Bandai Namco has finally delivered the news that Ace Combat fans have been waiting for. In celebration of the 30th anniversary of this legendary franchise, Kazutoki Kono as the brand director of Ace Combat delivered a special message that marks the beginning of a new era for this fighter simulation game series. Through this message, Kono not only thanked the fans, but also gave a teaser of the presence of the latest Ace Combat game that is currently in development.
Ace Combat History and Achievements
Ace Combat was first released in Japan on June 30, 1995. Since then, the series has become one of the most popular flight simulation game franchises in the world. The last game, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown, was released for PlayStation 4 more than six years ago and sold more than 6 million copies. In total, the Ace Combat franchise has recorded sales of more than 20 million copies worldwide.
An Emotional Message from Kazutoki Kono
In his message, Kazutoki Kono expressed his deep gratitude to all those who have supported Ace Combat over the past three decades. He said, "I wish to express my deepest gratitude to all our fans and everyone involved who has supported the series throughout the years. Thank you, sincerely, from the bottom of my heart."
Kono also highlighted how the Ace Combat development team has always adapted to changing times, technology, and player expectations. He adds, "Over the past thirty years, times have changed. Values have shifted, technologies have evolved. Our company and our team have continually transformed to navigate these tides. In a word, we've embraced change."
Ace Combat New Game Teaser
The most interesting part of Kono's message was the confirmation that a new Ace Combat game was ready to be announced. He closed his message with a hopeful sentence,
"Everything is in place. It's time to take flight once again - toward even greater heights."
This statement indicates that the development of the new game has entered a mature stage and fans can expect an official announcement in the near future.
Community Enthusiasm and Expectations
The response from the Ace Combat community has been very positive. Many fans are hoping that the new game will support the latest technology such as PlayStation VR2, given that the VR experience in Ace Combat 7 was highly appreciated. In addition, there is also hope that the classic gameplay will be retained, and features such as take-off and landing will still be present.
The 30th anniversary of Ace Combat is an important moment that marks Bandai Namco's commitment to continue bringing the best gaming experience to fans. With the official teaser from Kazutoki Kono, the expectation of a new Ace Combat is growing.
"After three incredible decades of adapting to change, we've built an enduring bond of trust with all of you. That connection is the very force that has sustained the ACE COMBAT series and propelled it into the future."
Source: Push Square
