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Ace Combat 7 reaches 7 million sold, Ace Combat 8 slated for 2026
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Bandai Namco Entertainment has reported a new sales milestone for its long-running flight-combat franchise. Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown has now sold 7 million units worldwide. With that, cumulative sales across the Ace Combat series have surpassed 21 million units. The publisher also noted an update to the series soundtrack catalog. Looking ahead, ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE is officially planned for 2026 on current platforms.
7 million for Ace Combat 7 – and 21 million across the series
The latest tally places Ace Combat 7 among the franchise’s top performers, contributing significantly to the brand’s long-term momentum. The broader series now stands at over 21 million units sold globally – a notable benchmark for a niche air-combat lineage.
Key metrics at a glance – consolidated for quick reference:
| Title / Series | Units Sold |
| Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown | 7,000,000 |
| Ace Combat franchise (all titles) | 21,000,000+ |
Soundtrack update: music from handheld entries joins streaming catalog
Bandai Namco added tracks from Ace Combat X and Ace Combat X2 to the Ace Combat Series Soundtracks available on streaming platforms. For fans who follow the music as much as the dogfights, the expanded catalog brings handheld-era compositions into the same ecosystem as the mainline releases.
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE – release window and platforms
The next mainline entry, ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE, has been announced with a target release year of 2026. The game is planned for the following platforms:
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X|S
- PC
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Specific gameplay details were not included in the announcement, but the timing and platform lineup place the sequel firmly in the current-generation cycle.
Why it matters – a steady runway to the next installment
Solid sales for Ace Combat 7 and a clear 2026 window for Ace Combat 8 signal a stable trajectory for the franchise. For players, that means more time to revisit Skies Unknown, explore the expanded soundtrack, and prepare for the series’ next-generation dogfights when Wings of Theve arrives.
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