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ACE+ Popular Song Ranking [2026]

ACE+ is the unit name for ACE with composer Kenji Hiramatsu joining the music group ACE.

They primarily handle the music for Nintendo’s popular game series Xenoblade.

Speaking of the Xenoblade series, its in-game music—especially the battle themes—has received extremely high acclaim and is beloved by game fans around the world.

In this article, we’ll introduce a ranking of particularly popular tracks from among the pieces they’ve created!

Whether you’ve played the games or not, if you like instrumental rock, these are songs you’ll definitely want to hear.

ACE+ Popular Song Ranking [2026] (11–20)

Machine God Realm FieldACE+11rank/position

Xenoblade OST – Field of the Machinae
Machine God Realm FieldACE+

The BGM that plays in the in-game area “Mechonis Field.” Mechonis Field is a map made entirely of machinery, and this track likewise uses plenty of synth sounds that evoke machines.

It begins with a fantastical, inorganic intro, but as more rhythmic instruments come in, it shifts into a funky beat that feels like the pulsing of ether.

The night before the decisive battleACE+12rank/position

Xenoblade OST – The Night Before the Decisive Battle
The night before the decisive battleACE+

Just from the title, doesn’t it feel like a song that gets your heart pumping? Not only for battles in games—if you’re fighting through studies or work every day, this track is sure to fire you up.

The percussion is especially effective, like a kind of magic that boosts your motivation.

Give it a listen when you really need that extra push.

The God-Slaying SwordACE+13rank/position

Xenoblade OST – The God-Slaying Sword
The God-Slaying SwordACE+

An incredibly mystical track.

The scene where this song plays is like the core of the game, so if you’ve played it, you were probably really excited, right? The way the music shifts into a driving, fast-paced feel partway through practically mirrors the player’s emotions.

It’s no exaggeration to call this a true classic of game music.

I was literally trembling with awe and excitement as I listened to it!

Those who block the wayACE+14rank/position

Xenoblade OST – One Who Gets in Our Way
Those who block the wayACE+

This is the boss battle BGM.

The heavy rhythm and tense mood really get you fired up.

It stirs up your fighting spirit.

It’s also used in Super Smash Bros.

for Wii U, so many of you have probably heard it before.

The track was produced by ACE+, the music team responsible for many pieces in Xenoblade.