Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve has received its first reviews with an 88 Metacritic average on PS5, making it the 20th highest-rated game of 2026. Critics praise its exhilarating aerial combat, cinematic presentation, and strong story, with most scores ranging from 8/10 to 5/5. The game launches October 1st on multiple platforms.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve has received critical acclaim with ratings of 88 on Metacritic and 89 on OpenCritic, making it the second-best reviewed game in the series. Critics praise its exhilarating dogfights, exceptional soundtrack, stunning visuals, and emotionally engaging story, though some note lengthy cutscenes occasionally impact pacing.
Bandai Namco released a five-minute overview trailer for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, an aerial action game featuring dogfights, dynamic skies, first-person pilot cinematics, and the franchise's largest online multiplayer mode. The game launches October 2 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC.