty of living skies. Feel the adrenaline rush from the dynamic arcade gameplay, unleash the full power of your weapons on enemies, and dominate the battlefield.
Beyond the chaos of aerial combat, cinematic first-person scenes reveal your pilot’s story. Experience the weight of command, the burden of tough decisions, and the strength of bonds born in battle. Interact with your comrades between missions, overcome challenges together, and prove that you are a true ace.
In addition to the trailer, fans can watch a live-action prequel mini-series produced to tie into the game. The series consists of four episodes; three have already been released and the final episode is scheduled for September 29.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is due on October 2 for PC (Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2288340/ACE_COMBAT_8_WINGS_OF_THEVE/), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series, and will include Russian text localization.