Development report

[LordOrion]

@6S.DukeGrazie!

 

[Tomcat11]

Release this year?

[CarloVecchi]

Am 30.10.2021 um 13:14 schrieb Tomcat11:

Release this year?

Good point! 

Since the Freeware version is not working accurate under 2.7 I´m really looking forward to this one.

[6S.Duke]

Finally it is time for some news on the DCS front!

First, we'd like to apologize to our DCS fans for the lack of updates, but we preferred to refrain from overhyping our projects and stay focused on their execution.

DCS MB-339

That being said, we are very proud to announce that we have completed a build of the DCS MB-339 which we think is complete and good enough for the submission to Eagle Dynamics for their review. Sure there will be other improvements to make, but we are very satisfied with the work we have done so far.

We do not have a release window yet, as it will depend a lot on the feedback from ED, but we are confident that the product is in good shape.

Little OT:
DCS G.91

We are also moving forward with the G.91 and we are currently focusing in detailing the visual model - here a couple of renderings from our cockpit assets.
We believe that the development time will be much shorter than the MB.339.

[MAXsenna]

Great news! Thanks!

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[LordOrion]

@6S.Duke any chance to get the Macchino out before xmas? I was planning to include it in my letter for Santa's this year ...

 

[6S.Duke]

@6S.Duke any chance to get the Macchino out before xmas? I was planning to include it in my letter for Santa's this year ...
 

As reported in the post, it will depend by ED feedback :)

[KomandorAdam]

Very good news, I would have a nice Christmas!

 

Edited November 13, 2021 by KomandorAdam

[Mig Fulcrum]

With the AH-64 near at its release i don't think it would be a good marketing move, let the Apache fever go and then move to the next product IMO.

I would say Jan/Feb 2022

[YoYo]

Good news, crg!

[6S.Duke]

With the AH-64 near at its release i don't think it would be a good marketing move, let the Apache fever go and then move to the next product IMO.
I would say Jan/Feb 2022

Yes, people are waiting the AH-64 a lot and I can understand it as this helicopter is a masterpiece to have in hangar.
I think ED will make the best marketing choice reserving a dedicated release window for MB-339.

[KomandorAdam]

"With the AH-64 near at its release i don't think it would be a good marketing move, let the Apache fever go and then move to the next product IMO.

I would say Jan/Feb 2022"

I have already purchased the AH-64 and there is nothing to prevent me from buying the MB-339! And probably most think like me!

[YoYo]

1 minute ago, 6S.Duke said:

Yes, people are waiting the AH-64 a lot and I can understand it as this helicopter is a masterpiece to have in hangar.
I think ED will make the best marketing choice reserving a dedicated release window for MB-339.

November its a good time for this „window”  !

[6S.Duke]

November its a good time for this „window”  !

Yes but we would prefer to avoid the early access stage
We would like to provide a full module (or at least with some minor missing features)

[LordOrion]

1 minute ago, 6S.Duke said:

Yes but we would prefer to avoid the early access stage
We would like to provide a full module (or at least with some minor missing features)

BTW: being a fixed wing guy I'm not interested in buying the Apache.

Edited November 13, 2021 by LordOrion

[VR Flight Guy in PJ Pants]

Can't you guys take pre-orders? My £££ are ready.

[TLTeo]

Who needs an Apache when I can fly a Macchino or (hopefully soon) Gina anyway!

[VR Flight Guy in PJ Pants]

I see no conflict between the two. Why not both? (TM)

[YoYo]

5 hours ago, 6S.Duke said:

Yes but we would prefer to avoid the early access stage
We would like to provide a full module (or at least with some minor missing features)

Okay, so if we're talking about the status, if it's going to be tested by ED, is there something else we are missing with current version of MB-339? Anything to keep you from releasing (apart from ED's decision)?

[6S.Duke]

Okay, so if we're talking about the status, if it's going to be tested by ED, is there something else we are missing with current version of MB-339? Anything to keep you from releasing (apart from ED's decision)?

Only ED feedback

[-Solly-]

I really enjoyed the free version so I'm sure this one will be even better. Question: Will we be able to use liveries made for the free version on this version? Or has the livery template changed?

I'm asking because I have a few liveries I made for the free version I would like to use again. Thanks!

[6S.Duke]

I really enjoyed the free version so I'm sure this one will be even better. Question: Will we be able to use liveries made for the free version on this version? Or has the livery template changed?
I'm asking because I have a few liveries I made for the free version I would like to use again. Thanks!

The template is changed a little as we improved the 3D models (both cockpit and external), but we planned to release an udated paintkit.

[YoYo]

36 minutes ago, 6S.Duke said:

1 hour ago, YoYo said:

Okay, so if we're talking about the status, if it's going to be tested by ED, is there something else we are missing with current version of MB-339? Anything to keep you from releasing (apart from ED's decision)?

Only ED feedback

Ok, so my fingers are crossed. This + Razbam's map = perfect :)!

[6S.Duke]

Ok, so my fingers are crossed. This + Razbam's map = perfect :)!

Falklands map is the perfect teatre for MB-339 :)

[YoYo]

Btw. here addon Idea, not GNS430 but this serial port could be for .... 

Btw.

maybe not very important but its a nice feature for VR users - do you have in plans to do 3D pilot body from VC view? It's always nice to have this on/off option for this.

Second, did you check model and his features in VR too (scale of cockpit, click spots ect.)?