Bandai Namco Announces ACE COMBAT 8: Wings of the Veil will be Released in 2026

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. officially announced the latest series of its legendary flight game franchise, ACE COMBAT 8: Wings of the Veil.

The game is scheduled to be released globally in 2026 and will be available to play on various platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

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Along with the announcement, Bandai Namco also released an announcement trailer titled "Fake Wings" which shows a glimpse of the concept and atmosphere of the latest numbered title that fans have been waiting for.

This trailer is said to "deepen" the signature appeal of the Ace Combat series, known for its cinematic aerial combat and powerful fictional war narratives.

In this game, you'll play as a fighter pilot, who survived the destruction of his country. The story begins when you are adrift at sea in a lifeboat, before being rescued by an old aircraft carrier called Endurance.

The story takes place in July 2029, when the Federation of Central Usea (Federation of Central Usea/FCU) collapses due to a lightning invasion by the Republic of Sotoa. Most of the FCU territory is occupied, its military is scattered, and Endurance is one of the last remnants of the once-existing power.

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On the Endurance, you are given a code name: "Wings of the Veil" - a legendary pilot who became a symbol of hope for the people, a name tied to Theve, the capital of the FCU.

With three new comrades at your side, fly back to the sky, face brutal aerial battles, and fight to reclaim the lost homeland, while proving that legends can be born from destruction.

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