Bandai Namco Entertainment
Aces At War: A History is the official Ace Combat artbook, offering an immersive look into one of gaming’s most iconic franchises. Explore development insights through stunning concept art, detailed showcases of fictional aircraft, and exclusive interviews with the series' creative minds.
The original 2011 edition—released with the Japan-exclusive Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Special Edition—focused on the PlayStation 2 classics: Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies, Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War, and Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War. It features:
An evocative introduction with a signed document for Operation Game Bird.
Wings Over Osea: Key events and characters of the Circum-Pacific War.
The Shot: Design details of superweapons and the Ulysses 1994XF04 asteroid.
State of the Art Fighters: Profiles of legendary aircraft like the ADFX-01 Morgan, ADF-01 FALKEN, and X-02 Wyvern.
Man At War: Biographies and concept art of central figures.
Flags & Insignias: An exploration of iconic symbols.
History of War: A detailed timeline from 1970 to 2010.
The 2019 edition, Aces At War: A History 2019, builds on this legacy with fresh content focused on Ace Combat 6 and Ace Combat 7. It introduces new setting materials, vibrant illustrations, columns on fighter and drone technology, three developer interviews, and four short stories by Sunao Katabuchi. This version was published in Japanese, English, Korean and Chinese depending on where the game was purchased.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the Ace Combat universe, Aces At War: A History is your essential guide to the art, lore, and evolution of the series—a must-have collector’s item.
PUBLICATION DETAILS
LANGUAGE | BINDING | EDITION | ISBN | YEAR | PAGES |
Japanese | Paperback | First Edition | N/A | 2011 | 190 |
Japanese | Paperback | Second Edition | N/A | 2019 | 150 |
English | Paperback | N/A | 2019 | 150 |
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Aces At War: A History 2019
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