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Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown

Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Genre: Action
Publisher: Bandai Namco Games
Release Date: July 11, 2024

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'Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown' Comes To Nintendo Switch In July, Bundles 6 DLCs - Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2024 @ 10:19 a.m. PST

Ace Combat 7 delivers the fiercest air combat experience ever through photorealistic visuals, intense dog-fighting action, a multitude of authentic and futuristic aircraft to fly, and an immersive storyline.

Developed utilizing Unreal Engine 4 and trueSKY technology, Ace Combat 7 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.


After selling more than 5 million copies worldwide, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown will make its debut to Nintendo Switch, taking advantage of the portability of the platform for players to soar in finely rendered cloud-filled skies wherever they are.

This release on Nintendo Switch will include six DLCs and various special bonus items available on the other platforms:

  • Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown” Original Story
  • "Three original aircraft sets" + "Three SP missions"
    • Part1 “Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown – ADF-11F Raven Set”
    • Part2 “Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown – ADF-01 FALKEN Set”
    • Part3 “Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown – ADFX-01 Morgan Set”
    • Part4 “Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown – Unexpected Visitor”
    • Part5 “Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown – Anchorhead Raid”
    • Part6 “Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown – Ten Million Relief Plan”
  • Bonus “Music Player Mode”
  • Playable Aircraft F-104C -Avril-
  • Playable Aircraft F-4E Phantom II
  • Three popular aircraft skins from the past series
  • 8 popular emblems of the past series

Finally, the following DLCs are set for release at a later date for players to get the full Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown experience:

  • Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown 25th Anniversary DLC - Original Aircraft Series -Set
  • Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown 25th Anniversary DLC - Experimental Aircraft Series – Set
  • Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown 25th Anniversary DLC - Cutting-edge Aircraft Series – Set
  • Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown - TOP GUN: Maverick Aircraft -Set

The Nintendo Switch version of the game includes all original content and faithfully recreates the fast-paced action of the original. It also includes the game’s 2-8 player multiplayer combat, along with other features. 

The Ace Combat franchise has always delivered heart-pounding aerial combat action wrapped in a beautifully presented package that pushed the limits of each console generation the game appeared on. Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown continues this storied tradition of placing players in the cockpit of their favorite fighter jets to take part in an aerial ballet of death and destruction… this time with the added realism that can only be delivered through PlayStation VR.  

Players experiencing Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown will be able to see their fighters in true-to-life size and detail when exploring their hangers in PlayStation VR. Players will be treated to unprecedented levels of immersion as they enter a fighter jet’s cockpit, surrounded by detailed instruments, and afforded a true 360-degree view of battles taking place around them through the fighter’s canopy.

PS4 players will be able to play the full campaign on the classic mode and an exclusive and dedicated experience with specific features developed for the Sony PlayStation VR.

Currently available for PS4, Xbox One and PC, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown is coming to Nintendo Switch on July 11, 2024.


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