Weekend Newsletters - 2017

[Chizh]

DCS World Weekend News - 13 Friday 2017

 

 

Nevada Map Weekend Bundle Deal

 

Starting today at 1500 GMT and lasting until 30 January 2017 at 0900 GMT, we will be offering 40% on the following bundles that include the DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map!

• DCS: A-10C Warthog + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map
• DCS: A-10C Warthog + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map + A-10C: 16-2 Red Flag Campaign
• DCS: Bf 109 K-4 Kurfurst + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map
• DCS: Combined Arms + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map
• DCS: F-5E Tiger II + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map
• DCS: F-5E Tiger II + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map + F-5E BFM Campaign
• F-15C and Su-27 for DCS World + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map
• F-15C and Su-27 for DCS World + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map + F-15C 16-2 Red Flag Campaign
• DCS: F-86F Sabre + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map
• DCS: Fw 190 D-9 Dora + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map
• DCS: Black Shark 2 + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map
• DCS: L-39 Albatros + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map
• DCS Mi-8MTV2 + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map
• DCS MiG-15bis + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map
• F-15C 16-2 Red Flag Campaign + A-10C 16-2 Red Flag Campaign + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map
• DCS P-51D Mustang + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map
• DCS: UH-1H Huey + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map

 

 

 

DCS Winter Bonus Spectacular

Lasting until 16 January 2017 at 0900 GMT, you can spend up to 60% of your bonus points on most module from our DCS E-Shop. This is a great way to finally spend this bonus points with a huge discount on our great modules!

 

 

Spitfire Video Contest

Since the early access release of the Spitfire, we’ve enjoyed seeing some of the great screen shots and videos of this new module. For the talented video producer among you (and there are a lot of you!), we’d like to announce a Spitfire Video Contest.

 

You can read about the rules and prizes here: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=180809

 

 

 

[Chizh]

 

One Week Until AJS-37 Viggen Takeoff!

 

In one week, on 27 January 2017, we will launch the Early Access of DCS: AJS-37 Viggen by Leatherneck Simulations! Leatherneck has created this masterpiece for DCS World, and we believe it will wonderfully fill role as a strike and anti-ship platform. Over the past couple of weeks, several preview videos of the Viggen have been released. Here are some of our favorites:

 

Introduction:

 

Startup – Part 1:

 

Startup, taxi and takeoff – Part 2:

 

RB-05 Missile:

 

Pop-up Attack:

 

Night Operations:

 

We have also included several new images of this lovely new module.

 

Leatherneck has also made a draft of the manual.

 

Pre-purchase the module now and save 20% before it’s released for Early Access: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/modules/viggen/

 

The AJS-37 Viggen is a Swedish double-delta supersonic attack aircraft from the late Cold War. It was the backbone of the Swedish Air Force during the Cold war, serving as the main attack and anti-ship platform. The AJS is the 90’s upgrade of this 70's era aircraft, adding several advanced weapons and systems functionalities. The aircraft was designed around the pilot, with an excellent man-machine interface, supporting the pilot through the smart use of autopilot systems, radar and HUD symbology in order to deliver the ordnance onto targets from treetop level with high speed attack runs.

 

The aircraft is armed with multiple weapon systems ranging from programmable stand-off weapons such as the RB-15F anti-ship missile to the BK90 Cluster munitions dispenser to various bombs, rockets and missiles for a wide range of target types. The aircraft can also carry gun pods and the Sidewinder series of infrared-guided missiles for air defense and self-protection purposes.

 

Nevada Map Weekend Bundle Deal Continues

Lasting until 30 January 2017 at 0900 GMT, we will be offering 40% on the following bundles that include the DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map!

• DCS: A-10C Warthog + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map
• DCS: A-10C Warthog + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map + A-10C: 16-2 Red Flag Campaign
• DCS: Bf 109 K-4 Kurfurst + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map
• DCS: Combined Arms + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map
• DCS: F-5E Tiger II + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map
• DCS: F-5E Tiger II + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map + F-5E BFM Campaign
• F-15C and Su-27 for DCS World + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map
• F-15C and Su-27 for DCS World + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map + F-15C 16-2 Red Flag Campaign
• DCS: F-86F Sabre + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map
• DCS: Fw 190 D-9 Dora + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map
• DCS: Black Shark 2 + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map
• DCS: L-39 Albatros + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map
• DCS Mi-8MTV2 + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map
• DCS MiG-15bis + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map
• F-15C 16-2 Red Flag Campaign + A-10C 16-2 Red Flag Campaign + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map
• DCS P-51D Mustang + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map
• DCS: UH-1H Huey + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map

Get your bundles here at: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/special_offers/

 

[Chizh]

DCS World Weekend News - 27 Friday 2017

 

 

DCS: AJS-37 Viggen by Leatherneck Simulations, Now Available!

We and Leatherneck Simulations are overjoyed to announce the early access release of their DCS: AJS-37 Viggen in the Open Beta DCS 1.5.6. This is the product of several years of passion and dedication and we are incredibly excited to bring it to DCS World! We hope that you will have as fun learning and flying the aircraft as Leatherneck has had in recreating it.

 

Purchase from DCS e-shop

 

 

Screenshots

 

The AJS-37 Viggen is a Swedish double-delta supersonic attack aircraft from the late Cold War. It was the backbone of the Swedish Air Force during the Cold war, serving as the main attack and anti-ship platform. The AJS is the 90’s upgrade of this 70's era aircraft, adding several advanced weapons and systems functionalities. The aircraft was designed around the pilot, with an excellent man-machine interface, supporting the pilot through the smart use of autopilot systems, radar and HUD symbology in order to deliver the ordnance onto targets from treetop level with high speed attack runs.

 

The aircraft is armed with multiple weapon systems ranging from programmable stand-off weapons such as the RB-15F antiship missile to the BK90 Cluster munitions dispenser to various bombs, rockets and missiles for a wide range of target types. The aircraft can also carry gun pods and the Sidewinder series of infrared-guided missiles for air defence and self-protection purposes.

