ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE
Launches October 2, 2026 · Pre-orders open
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE puts you in the cockpit as an elite pilot: intense dogfights, skies with dynamic multi-layered clouds and missions that earn you your wings, from the PROJECT ACES team. Pick Standard, Standard + pre-order bonus (the playable F-14A and ACE COMBAT ZERO on Steam) or Deluxe with the bonus and 3 days of early access from September 29: the Steam key is delivered on its date and we email you.
Choose how your story begins
Three options, all as a Steam key. The pre-order bonus adds the F-14A and ACE COMBAT ZERO; Deluxe also opens 3 days early. Pick yours.
Standard
The base game, no bonus.
Includes:
- Base game
- Steam key (Rest of the world)
- Delivered on October 2, 2026
+ Pre-Order Bonus
The base game plus the playable F-14A and ACE COMBAT ZERO on Steam.
Includes:
- Base game
- Pre-order bonus: playable F-14A aircraft
- Pre-order bonus: ACE COMBAT ZERO: THE BELKAN WAR (Steam version)
- Steam key
- Delivered on October 2, 2026
Deluxe + Pre-Order Bonus
Base game, 3 days of early access, cosmetic set, PREMIUM ACE PASS PLUS voucher and the pre-order bonus.
Includes:
- Base game
- 3 days of early access (from September 29, 2026)
- Deluxe content: Customizable Cosmetic Set
- Deluxe content: PREMIUM ACE PASS PLUS voucher
- Pre-order bonus: playable F-14A aircraft
- Pre-order bonus: ACE COMBAT ZERO: THE BELKAN WAR (Steam version)
Pick your key
Back to the skies, with PROJECT ACES
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE is the new entry in the aerial-combat series, developed by Bandai Namco Aces, the PROJECT ACES team behind the whole franchise, and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. High-octane aerial action: you step into the cockpit as an elite pilot, enter intense dogfights, eliminate threats and earn your wings mission by mission.
Living skies
Campaign Mode showcases dynamic, multi-layered cloudscapes that capture the majesty of living skies. The gameplay is fast-paced and arcade-style: feel the rush and deploy powerful weapons to dominate the battlefield.
From cockpit to ground
Beyond the chaos in the air, first-person scenes reveal your pilot's story through cinematics: the pressure of command, the weight of decisions and the bonds forged in battle. Between missions, you bond with your squad members, rise to meet adversity and prove yourself a true ace.
Three ways to take off
Standard is the base game and is delivered on October 2, 2026. The "+ Pre-order Bonus" variant adds the F-14A as a playable aircraft and ACE COMBAT ZERO: THE BELKAN WAR in its Steam version, on the same date. Deluxe + Bonus adds 3 days of early access (from September 29), a Customizable Cosmetic Set and the PREMIUM ACE PASS PLUS voucher, on top of the bonus.
Steam keys: which region is which
All three products are Steam keys. Standard is listed as "Rest of the world"; the bonus variants carry their own regional limitation on the product page. Check where each one activates before buying: the region cannot be changed afterwards.
While you wait: Ace Combat 7
If you want to fly while 8 arrives, below is ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN in its TOP GUN: Maverick and TOP GUN: Maverick Ultimate editions, as keys for Steam and Xbox. Instant delivery after payment.
While you wait: Ace Combat 7
Steam|80
KeySteam|75
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Xbox One|74
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Xbox Series X|S|72
KeyHow you get it
How each product in this campaign is delivered.
Frequently asked questions
On release day, October 2, 2026, throughout the day. We email you and it shows up in My keys. If your edition has early access, the date is that edition's (it is on the product page).