Continuity of 1.5

[Tidji]

Mr Dee-Jay ask this question but i have not seen the answer :

Hi gents!

 

I have a question:

 

No support means no futher developements I understand. But I expect the 1.5 to continue to run on my laptop without any web access. So, considering that I have no plan to move on 2.0 nor 2.5, will the 1.5 be still usable and working (without internet acess since it wasn't required when I bought my module) after the 2.5 release?

 

Regards, and thank you for answers.

 

I am asking me the same question because as for the time being i don't consider buying the release 2.x i hesitate to buy some DLC campaigns if i will not be able to use them for a long time .

I wish you understand my query because without answer i am afraid i never again will buy a DLC and i am pretty sure a lot of users are in the same case.

[docWilly]

Statement by Wags:

 

"DCS World 2.5 will be released as a new download (NOT an update to an existing version). In other words, DCS World 2.5 will replace DCS World 1.5 Stable. The current 1.5.8 Open Beta will be updated to be DCS World 2.5 Open Beta. As such DCS 2.5 Stable and DCS 2.5 Open Beta will be available at the same time. DCS 2.1 Open Alpha will be removed, and DCS World 1.5 will remain but be unsupported.

Modules under DCS World 2.x will not need to be re-downloaded or activated. Just do not uninstall DCS World 2.2 Open Alpha prior to installing DCS World 2.5 Stable, as 2.5 will copy the modules over from 2.2.

Any files in your Users/Saved Games folder will not be affected.

 

Pilots statistics from DCS World 2.x will be carried over to DCS World 2.5.

 

Movement of DCS World 2.5 would then soon follow to Steam."

 

 

Hope this helps to answer your question.

[Dee-Jay]

Thank you for reply!

 

But I still wonder also:

 

Since I bought some modules on (and for) the 1.5 which are still WIP (mainly the Gazelle) , even if base install (1.5) is not more "supported" and since 2.0 requires to have the Nevada or Normandie map installed (payware) can we hope for having one day a final version of the Gazelle and maybe the multi-crew as "promised" on UH-1 ... ?

 

Regards!

[cichlidfan]

Module updates are coupled with the base (DCS World) updates. If you choose not to use v2.5 then you will not get updates to the modules.

 

Also, once v2.5 is released, you will have access to the free Caucasus map. No map purchase will be required.

[Dee-Jay]

Thank you for explanations Cichlidfa!

 

Module updates are coupled with the base (DCS World) updates. If you choose not to use v2.5 then you will not get updates to the modules.

What annoys me is that the I Gazelle is unfinished, and when purchased, it was supposed (? to me) to be finalized one day under 1.5.

 

If it is confirmed, lessons learned would be : never buy a WIP or an early access again as there is no guaranty what is going on after. :(

 

Also, once v2.5 is released, you will have access to the free Caucasus map. No map purchase will be required.

This is good news! :thumbup: ... unfortunately, I won't be able to enjoy yet the 2.5 since it won't run with 4Go RAM (maximum for my old mobo) ... the 1.5 does. So I will probably be stuck with a "non decent" Gazelle FM. :( Edited December 23, 2017 by Dee-Jay

[Flagrum]

Any module will also be available in DCS 2.5 (without having to re-purchase them or whatever). Whatever you bought for 1.5 will be available for 2.5 eventually and receive updates there.

 

Only if you decide to stay on DCS 1.5, you will not get any updates for it anymore, neither the base game, nor any modules that are installed in it.

[SkateZilla]

1.5 Will continue to work, there will just not be anymore updates or new aircraft/modules for it.

 

You will still need to login to DCS Server for AV-8B DRM Authorization.