Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown
Leveraging the trueSKY technology and developed utilizing Unreal Engine 4, Ace Combat 7 will astound players with beautifully rendered skies and highly detailed cityscapes but also set the stage for the most engaging aerial battles in the franchise’s storied 20 year history accompanied with an immersive soundtrack. Ace Combat 7 will take the elements that the series is known for to a whole new level! Aces who have proven their combat prowess in Ace Combat 7’s campaign mode can take their dogfighting skills further with furious online multiplayer battles. PlayStation4 players will also be able to get immersed in ACE COMBAT 7’s realism through exclusive features developed specifically for PlayStationVR.
What it feels like
High-speed aerial combat and the 'thrill of engaging in realistic sorties' conveys kinetic rush and momentum. Victory in dogfights and the arc of becoming an ace pilot carries overtones of hard-won achievement and momentum.
What it's about
Armed forces, aerial warfare, and combat operations form the setting and subject matter. Ace pilots proving combat prowess and engaging in high-stakes aerial warfare align with classic heroic adventure framing.
How it plays
Aiming and firing aircraft weapons with tactical feedback is the core moment-to-moment interaction in aerial dogfighting. Piloting fighter jets with full 360-degree movement control is the fundamental core system. Lock-on targeting of enemy aircraft is a central mechanic for managing spacing and focus in aerial combat.
How it looks and sounds
Photorealistic skies and detailed cityscapes rendered with trueSKY technology define the visual identity. Third-person chase-cam perspective is the primary viewpoint for aerial dogfighting, with first-person as an option. An immersive cinematic soundtrack accompanies and amplifies the aerial combat experience.
How it's structured
A bounded story campaign with definite progression and narrative arc anchors the single-player experience. Online multiplayer dogfighting against other players is explicitly featured as a core mode alongside campaign. Campaign mode is designed and marketed as a core single-player experience, though multiplayer is also substantial.
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