A hands-on session with Ace Combat 8 took place at the Summer Game Fest Play Days event. The demo covered the first five missions of the upcoming title from Bandai Namco.
The game continues the story from Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown. Players take on the role of Rex, a pilot in the Federation of Central Usea air force, who steps in after the previous lead pilot is killed.
The demo allowed participants to learn basic flight controls, lock on to targets, and use a special multi-target missile weapon. One sequence involved defending an aircraft carrier against waves of enemy fighters, bombers, and drones.
Bandai Namco built a makeshift cockpit setup for the session. Attendees noted that the plane controls felt responsive and the visuals were impressive. Squad dialogue shifted naturally between casual and tense moments.
Wings of Theve is scheduled to arrive in October. The demo session occurred late Monday afternoon during the three-day event.
