Campaign · Replay · NG+

Ace Combat 8 New Game Plus (NG+)

Quick answer

After clearing the campaign, New Game Plus lets you restart story missions while keeping the hangar you earned — unlocked aircraft, purchased parts/weapons, and MRP spending power — so a second run on Veteran/Ace is for S-ranks and Assault Records, not re-grinding the Tree from zero.

Systems Replay

What typically carries over

  • Unlocked aircraft and Tree progress
  • Purchased weapons / parts (including cosmetics you already own — skins)
  • Campaign currency (MRP) and prior mission rank history for comparison
  • Pilot / skill progression tied to campaign save (Online / Ace Pass stays separate)

Community-reported Exact menus can shift with patches — confirm the NG+ prompt text on your platform before wiping a save.

What resets

  • Story mission progress / briefing state
  • In-mission objectives and ally/enemy mission flags
  • You still replay each sortie for ranks, medals, and missed aces

Best reasons to start NG+

  1. Veteran+ Assault Records — 31 conditional aces need triggers: Hidden Aces.
  2. S-rank cleanup with endgame jets: S-rank guide.
  3. MRP trophies (16M / 25M) using Mission 28 loops: MRP farm.
  4. Story dialogue you missed on the first Easy/Normal clear — story overview.

NG+ planning checklist

  • Finish Mission 18 Shadow 24 before expecting Lux Lunae 22nd on Mission 28.
  • Park a dogfighter + multirole you like before restarting — best aircraft.
  • Remember Online progression does not equal campaign NG+.

FAQ

Does Ace Combat 8 have New Game Plus?

Yes — restart the campaign while keeping hangar/Tree progress from your clear.

Do I keep MRP in NG+?

Campaign currency and purchases carry; you still earn more on the second run.

Does NG+ affect Online?

No — Ace Combat Online / Ace Pass use separate progression.

Should I NG+ before all Assault Records?

You can finish many on Free Mission after the clear; NG+ helps if you want a full Veteran story pass with endgame jets.

Related guides

MRP · Hidden Aces · S-Rank · Trophies · Walkthrough

Primary: Ace Combat 8 New Game Plus. Also: NG+, carryover, MRP, Assault Records. Independent fan guide — verify in-game after patches.