Latest Ace Combat 8 trailer dives into the game's multiplayer options
With the latest game in the popular air combat series just on the horizon, Bandai Namco have today released a trailer showing the online "endgame mode". This online mode will store its save data separately to the game's campaign, and feature its own means of progression. You'll be able to create and customise not only your plane this time around, but your avatar too, with free roaming around the air base with up to 100 players being possible.
We also get a glimpse of the two means of playing online. Co-Op Assault sees players compete in a PvE environment as teams of four to try to get the highest score. This seems comparable to the typical campaign missions of the series, with additional rewards given to the team with the highest score at the end. Simple coordination is possible via pre-made messages and emojis. Co-Op Warfare by comparison is the game's core PvP mode, featuring a more typical dogfighting scenario. Players can increase their threat level by surviving longer in a match, granting you a score multiplier as it increases. Taking down an enemy with a high threat level will also net you a hefty bonus.
Special limited-time missions will also appear from time to time, seeing you fight colossal weapons from the series and difficult AI squadrons.
Ace Combat 8 is set to launch on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on the 2nd of October.
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