[ace combat 8]: Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve — Release Date, Squads, Credits, and Loadouts

When does Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve launch on Xbox Series X|S?

If you’re trying to pin down when you can actually start flying in Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, the date is set.

The release date

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve launches October 2 on Xbox Series X|S. That marks the return of the franchise’s arcade-style aerial combat, now paired with deeper aircraft customization than earlier entries.

What’s confirmed for launch

A few other details are attached to that October 2 date:

• Over 30 aircraft, split across four roles: Fighters, Multirole, Attacker, and Electronic Warfare.
• A credit-based progression system for unlocking planes and upgrades.
• The carrier Endurance as the player’s home base through the campaign.
• A preview build covering the first 10 campaign missions, including escorts, bombing runs, air-to-air combat, and larger set-piece battles.

📅 One thing to double-check

Release dates can still move between a preview and launch day, so it’s worth glancing at Xbox’s own announcement close to October 2 before you plan around it.

Sources / Learn more

• XBOX Wire

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