ED Team Graphics Posted January 24 ED Team Posted January 24 24 January 2025 Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends, We hope that you enjoyed the 2025 and Beyond showcase that featured many of the projects we are working on, including new aircraft, maps, DCS Core and other improvements. You may also wish to check out our January 2025 Q and A video with more to come. Following the holidays, we are hard at work, adding features, resolving bugs, and striving to improve DCS. If you have not already done so, please update to the latest version now. Read the full changelog. IndiaFoxEcho have been working on their exciting upcoming DCS: G.91 module. They have prepared a status report covering their progress and important milestones. Please read the details below and check out the great development screenshots. In celebration of the Year of the Snake, we are kicking off the Lunar New Year Sale from today until the 10th of February at 15:00 GMT. There has never been a more ideal time to land yourself something new and truly special. Please enjoy up to 50% off most modules! Thank you for your passion and support. Yours sincerely, Eagle Dynamics DCS Update Development Progress We released a new update to DCS this week that included important updates to both the DCS Core and many modules and campaigns. You can find the complete changelog. DCS Core AI aircraft received numerous improvements such as consideration of obstacles and other aircraft when takeoff, landing, and taxiing; correction of the S-3 B refueling lights; improved formation keeping for World War II aircraft; and more. Ground unit AI also saw improvements with JTAC infrared point designations; many AAA sound enhancements; and new desert liveries to name a few. There were naval improvements like fixing the Close-In Weapon System (CWIS) and a livery fix. In addition to a lot of attention to the AI, the weapons saw improvements like elimination of Maverick camera shake, Hellfire accuracy improvements, more accurate guidance method for the SA-11, general flare resistance for many seekers, and other weapon changes to create enhanced accuracy and realism. F-16C and F/A-18C Both flagship modules saw improvements like eliminating the F-16C radar override crash, improved radar control and tracking, continued adjustment to the recently added false targets, and other items. The F/A-18C saw corrections to air-to-ground Expand mode scanning, changes to coupled autopilot, and fixing the video display from the Walleye to the datalink pod. AH-64D This update saw further improvements to VRS entry feedback, fixed two crashes, added the ability for George to target inactivated units and engage units when fog is set to AUTO, and corrected FCR RF handover to the CPG. The wheel chocks also received a texture and we improved other avionics systems. F-5E Following its recent release, we were pleased to add seven new liveries, made corrections to both the 3D model and textures to better match the liveries, corrected formation lights, provided a texture template, and other improvements. There are of course many other improvements, fixes, and new additions in this update for the Mi-24P, Mi-MTV2, Flaming Cliffs 2024, many of our third party partner aircraft and campaign developers. G.91 Development Progress The Fiat G.91, also known as "Gina," was an Italian tactical support and reconnaissance aircraft developed in the 1950s. Operated also by Germany and Portugal, it made a significant mark on military aviation history. The G.91A version that was chosen by the Frecce Tricolori aerobatic team became famous for its spectacular execution of the "bomb" maneuver, characterized by high-speed passes just a few meters above the ground. Operationally, the G.91 was used by Portugal during the Colonial War where it played a crucial role in Angola and Mozambique. IndiaFoxtEcho Visual Simulations is currently developing four versions of the G.91 for DCS: the G-91A, R-1B, R-3, and R-4. All of these are aimed at delivering an accurate and faithful representation in every detail. Graphics In 2024, IndiaFoxtEcho Visual Simulations focused