Jump to content

Iraq Launch | Afghanistan East Progress | Winter Sale has started

Graphics

By Graphics
in Official Newsletters

 Share

Recommended Posts

  • ED Team
Graphics

Graphics

Posted
  • ED Team
Posted

 header.png

 

13 December 2024

Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends, 

This week we released the highly anticipated Iraq map into early access. This is a great addition to DCS and represents one of the most important combat theaters of the late-20th and early 21st centuries. The Iraq map captures the rich history, diverse geography, and pivotal battlefields of the region. The focus of this initial, Northern region, is provided to support missions and campaigns mainly pertaining to the Global War on Terror and ISIS. Later, the Southern region will be added to support Operation Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom. Watch the Iraq launch trailer!

In parallel to Iraq map development, our separate Afghanistan map team has been working hard on updating and improving Afghanistan Southwest and adding the new Eastern region. Based on your feedback and lessons learned from the Southwest region, we have enhanced and polished ground textures, improved vector data on and around airfields, re-detailed taxiways and logistics scenes, and provided more advanced surface normal mapping. Additionally, many unique 3D models for Kabul and updated crash models for static and civilian vehicles are being implemented to increase immersion. Please check out the details below. 

The release of the Iraq map is part of an intermediate DCS Update created primarily for the new map. However, there are many additional stability and quality improvements across multiple modules. For DCS Core, VR controller issues and resource synchronisation bugs have been fixed. The CH-47F’s multi-crew engine shutdown issue has been resolved, and the Supercarrier no longer launches flares when players attempt unauthorized landings. The Mirage F1 has received numerous avionics, cockpit, lighting, radar, and payload enhancements to add and improve realism. The C-101 Aviojet benefited from upgraded bomb model textures. Please read the full changelog. 

Our massive DCS Winter Sale 2024 is now live until the 6th of January 2025. Don’t miss the perfect opportunity to expand your collection and make this holiday season one to remember! With up to 50% across all our most popular modules, we are confident you'll find something to warm you up this winter. Check the Winter Sale video.

Thank you for your passion and support.

Yours sincerely, 

Eagle Dynamics

 

Iraq

Out Now

Hero1.png

The early access launch of DCS: Iraq covers Central and Northern Iraq. This map uses our latest map technology with improved normal mapping, better vegetation, and many interesting Points of Interest (POI) to provide a highly-realistic and engaging feeling of flight. Work will continue in the early access period to include improved roads, the inclusion of H2, H3, Al-Kut and Mosul airfields, more POIs, and tuning of view distances and airfields. Further expansions will grant you access to the Iraq Southern region, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia. 

Just like other DCS maps, we offer the DCS: Iraq as a complete map that will be updated throughout the early access period. However, if you are only interested in a particular region or on a budget, you can decide to simply purchase the northern Iraq region in high-detail. The choice is yours.

Modular Options

  • DCS: North Iraq ($39.99): Perfect for those focused on the heart of Iraq’s northern conflicts like the Global War on Terror and ISIS.
  • DCS: Iraq ($59.99 early access price with 20% off). This is the ultimate package, combining North and South Iraq plus a large neighbouring areas for a complete experience.
  • DCS: South Iraq ($39.99): Immerse yourself in the oil fields, marshlands, and Gulf War theaters. This region is not currently available for purchase and will be coming in Q2 2025 or earlier.

 

DCS Update

Development Progress

Hero2.png

Despite this week’s update being intermediate in nature, provided primarily for the launch of DCS: Iraq map, we and our 3rd party partners were able to include some valuable additional items into the build:

DCS - Core
Several core engine fixes to improve stability and gameplay. The resource managers now synchronize dynamically changed warehouse resources for new clients. In VR, controllers no longer disappear after selecting the VR settings tab.

DCS: CH-47F by Eagle Dynamics
A critical fix addresses engine shutdown issues when a second crew member joins a hot-started helicopter, ensuring smoother multi-crew operations. Work continues on new autopilot functions.

