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ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE Keyboard & controller controls

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ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE is the latest entry in Bandai Namco's long-running arcade aircraft-combat series, pitting you against air and ground targets across sprawling skies. These are the default PC keyboard-and-mouse bindings plus the official controller scheme, covering flight, weapons, camera, radar, and wingman orders so you can master dogfighting on Windows and Steam Deck.

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All ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE controls

Layout

25 shortcuts

Flight 13

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Accelerate W
Decelerate S
Pitch up UP
Pitch down DOWN
Roll left A
Roll right D
Yaw left LEFT
Yaw right RIGHT
Brake / reverse thrust Space
Afterburner Shift
Flaps down F
Flaps up G
Eject Ctrl

Weapons 3

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Fire primary weapon LMB
Fire special weapon RMB
Change weapon Wheel

Camera & HUD 4

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HUD mode H
View target C
View rear X
G-force meter V

Comms & Wingman 1

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Radio message R

Targeting 2

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Lock on target Tab
Targeting reticle B

Radar 1

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Radar zoom Z

System 1

Action Shortcut
Pause Esc

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38 default keybinds across 7 categories. Most can be reassigned in ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.

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These shortcuts, on physical keys

There is a Stream Deck profile for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve — 18 shortcuts laid out across the keys, each one labelled, installed by double-clicking a file. It fits every current Stream Deck model.

Get the Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Stream Deck profile →

ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE?
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE, a simulation game, uses 38 default keybinds across 7 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE controls?
Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE support a controller?
Yes — ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
Which platforms do these ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE controls cover?
These keyboard controls apply on Windows. ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE also released on Xbox and PlayStation, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE resource?
No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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