extensively on redesigning the cockpit to meet the highest standards. The next step will be an additional external model revision for even further improvements. Flight Model The G.91 flight model is being developed using the panel method philosophy, dividing aerodynamic surfaces (such as wings and tailplanes) into smaller sections. Forces and moments are calculated for each section, ensuring an extremely realistic simulation in all flight conditions. Aerodynamic data is derived from the aircraft's authentic profiles, while performance data comes directly from the operational manual of the Bristol Siddeley Orpheus engine. This approach makes the G.91’s flight model even more advanced than the excellent MB-339. Systems The G.91’s systems are entirely based on operation and maintenance manuals. Key features include separate load bars, pumps, accumulators, bypass valves, oxygen systems, and more that will ensure an unprecedented level of detail and accuracy. Weapons IndiaFoxtEcho Visual Simulations has already implemented most of the weapons used by the G.91, including all fundamental parameters for the AS-20 Nord missile. With DCS: G.91R, IndiaFoxtEcho Visual Simulations aims to deliver the most accurate reproduction of this rare and iconic aircraft ever created for a flight simulator. Please stay tuned for more information on this exciting new addition to DCS. Lunar New Year Sale, Chinese New Year Get up to 50% savings As is the tradition with DCS, we are delighted to bring you amazing deals throughout our Lunar New Year Sale with up to half price savings across most modules. The sale has now started and will run until the 10th of February at 15:00 GMT. Don’t miss out! Modules at -70% Campaigns DCS: F/A-18C Rising Squall Campaign Modules at -50% Fixed Wing DCS: A-10A Warthog DCS: A-10C II Tank Killer DCS: AJS-37 Viggen DCS: Bf 109 K-4 Kurfurst DCS: C-101 Aviojet DCS: Christen Eagle II DCS: F-86F Sabre DCS: Fw 190 A-8 DCS: Fw 190 D-9 Dora DCS: L-39 Albatros DCS: MB-339 DCS: MiG-15bis DCS: MiG-21bis DCS: Mosquito DCS: P-47D Thunderbolt DCS: P-51D Mustang DCS: Spitfire LF Mk. IX DCS: Yak-52 F-15C Flaming Cliffs MiG-29 Flaming Cliffs Su-25 Flaming Cliffs Su-27 Flaming Cliffs Su-33 Flaming Cliffs Helicopters DCS: AH-64D DCS: Black Shark 3 DCS: Mi-24P Hind DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight DCS: SA342 Gazelle DCS: UH-1H Huey Terrains DCS: Nevada DCS: Persian Gulf DCS: The Channel Other DCS: Combined Arms DCS: NS 430 Navigation System DCS: NS 430 Navigation System for C-101EB DCS: NS 430 Navigation System for C-101СС DCS: NS 430 Navigation System for L-39С Cockpit DCS: NS 430 Navigation System for Mi-8MTV2 Cockpit DCS: NS 430 Navigation System for SA432 Cockpit DCS: WWII Assets Pack Campaigns DCS: A-10C 16-2 Red Flag Campaign DCS: A-10C Advanced Aircraft Training Qualification Campaign DCS: A-10C Basic Flight Training Campaign DCS: A-10C Stone Shield Campaign DCS: A-10C Tactical Training Qualification Campaign DCS: AH-64D MAD campaign DCS: AV-8B Hormuz Freedom Campaign DCS: AV-8B Kerman Campaign DCS: Black Shark 2 Republic Campaign DCS: Combined Arms: Frontlines Georgia Campaign DCS: F-15C 16-2 Red Flag Campaign DCS: F-15C Aggressors Air Combat Maneuvering Campaign DCS: F-15C Aggressors BFM Campaign DCS: F-16C Red Flag 21-1 Campaign DCS: F-5E Aggressors Air Combat Maneuver Campaign DCS: F-5E Aggressors Basic Fighter Maneuvers Campaign DCS: F-5E Black Sea Resolve '79 Campaign DCS: F/A-18C Aggressors BFM Campaign DCS: F/A-18C Hornet Inherent Resolve Campaign DCS: F/A-18C Operation Pontus Campaign DCS: JF-17 MAD campaign DCS: Ka-50 2 Pandemic Campaign DCS: L-39 Albatros: Kursant Campaign DCS: MAD Black Shark Campaign DCS: MAD Campaign DCS: Mi-8MTV2 and Ka-50: Memory of a Hero Campaign DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Crew Part 1 Campaign DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Oilfield Campaign DCS: Mi-8MTV2 The Border Campaign DCS: Mig-21 bis Battle of Krasnodar Campaign DCS: Mig-21 bis Constant Peg DCS: P-51D Charnwood Campaign DCS: P-51D High Stakes Campaign DCS: Spitfire LF Mk. IX Operation Epsom Campaign DCS: Su-27 