Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown jetting to PS4, Xbox One and PC

In addition to the previously revealed PS4 and PSVR releases, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown is now officially in development for the PC and Xbox One too.

The new high flying installment is in the hands of the very capable Project Aces team at Bandai Namco, so we’re definitely expecting an intense new Ace Combat experience, gorgeous visuals and a totally crazy storyline. There’s no solid release date as of yet though, so fans will have to still wait for that.

Check out the new trailer along with a handful of new screens and art too.

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown trailer:

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown screens:

Read on for the press release for more details.

Leading interactive entertainment media publisher and developer BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. is excited to announce that ACE COMBAT 7: Skies Unknown will be coming to Xbox One and PC via STEAM. Already announced for the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system, ACE COMBAT 7: Skies Unknown puts gamers in the cockpits of advanced war planes and delivers fierce air combat experiences through photorealistic visuals, intense dog-fighting action, and a multitude of authentic and futuristic aircraft to fly, all encompassed in an immersive storyline.

Developed by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.?s in-house Project Aces team based in Tokyo, Japan and utilizing Unreal Engine 4 and trueSKY technology, ACE COMBAT 7: Skies Unknown applies the latest evolution of its graphics engine in conjunction with the power of the latest generation of gaming consoles and PCs to create immersive aerial battlefields. Fully rendered clouds fill the skies while highly detailed cityscapes enhance the sense of supersonic speed, setting the stage for highly exhilarating aerial battles. ACE COMBAT 7: Skies Unknown will provide an arsenal of ultra-modern and near-future super weapons for players to wield, while presenting formidable enemies for pilots to vanquish in the air. Aces who have proven their aerial combat prowess in ACE COMBAT 7: Skies Unknown?s campaign mode can take their dogfighting skills online for furious online multiplayer battles. ACE COMBAT 7: Skies Unknown also marks the return of Sunao Katabuchi as the lead writer behind the fictional storyline that players will experience in the game. Previously, Sunao Katabuchi wrote the storylines for both Ace Combat 4: Shattered Skies and Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War.

?We?re excited to announce our plans to bring the battle for air superiority in ACE COMBAT 7: Skies Unknown to Xbox One and STEAM,? said Eric Hartness, Vice President of Marketing at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. ?With over 20 years of franchise history; ACE COMBAT 7: Skies Unknown continues to deliver authentic yet accessible flight combat action to gamers around the world. This latest version of the game delivers amazing visuals and intense gameplay, all wrapped in a unique and compelling storyline. We look forward to seeing players suit up, strap in, and take their place as ace pilots.?

ACE COMBAT 7: Skies Unknown is currently rated ?RP? for Rating Pending by the ESRB. The game will be coming to the Americas for the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, and PC via STEAM. PlayStation 4 system players will be able to play portions of ACE COMBAT 7: Skies Unknown and experience exclusive features developed specifically for the Sony PlayStation VR. To find out more about ACE COMBAT 7: Skies Unknown, head over to http://www.acecombat.com.