 

Key Features of the DCS: AJS-37 Viggen include:

• Highly detailed and accurate 6-DOF (Degrees of Freedom) cockpit.
• Extensive and highly detailed aircraft modelling systems such as:

• CK37 aircraft computer with navigation data, time on target, and fuel calculation systems.
   
   
• Data input / output interface and pre-planned data cartridge functionality.
   
   
• Automatic dead reckoning navigation and terrain contour matching position update system.
   
   
• Flight instrument systems.
   
   
• Electrical and hydraulic systems.
   
   
• TILS Tactical Instrument Landing System.
   
   

• Advanced RM-8A jet engine modelling with thrust reverser, compressor surges and stalls.
• Sophisticated high-resolution air-to-ground radar technology modelling the PS-37/A radar including:

• Multiple radar amplifications and filter settings.
   
   
• Obstacle detection mode.
   
   
• Memory mode.
   
   
• Air-to-Air mode.
   
   

• Highly accurate advanced flight model based on real performance data and documentation.
• Maritime reconnaissance capabilities to determine position, course and speed of vessels.
• Advanced programmable weapons such as the RB-15F anti-ship missile with multiple waypoints and the configurable BK-90 "Mjolnir" Cluster munitions dispenser.
• Detailed modelling of over 14 unique weapons and miscellaneous stores with multiple versions and delivery methods, ranging from rockets, bombs, to advanced air-to-ground missiles such as the command-guided RB-05A and the TV-guided RB-75 "Maverick" missiles.
• Comprehensive 400+ page flight manual.
• Extensive interactive & voiced training tutorials.
• Several campaigns and missions including:

• Caucasus campaign*
   
   
• Mini NTTR DACT campaign*
   
   
• Mini Caucasus introduction campaign.*
   
   
• Instant action and single player missions.
   
   

* may not be available in early access.

 

DCS World 1.5.6 Release

To support the release of the Viggen, we are also releasing an updated version of DCS World 1.5.6 Open Beta today. You can find the complete change log here.

 

Mission Building Contest

We have many very talented mission buildings in the DCS World community, and we’d like to offer some rewards to the most talented of you!

We hope this to be the first of many such mission building contests.

For this contest, the focus will be on missions that take place the DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map and include any non-World War II aircraft.

Please read all the contest rules in the dedicated thread.

 

A-10C: Basic Flight Training Campaign, now on Steam

 

 

Today we will release the A-10C: Basic Flight Training campaign, by Maple Flag on Steam.

 

DCS World on Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/223750/

 

The A-10C Basic Flight Training Qualification campaign puts you in the cockpit of an A-10C Warthog, and tests your ability to fly the aircraft successfully.

Based on real world qualification requirements you will fly 12 performance check rides to execute against pre-defined performance objectives. If successful, you will rate a Qualified rating and proceed to the next performance objective.

 

You will be rated on the following areas and these results will form your final rating:

• General knowledge, airmanship and safety.
• Pre-takeoff, and takeoff.
• Navigation and maneuvers.
• Approach, landing and after landing.
• Communications and task prioritization.

 

The campaign covers a number of key areas including Start-Up and Shutdown, Takeoffs and Landings, Traffic Patterns, Basic, Advanced and Aerobatic Maneuvers, Emergencies, Formation Flying and Instrument Flight Plan Navigation.

 

There are over 2300 voiceovers and over 170 pages of briefing material including the A-10C Amplified Checklist, Maps, Diagrams, and Mission Data cards.

 

 

[Chizh]

 

 

DCS World 2.0.5

 

This weekend we are releasing a new version of DCS World 2.0 Open Alpha. The 2.0.5 version will include support for DCS: Spitfire LF Mk. IX. In addition to bringing this great aircraft module to DCS World 2.0, the update will also bring other benefits like updates to both the A-10C and F-15C Red Flag campaigns, new F-5E skins, fixes to the Spitfire and other aircraft modules, and VR improvements. You can read the complete changelog for DCS World 2.0.5 in the dedicated thread on DCS forum.

 

Note: The DCS World 2.0.5 Open Alpha requires the DCS: NEVDA Test and Training Range

 

If you already have DCS World 2.0 installed, please use the auto-updater to install 2.0.5.

 

DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range Bundle Deals

 

With the release of the DCS World 2.0 update, we are also offering several new WWII aircraft and NTTR map 40% off bundle deals! These include:

 

• DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range Map + DCS: Spitfire LF Mk.IX
   
• DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range Map + DCS: P-51D Mustang
   
• DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range Map + DCS: Fw 190 D-9 Dora
   
• DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range Map + DCS: Bf 109 K-4 Kurfurst
   

 

 

These bundle deals start today at 1500 GMT and will last until 06 February 2017 at 0900 GMT.

 

Please find the bundle deals in DCS e-shop

 

Spitfire Video Contest Winners

 

Once again, we had many outstanding entries to one of our video contest! We are happy to announce the following winners!

 

Estimates of these works are different just by one point. They are all very interesting.

 

1st Place: Eight Ball:

 

 

 

2nd Place: Radek:

 

 

 

3rd Place: slamraamproductions:

 

 

 

 

And 4th place is also very close.

 

4th Place: Theskyline35:

 

 

 

Well done and to all those that contributed!

 

 

Mission Building Contest

 

We have many very talented mission buildings in the DCS World community, and we’d like to offer some rewards to the most talented of you!

 

We hope this to be the first of many such mission building contests.

 

For this contest, the focus will be on missions that take place the DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map and include any non-World War II aircraft.

