ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN 25th Anniversary DLC - Cutting-Edge Aircraft Series Set (DLC)

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown already fields a wide roster of jets, and this 25th Anniversary bundle drops three more into the hangar: the F/A-18F Super Hornet Block III, the F-2A -Super Kai-, and the MiG-35D Super Fulcrum. Each comes packaged as its own add-on set under a single purchase, and the bundle throws in 10 emblems and 13 skins on top. If you are the kind of player who builds loadouts around specific airframe stats and wants more variety in your multiplayer rotation, the pitch is straightforward enough. The planes themselves are the entire value proposition here, so it is worth being direct about what you are actually getting. The F/A-18F Super Hornet Block III is a proven multirole platform that translates well to Ace Combat's weapon-slot system. The F-2A -Super Kai- leans into anti-surface roles, which gives it a niche in missions where ground targets dominate the score sheet. The MiG-35D Super Fulcrum is the most maneuverable of the three, relevant if you prefer close-range dogfight setups over standoff missile spam. None of these aircraft fundamentally change how the game plays, but they give min-maxers more dials to turn when optimizing for specific mission types or ranked play. The mixed review score sitting at 64% positive from 66 reviews tells you something useful. The complaints tend to cluster around perceived value rather than technical problems: the aircraft perform well, but players question whether three jets and a cosmetic pack justify the asking price against what the base game's existing roster already covers. The skins and emblems are purely aesthetic and will not sway anyone who buys DLC for mechanical reasons. If you have already exhausted the stock hangar and are hungry for new airframes, the bundle makes a reasonable case. If you are still working through the base content or the existing jets, this is easy to skip without missing any campaign content or story beats. From a pure build-variety angle, the bundle does add genuine options rather than redundant ones. The three jets cover different performance envelopes, so a dedicated Ace Combat 7 player who tracks stat spreads will find at least one airframe that fills a gap in their current lineup. Casual players who pick a favourite jet and stick with it will extract far less value. There is no new mission content, no additional story, and no expanded multiplayer mode attached to this release, which is the honest limiting factor. If Ace Combat 7 is already a permanent fixture in your rotation and you have the completionist mindset that wants every viable airframe available before launching a scored run, this set earns its place. Everyone else should weigh the cosmetic padding against the aircraft count and decide accordingly. Diego, Scout Team