At Gamescom 2018, Bandai Namco has now announced the official release date for Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown which is coming out next year for the, PC PS4 and Xbox One platforms.
Bandai Namco has announced today that the official release date for Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown is January 18th, 2019 for the PS4 and Xbox One. The PC via Steam release is a little later coming out on February 1st, 2019.
Aside from a release date announcement, Bandai Namco also revealed a new trailer for the game looking at cutscenes of the main story mode. Some cool looking gameplay footage is also shown in the new trailer. You can watch the video yourself down below.
Anyway, you can read more details about Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown via the overview from the official press release. This game is looking like it will be the most ambitious game in the entire series.
Developed utilizing Unreal Engine™ 4 and trueSKY™ technology, ACE COMBAT 7 leverages the power of the newest generation gaming consoles and is poised to blow players away with the latest evolution of its graphics engine. Beautifully rendered cloud-filled skies and highly detailed cityscapes enhance the sense of unparalleled speed and set the stage for the most engaging aerial battles in the franchise’s storied 20 year history. ACE COMBAT 7 will provide an arsenal of ultra-modern super weapons and formidable enemies that the series is known for. Aces who have proven their combat prowess in ACE COMBAT 7’s campaign mode can take their dogfighting skills online for furious online multiplayer battles.
PlayStation®4 players will be further immersed in ACE COMBAT 7’s realism through exclusive features developed specifically for the Sony PlayStation®VR.
“ACE COMBAT 7 delivers the culmination of 20 years of aerial combat game development expertise, resulting in the most realistic and exciting ACE COMBAT game to date,” said Eric Hartness, Vice President of Marketing at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “It’s no small feat for any video game franchise to thrive over two decades; ACE COMBAT’s longevity lies in its ability to deliver authentic and intense flight combat action, presented through amazing visuals, all wrapped in a unique and compelling storyline. We look forward to seeing players suit up and become ace pilots.”