 

Please read all the contest rules in the dedicated thread

 

 

[Chizh]

 

A-10C: Stone Shield Campaign Available

The A-10C: Stone Shield campaign is a story-driven campaign that puts you in the cockpit of an A-10C Warthog as a USAF pilot assigned to the 445th Air Expeditionary Wing. In 2015 Abkhazia, South Ossetia and Russia have announced the start of the “Caucasus-2015” military exercise. Intelligence analysis later reveals that the exercises is actually cover for Russia forces repositioning to the Abkhazian territory and further escalating tensions in the Caucasus region. The 445th Air Expeditionary Wing and the 6th mechanized brigade have been deployed to Georgia as a response by NATO to counter Russia’s military aggression against its peaceful neighbor.

 

Purchase from DCS s-shop

 

 

Prepare yourself to face with the following tasks:

• Providing precision airstrikes against enemy targets
• Supporting Special Ops teams in tracking down and capturing dangerous militants
• Providing on-call close air support for friendly forces and much more

 

 

The A-10C: Stone Shield campaign offers you a variety of challenging missions in which you must not only act as a tank killer, but also operate as a sniper making one shot and one kill engagements.

 

DCS World 1.5.6 Available

After a couple weeks of Open Beta testing, we are pleased to release DCS World 1.5.6 today. In addition to new changes to 1.5.6 like a new a MiG-29S model, improved VR functionality, and many other items, 1.5.6 also includes numerous changes to several modules like the AJS-37 Viggen, Spitfire LF Mk, IX, F-5E, MiG-21bis, M-2000C, C-101, and several other modules.

 

Please view the complete 1.5.6 changelog here

 

Please use the Auto Update function to update DCS World 1.5 or download from DCS site

 

Our next priority will be to update DCS World 2.0 with many of these items and add the AJS-37 Viggen to DCS World 2.0.

 

Weekend Bundle Deals and Sale

This weekend we are offering two 40% bundle deals that focus on one of our showcase titles, the A-10C Warthog. Both bundles will be available starting at 1500 GMT and last until Monday, February 20th at 0900 GMT.

• DCS: A-10C Warthog + DCS: Flaming Cliffs 3
• DCS: A-10C Warthog + DCS: Combined Arms

 

 

Bundle deals can be found in special offers

 

Starting today at 1500 GMT, save 20% off DCS: A-10C Warthog until Monday, 27 February at 0900 GMT.

Purchase DCS: A-10C Warthog from DCS e-shop

 

Mission Building Contest Continues

We have many very talented mission buildings in the DCS World community, and we’d like to offer some rewards to the most talented of you!

 

We hope this to be the first of many such mission building contests.

 

For this contest, the focus will be on missions that take place the DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range map and include any non-World War II aircraft.

 

Please read all the contest rules in the dedicated thread

 

 

 

[Chizh]

DCS World Weekend News - 17 February 2017

 

 

Normandy 1944 Map Update

When we started the DCS World War II series, we realized that one of the most important aspects of the series will be a great set of period maps to support the aircraft. Our first effort in this direction has been the Normandy 1944 map. Although originally scoped to just include the immediate area around the Normandy landing areas, the product has grown based on customer feedback and to create a great single player and multiplayer environment. This has taken the us in the following directions:

 

 

While not planned from the start, we have now added a portion of southern England, directly opposite of Normandy. This area includes the RAF airfields of Tangmere, Ford, Chailey, Funtington, and Needs Oar Point. While not at the detail level of Normandy, we believe these airfields will add valuable gameplay options.

 

Another map task we are working on is the inclusion of Le Havre city and port and providing all the cities and towns many types of every-day objects to make the urban areas look lived-in. This includes cars, carts, bicycles, tractors, laundry lines, etc. Along the Normandy coast, our team is also creating the “Atlantic Wall” with coastal batteries and pill boxes.

 

The team is also working realistic road and rail traffic that includes the option for period trains and auto-generated road traffic. In addition to the map, a very important aspect to create an immersive experience is to have the option to populate it with period air, land, and sea units. Many such units are being created now, and one of these new units includes the AI B-17G bomber. We are happy to share the first images of the B-17G in the game. Inclusion of the B-17G will provide more interesting gameplay options for the P-51D and Fw 190 D-9.

 

 

 

More screenshots

 

The Normandy 1944 map is rapidly coming together and we hope to have it in your hands soon. To give you a preview and answer questions you might have about the map, we will be broadcasting a live stream video of the Normandy 1944 on 25 February. Please find the details here: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=183172

 

Weekend Bundle Deals

Starting today at 1500 GMT and lasting until 27 February 2017 at 0900 GMT, we are offering these 40% off bundle deals!

 

 

• DCS: Flaming Cliffs 3 + DCS: Combined Arms
• DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight + DCS: Combined Arms
• DCS: UH-1H Huey + DCS: Combined Arms
• DCS: Flaming Cliffs 3 + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range Map
• DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range Map
• DCS: UH-1H Huey + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range Map

 

Find these great bundles in DCS e-shop

 

 

 

[Wags]

 

DCS World Weekend News

22 February 2017

Defender of the Fatherland Sale

 

Today we have an early weekend news update given the Russian Defender of the Fatherland holiday this weekend. To commemorate the event, we are offering a 50% off sale on all Russian aircraft from 23 February at 1500 GMT and lasting until 26 February at 0900 GMT.

 

These modules include:

 

Su-27 for DCS World

Su-25 for DCS World

DCS: L-39 Albatros

DCS: MiG-15bis

DCS: Mi-8MT2 Magnificent Eight

DCS: Black Shark 2

DCS: MiG-21bis

DCS: Spitfire LF Mk. IX

 

Please find them here on our e-shop: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/modules/

DCS: Normandy 1944 Map

 

Our map team is hard at work bringing the Normandy map to completion with most of the work focusing on bug clean up and tuning. We are getting close! Once the map is available for pre-purchase, we will announce the release date.

 

One question we often read about the Normandy map is if non-World War II units will work with it. It certainly will! In fact, we think many of you will find it an amazing map for helicopters and close air support aircraft in particular.

