Ace Combat 7 Switch Deluxe Edition includes the complete 20-mission campaign, six DLC packs and a selection of bonus aircraft, skins and emblems. That means Nintendo Switch players get all three extra story missions from the original Season Pass without buying them separately.
There is one important catch: Deluxe Edition does not include every DLC ever released. Several later anniversary aircraft packs and the Top Gun: Maverick aircraft set are sold separately. Here is exactly what comes in the Switch package and what you would still have to purchase.
Ace Combat 7 Switch Deluxe Edition: what’s included?
| Included content | What’s in the package? |
|---|---|
| Base campaign | All 20 main story missions |
| ADF-11F Raven Set | Original aircraft DLC |
| ADF-01 FALKEN Set | Original aircraft DLC |
| ADFX-01 Morgan Set | Original aircraft DLC |
| Unexpected Visitor | SP Mission 1 |
| Anchorhead Raid | SP Mission 2 |
| Ten Million Relief Plan | SP Mission 3 |
| Other bonuses | Music Player, F-104C -Avril-, F-4E Phantom II, three skins and eight emblems |
Bandai Namco confirmed these contents for the Nintendo Switch launch on 10 July 2024. The six included DLC packs consist of three original aircraft sets and three additional story sorties. The core campaign is the same story that first released on other platforms.
All three extra missions are included
Unexpected Visitor, Anchorhead Raid and Ten Million Relief Plan are the story-driven SP missions originally released after the main game. They are separate from the 20 standard campaign missions, so they don’t replace existing chapters or change the main story mission count.
The Ace Combat 7 Switch Deluxe Edition bundles these missions automatically. If you see a guide telling you to buy the Season Pass just to play them on Switch, it may be describing the original versions on PlayStation, Xbox or PC rather than the bundled Switch release.
Which aircraft DLC are in the Ace Combat 7 Switch Deluxe Edition?
The first three included DLC packs are the ADF-11F Raven, ADF-01 FALKEN and ADFX-01 Morgan sets. They add distinctive fictional aircraft and their associated content beyond the standard Aircraft Tree roster. You are not expected to grind regular campaign MRP to purchase the DLC ownership itself.
The Ace Combat 7 Switch Deluxe Edition also includes the bonus F-4E Phantom II. The F-104C -Avril- bonus is an unarmed aircraft restricted to Free Flight mode, unlike the normal armed F-104C found in the base game. Be careful not to confuse the two versions when planning a combat loadout.
You also receive the Music Player feature, three special aircraft skins from earlier Ace Combat titles and eight emblems. These bonuses don’t mean every separate livery or aircraft pack available elsewhere comes free.
Ace Combat 7 Switch Deluxe Edition: which DLC costs extra?
Bandai Namco explicitly lists four later sets outside the Deluxe Edition bundle. If one of these is the reason you want to play, check the Nintendo eShop rather than assuming the word Deluxe guarantees it:
- 25th Anniversary DLC: Original Aircraft Series Set
- 25th Anniversary DLC: Experimental Aircraft Series Set
- 25th Anniversary DLC: Cutting-edge Aircraft Series Set
- Top Gun: Maverick Aircraft Set
These are aircraft add-ons rather than the three included SP story missions. Extra pricing and availability depend on the Nintendo eShop region, so check the current listing on your own account before purchasing.
Does Ace Combat 7 Switch Deluxe Edition have multiplayer?
Yes. The Nintendo Switch version supports online multiplayer for two to eight players. An active paid Nintendo Switch Online membership is required for online play. The campaign is a single-player experience.
The publisher also confirms three limitations worth knowing: no local wireless multiplayer, no cross-platform multiplayer against other systems, and no flight-stick support in the Switch edition. If you normally play with specialist flight hardware, that’s a bigger consideration than a missing cosmetic item.
Is VR included with Ace Combat 7 Switch Deluxe Edition?
No. The PlayStation VR missions are a separate platform feature, and Bandai Namco specifically states that VR mode is not supported on Nintendo Switch. The Switch package has the base campaign and three SP story missions, not the PS VR-specific VR campaign.
Don’t confuse the different groups of three missions. The Switch-included SP missions are Unexpected Visitor, Anchorhead Raid and Ten Million Relief Plan. The three PlayStation VR missions are a separate experience and are not interchangeable.
Is the Switch Deluxe Edition worth getting?
If you want Ace Combat 7 on a portable console, the bundle makes sense because you don’t have to track down the three original aircraft packs and three SP missions separately. The main flight combat and story are there, with the added content from the original Season Pass.
If you’re choosing between platforms, keep your priorities in mind. The Ace Combat 7 Switch Deluxe Edition is convenient for handheld play, but it doesn’t offer VR, cross-platform matchmaking, local wireless or official flight-stick support. Another platform may suit you better if those features are central to how you play.
Before buying any extra DLC, compare its exact name with the included-content table above. That one check prevents spending money on something you already own with this edition.
We also explain the three bundled sorties in our Ace Combat 7 DLC Missions guide and have an Ace Combat 7 Aircraft Tree guide for unlocking standard aircraft.
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Official source: Bandai Namco Switch Deluxe Edition contents announcement.
