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Ace Combat Series Surpasses 21 Million Sales, New Game Announced

1/17/2026

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Bandai Namco announced Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown has sold over 7 million copies since January 2019, with the Nintendo Switch release in July 2024 contributing to the series' total of 21 million units.
To celebrate, Bandai Namco released commemorative wallpapers and added music from previous Ace Combat titles to its soundtracks.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Thieve will launch in 2026 with a new narrative and multiplayer modes.

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Bandai Namco announced Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown has sold over 7 million copies since January 2019, with the Nintendo Switch release in July 2024 contributing to the series' total of 21 million units.
To celebrate, Bandai Namco released commemorative wallpapers and added music from previous Ace Combat titles to its soundtracks.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Thieve will launch in 2026 with a new narrative and multiplayer modes.