 

For this update, we’ve included several images of many modern day DCS World unit types in the Normandy map.

 

 

 

 

 

Also, the Normandy map live stream has had to be postponed to 4 March 2017.

 

 

A-10C: Advanced Aircraft Training Qualification Campaign on Steam

 

On 24 February, the A-10C: Advanced Aircraft Training Qualification Campaign will be released on Steam.

 

 

The A-10C Advanced Aircraft Training Qualification campaign puts you in the cockpit of an A-10C Warthog, and tests your ability to use the aircraft's weapon systems successfully.

 

Based on real world qualification requirements you will fly 10 performance check rides to execute against pre-defined performance objectives. If successful, you will rate a Qualified rating and proceed to the next performance objective.

 

The campaign covers a number of key areas including Air to Air Refueling Day and Night, Countermeasures and Threat Avoidance, Target Area Ingress Preparation, Illumination Flare Employment, Air to Air Gun and Missile Employment, Air to Ground Gun & Rocket Employment, Unguided and Guided Bomb Employment, and Missile Employment.

 

There are over 1200 voiceovers and over 206 pages of briefing material including the A-10C Amplified Checklist, Maps, Target Diagrams, and Mission Data cards.

 

Additionally, 10 Practice Missions are included so you can perfect your Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) prior to taking the qualification check rides.

 

DCS Steam Store page: http://store.steampowered.com/app/223750/

 

Sincerely,

The Eagle Dynamics Team

Edited February 22, 2017 by Wags

[Chizh]

DCS World Weekend News - 3 March 2017

 

 

DCS World 2.0.5 Update 1

Today we will be updating DCS World 2.0.5. The primary feature of this update includes the integration of Leatherneck Simulation’s DCS: AJS-37 Viggen into DCS World 2.0. A roaring Viggen down the Las Vegas strip is a site to behold!

In addition to the Viggen, this update also includes many new improvements. Please see changelog in the DCS forum.

 

DCS: Normandy 1944 Map Live Stream

We have decided it would be best to delay the live stream a bit to come very shortly after the start of the Normandy map pre-purchase and the release of the amazing trailer video that “Glowing Amraam” is working on. We feel the live stream and Q&A will be much more appropriate and useful after the pre-purchase beings.

 

Apologies for the delay.

 

New screenshots of B-17G over Normandy

 

[Chizh]

DCS World Weekend News - 10 March 2017

 

 

DCS: Normandy 1944 Map and DCS: World War II Assets Pack available for pre-purchase

 

Pre-purchase Bundle Pack from DCS e-shop

 

 

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The DCS: Normandy 1944 Map and DCS: World War II Assets Pack will be available for download by late May 2017.

 

The DCS: Normandy 1944 Map is centred on the World War II battlefield of Normandy, France and is specifically created to depict the period after the D-Day landings and the establishment of several allied airfields in Normandy to support the beachhead breakout in late June 1944. The map measures 267 x 348 kilometres and includes airfields in both Normandy and southern England. The map includes the famous D-Day landing beaches and the “Atlantic Wall”, rolling bocage fields of Normandy, large cities like Caen and Rouen, ports of Cherbourg and Le Havre, and 30 airfields. The map also includes multiple seasons and more detail and accuracy than any previous DCS World map by utilizing new map technologies.

 

Screenshots of DCS: Normandy 1944 Map

 

A vital aspect of creating an authentic World War II battlefield is to populate it with matching artificial intelligence (AI) World War II assets. The DCS: World War II Assets Pack provides numerous World War II air, land and sea assets to populate the Normandy and other DCS World maps with. Eagle Dynamics has spent the last three year creating an entirely new set of combat vehicles to support DCS: World War II, and each unit is created with an exceptional level of detail and accuracy. These assets include:

 

Tanks and Mobile Artillery

• M4A4 Sherman VC Firefly
• M4 Sherman with "Rhino" hedge cutter
• Mk VIII Cromwell
• Sd.Kfz. 162 Jagdpanzer IV
• Pz.Kpfw. VI Tiger I
• Pz.Kpfw VI Ausf. B Tiger II
• Pz.Kpfw. V Panther
• Pz.Kpfw. IV
• Sd. Kfz. 166 Sturmpanzer IV Brummbär
• Sd.Kfz. 173 Panzerjäger V Jagdpanther

 

Cars and Trucks

• Jeep Willys
• Truck CCKW 353
• Bedford MWD
• Kübelwagen 82
• Truck Blitz 36-6700A

 

Steam Train and Cars

• DRG Class 86 locomotive
• Tank wagon
• G10 covered wagon
• DR 50 Ton Flat Wagon Type SSys

 

Anti-Aircraft Artillery

• Bofors 40 mm gun
• 8.8 cm Flak Gun 18, 36, & 37
• 2 cm Flak 30/38/Flakvierling

 

Ships

• LCVP Higgins
• LST Mk2
• USS Samuel Chase

 

Infantry

• US soldier
• UK soldier
• German soldier

 

Aircraft

• B-17G bomber

 

Screenshots of DCS: WWII Assets pack

 

The DCS: World War II Assets Pack will continue to grow with DCS: Combined Arms compatibility and free asset additions.

 

The DCS: Normandy Map and the DCS: World War II Assets Pack will be available as a 20%-off, pre-purchase bundle for $47.99. Upon release in late May 2017, the DCS: Normandy 1944 Map and DCS: World War II Assets Pack bundle will be sold for $59.99, and the stand-alone DCS: Normandy 1944 Map for $44.99 and the stand-alone DCS: World War II Assets pack for $29.99.

 

Note: Those that took part in the DCS: World War II Kickstarter campaign, and provided a high enough contribution to receive the Normandy map, will receive the assets pack for free.

 

[Chizh]

DCS World Weekend News - 17 March 2017

 

 

DCS World 2.0.5 Update 2

This weekend we are rolling out a second update to DCS World 2.0.5. This update focuses on multiplayer stability, corrected aircraft lift when under an object, several weapon fixes, and addresses some AI pathing issues.