The Ultimate Argument Campaign DCS: The Museum Relic Campaign DCS: UH-1H Argo Campaign DCS: UH-1H The Last Show DCS: UH-1H Worlds Apart - Spring 2025 Campaign Upgrades Upgrade from DCS: Ka-50 Black Shark 2 to DCS: Ka-50 Black Shark 3 Upgrade from DCS: A-10C Warthog to DCS: A-10C II Tank Killer Modules at -40% Fixed Wing DCS: F-16C Viper DCS: F/A-18C Hornet DCS: JF-17 Thunder Terrains DCS: Kola Other DCS: Supercarrier Campaigns DCS: Mi-24P The Border Prequel Campaign Modules at -35% Fixed Wing DCS: F-14 Tomcat DCS: I-16 Modules at -30% Fixed Wing DCS: F-5E Flaming Cliffs DCS: F-5E Remastered DCS: F-86F Flaming Cliffs DCS: Mig-15bis Flaming Cliffs Terrains DCS: Normandy 2.0 DCS: Syria Campaigns DCS: A-10C Operation Agile Spear DCS: A-10C Operation Persian Freedom Campaign DCS: AV-8B Sky Warrior Campaign DCS: F-16C Weasels Over Syria Campaign DCS: F/A-18C Operation Cerberus North Campaign Modules at -25% Campaigns DCS: A-10C Iron Flag Part 1 Campaign DCS: AH-64D Outpost Campaign DCS: F-14B Operation Sandworm DCS: F-15C The Georgian War Сampaign DCS: F-16C The Gamblers Campaign DCS: F/A-18C Flaming Sunrise DCS: F/A-18C Hornet - The Serpent's Head 2 Campaign DCS: F/A-18C Operation Green Line DCS: F/A-18C Operation Mountain Breeze DCS: F/A-18C Persian Lion Campaign DCS: F/A-18C Persian Lion II Campaign DCS: F/A-18C Raven One Сampaign DCS: F/A-18C Raven One: Dominant Fury Campaign DCS: M-2000C Red Flag Campaign DCS: Mi-24P Outpost Campaign DCS: The Enemy Within 3.0 Campaign Modules at -10% Fixed Wing DCS: F-4E Phantom II Modules not on sale Fixed Wing DCS: AV-8B Night Attack V/STOL DCS: F-15E DCS: M-2000C DCS: MiG-19P Farmer DCS: Mirage F1 Flaming Cliffs 2024 Helicopters DCS: CH-47F DCS: OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Terrains DCS: Afghanistan DCS: Afghanistan Southwest DCS: Iraq DCS: Iraq North DCS: Sinai DCS: South Atlantic Upgrades DCS: Normandy 2.0 Upgrade for Normandy 1944 DCS: Normandy 2.0 Upgrade for Normandy 1944 and The Channel DCS: Normandy 2.0 Upgrade for The Channel DCS: F-5E Remastered Upgrade Campaigns DCS: AH-64D The Four Horsemen Campaign DCS: Bf 109 K-4 Jagdflieger Campaign DCS: F-14 Speed & Angels Campaign DCS: F-14A Fear the Bones Campaign DCS: F-14A Zone 5 Campaign DCS: F-16C Artic Thunder Campaign DCS: F-16C Dragon's Fury Campaign DCS: F-16C Last Out Weasels over Syria II Campaign DCS: F-4 MIG Killers Campaign DCS: F-86F Hunters over the Yalu Campaign DCS: F/A-18C Artic Thunder Campaign DCS: Fw 190 A-8 Horrido! Campaign DCS: Mosquito FB VI - V for Victory DCS: P-47D Wolfpack Campaign DCS: P-51D Debden Eagles Campaign DCS: P-51D: The Blue Nosed Bastards of Bodney Campaign DCS: Spitfire Beware! Beware! DCS: Spitfire IX The Big Show Campaign DCS: UH-1 Paradise Lost DCS: UH-1H Peacekeeper Lebanon Campaign DCS: UH-1H Worlds Apart Stormfront Campaign We hope that you've enjoyed the most recent DCS update and videos, and we look forward to bringing you the next set of enhancements and new features soon. Please make sure you take advantage of the great deals in the Lunar New Year sale. Good luck to all of you and best wishes from all of us for this coming year. Thank you again for your passion and support, Yours sincerely, 11 3
draconus Posted January 24 Posted January 24 When do you plan roadmap newsletters? 9 Win10 i7-10700KF 32GB RTX4070S Rift S T16000M VPC CDT-VMAX TFRP FC3 F-14A/B F-15E CA SC NTTR PG Syria
Avimimus Posted January 24 Posted January 24 I'm a little bit confused "There are of course many other improvements, fixes, and new additions in this update for the Mi-24P, Mi-MTV2, Flaming Cliffs 2024". The change log seems to show four instant action missions and two bug fixes across all three products/thirteen aircraft. Am I missing something? 3
TheFreshPrince Posted January 24 Posted January 24 I wanted to get the Kola map and this is a good opportunity, thanks. 3
Beirut Posted January 24 Posted January 24 8 minutes ago, TheFreshPrince said: I wanted to get the Kola map and this is a good opportunity, thanks. It's my favourite map. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. 3 Some of the planes, but all of the maps!
