The game is widely considered a "return to form" for the series, successfully reviving the franchise after a five-year hiatus. Critics praised its core gameplay, presentation, and audio design.
: The PS4 version uniquely features a VR mode with three exclusive missions, an airshow mode, and a hangar mode. Note that the main campaign and multiplayer are not playable in VR. Ace Combat 7 Skies Unknown PS4
: Bandai Namco has announced Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve , slated for release in 2026 on PlayStation 5 and other modern platforms. Key PS4 Features The game is widely considered a "return to
: It was the first game in the series built using Unreal Engine 4 , introducing realistic weather effects like cloud icing and lightning strikes that directly impact flight mechanics. Gameplay Summary Note that the main campaign and multiplayer are
: Rated as "generally favorable" with a 79% critic recommendation rate.