ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE MRP & Aircraft Tree
MRP is the in-mission currency that drives aircraft progression. What is confirmed: how you earn it and what it buys.
Official walkthrough: 'You will be able to unlock additional fighter jets using MRP, an in-game currency earned in mission.' A full unlock tree — prerequisites, prices, upgrade costs — has not been published as of September 30, 2026.
What the official sources confirm
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| MRP = in-game currency | Official |
| Earned in missions | Official (walkthrough) |
| Buys unlockable fighter jets | Official (walkthrough) |
| Unlock tree / prerequisites | Unverified — not yet announced |
| Aircraft prices | Unverified — not yet announced |
| Part upgrade costs | Unverified — not yet announced |
How progression is expected to feel
- Campaign sorties earn MRP, which unlocks the next tier of aircraft.
- Online has its own progression — Ace Combat Online uses a separate save data and progression system.
- ACE PASS is a separate seasonal track (free + Premium) for cosmetics and upgrade items.
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
What does MRP stand for?
MRP is the in-game currency confirmed by the official walkthrough; the official pages do not expand the acronym.
How do I earn MRP?
In missions — the official walkthrough states it is 'an in-game currency earned in mission'.
What can I buy with MRP?
Unlockable fighter jets. Specific aircraft prices are not yet announced.
When will the aircraft tree be complete?
As soon as official or in-game data verifies prerequisites and costs after the October 2 release.