Ace Combat 8 developers explain why no other flight shooter can match 30 years of storytelling depth

After the success of Ace Combat 7, more eyes are on the legacy dog-fighting series than at any time in its history. The team behind the next entry, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, is well aware of the unique pressure that presents after 30 years of flying. “With Ace Combat 7, we acquired a lot of new fans and new players because it was received very well,” Manabu Shimomoto, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve producer, told me at a world-first hands-on event that took place last month. Read More...

Jun 4, 2026 - 15:00
Ace Combat 8 developers explain why no other flight shooter can match 30 years of storytelling depth
After the success of Ace Combat 7, more eyes are on the legacy dog-fighting series than at any time in its history.

The team behind the next entry, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, is well aware of the unique pressure that presents after 30 years of flying.

“With Ace Combat 7, we acquired a lot of new fans and new players because it was received very well,” Manabu Shimomoto, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve producer, told me at a world-first hands-on event that took place last month.

Read More...

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