Campaign index
Ace Combat 8 Campaign Hub — All 30 Missions
Quick answer
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve has a Prologue plus 30 numbered campaign missions (~20 hours first clear). Use this hub for the full index, difficulty path (Elite → Ace), and links to S-rank, hidden aces, and trophies.
Campaign Play-sourced
How the campaign is structured
- Prologue: “Wings of Theve” (Inherited Dog Tags trophy).
- Missions 01–30: story sorties from Operation Seabird through Operation Showdown.
- Free Mission: unlocks after credits — best for S-ranks, medals, and Assault Records without full replays.
Recommended difficulty path
- Clear on Elite to unlock Ace (or warm up on lower, then Elite).
- Don’t skip takeoffs / landings / refuels for By the Book.
- Replay on Ace (or Free Mission) for all S-ranks → Ace of Aces.
Mission index
| # | Mission | Operation | Mission medal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Joker’s Wild | Operation Seabird | — |
| 02 | Nomad | Operation Falling Sparks | — |
| 03 | Purple Magic Takes Flight | Operation Frostwave | — |
| 04 | The Fall of the Numbered Fleets | Operation Elder Hand | Tunnel Specter |
| 05 | Retaking of Theve | Operation Long Shot | Proud Shoulders |
| 06 | Attack on the Drinwich Airfield | Operation Redouble | — |
| 07 | A Lifeline in the Desert | Operation Squeeze | — |
| 08 | Retaking of Theve II | Operation Gut Shot | — |
| 09 | The Land Battleship Blockade | Operation Ogre Pitfall | Aegis Penetrator |
| 10 | Over the Rainband | Operation Raincoat | — |
| 11 | Maximum Payload | Operation Gaffed Card | — |
| 12 | An Island in Darkness | Operation Worker Bee | Rapid Dragon Slayer |
| 13 | The People of the Lost Country | Operation Twin Birds | — |
| 14 | Two on the Run | Operation Homing Pigeon | Avoid all radar detection (stealth medal). |
| 15 | Wings of Wax | Operation Deal Cards | — |
| 16 | Singer | Operation Lighthouse Lady | — |
| 17 | Land Battleship No. 3 | Operation Broncobuster | Clear primary targets with Joker Flight only. |
| 18 | Moonlight and Shadows | Operation Branching Path | — |
| 19 | Clearing the Lighthouse | Operation Silver String | — |
| 20 | Escort Orbiter | Operation Migration Keeper | — |
| 21 | The Star-Bound Bird | Operation Dawn Rising | Complete without damaging the escort target. |
| 22 | Pursuing the HSCA | Operation Patch of Blue | — |
| 23 | The Destruction of Expo City | Operation Rumbling | Land Piscivore |
| 24 | The Battle of Rocky Island, Day 1 | Operation Coastal Hammer | — |
| 25 | The Battle of Rocky Island, Day 2 | Operation Paint it Blue | Eliminate specific enemy forces (mission medal). |
| 26 | Crossing Fleets | Operation King Tide | — |
| 27 | Fatsia, The Ocean Fortress | Operation Rootbreaker | Large-scale chain reaction of mass enemy units. |
| 28 | A Thousand Points of Light | Operation Locust Purge | — |
| 29 | Selene | Operation Lunar Eclipse | — |
| 30 | Song of Wings | Operation Showdown | Intercept all threats to the escort target. |
Companion pages
- S-Rank Guide — Ace S checklist
- Hidden Aces — Assault Record conditions
- Trophy Guide — platinum roadmap
- Free Mission · Difficulty
People also ask
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How many missions are in Ace Combat 8?
Prologue + 30 numbered campaign missions.
How long is the campaign?
About 20 hours for a first story clear; platinum is much longer due to MRP/S-ranks.
When does Free Mission unlock?
After you finish the campaign credits.
Further reading
Related guides
S-Rank Guide · Hidden Aces · Trophies · Mission 01
Primary: Ace Combat 8 campaign missions. Also: mission list, walkthrough hub, Operation Showdown, Free Mission. Independent fan guide — verify in-game if patches change conditions.