 

You can find the complete 2.0.5 Update 2 changelog in corresponding thread.

Please use the auto-updater or run Update DCS World 2 Open Alpha from Windows Start Menu / Eagle Dynamics.

 

F-5E: Aggressors ACM Campaign by Maple Flag Now Available

The F-5E: Aggressors ACM Campaign by Maple Flag is now available from our e-shop.

 

 

The F-5E: Aggressors ACM Campaign puts you in the cockpit of an F-5E Tiger II, as a new Aggressor pilot with the 65th Aggressor Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base. Based on real world procedures, you will fly as Red Air against Blue Air forces. You will face a series of challenging Air Combat Maneuver (ACM) missions against dis-similar aircraft. Your opponents will include the F-4E, F-5E, F-14A, F-15C, F-15E, F-16C, F/A-18C, M-2000C, MiG-29G, CF-188, MiG-21, and unknown aircraft.

 

Additionally, there are 11 single player practice missions with air-starts so you can perfect your ACM tactics and techniques.

 

There are over 1,800 voiceovers and 49 pages of briefing material, including the RED FLAG Spins, Red Forces In-Flight Guides, Maps, Diagrams, Custom Kneeboards, and Mission Data cards.

Note: You will need DCS 2.0, the F-5E Module and the NTTR Map Module for this campaign

 

Weekend Bundle Deals

This weekend we are offering two 40% off bundle deals; one of which is a great buy for the new F-5E campaign.

 

• DCS: F-5E Tiger II + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range Map
• DCS: Combined Arms + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range Map

 

 

These bundle deals start today at 1500 GMT and will last until 27 March at 0900 GMT.

Take advantage of these bundle deals from DCS e-shop

 

Mission Contest Poll

Earlier, we ran a mission building contest, and we received many outstanding entries. Now is your chance, as a community, to pick the winners. Contest thread

 

Please vote here: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/votes/

Poll will be available from 17 March 1500 GMT till 27 March 0900 GMT.

 

Good luck to all the contestants!

 

DCS: Normandy 1944 Map and DCS: World War II Assets Pack Live Stream

On Saturday, 18 March at 1600 GMT, we will be having a live stream in which we will show off these two upcoming projects and answer many of your questions posted here: https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=183172

 

The Live Stream will be run on Youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHa9LMylydkT0T3qSzAVrlw

 

We look forward to seeing you there!

 

 

 

[Wags]

For those that missed it, here is a recording of the Normandy 1944 Map live stream we did today, 18 March 2017.

 

 

Thanks,

Matt

[Chizh]

DCS World Weekend News - 24 March 2017

 

 

F-5E Bundle Deals

This week, to further support the release of the great F-5E Aggressors Air Combat Maneuver Campaign by Maple Flag, we are offering two new bundle deals:

• DCS: F-5E Tiger II + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range Map
• DCS: F-5E Tiger II + DCS: Flaming Cliffs 3

 

 

Save 40% using these bundles and find them in special section of DCS store.

 

50% Off Bonus Deals

Using your bonus points, save up to 50% on:

• DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range Map
• DCS: Flaming Cliffs 3

If not familiar with the bonus system, please read the rules.

 

Both the bundle and bonus deals start today at 1500 GMT and will last until 3 April 2017 at 0900 GMT.

 

 

[Wags]

DCS: Normandy 1944 Map - UH-1H Huey Fun!

 

Recorded from earlier live stream.

 

[Chizh]

DCS World Weekend News - 31 March 2017

 

 

DCS World 1.5.6 Update 1

Today we are pleased to release the first update to DCS World version 1.5.6.

Please read the complete changelog for this update on the DCS forum.

To update, please run DCS World 1.5 or you can manually force an update by selecting Update DCS World from your Windows Start Menu, Eagle Dynamics group.

 

Weekend DCS: AJS-37 Viggen Deals

The DCS: AJS-37 Viggen has been released to great reviews, and it is now yours for a limited time at 20% off.

 

 

Purchase the Viggen here at 20% off

 

Today also marks the start of a DCS: AJS-37 Viggen 20% off bundle deal weekend! If you have not yet purchased this amazing module, now is the perfect time to do so.

Bundle deals include:

• DCS: AJS-37 Viggen + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range Map
• DCS: AJS-37 Viggen + DCS: Flaming Cliffs 3
• DCS: AJS-37 Viggen + DCS: Combined Arms

 

 

These bundles will start today at 1500 GMT and last until 10 April at 0900 GMT.

 

Find the bundles in the special section of DCS e-shop

 

Release Trailer: https://www.facebook.com/eagle.dynamics/videos/10158014158220341/

 

Mission Building Contest Results

The results are in and the contest was a great success with several outstanding entries! Thank you to all the contestants!

 

 

1. 1st Place: Zone 51 UFO by Granica
2. 2nd Place: Project Erebus by Stink inc
3. 3rd Place: Quick Mission for A-10C by Neon67

 

All three winners were VERY close and congratulations to them all.

For those that voted, you can view the exact results here.

 

 

 

 

[Wags]

DCS: World War II Assets Pack - Panther Ausf.G and Tiger I

 

[Wags]

Su-25 over DCS: Normandy 1944 Map

 

[Chizh]

DCS World Weekend Newsletter - 7 April 2017

 

 

DCS World 2.0.5 Update 4

In our continuing effort to improve version 2.0.5 of DCS World, we are releasing Update 4 this weekend. Please find the complete changelog here.

 

DCS World 1.5.6 Update 1 Status

Since the Open Beta release of version 1.5.6 of DCS World, we have made several fixes and improvements to this version. This weekend we are moving this version from Open Beta to release status.

