ED Team NineLine Posted January 6 ED Team Share Posted January 6 DCS: Iraq We are also excited to announce an Iraq map coming to DCS. From Operation Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom to the War on Terror, Iraq has been one of the most significant flash points of the late-20th and early 21st centuries. The Iraq map will initially be centred on Baghdad to best provide War-on-Terror and War on Isis scenarios. Later, the map will be expanded south to provide older scenarios like Operations Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom. 28 3 Forum Rules • My YouTube • My Discord - NineLine#0440• **How to Report a Bug** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darklanov Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 For me the most interesting period for the Iraq map is the 80s and the Iraq Iran war. So many air battles happened in that war. 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durka-durka Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 This is excellent news NineLine. Prepare for the SMEs on this one! If you're able to answer any of the below questions, It would be appreciated: 1. What was the reasoning for expanding south, and leaving the North out of your plans? I know you won't be able to make everyone happy, just curious. 2. In the 2024/beyond video, are you able to tell us what the regions of Iraq were showcased? I saw Baghdad, but I'm thinking specifically of the valley in 3:42 and the mountain range in 5:46? 2 492nd Squadron CO (F-15E): JTF-111 - Discord Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIKBELL Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 I am looking forward to this map.. There are 2 categories of fighter pilots: those who have performed, and those who someday will perform, a magnificent defensive break turn toward a bug on the canopy. Robert Shaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeventy26 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 I can't wait for the southern portion to be finished. Baghdad will hold me over until then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draconus Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Finally! These are great news, thanks ED! Can't wait to fly historic missions there in the Tomcat and Mudhen. Can you smell the burning oil filelds yet? 9 Win10 i7-10700KF 32GB RTX3060 Rift S T16000M TWCS TFRP FC3 F-14A/B F-15E CA SC NTTR PG Syria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsc106 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Looking forward to this! I was also left a bit confused from Nick’s interview and from the last newsletter. Is the Afghanistan map also launching in 2024, or is that “beyond”? All modules & maps | VR only (5950x, 4090, Reverb G2) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_sukebe Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 6 minutes ago, dsc106 said: Looking forward to this! I was also left a bit confused from Nick’s interview and from the last newsletter. Is the Afghanistan map also launching in 2024, or is that “beyond”? Easiest way to interpret the statement is that it’ll be released when ready. Pointless even trying to guess. If you assume 2025, it’s unlikely that you’ll be disappointed 7 System: 9700, 64GB DDR4, 2070S, NVME2, Rift S, Jetseat, Thrustmaster F18 grip, VPC T50 stick base and throttle, CH Throttle, MFG crosswinds, custom button box, Logitech G502 and Marble mouse. Server: i5 2500@3.9Ghz, 1080, 24GB DDR3, SSD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeventy26 Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 5 hours ago, dsc106 said: Looking forward to this! I was also left a bit confused from Nick’s interview and from the last newsletter. Is the Afghanistan map also launching in 2024, or is that “beyond”? Well Iraq was stated for 2024 (which they don't typically do unless they are pretty sure its going to be ready) so I would bet money Afghanistan isn't coming out until 2025 or later, I mean it wasn't even mentioned in the Beyond video. Which I think is a great decision IMHO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Team NineLine Posted January 9 Author ED Team Share Posted January 9 9 hours ago, Mr_sukebe said: Easiest way to interpret the statement is that it’ll be released when ready. Pointless even trying to guess. If you assume 2025, it’s unlikely that you’ll be disappointed 100% prepare for the worst hope for the best That said, both were featured in the video so that is always a good sign. 9 Forum Rules • My YouTube • My Discord - NineLine#0440• **How to Report a Bug** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo-dj Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 I am starting to save money for both Iraq and Afghanistan. @NineLine do you have any update for Kola? It completely disappeared from radar... Thanks!! 2 "If you low&slow you're BBQing, if you hot&fast you're grilling, if you low&fast you're flying an Apache" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Team BIGNEWY Posted January 9 ED Team Share Posted January 9 2 minutes ago, simo-dj said: I am starting to save money for both Iraq and Afghanistan. @NineLine do you have any update for Kola? It completely disappeared from radar... Thanks!! Hi Kola is in development and going well, we even featured it in the 2024 & beyond video. OrbX will share more news when they are ready. thanks 6 1 Forum rules - DCS Crashing? Try this first - Cleanup and Repair - Discord BIGNEWY#8703 - Youtube - Patch Status Windows 11, NVIDIA MSI RTX 3090, Intel® i9-10900K 3.70GHz, 5.30GHz Turbo, Corsair Hydro Series H150i Pro, 64GB DDR @3200, ASUS ROG Strix Z490-F Gaming, HP Reverb G2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simo-dj Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Adesso, BIGNEWY