Ace Combat 8 launches worldwide with cross-play and a 100-player airbase

ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE launched worldwide on October 2 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam. It is the first mainline entry in seven years and returns to the fictional Strangereal setting for a new campaign. Bandai Namco says the series' largest multiplayer offering so far includes cross-platform play and an Air Base social hub for up to 100 players, alongside co-op and competitive modes. ![ACE COMBAT 8 official artwork](https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2288340/13dea8084135fd130605b78189c82e39bf944c35/header.jpg) Watch the [official launch trailer](https://youtu.be/f8r05a5bukk). Details: [Bandai Namco Europe](https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/ace-combat/news/ace-combat-8-wings-of-theve-takes-flight-today).