Strangereal—the fictional world of Ace Combat—is known for its massive, sprawling conflicts. But the individual missions are bite-sized. Most sorties last between 10 and 20 minutes. This makes Ace Combat 7 a perfect "session game."
8/10 — A faithful, complete, and portable version of one of the best arcade flight games ever made. The Deluxe NSP is the definitive Switch version, but only if you accept the visual compromises. If you have any other modern platform, buy it there instead — unless portability is king for you.
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Deluxe Edition on Nintendo Switch includes the base game and six major DLC packs that were previously sold separately on other platforms. Released on July 11, 2024, this edition is designed to be a comprehensive package for the hybrid console. Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia Exclusive Deluxe & Switch Content
The Deluxe Edition for Switch specifically bundles the following "Season Pass" content: Bandai Namco Entertainment Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Deluxe Edition
If you download the standard Ace Combat 7 NSP, you are missing the best parts. Here is why you must seek out the Deluxe Edition NSP.
These three missions (SP Mission 01-03) follow a rogue squadron, "Strider," as they hunt down an Alicorn-class submarine—a vessel so powerful it makes the Yamato look like a rowboat. These missions feature:
On Nintendo Switch, the Deluxe Edition of Ace Combat 7 typically includes:
The key "NSP exclusive" aspect is that on Switch (digital or cartridge), everything is bundled in one package — no separate DLC codes (usually). This is different from PS4/Xbox/PC where the Deluxe Edition may still require downloading the season pass content separately.