10 years after Ace Combat 7, the Republic of Sotoa invades the Federation of Central Usea.
A nameless pilot is rescued by the carrier Endurance, flying alongside Jan Rex Cope in his next mission - the legendary “Wings of Theve. Ace pilot.
Your fate is secured by him to fly and escort a passenger air plane, and unfortunately, you and the ace lead pilot Cope (aka Joker1) meets an unknown supersonic fighter plane that takes you and the ace down.
The good thing is you survived, however Cope does not make it and you are now the next best pilot.
The story explores about propaganda, nationalism, and the military-industrial complex, echoing real-world parallels like the Ghost of Kyiv.

It refines the franchise's arcade flight formula rather than reinventing it.
The game offers a hyper-realistic simulation of the fighter plane cockpit, where you engage with each character in the game like a movie.
Stages are mission based, with up to 30 missions, each with cut-scenes that let's you follow through the immersive story-telling.
The game requires you mastery control of the plane functions, and precise controls to fight against enemies as you gain knowledge of the terrain as well as enemy capabilities.