Ace Combat 8 Prequel Series 'Hour Zero' Launches Ahead of Game Release

Bandai Namco Entertainment is releasing a four-episode live-action prequel series titled 'Hour Zero' to build anticipation for the upcoming video game 'Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve'. The first episode of the short film project, a first for the video game studio, launched this week.

The series aims to provide fans with backstory and context leading up to the release of 'Ace Combat 8'. The project features actor Josh Holloway and is designed to flesh out the narrative universe of the long-running fighter-pilot franchise.