The COMPLETE History of ACE COMBAT

Ace Combat might not have seen the kind of success that other Bandai Namco franchises have over the years – like Tekken or Dark Souls, for instance – but in its own right, it is a highly successful series not only from a critical perspective, but also a commercial one.

Having amassed a sizeable fanbase over the course of nearly three decades and having sold over 19 million copies across all of its many mainline instalments and spinoffs, Ace Combat is clearly a series with a following, and given Bandai Namco’s plans, it’s clearly going to continue to grow for the foreseeable future.

Of course, we don’t yet know what exactly that future will entail- so here, we’re going to look back at the past. Join us as we take a look at the complete history of the Ace Combat franchise.

Thanks to Playscope Timeline YouTube channel for their Ace Combat 4 and Ace Combat 5 trailers.

[reueljagbir]

You forgot to include that AC series is known for its music as well (Especially among the community). The 2020 Tokyo Opening Ceremony included a song from AC5 is proof of that.

[ItsDatCajunStuff]

I can't get enough of this series. I replay several of these games every year. The stories are surprisingly compelling, the missions have just enough variety to keep you motivated, the controls always feel perfectly responsive, and the music is consistently incredible. Bring on AC8.

[AkiroSkyz]

AC6 started it all for me. AC7 made me fall in love with it again, and im very impatiently awaiting AC8

[nicolasvaleriano]

i cant belive they called ZERO a SPIN OFF GAME!!

[brichan]

Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere is still one of my favorite PS1 games. I got the 2 disc Japanese release, which had a lot more story, and more missions. It may have had lower sales, but it still stands as my favorite Ace Combat games. Under rated and under appreciated.

[ARIXANDRE]

Absolutely one of the best, most solid series in gaming.

[definitelynotboromir]

Couldn't have come at a better time - I just downloaded the newest release, but with Ace Combat 4 as my only prior experience into the series.

[docblade]

Ace combat 5 is THE BEST: best story, best characters, best planes and best missions! Second place to 4!

[keness]

What I wouldn't give for an ace combat 8 that is truly next gen.... bandai/Namco, make it happen and proceed to take my money.

[adamideus]

I had a blast playing this game on the 3ds

[dembuckeyes]

Ace combat 5 the best.... storyline... music... #1

[onehitsword]

Sony must enjoy losing sales with the PSN requirement blocking it's games in some regions

[AHeroInHell]

Love Ace Combat. Distant Thunder is my favourite :)

[bbgamer]

Can't wait wait for it to come out for Switch x3

[AHeroInHell]

I haven't got a PS5 yet, but release Ace Combat on it and I'm all in :)

[FreddyBensin]

I really hope a ace comabt anima comes out

[itzlightspeeder]

8:40 ace combat zero is 100% a mainline game it is even numbered

[catsabotage]

If it isnt in Strangereal it isnt worth playing.

[worksmagic]

I hope with AC 8 they give us multiplayer with co-op missions or co-op campaign(will be able to complete solo of course.)

[TheMoonShepard]

This seventh games campaign is at least 4hrs long, but I loved it so much I put in almost 250hrs

How it makes you and your squadron feel like mythical heroes of old flying fighter jets is unrivaled, soundtrack, set pieces, and a surprising amount of lore, all wonderous