STEEL CARNAGE

Developed by the Project Aces team and written by best-selling military author Jim DeFelice, ACE COMBAT® ASSAULT HORIZON intensifies the franchise, escalating combat to the next level with aircraft that are literally torn apart, spewing oil and debris across the sky. Players will engage in combat across the globe, dodging skyscrapers, and turning their enemies into fiery supersonic debris in both single player and online multiplayer. Never before has combat been so fast and in-your-face.

"Could potentially revolutionise Air combat" – Play

"No flight action has ever looked so exciting or cinematic" – 360

"Call of Duty of the Skies" – Gamesmaster

KEY FEATURES

• Dramatic realistic storyline: Dramatic realistic storyline – Written by New York Times Best Seller and military author Jim DeFelice, players will experience an engaging war drama spanning real-world locations across the globe
• Steel carnage destruction: Incredible detail and visual reaction for every explosive attack (aircrafts are shredded to pieces, enemy troops annihilated, buildings shattered, machines bleed)
• Entirely new aircrafts to pilot: Experience split-second maneuvering and positioning, pinpoint targeting, hovering attacks and other gameplay diversity through the introduction of the Attack Helicopter, Door Gunner and more
• Revolutionary Close-Range Assault system: Delivering high-speed acrobatics, dizzying one-on-one encounters, satisfying visceral low-altitude and high-flying death from above
• Online reinvented: Take to the skies and engage hostile forces in a variety of modes

  Helicopters included for the 1st time in Ace Combat's history!

  CHARACTER BIOS

  Service: United States Air Force

  Rank: Lt. Colonel

  Place of Birth: California, United States

  Age: 37

  Main character and Ace pilot of the Warwolf squadron.

  Lead pilot of the 108th Task Force. A professional serviceman and a person of few words, his calm and cool action under pressure, extensive battle experience and undisputable skill earn him the unquestioning respect of his subordinates. His encounter with a formidable rival in Africa will test his skills as a pilot and push him to the very brink.

  Service: United States Army

  Rank: Captain

  Place of Birth: New York, New York, United States

  Age: 43

  Shooter Squadron, Shooter 1

  Captain of the AH-64D Apache Longbow Shooter Squadron, and commander of the Longbow and MH-60 BLACK HAWK Nomad Squadron. Having worked his way up through the ranks, he takes a strict yet protective stance toward his subordinates.

  Service: United States Air Force

  Rank: Captain

  Place of Birth: Miami, Florida, United States

  Age: 32

  Warwolf Squadron, Warwolf 2

  Bishop's close friend and wingman. An experienced pilot and F-15 flight instructor, his skills nearly rival those of Colonel Bishop. A mood maker, his smart-aleck attitude and quick wit on the ground contrast his often serious attitude in the air.

  Service: French Air Force

  Rank: General

  Place of Birth: Undisclosed City, France

  Age: 58

  Commander of the allied forces, including the 108th Task Force. His demanding position requires he wear the hats of both NATO military commander, and diplomat to local government bodies. Despite his superior rank, La Pointe holds Colonel Bishop's word and actions in high regard.

  Service: United States Air Force

  Rank: Major

  Place of Birth: Washington, United States

  Age: 34

  A bomber pilot. She is assigned to operations in Africa at Lt. Colonel Bishop's request, where she pilots the AC-130U "Spooky 01". Independent and assertive, she is also free spirited and often jokes with Captain Gutierrez as if they were rival siblings.