From DCS 1.5.8.12823.414 to 2.5 Open Beta

[Raven11]

Hello all - relative DCS noob here and looking into moving from 1.5.8 release to 2.5 open beta. I've done some research and have a few questions - hoping one of you might be able to enlighten a new guy:

 

a) Is this a wise move or best to wait until 2.5 stable release comes out?

 

b) If a wise move what is the best way to do so:

 

1) via the instructions on this page:

https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=114030

 

2) via the GUI updater:

https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=160053

 

3) via downloading the free installer for 2.5

http://updates.digitalcombatsimulator.com/

 

c) would people recommend keeping the 1.5.8 release but also installing 2.5 open beta in another location.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

R11

Edited January 31, 2018 by Raven11

[dburne]

There will not be a 2.5 Alpha, only Open Beta and Stable Release. Stable will come in a week or two.

 

The Open Beta installer is supposed to be available some time later today, I would just wait and grab that if you want to run the Beta branch.

[Raven11]

Thanks - corrected on 2.5 stable vs. alpha.

[QuiGon]

a) Totally up to you. There is nothing really wrong with either option.

b) If you want to keep the Stable Release I would recommend to 3) wait till the free installer is available, otherwise I would recommend to 1) update as instructed

c) No, 1.5.8 serves no purpose anymore