Modders are slowly turning Sea Power into Ace Combat strategy game
Sea Power gets a modern jet upgrade with Ace Combat Pack mod. Soon, maybe even a space launch platform will be added.
Where would we be without modders? Some of their work is straight-up art, like packing modern tech to older games. And then there’s this completely insane one. Someone’s trying to turn Sea Power into another game.
Modern jet fighters in a Cold War navy game? This mod makes it happen
Sea Power: Naval Combat in the Missile Age is a deep, strategic air and naval warfare game that lets you command NATO and Warsaw Pact forces across Cold War-era battles from the '60s to the '80s. But for some, the air combat just wasn’t quite enough.
Meanwhile, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown is a more action-packed aerial combat, letting players take control of advanced fighter jets. And that was exactly what was missing – the perfect mix of the Ace Combat universe and Sea Power strategic gameplay.
Source: ACE COMBAT Pack mod for Sea Power
So, Misaka and Texas_the_Omertosa decided to fix that. Their mod for Sea Power brings elements of Ace Combat 7 into the game. Key features are:
- Ace Combat-style Fillable Missiles – Brings a new missile system inspired by Ace Combat 7, with various missile types featuring different ranges, tracking, and guidance mechanics.
- Improved maneuverability – Aircraft can now handle better, though there’s a chance of flying into space (yes, really).
- New Aircraft – Includes the Su-30SM, F-16C, F/A-18F, and more.
- Expanded Weaponry – Additional weapons for each aircraft.
But there are some limitations as well:
- The mod relies on SeaLifter for proper installation.
- Due to the short-range ammo, it's mainly suited for close-range combat scenarios.
- If you want to tweak ammo ranges, you'll have to modify the files yourself.
- Some missiles now use direct guidance, meaning they fly straight at the target rather than using traditional tracking.
Source: BuOrd: Naval Modding Community Discord
And that’s not even the whole story. Misaka shared on BuOrd: Naval Modding Community Discord that they’re working on even more Ace Combat 7 content, like the International Space Elevator. Yeah, you heard that right. They’re bringing the Lighthouse into a Cold War-era game.
