Namco Hometek Inc. announced today that ACE COMBAT 5: The Unsung War, has gone gold and will ship to North American retail outlets in late October. Developed by Namco Ltd. in Japan, ACE COMBAT 5 marks the latest addition to the million-unit selling ACE COMBAT franchise and will be available exclusively for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system.
With the addition of Wingman Command, players can issue mid-mission directives to three wingmen and carry out coordinated group attacks. In addition, ACE COMBAT 5 players can experience the game’s Arcade Mode, which puts reflexes to the test through fast-paced missions measuring speed and accuracy. Additionally, in-game radio communications add additional depth, strategy and realism to the game’s dynamic battle sequences.