DCS: Supercarrier by Eagle Dynamics
Player attempts to land without clearance no longer trigger unwanted flare launches from the carrier, removing an immersion-breaking behavior. We strongly recommend contacting ATC first and following landing instructions to avoid deck crew instruction issues.

DCS Mirage F1 by Aerges
Multiple avionics and systems improvements enhance realism and reliability. Navigation, formation, and landing lights are now more accurate, along with radar rendering fixes and improved radio behavior. The Belouga BLG66 bomb and other payload options have been standardized. Various cockpit animations, indicator flags, and instrument behaviors have been corrected, leading to a more authentic flight experience.

DCS: C-101 Aviojet by AvioDev
The visual quality of several bomb models, including BLG66 and BR-series bombs, has been improved for better overall realism.

Campaigns
Campaign improvements include added subtitles to radio communications, updated AI to the latest standards, corrected mission behaviors, and refined briefing instructions. These changes enhance narrative clarity, mission flow, and the overall player experience in several Huey and F-16C campaigns.

For a detailed list of all the changes, please read the full changelog. 

 

East Afghanistan 

Development Update Report

We are committed to delivering the Afghanistan East project into Early Access in the nearest future, and to ensuring that it meets the expected quality standards.

Our primary focus is currently centered on creating essential airfields and ensuring they operate seamlessly. We are also carefully refining and enriching the areas surrounding these sites to minimize any need for later adjustments after the initial release.

Hero3.png

Beyond the airfields, we are enhancing existing models and introducing new, unique ones to more closely reflect the local real-world environment. This includes the addition of various infrastructure elements such as fuel stations, administrative buildings, and cultural or religious landmarks.

Hero4.png

Simultaneously, we are developing a detailed, non-destructive road network across Afghanistan. We are also significantly expanding the map’s overall data, incorporating an unprecedented number of settlements, agricultural areas, and industrial zones. This surpasses any previous DCS map in terms of scope and density.

On the technical front, we are improving ground textures and employing new algorithms to create more detailed normal maps. These refinements will bring greater visual depth and realism to the terrain.

Hero5.png

As we prepare to release the second part of the Afghanistan map, the entire project will benefit from an expanded main map area, albeit at a lower fidelity, to support aircraft carrier operations, catering to you, our most dedicated enthusiasts.

Hero6.png


Optimization efforts are ongoing, and we appreciate your understanding during the Early Access phase. Many planned features for the Afghanistan theater remain in development and will be introduced in future updates during the polishing stage. Completing all planned elements of the Afghanistan project represents a significant undertaking, both in terms of workload and time.

 

Winter Sale

Holiday Savings!

Hero7.png

The holiday season is here, and it’s the perfect time to expand your hangar! The DCS Winter Sale 2024 has officially begun, bringing you incredible savings on your favourite modules, campaigns, and terrains. Winter Sale video and enjoy!

Modules at -50%

Fixed Wing

 

Helicopters

 

Terrains

 

Other

 

Campaigns

 

Modules at -40%

Fixed Wing

 

Modules at -30%

Fixed Wing

 

Terrains

 

Other

 

Campaigns

 

Modules at -25%

Campaigns


 

Modules not on sale

Fixed Wing

 

Helicopters

 

Terrains

 

Campaigns

Thank you for your passion and support, 

 Yours sincerely,

footer.png

Hero5.png

  • Like 14
  • Thanks 9
joker62

joker62

Posted
Posted
9 minutes ago, Graphics said:

As we prepare to release the second part of the Afghanistan map, the entire project will benefit from an expanded main map area, albeit at a lower fidelity, to support aircraft carrier operations, catering to you, our most dedicated enthusiasts.

YES!!!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

10 minutes ago, Graphics said:

Completing all planned elements of the Afghanistan project represents a significant undertaking, both in terms of workload and time.

and this hard work of your Team is deeply appreciated. Thanks again.

