Aces of Thunder Launches February 3, 2026 for PS5 and PC With VR Support

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Developer Gaijin Entertainment announced the Flight combat simulation game, Aces of Thunder, will launch for the PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam on February 3, 2026. It will support PlayStation VR2 and PC VR headsets.

Read details on the game below:

Experience the thrill of aerial combat like never before with Aces of Thunder, the upcoming flight simulation game with high fidelity graphics and unmatched immersion. The game was made specifically with capabilities of latest generation virtual reality helmets in mind.

The game’s physically accurate flight and damage models derived from the popular War Thunder military action game ensure a high level of realism. The battles take place exclusively from the cockpit view to provide ultimate immersion and fully supports HOTAS controls. Aces of Thunder features a set of the most legendary World War I and World War II aircraft available to hop in and fly right upon purchase.

Perfect Selection of World War II Aircraft

Fly 29 carefully recreated iconic aircraft of World War II, such as the American P-51 Mustang and P-63 Kingcobra, the German Bf 109 and Fw 190, the Soviet Il-2 and Yak-9T, the British Spitfire, and the Japanese A6M3 Zero.

A Rare Chance to Fly Great War Machines

Iconic fighters like the Fokker Dr.I, famously flown by the Red Baron himself, or the SPAD S.XIII, the favorite aircraft of Rene Fonck, Allies’ most decorated ace, will have authentically detailed cockpits and historically accurate weaponry.

All Key Theaters of War

Aces of Thunder battles will see you fighting across the world and getting a better idea of where the fate of war was decided. Visit 15 beautiful maps representing three key theaters of World War II: Western, Eastern and Pacific Fronts, as well as signature World War I frontlines.

Intense Dogfighting

Fight online against the best virtual pilots from all over the world in multiplayer mode, or master your aircraft in exciting single player missions.

Full Immersion

Jump right into one of the highly detailed interactive cockpits, literally controlling the aircraft with your own hands! Aces of Thunder will also allow you to walk around the hangar between missions to get a closer look at your favorite aircraft.

A life-long and avid gamer, William D’Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

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