ha scritto: Hi Kola is in development and going well, we even featured it in the 2024 & beyond video. OrbX will share more news when they are ready. thanks Thanks a lot! I completely missed that part. It seems i am not aging well... 1 "If you low&slow you're BBQing, if you hot&fast you're grilling, if you low&fast you're flying an Apache" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toni Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Any further plans concerning training areas worldwide ? Death Valley , Mach Loop , Axalp , Los Llanos,Spain ( home of the TLP ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlaw Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 FInally, as an Iraqi who lived through Iraq - Iran war, First and Second Gulf wars, this will be very intersting. I just hope this map is modeled correctly and in more detailed than persian gulf. 6 Specs: 13900k @ 5.5Ghz, 64GB @ 3600Mhz, 3080Ti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalticDude Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 (edited) Another desert map! Could not care less about a map exclusively desired by Apache pilots to shoot defenseless goat farmers (They chose this over Korea or Vietnam). Edited January 10 by BalticDude 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draconus Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 15 minutes ago, BalticDude said: Another desert map! Could not care less about a map exclusively desired by Apache pilots to shoot defenseless goat farmers (They chose this over Korea or Vietnam). Oh, you want to shoot rice farmers instead? 8 Win10 i7-10700KF 32GB RTX3060 Rift S T16000M TWCS TFRP FC3 F-14A/B F-15E CA SC NTTR PG Syria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durka-durka Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Can't farm a goat. You can herd one. 4 492nd Squadron CO (F-15E): JTF-111 - Discord Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalticDude Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 (edited) Apaches weren't in Vietnam or Korea. The Cobra was in Vietnam but ED wants to stagger out releases for modules because they are literally running out and want everyone to buy Apache. Also it's obvious they don't care about REDFOR players. The only module that was even announced recently for REDFOR by ED is MiG-29A which is already in the game (not FF). If they also were developing other old modules like Su-25 or Yak-38 I would understand but they are not. Edited January 11 by BalticDude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Team NineLine Posted January 11 Author ED Team Share Posted January 11 Guys, the topic is the Iraq map, please stay on topic. Thanks. 2 hours ago, BalticDude said: If they also were developing other old modules like Su-25 or Yak-38 I would understand but they are not. We are limited by available docs and government agencies with many Redfor aircraft, no one wants a Su-25 than me, but it's not possible right now. But again, this is not the right topic. 6 Forum Rules • My YouTube • My Discord - NineLine#0440• **How to Report a Bug** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver_Dragon Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 On 1/9/2024 at 6:52 PM, toni said: Any further plans concerning training areas worldwide ? Death Valley , Mach Loop , Axalp , Los Llanos,Spain ( home of the TLP ) Remember Check Six Simulation has building North End Australia bases and Training grounds of Australian Air Force. The other, has none plans yet by ED and/or 3rd Parties. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremspropeller Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 (edited) 18 hours ago, BalticDude said: Another desert map! Could not care less about a map exclusively desired by Apache pilots to shoot defenseless goat farmers (They chose this over Korea or Vietnam). Well, hopefully the map is designed in a way that lets us portray the Iran-Iraq war, which had been going on in that area for almost a decade. DS and the actual *war* part of OIF have been quite short, compared to the years of conflicht between those two countries. We already have a good deal of assets for this war and here's more to come. Edited January 11 by Bremspropeller 5 So ein Feuerball, JUNGE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exorcet Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 42 minutes ago, Bremspropeller said: DS and the actual *war* part of OIF have been quite short, compared to the years of conflicht between those two countries. We already have a good deal of assets for this war and here's more to come. While those were short, there is nothing stopping anyone from adding some fictional embellishment. I'm looking forward to both historical missions and hypothetical proxy wars between the US and a healthier USSR in the middle east. 1 Awaiting: DCS F-15C Win 10 i5-9600KF 4.6 GHz 64 GB RAM RTX2080Ti 11GB -- Win 7 64 i5-6600K 3.6 GHz 32 GB RAM GTX970 4GB -- A-10C, F-5E, Su-27, F-15C, F-14B, F-16C missions in User Files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumber Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 21 hours ago, BalticDude said: Another desert map! It’s not a desert map, it’s a dessert map. It’s the icing on the cake! 5 5800x3d: rtx4070: 64Gb 3200: 1Tb NVME: Pico 4: Rift S: Quest Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wing Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Hopefully Kuwait will be included. You can’t simulate post Desert Storm ops without Al Jaber & Kuwait TBH... 8 www.v303rdFighterGroup.com | v303 FG Discord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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