 

Weekend Bundle and Bonus Deals

This weekend we are offering two, new 40% off bundle deals that center on several of the stand-alone Flaming Cliffs aircraft:

• A-10A for DCS World + Su-25 for DCS World
• Su-27 for DCS World + F-15C for DCS World + Su-27 Ultimate Argument Campaign

 

 

Find these bundle deals here

 

In addition to these two bundle deals, we are also offering 60% off DCS: Combined Arms with use of bonus points.

 

Both the bundle and bonus deals will start today at 1500 GMT and last until 17 April 2017 at 0900 GMT.

 

DCS: World War II Assets Videos

Over the past three weeks we have released, and will continue to release, a series of short videos that highlight units coming to the World War II Assets Pack.

 

DCS: World War II Assets Pack - Jagdpanzer IV and Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf. H

 

DCS: World War II Assets Pack - Panther Ausf.G and Tiger I

 

DCS: World War II Assets Pack - M4 Sherman and M4A4 Sherman Firefly

 

 

Pre-purchase now and save 20%

 

The DCS: World War II Assets Pack provides numerous World War II air, land and sea assets to populate the Normandy and other DCS World maps with. Eagle Dynamics has spent several years creating an entirely new set of combat vehicles to support DCS: World War II, and each unit is created with an exceptional level of detail and accuracy.

 

In addition to populating World War II era maps, this asset pack can be used with all other DCS World map modules.

 

 

[Chizh]

DCS World Newsletter - 14 April 2017

 

 

DCS World Easter Sale

Today at 1500 GMT marks the start of our Easter Weekend 2017 sale! This 40% off sale includes most of our and third party released products! If you’ve been holding out for a sale on a particular module, now is your chance! This sale will last until 24 April 2017 at 0900 GMT.

 

Please visit our DCS World e-Shop for more information.

 

 

 

New DCS: Normandy 1944 Map Videos

Although the Normandy map was built to support our growing line of World War II products, there is no reason it cannot also be used for the modern aircraft of DCS World. These two videos show one such example: an Su-25 attack mission.

 

These are un-edited looks at the Normandy map that we believe shows off the outstanding level of detail and the new lighting system.

 

Takeoff and target ingress

 

Target strike

 

Pre-purchase the Normandy map and save 20%.

 

DCS: World War II Assets Pack Update

Over the past few weeks we’ve released images and videos of several allied and axis tanks coming to the World War II Assets Pack. Today, we’d like to share some work-in-progress images of some of the new anti-aircraft units that are also coming to the Assets Pack.

 

 

More screenshots

 

 

[Mode]

DCS World Weekend Newsletter - 21 April 2017

 

 

DCS World 1.5.6 Update 2

In order to support the release of the new UH-1H: Argo Campaign, we are releasing the second update to DCS World 1.5.6. In addition to adding support for the campaign, this update also corrects the UH-1H CDI behavior, several fix to the L-39, and several other adjustments.

 

You can view the entire 1.5.6 Update 2 changelog here.

 

 

DCS: UH-1H Argo Campaign by 373vFS Greg

 

 

We are pleased to announce the release of the UH-1H: Argo campaign!

 

Purchase in DCS E-shop.

 

 

Preview by Mudspike.

 

UH-1H Argo, is a story driven campaign consisting of you in the role of an experienced Greek UH-1H pilot with many years of service in the Hellenic Army Aviation.

Recently you and a number of active Huey pilots are transferred in the Hellenic Navy.

 

The campaign starts on July 2017. NATO Exercise “Sea Breeze” is taking place once more in the Black Sea. This year, Georgia’s Batumi port is being used as a base for all the allied naval forces. The countries that participate in the exercise are Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Lithuania, Italy, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Sweden, Ukraine, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

 

 

One year after the US-led coalition’s operations in Iraq’s city of Mosul, Georgia accepted a large wave of refugees arriving through Turkey. NATO wanted to show its support by conducting the exercise in Georgian Territory.

 

For the needs of “Sea Breeze” exercise, Hellenic Navy's frigate ARGO FFG-46, sailed towards Batumi in order to provide support to the NATO Fleet and the rest of the Greek Forces.

 

 

Recently Greece successfully negotiated with the United States Government, about a military partially funded assistance program, which included the purchase of 4x retired Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigates of the US Navy. The frigates were modernized last year with new Radar & Phalanx systems to get ready for foreign sales.

 

You and your UH-1H were assigned to the new Hellenic Navy Frigate ARGO FFG-46 which was previously known as USS Rentz (FFG-46). The frigate is still operating under US flag until its crew completes its training to the new weapon systems.

 

Your Huey is getting refueled and ready for the exercise.

 

 

More screenshots.

 

 

DCS World Easter Sale Continues

Our Easter Weekend 2017 sale continues this weekend! This 40% off sale includes most of our and third party released products! If you’ve been holding out for a sale on a particular module, now is your chance! This sale will last until Monday, 24 April 2017 at 0900 GMT.

 

Please visit our DCS World e-Shop for more information.

 

 

 

 

 

[Chizh]

DCS World Weekend Newsletter - 28 April 2017

 

 

Mi-8MVT2 Oilfield Campaign by Laivynas

Life in civil aviation is far removed from dangers of military conflict. Instead, it’s based on strict time tables and lunch breaks.

 

 

Meet a group of old friends: captain Jury Maksimovich Protasov and his Mi-8MTV2 crew. After the events of the "Spring Tension" conflict, they are again in business together. However, this time they are gainfully employed as cargo transportation contractors, serving the interests of the oil industry.

 

Rather than combat, this campaign will test your knowledge of the Mi-8MTV2 navigation suite in order to locate oil derricks scattered over the forests. Challenge yourself as a cargo pilot and never have to worry about being shot at again!

