Getting Started Guides
Sortie prep, controls, special weapons and parts for ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE — everything a new pilot needs before the first takeoff, with facts checked against the official store listing.
ACE COMBAT 8 Beginner Guide: Sortie Prep, Controls and First Missions
New-pilot briefing for ACE COMBAT 8: how the sortie menu works, SP weapons and parts, the mission benchmark and what to expect from the campaign.
Last updated: 9/28/2026
ACE COMBAT 8 Score and Ranking: How Mission Ratings Are Built
How ACE COMBAT 8 scores missions: confirmed point values for drones, attackers and sub-targets, and the habits that push your rating higher.
Last updated: 9/28/2026
ACE COMBAT 8 Parts and Loadouts: How the Hangar Systems Fit Together
How ACE COMBAT 8’s hangar fits together: aircraft choice, two special weapon slots, wingmen equipment, parts and a 60-second pre-mission checklist.
Last updated: 9/28/2026
ACE COMBAT 8 Special Weapons: Every SP Weapon Confirmed So Far
Every special weapon confirmed in ACE COMBAT 8 — 4AAM, 6AAM, QAAM, LASM, SOD, HVAA, GPB, FLR — and how the two SP weapon slots change loadout planning.
Last updated: 9/28/2026