Core Online mode
Ace Combat 8 Co-Op Warfare Guide (PvPvE)
Co-Op Warfare is 4v4 PvPvE: two player teams fight each other while land, sea, and air NPC units participate. Highest total score wins — expect Threat Level / Ace-centered strategy.
Official Online Player intent
What makes Co-Op Warfare different?
Unlike Assault’s pure PvE score race, Warfare adds player-versus-player pressure on top of NPC armies. Official previews call out strategic play around Threat Level and Aces.
Scoring mindset
- Farming NPCs pads score — but so can denying the enemy team.
- Dying can feed opponent opportunities; play objectives smart.
- Coordinate focus fire on enemy Aces when they appear.
Squad roles
Mix air superiority and strike capability. One all-fighter squad may lose ground-score; one all-attacker squad may get farmed by players.
After the match
Watch for Scramble/Emergency prompts when returning from Warfare, same as Assault.
People also ask
Is Co-Op Warfare PvP?
Yes — PvPvE 4v4 with NPC forces.
What is Threat Level?
A Warfare strategic layer highlighted in official Online previews — use it to read pressure.
Assault or Warfare for beginners?
Start Assault for cleaner PvE scoring, then graduate to Warfare.
Further reading
Related guides
Co-Op Assault · Emergency Sortie · Online
Primary: Ace Combat 8 Co-Op Warfare. Also: PvPvE, 4v4, Threat Level, Aces. Fan guide — Bandai Namco FAQ cited.