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Ace Combat 8 Online Events — Scramble, Emergency Sortie & Season 1
Season 1 Ace Pass runs ~two months from launch. Special missions Scramble (4-player vs elite NPC squad) and Emergency Sortie (8-player vs series superweapons) appear as limited-time pop-ups after Co-Op Assault / Warfare — Bandai has not published a fixed daily calendar. Limited PvP events (4v4 TDM, 8-player FFA) rotate separately.
Online Launch Oct 2, 2026
Season 1 window
- Ace Pass seasons refresh about every two months.
- Season 1 Premium Level 1 aircraft: ADFX-02 Morgan–PIXY.
- Redeem Season 1 Premium before end of November 2026 if you want this season’s aircraft track without waiting for separate sale.
Scramble
- Up to 4 players
- Fight a powerful NPC rival squad
- Triggered as a limited-time offer when returning from Co-Op Assault or Co-Op Warfare
- Higher rewards on clear
Emergency Sortie
- Up to 8 players
- Assault iconic Ace Combat superweapons
- Same limited-time pop-up system after co-op sorties
- Bring high-tier loadouts — see best aircraft
Limited-time PvP
- 4v4 Team Deathmatch
- 8-player Free-for-All
- Sometimes with unit-cost or role restrictions
How to not miss them
- Play Co-Op Assault / Warfare regularly from the Air Base lobby.
- When the post-sortie prompt appears for Scramble / Emergency, accept before the window closes.
- Watch in-game notices and Steam/Bandai news for named PvP event weekends — we mirror big ones on News.
Mode overview: Ace Combat Online hub · Pass rules: Ace Pass.
FAQ
Is there a Scramble schedule?
No fixed public calendar — they appear randomly/limited-time after co-op sorties.
How many players for Emergency Sortie?
Up to eight.
Does Scramble count for Ace Pass XP?
Online play feeds Ace Pass XP; special clears typically pay better rewards.
Further reading
Related guides
Online · Ace Pass · Morgan–PIXY · Co-op
Primary: Ace Combat 8 Online events Scramble. Also: Emergency Sortie, Season 1, PvP. Independent fan guide · Sources on Sources.