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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

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.

Layout
Esc
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
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1
2
3
4
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7
8
9
0
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⌫ Back
Tab
Q
W
E
R
T
Y
U
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O
P
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\
Caps
A
S
D
F
G
H
J
K
L
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Enter ⏎
Shift
Z
X
C
V
B
N
M
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Shift
Ctrl
Win
Alt
Space
Alt
Win
Menu
Ctrl
↑
←
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25 shortcuts

Flight 13

Action Shortcut
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

Action Shortcut
Fire primary weapon LMB
Fire special weapon RMB
Change weapon Wheel

Camera & HUD 4

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

Comms & Wingman 1

Action Shortcut
Radio message R

Targeting 2

Action Shortcut
Lock on target Tab
Targeting reticle B

Radar 1

Action Shortcut
Radar zoom Z

System 1

Action Shortcut
Pause Esc

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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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