 

Crew moto: “Not a day without drama!” (с) crew chief Andrey

 

Purchase campaign

 

 

Key Features:

• Based on a real-life helicopter pilot missions
• 16 full-scale missions
• Various cargos and mission task situations
• Landing in a different locations and weather conditions
• Over 350 scripted radio messages
• Voice overs for helicopter startup procedures
• Briefing with flight chart maps
• Flight charts are included pilot’s kneeboard
• English and Russian localization - voice overs and subtitles

 

The DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight is required to be installed and activated as part of DCS World 1.5 for the campaign.

 

Screenshots

 

DCS World 1.5.6 Update 3

To support the release of the Mi-8MTV2: Oilfield Campaign, we are also updating version 1.5.6 of DCS World. You can read the complete changelog here.

 

DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Bundle Deals

For those that do not already have the Mi-8MTV2 as part of your DCS World stable of aircraft, this weekend is a great time to add it! Starting today at 1500 GMT and lasting until 8 May at 0900 GMT, we are offering the following 40% off bundle deals:

• DCS: Mi-8MTV2 + DCS: Combined Arms
• DCS: Mi-8MTV2 + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range

 

 

Purchase them in the special section of DCS e-shop.

 

DCS: World War II Assets Pack Previews

This week, we have two more preview videos of new units coming to DCS World War II as part of the DCS: World War II Assets Pack:

 

USS Samuel Chase and LST Mk.II

 

Jagdpanther G1 and Tiger II

 

Pre-purchase the DCS: Normandy 1944 Map and get the World War II Assets Pack in the DCS e-shop.

 

DCS: Normandy 1944 Map Alpha to Kickstarter High-Level Backers

Honoring our commitment to the DCS: World War II Kickstarter backers that contributed $140.00 or more, we are happy to provide these backers an Alpha look at the DCS: Normandy 1944 Map! The Alpha is a fully, separate build that will function only until the Normandy Map is available for download as an Early Access to all. Once the Early Access version is released, backers will be provided new keys, and the map will be integrated into DCS World 2.1.

 

As an Alpha release, please understand that the map is still under construction and performance optimization is on-going. We do though look forward to your feedback to make the map the best it can be.

 

To gain access, please first generate a key from within WWII Backer Rewards section of our website. The build is available by link “Download web installer” on the same page. Then, use this key when prompted the first time you play the Normandy map. You should then be happily flying over the skies of Normandy!

 

We sincerely hope you enjoy this early look at the Normandy map.

For everyone else, we are still on track to release the Normandy map to as an Early Access module by late-May 2017.

 

Steam Sale

Starting today at 1700 GMT and lasting until 8 May at 1700 GMT, we are running a 40% off sale on all DCS modules on Steam!

 

Please visit our Steam store page here: http://store.steampowered.com/app/223750/DCS_World/

 

 

 

[Mode]

DCS World Weekend News - 5 May 2017

 

 

World War II Victory Day in Europe and DCS Bonus Spectacular

 

In May of 1945 the Second World War came to end in Europe. This is celebrated in Russia as Victory Day on 9 May and in Western Europe and the US on 8 May as Victory in Europe (VE) Day. To commemorate the end of World War II in Europe, we are having a Bonus action. Use your bonus points to discount for many DCS modules (which participating in the bonus program) up to 60%!

 

This bonus action will start on Friday, 05 May at 1500 GMT and last until Monday, 15 May at 0900 GMT.

 

Aircraft Modules.

Campaigns.

 

 

DCS: Normandy 1944 Map Update

 

Since the Alpha release of the Normandy 1944 Map to high-level Kickstarter backers and selected press, we been listening to the feedback and are very pleased with the excellent reception! We are reading all the feedback, and it will help make the product even better at early access release later this month.

 

We also released a final Normandy Map preview video with fan Q&A that you can view here:

 

As we sprint to the Normandy finish line, here is some of the initial alpha feedback:

 

Mudspike Preview of DCS: Normandy 1944 and WWII Assets Pack

http://www.mudspike.com/preview-of-dcs-normandy-1944-and-wwii-assets-pack/

 

DCS World - Normandy Closed Alpha - Thoughts and Impressions

 

DCS World: Normandy 1944 Alpha (Cinematic) from MagZ

 

There are only a few weeks left to take advantage of the 20% off discount price for this new map.

 

Pre-purchase from: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/special_offers/normandy_and_wwii_assets_pack_bundle/

 

Note that Normandy 1944 Map bundle includes the World War II assets pack for free!

 

 

Have a wonderful holiday,

The Eagle Dynamics Team

 

[Mode]

DCS World Weekend News - 12 May 2017

 

 

DCS: M-2000C by RAZBAM Now Available Steam

 

We are pleased to announce that RAZBAM M-2000C is now available for purchase on Steam!

 

http://store.steampowered.com/app/223750/DCS_World/

 

Please note that the DCS: M-2000C, and all future DCS World DLC releases on Steam, will now use Steam Keys instead of Starforce keys. As such, these purchases cannot be activated on the DCS World e-Shop version. Previous purchases will not be affected.

 

 

World War II Victory Day in Europe and DCS Bonus Spectacular Continues

 

In May of 1945 the Second World War came to end in Europe. This is celebrated in Russia as Victory Day on 9 May and in Western Europe and the US on 8 May as Victory in Europe (VE) Day. To commemorate the end of World War II in Europe, we are having a Bonus action. Use your bonus points to discount for many DCS modules (which participating in the bonus program) up to 60%!

 

Ends soon on Monday, 15 May at 0900 GMT.

 

Aircraft Modules: http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/modules/

Campaigns: http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/campaigns/

 

 

DCS: Normandy 1944 Map Alpha Key Lottery

 

With the release of the Normandy 1944 Map fast approaching, we want to give our customers the chance to win a free key! On our Facebook page, we have started a lottery post. To enter yourself in the running, just share the post to your Facebook page and you will automatically be entered in the drawing. A week later, we will randomly select three winners.

