During PlayStation Experience 2016, it was revealed that Bandai Namco Entertainment’s Ace Combat 7 will launch in 2017, exclusively for the PS4, with VR support.

Ace Combat 7 will also leave the real world, and return to the franchise’s fictional earth-like world of Strangereal. This means outlandish aircraft and weapons, with some interesting weapons such as energy and shock-wave-based technology.

In the press release that accompanied the new trailer, Hervé Hoerdt, VP of Marketing and Digital at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe had the following to say about Ace Combat 7.

“It’s no small feat for any video game franchise to thrive over two decades; ACE COMBAT’s legacy lies in its tremendous quality and deep storytelling. With ACE COMBAT 7, we are planning on dominating the skies once again and delivering an unparalleled experience thanks to the PlayStation®4 technologies and to our team experience with their know-how!”

The press release also gave the following information regarding Ace Combat 7.

“ACE COMBAT 7 offers photorealistic visuals, intense dog-fighting action, a multitude of authentic and futuristic aircrafts with an immersive storyline and support for PlayStation VR! Leveraging the power of the newest generation gaming hardware, ACE COMBAT 7 will blow players away with the evolution of its graphics engine. Beautifully rendered cloud-filled skies and highly detailed cityscapes enhance the sense of unparalleled speed and set the stage for the most engaging aerial battles in the franchise’s storied 20 year history. ACE COMBAT 7 will provide an arsenal of ultra-modern super weapons and formidable enemies that the series is known for!”

For more information regarding Ace Combat 7, visit http://acecombat.com/.