DCS Update | WWII Development Progress | Mi-24P OUTPOST Campaign by Stone Sky

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12 April 2024

 

Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends, 

The latest DCS 2.9.4.53627 version has been released and we encourage you to update your build to enjoy the enhancements and bug fixes! A cool new visual addition is the introduction of physics-based visual blast effects on ground units and vegetation. Voice chat enhancements include separate input layers for each Flaming Cliffs 3 aircraft and a Forced PTT mode for intercom use. Improvements were made to a wide array of game elements such as weapon systems, Mission Editor functionality, and multiplayer. 

We’re excited to bring you some fresh development screenshots for new DCS World War II aircraft and aircraft carriers. In parallel with the work on the European World War II theater, we are creating an exciting DCS 1944 Pacific Theater of Operations. This will include the Marianas of the era, a large number of new AI aircraft, naval units, and ground units. 

The new DCS: Mi-24P OUTPOST Campaign by Stone Sky is now available in the latest DCS version. This campaign features 15 gripping missions based on true stories. It includes over 100 maps and briefing pages. 

Thank you for your passion and support.

Yours sincerely, 

Eagle Dynamics

 

DCS 2.9.4.53627

Development progress

The latest update for DCS brings a wide range of improvements and fixes. Notable additions include the implementation of an explosion overpressure shockwave effect on terrain vegetation and enhancements to voice chat functionality. 

Updates specific to aircraft modules include adjustments to the G effect timing for the F-16C Viper, embedded INS + GPS logic improvements, and numerous bug fixes for the F-16C, F/A-18C, A-10C II, AH-64D, and others. Other improvements include the radar standby mode for Mirage F1, communications enhancements for C-101 Aviojet, and airspace designation capabilities for JF-17. 

Please see the full changelog.

 

WWII Pacific 

Development progress

USS Enterprise (CV-6) Aircraft Carrier

The big “E” is known as one of the most storied aircraft carriers of World War II. From its distinct structure to its bustling flight deck, we are meticulously crafting every detail to recreate the experience of being aboard this legendary vessel. 

F6F Hellcat 

The Hellcat is progressing well with the Flight Model receiving a lot of attention. The external model details are being polished with various liveries being created for the launch. The Hellcat was by far the most successful U.S. Navy fighter type of the Pacific Theatre of Operation with the F6F accounting for 5,163 kills or 56% of all aerial victories recorded by the USN and US Marines in WWII. Its effectiveness was outstanding with an overall 19:1 kill to loss ratio.

Marianas WWII

A substantial amount of work is also being made to the free DCS: Marianas WWII map. In addition, an array of other US Navy and Imperial Japanese surface warfare vessels and ground units are in progress too. Stay tuned for more details coming soon! 

 

Mi-24P Hind

OUTPOST Campaign by Stone Sky

Prepare for the OUTPOST campaign that places you on the front line of real combat operations from the DCS: Syria’s Arab Republic. In this global geopolitical conflict, Syria stands as a pivotal point for both Russia and the United States. This segment focuses on the DCS: Mi-24P Hind as a guiding participant in the liberation of Syria from terrorist forces between 2012 and 2018. 

In this campaign you will experience many of the map's prominent landmarks, including Beirut, Damascus, Aleppo, and Palmyra. There are 15 missions based on true stories where you will encounter significant air bases such as Khmeimim, Marj Ruhail, Abu ad Duhur, Mezze, Kuwaires and Tiyas. Also included are custom liveries for the KA-50 3, KC-135, JF-17, Su-27 and Su-33 and over 100 kneeboard pages, charts and maps. Download now!

Thank you again for your passion and support, 

Yours sincerely,

 

[snocc_]

hello make the B-17 on the newsletter screenshots a full module thank you 

[Gierasimov]

Come again?

"In parallel with the work on the European World War II theater"(...)

Talking about Channel map or something unannounced or did I miss something?

[Northstar98]

I love what I'm seeing with the Enterprise, though still a bit worried that no other escorts seem present and the same LST(2) and Arthur Middleton are being used in screenshots.

One question I do have though is what fit will the Enterprise be? IRL its armament went through numerous changes with differing amounts of different types of guns. At the moment, from the screenshots, it doesn't appear to be armed at all.

[Koziolek]

26 minutes ago, Gierasimov said:

Come again?

"In parallel with the work on the European World War II theater"(...)

Talking about Channel map or something unannounced or did I miss something?

Maybe it is one of the two other new maps Wags was talking about

[71st_Mastiff]

38 minutes ago, Koziolek said:

Maybe it is one of the two other new maps Wags was talking about

can you say; D-day! maybe the very reason they upgraded the Normandy map #2 ??!

[Paganus]

42 minutes ago, Northstar98 said:

I love what I'm seeing with the Enterprise, though still a bit worried that no other escorts seem present and the same LST(2) and Arthur Middleton are being used in screenshots.

One question I do have though is what fit will the Enterprise be? IRL its armament went through numerous changes with differing amounts of different types of guns. At the moment, from the screenshots, it doesn't appear to be armed at all.

DCS 1944 Pacific Theater of Operations <--- I would go by this for a general period.

 

[Qcumber]

1 hour ago, Gierasimov said:

Come again?

"In parallel with the work on the European World War II theater"(...)

I think this just refers to last years update to the Normandy map, but I would love to be proved wrong. Italy please. 

[Silver_Dragon]

Just now, Qcumber said:

I think this just refers to last years update to the Normandy map, but I would love to be proved wrong. Italy please. 

Wags has confirmed on the last interview. ED has working on others 2 maps, no talked yet...

1 hour ago, Gierasimov said:

Come again?

"In parallel with the work on the European World War II theater"(...)

Talking about Channel map or something unannounced or did I miss something?

Missing Wags world about others two maps on progress. Marianas WW2 has no count into them...

[Qcumber]

50 minutes ago, Silver_Dragon said:

Wags has confirmed on the last interview. ED has working on others 2 maps, no talked yet...

I know. I hope one of them is WW2. The other will probably be Vietnam. 

[schurem]

Ardennes, Ruhr and Elzas. Oh yeah!

[Qcumber]

Baltic would be good. Modern and WW2. 

[Hotdognz]

I love the WW2 PTO and have been hankering for new game ever since the Micropose 1942 PAW.

My questions would be what other Ai or flyable assets will there be to flesh this out, so far we know F6F, Corsair, ai Zero, wil we get the Dauntless, TBF Avenger, what about the INJ air side its going to need torpedo and dive bombers, ill look forward to more news but I really hope that ED will make the 1944 PTO have the correct period planes and assests.

Pics look good so far for a work in Progress

Edited April 13 by Hotdognz

[zerO_crash]

I have a question regarding the newsletter:

 

In the part about the new campaign from Stone Sky, you use fhe following image in the paragraph:

 

 

While it states in the description that Mi-24P is not among the modules which get a new livery, the picture still shows a Mi-24P with a modern digital livery. This livery is not available to select for the Mi-24P. The question is; is this a purely PR stunt and modded installation (skin in this case) is used, or where is this actual livery? Never before, has there been used modded content to show off official vanilla DCS.

 

Appreciate an answer on this.

Edited April 15 by zerO_crash

[zerO_crash]

@Graphics I'd appreciate an answer on this.