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 Controls: Standard vs Expert, PC Keys and Flight Sticks
Every ACE COMBAT 8 control scheme explained: Standard vs Expert flight models, the two-trigger speed action, PC keyboard keys, HOTAS support and the VR situation.
Last updated: 11/8/2026
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 Guide: BODY, ARMS and MISC Parts Explained
The ACE COMBAT 8 parts system after launch: BODY, ARMS and MISC categories, the per-aircraft slot economy, named parts and a 60-second pre-mission checklist.
Last updated: 11/8/2026
ACE COMBAT 8 Special Weapons Guide: Every Weapon Post-Launch
Every ACE COMBAT 8 special weapon explained — 4AAM, 6AAM, QAAM, LASM, SOD, HVAA, GPB, FLR, UGB, MGP and more — and how the two SP weapon slots change loadouts.
Last updated: 11/8/2026