Ace Combat 8 Features Major Cloud Improvements

by Sophie Laurent December 30, 2025

written by Sophie Laurent December 30, 2025

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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is an upcoming game in the series, set for release in 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
The game will feature a new cloud system called Cloudly, designed to create vast, dynamic, and immersive sky battles.
Cloudly aims to conceal enemies and generate unexpected encounters, enhancing the strategic element of the game.
Fans can expect a visually stunning experience from Ace Combat 8 due to its focus on realistic cloudscapes and dynamic visuals.

Ace Combat 8 Unveils Dynamic Cloudly System for Vast, Immersive Sky Battles in 2026

Bandai Namco has officially announced Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, a title fans have anticipated since 2019. Producer Kazutoki Kono revealed that the game is slated for release in 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Kono also revealed that Ace Combat 8 will feature a new cloud system called Cloudly. Sharing concept images on the official Ace Combat channels, Kono noted that Cloudly will create vast, boundless cloudscapes—a concept the development team has been pursuing since Ace Combat 2 in 1997. Visuals are critical to the immersive experience of the Ace Combat series, and Cloudly will dynamically conceal enemies and create unexpected encounters. Ace Combat fans should prepare for a visually stunning and strategically dynamic experience when Wings of Theve launches in 2026.

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Official Name	Groove Coaster: Initial Initial Echo Ego
Brief Summary	Touhou Project music DLC for Groove CoasterTitle: Initial Initial Echo EgoArtist: RD-Sounds*Arrange from Touhou ShinreibyouDifficulty: Simple 2 / Normal 5 / Hard 8BPM: 156
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