  • Like 7
Victor3

Victor3

Posted
Posted

From OP:

 

Quote

Our massive DCS Winter Sale 2024 is now live until the 6th of December 2024.

I think that's a typo.

  • Like 1

Aorus Z370 Ultra Gaming WiFi MB | i7-8700k @ 4.9 GHz | EVGA GTX 1070 Ti | 32 GB CORSAIR Vengeance 3000 MHz DDR4 Ram | Corsair H100 Pro Cooler | RaidMax TX 850M PS | Samsung 970 Evo Plus M.2 NVMe SSD |TM Warthog Hotas w/ F/A-18 Hornet grip | Corsair Gamer 570x Crystal Case | Oculus Rift S

 

DCS | AV8B | F18C | F-16C | A10C | Mig 29 | F15 | SA-342 | Huey | Persian Gulf | NTTR | Combined Arms

Jayhawk1971

Jayhawk1971

Posted
Posted (edited)
vor 7 Minuten schrieb Victor3:

From OP:

 

I think that's a typo.

Or the sales pitch for the upcoming DCS: Time Machine Module 😉 

 

Edited by Jayhawk1971
  • Like 1
Silver_Dragon

Silver_Dragon

Posted
Posted

Additionally, many unique 3D models for Kabul and updated crash models for static and civilian vehicles are being implemented to increase immersion.

New civilian vehicules?

Enviado desde mi CPH2197 mediante Tapatalk

For Work/Gaming: 28" Philips 246E Monitor - Ryzen 7 1800X - 32 GB DDR4 - nVidia RTX1080 - SSD 860 EVO 1 TB / 860 QVO 1 TB / 860 QVO 2 TB - Win10 Pro - TM HOTAS Warthog / TPR / MDF

MAXsenna

MAXsenna

Posted
Posted

Whoa! So, the Afghani map gonna stretch across Pakistan to India now. Excellent!
With Greece, more of Turkey, and the rest of Persia, we might as well call it AthG Domain Simulator.
Happy Friday 13th everyone. What a great present St. Lucia's day!

Sent from my SM-A536B using Tapatalk

Rongor

Rongor

Posted
Posted (edited)
7 minutes ago, MAXsenna said:

Whoa! So, the Afghani map gonna stretch across Pakistan to India now. Excellent!
With Greece, more of Turkey, and the rest of Persia, we might as well call it AthG Domain Simulator. emoji1.png
Happy Friday 13th everyone. What a great present St. Lucia's day! emoji1319.pngemoji1316.pngemoji1635.png

Sent from my SM-A536B using Tapatalk
 


image.png otoh, lost opportunity though 🤪

Edited by Rongor
  • Like 4
  • ED Team
BIGNEWY

BIGNEWY

Posted
  • ED Team
Posted
9 minutes ago, NRG-Vampire said:

I see another typo: Sinai got 20% (in E-Shop)
and Normandy map with 20 % discount too (missing from the list above)

I will ask the team to check, thank you 

smallCATPILOT.PNG.04bbece1b27ff1b2c193b174ec410fc0.PNG

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, PIMAX Crystal

YoYo

YoYo

Posted
Posted

This is great news and a great surprise right after the map of Iraq ! :thumbsup:

Will this area between the Arabian Sea and Afghanistan have any objects? Forests, for example, or will it just be a photo texture? Can we know something more? 

