Ace Combat

The next mainline entry in Bandai Namco's long-running Ace Combat flight combat series has been announced, confirming a sequel to the franchise for the first time since Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown. Fans of the arcade flying series are sharing the news widely, though details on release date, platforms and story remain scarce.

Bandai Namco has released Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, the newest entry in its long-running aerial combat series, available worldwide from today. The launch announcement is drawing attention from flight-action fans eager to see how the sequel advances the franchise's mix of arcade dogfighting and story-driven missions.

Bandai Namco announced that Lindsey Stirling is involved with Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, the next entry in its long-running flight combat series. The reveal, shared through the publisher's European channel, pairs the violinist with the upcoming game, though details on her exact role in the project were not provided.

A new review of Ace Combat 8: Wings Of Theve describes the game as a stellar flight, praising the latest entry in the long-running aerial combat series. The release has drawn attention from aviation and gaming fans weighing whether the sequel lives up to the franchise's legacy.