Following a developer diary delving into the making of Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve’s music, Project Aces has released something entirely different. Titled “The Art of Aircraft,” it focuses on the interiors and exteriors of the different ships in the sequel. Check it out below.
Starting with the fan-favorite F-22A Raptor, the video covers all kinds of aircraft, including the Gripen E, the MiG-21bis Fishbed, the Rafale M, the Typhoon, the Mirage2000-5, and much more. It’s interesting to see the contrasts in their cockpits, whether it’s the Fishbed’s antiquated looks or the sleeker Su-35S Flanker-E (which makes sense since they’re three decades apart in age).
Of course, you can’t discount the environments that they fly in either. Though the game is developed on Unreal Engine 5, the team used a custom in-house engine to create layered clouds. Not only does it look more realistic, but it results in a more varied sky, which serves as yet another contrast against the ground.
Whether those contrasts will come into play as the Federation of Central Usea fights back against the Republic of Sotoa remains to be seen. For now, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve continues to look amazing en route to its October 2nd launch on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC. Stay tuned for more details and (hopefully) more aircraft showcases in the coming weeks.