Hero6.png

  • Like 4

Webmaster of http://www.yoyosims.pl

Yoyosimsbanner.gif

Win 10 64, i9-13900 KF, RTX  4090 24Gb OC, RAM 64Gb Corsair Vengeance LED OC@3600MHz,, 3xSSD+3xSSD M.2 NVMe, Predator XB271HU res.2560x1440 27'' G-sync, Sound Blaster Z + 5.1, TiR5, [MSFS, P3Dv5, DCS, RoF, Condor2, IL-2 CoD/BoX] VR fly only: Meta Quest Pro

YoYo

YoYo

Posted
Posted

Btw. more pictures:

In_Dev_13.12.2024.4.jpg

In_Dev_13.12.2024.3.jpg

In_Dev3a.png

In_Dev1y.png

In_Dev1g.png

In_Dev1f.png

Cant wait! ❤️

  • Like 7

Webmaster of http://www.yoyosims.pl

Yoyosimsbanner.gif

Win 10 64, i9-13900 KF, RTX  4090 24Gb OC, RAM 64Gb Corsair Vengeance LED OC@3600MHz,, 3xSSD+3xSSD M.2 NVMe, Predator XB271HU res.2560x1440 27'' G-sync, Sound Blaster Z + 5.1, TiR5, [MSFS, P3Dv5, DCS, RoF, Condor2, IL-2 CoD/BoX] VR fly only: Meta Quest Pro

Gunfreak

Gunfreak

Posted
Posted

Seeing ED listen to the community and adding ocean to a Afghanistan. Gives me hope we'll get some Iranian bases on the Iraq map.

  • Like 7

i7 13700k @5.2ghz, GTX 3090, 64Gig ram 4800mhz DDR5, M2 drive.

rob10

rob10

Posted
Posted
2 hours ago, YoYo said:

Btw. more pictures:

Cant wait! ❤️

I am optimistic for the Afghanistan updates based on what ED is saying, but in fairness, it was pictures like those that got me to by the whole thing as a pre-order only to be sorely disappointed on release.

  • Like 3
Boosterdog

Boosterdog

Posted
Posted
8 hours ago, rob10 said:

I am optimistic for the Afghanistan updates based on what ED is saying, but in fairness, it was pictures like those that got me to by the whole thing as a pre-order only to be sorely disappointed on release.

Yup - one picture from 200 ft in the mountains and one from the wilderness flatlands would go a long way. Given this was the cause of a lot of the dissappointment, I figured ED  may have been keen to show progress in that regard. 

 

  • Like 4

MSI Tomahawk X570 Mobo, Ryzen 5600X undervolted on Artic Freezer E34 Cooler, RTX3080 FE, 32GB (2x16GB Dual Ranked) GSkil 3600 CL16 Trident Neo RAM, 2X 4th Gen M2 SSDs, Corsair RM850x PSU, Lancool 215 Case. 

Gear: MFG Crosswinds, Warthog Throttle, Virpil T50CM gen 1 stick, TIR5, Cougar MFD (OOA), D-link H7/B powered USB 2.0 Hub all strapped to a butchered Wheel stand pro, Cushion to bang head on, wall to scream at.  

Psicodreamics

Psicodreamics

Posted
Posted

Now it's time to put the map team to work again in the afgan map. Iraq goes to standby.

  • Like 3

[sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]

Keep informed about DCS World news at: ALLIED FLYING FORCE

 

CPU Intel Core i7-6700K 4.00 Ghz / Gigabyte Z170X Gaming Motherboard / Memory 32GB DDR4 / Graphic Card Asus GTX1080 Turbo/ S.O. Win 10 Pro 64bits /

draconus

draconus

Posted
Posted
On 12/13/2024 at 4:02 PM, Graphics said:

As we prepare to release the second part of the Afghanistan map, the entire project will benefit from an expanded main map area, albeit at a lower fidelity, to support aircraft carrier operations, catering to you, our most dedicated enthusiasts.

Wow, what a great news, thnx :thumbup:

Now get me some good F-14 or F-15 campaigns and I'll buy all these maps.

  • Like 4

🖥️ Win10  i7-10700KF  32GB  RTX4070S   🥽 Quest 3   🕹️ T16000M  VPC CDT-VMAX  TFRP   ✈️ FC3  F-14A/B  F-15E   ⚙️ CA   🚢 SC   🌐 NTTR  PG  Syria

Guest
This topic is now closed to further replies.
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...