Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve has received a new systems walkthrough trailer, giving players a closer look at the aerial combat, aircraft preparation and large scale battles featured in the upcoming entry. The trailer aims to focus on the core systems players will need to understand as they step into the role of an ace pilot. It also introduces massive enemy superweapons, which are shown to have significant offensive and defensive capabilities across the battlefield.
One of the new gameplay mechanics highlighted is chain reactions. Through this system, the wreckage of destroyed enemy weaponry can fall into other weapons and cause further damage as it descends.
Before each sortie, players will be able to choose from a selection of real world aircraft and original aircraft. Mission objectives and individual playstyle will both factor into those choices, with players able to customise fighters using upgrade parts and special weaponry.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve marks the first mainline ACE COMBAT release in seven years. The game returns to the series’ fictional Strangereal setting and is being developed using Unreal Engine 5 alongside Cloudly proprietary technology.
Preorders are available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam, with both Standard and Deluxe Editions planned.