Official Eagle Dynamics and DCS World Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/eagle.dynamics/

 

 

New DCS: World War II Assets Pack Video

 

In our continuing series of teaser videos for the DCS: World War II Assets Pack, we have three more to share today:

 

DCS: Normandy 1944 Map - Flak-Vierling 38 and Flak 37

 

DCS: World War II Assets Pack: Bofors 40 mm and Cromwell IV

 

DCS: World War II Assets Pack: Flak 30 and Flak 36

 

Pre-purchase now and save 20%: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/special_offers/normandy_and_wwii_assets_pack_bundle/

 

 

DCS: World War II Assets Pack Obstacles

 

In addition to new ground, air defense, and ship units, the assets pack will also include numerous types and sub-types of obstacles. These range from landing beach objects to re-create the D-Day landing beaches to various types of tank and infantry barriers to be used further inland.

 

All of these are available in the Mission Editor. Here are three images that display what is possible.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Wags]

DCS: Normandy 1944 Map Key Lottery

 

With the release of the Normandy 1944 Map fast approaching, we want to give our customers the chance to win a free key! To enter yourself in the running, just share the Normandy 1944 Map Lottery post to your Facebook page and you will automatically be entered in the drawing. A week later, we will randomly select three winners.

 

Official Eagle Dynamics / DCS World Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/eagle.dynamics/

 

Trailer video:

 

Pre-purchase now and save 20%: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/special_offers/

 

DCS: Normandy 1944 Map

The DCS: Normandy 1944 Map is centered on the World War II battlefield of Normandy, France and is specifically created to depict the period after the D-Day landings and the establishment of several allied airfields in Normandy to support the beachhead breakout in late June 1944. The map measures 267 x 348 kilometers and includes airfields in both Normandy and southern England. The map includes the famous D-Day landing beaches and the "Atlantic Wall", rolling bocage fields of Normandy, large cities like Caen and Rouen, ports of Cherbourg and Le Havre, and 30 airfields. The map also includes multiple seasons and more detail and accuracy than any previous DCS World map by utilizing new map technologies.

 

DCS: WWII Assets Pack

The DCS: World War II Assets Pack provides numerous World War II air, land and sea assets to populate the Normand and other DCS World maps with. Eagle Dynamics has spent several years creating an entirely new set of combat vehicles to support DCS: World War II, and each unit is created with an exceptional level of detail and accuracy.

 

In addition to populating World War II era maps, this asset pack can be used with all other DCS World map modules.

[Chizh]

DCS World Weekend News - 19 May 2017

 

 

DCS: Normandy 1944 Map and DCS: World War II Assets Pack – Available on 26 May 2017

We are happy to announce that the DCS: Normandy 1944 Map and DCS: World War II Assets Pack will be available as Early Access downloads on 26 May 2017. On Friday 26 May 2017, the pre-purchase bundle of 20% off the map and assets pack will end. Act now before it’s too late!

 

Bundle Pack Pre-purchase

 

Check out Frooglesim’s first impressions

 

 

DCS World War II Aircraft and Combined Arms Sale

In preparation for the release of the DCS: Normandy 1944 map, we are offering 30% off on all DCS World War II aircraft and DCS: Combined Arms. This sale starts today at 1500 GMT and will last until 29 May at 0900 GMT.

• DCS: Spitfire LF Mk.IX
• DCS: P-51D Mustang
• DCS: Bf 109 K-4 Kurfürst
• DCS: Fw 190 D-9 Dora
• DCS: Combined Arms

 

DCS: Normandy 1944 Map Lottery Winners

Congratulations to the three winners of the Normandy Map lottery!

 

Cameron Berk

Laurent Resende

Igor Lyakhovich

 

We very much hope you enjoy your time over Normandy. We will send a private message to your Facebook pages with your keys following the release on 26 May 2017.

 

[Chizh]

DCS World Weekend News - 26 May 2017

 

 

DCS: Normandy 1944 Map and DCS: World War II Assets Pack, Now Available for Download

After a great deal of research, technology development, and design, the wait is finally over; take to the skies over Normandy France! All pre-purchase customers can now download the Early Access, DCS: Normandy 1944 Map and the DCS: World War II Assets Pack.

 

To install the new map, please update your DCS World 2 Open Alpha, or download from DCS site.

 

This will install DCS World Open Alpha 2.1, and it will allow you to have both the DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range Map and/or the DCS: Normandy 1944 Map.

The DCS: World War II Assets Pack will work with both DCS World 2.1 and DCS World 1.5.

 

If you have not pre-purchased, you can purchase now from:

• DCS: Normandy 1944 Map
• DCS: World War II Assets Pack

 

You can also purchase the DCS: Normandy 1944 Map and the DCS: World War II Assets Pack together as a bundle for a reduced price at Special Offers.

 

 

DCS: Normandy 1944 Map

The DCS: Normandy 1944 Map is centered on the World War II battlefield of Normandy, France and is specifically created to depict the period after the D-Day landings and the establishment of several allied airfields in Normandy to support the beachhead breakout in late June 1944. The map measures 267 x 348 kilometers and includes airfields in both Normandy and southern England. The map includes the famous D-Day landing beaches and the "Atlantic Wall", rolling bocage fields of Normandy, large cities like Caen and Rouen, ports of Cherbourg and Le Havre, and 30 airfields. The map also includes multiple seasons and more detail and accuracy than any previous DCS World map by utilizing new map technologies.

Normandy 1944 map was created by UGRA-MEDIA company.

 

Screenshots

 

DCS: WWII Assets Pack

The DCS: World War II Assets Pack provides numerous World War II air, land and sea assets to populate the Normandy and other DCS World maps with. Eagle Dynamics has spent several years creating an entirely new set of combat vehicles to support DCS: World War II, and each unit is created with an exceptional level of detail and accuracy.

In addition to populating World War II era maps, this asset pack can be used with all other DCS World map modules.

 

Screenshots

 

Both the DCS: Normandy 1944 Map and the DCS: World War II Assets Pack are being released as Early Access products and will be continually updated until their final release status.