Cavemanhead Posted January 24 Posted January 24 Yeah, it's a great map... Also enjoying it. The development screenshots are shown about 1/2 size making them hard to see. All one can do is arrow left or right to see the series... I want to blow them up larger so they fill the screen. How is this done? 22 minutes ago, Beirut said: It's my favourite map. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. 2
bies Posted January 24 Posted January 24 "Gina" looks awesome! And we're getting 4 variants. Italian, German, NATO and NATO with different equipement. 1 hour ago, Graphics said: IndiaFoxtEcho Visual Simulations is currently developing four versions of the G.91 for DCS: the G-91A, R-1B, R-3, and R-4. All of these are aimed at delivering an accurate and faithful representation in every detail. 1
Beirut Posted January 24 Posted January 24 15 minutes ago, Cavemanhead said: Yeah, it's a great map... Also enjoying it. The development screenshots are shown about 1/2 size making them hard to see. All one can do is arrow left or right to see the series... I want to blow them up larger so they fill the screen. How is this done? You'll need to ask a tech hero, not a tech zero. 1 Some of the planes, but all of the maps!
twistking Posted January 24 Posted January 24 45 minutes ago, Cavemanhead said: Yeah, it's a great map... Also enjoying it. The development screenshots are shown about 1/2 size making them hard to see. All one can do is arrow left or right to see the series... I want to blow them up larger so they fill the screen. How is this done? Right click -> Open Image in New Tab 1 My improved* wishlist after a decade with DCS *now with 17% more wishes compared to the original
hannibal Posted January 24 Posted January 24 im going to pickup combined arms in this sale hoping that there is an update in future! 1 find me on steam! username: Hannibal_A101A http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197969447179
primus_TR Posted January 24 Posted January 24 I was hoping a fix for the remastered F5E fps issue would make it to this patch. Oh well.
MAXsenna Posted January 24 Posted January 24 Nice to see IFE going the HB/Aerges route.The MB-339 on sale? Is that a first? Sent from my SM-A536B using Tapatalk 1
Cavemanhead Posted January 24 Posted January 24 1 hour ago, twistking said: Right click -> Open Image in New Tab Thanks much. I'm astonished that the website doesn't allow that capability with a single button click on the photo like 99.9% of all other pics on the web. Is that too much to ask It's almost like you just need to "try a little harder" to see a better view of the photo. Weird. 1
Boosterdog Posted January 24 Posted January 24 Good for those able to get Kola for a price that probably is more (though not completely) in line with its current state and implementation. Bad for those of us who paid $22.00 more in pre-order and feel somewhat mislead by the pre launch images and lack of transparency about the ground texture quality, both of which remain unaddressed. 10 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.
draconus Posted January 24 Posted January 24 43 minutes ago, Boosterdog said: Good for those able to get Kola for a price that probably is more (though not completely) in line with its current state and implementation. Bad for those of us who paid $22.00 more in pre-order... They waited with nothing while you played for months already. Win10 i7-10700KF 32GB RTX4070S Rift S T16000M VPC CDT-VMAX TFRP FC3 F-14A/B F-15E CA SC NTTR PG Syria
streakeagle Posted January 24 Posted January 24 2 hours ago, primus_TR said: I was hoping a fix for the remastered F5E fps issue would make it to this patch. Oh well. It was fixed AFAIK. I can now fly the F-5E in multiplayer at full FPS enjoying the new liveries. This issue is listed as "fixed" in the F-5E forum for bugs. I don't know why they didn't spell that out in the patch announcement. 2 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Raven (Elysian Angel) Posted January 24 Posted January 24 31 minutes ago, draconus said: They waited with nothing while you played for months already. Or we didn’t - as there are at least some people who didn’t feel like the map was ready yet. For me it still isn’t. 4 Spoiler Ryzen 9 5900X | 64GB G.Skill TridentZ 3600 | Asus ProArt RTX 4080 Super | ASUS ROG Strix X570-E GAMING | Samsung 990Pro 2TB + 960Pro 1TB NMVe | VR: Varjo Aero Pro Flight Trainer Puma | VIRPIL MT-50CM2 grip on VPForce Rhino with Z-curve extension | Virpil CM3 throttle | Virpil CP2 + 3 | FSSB R3L | VPC Rotor TCS Plus base with SharKa-50 grip | Everything mounted on Monstertech MFC-1 | TPR rudder pedals OpenXR | PD 1.0 | 100% render resolution | DCS graphics settings
MAXsenna Posted January 24 Posted January 24 They waited with nothing while you played for months already.Yeah, I won't complain, but it leaves a little bad taste in the mouth and sends somewhat of a message when an EA module goes on a sale in less than a year. I guess they're recuperating some of their losses. Sent from my SM-A536B using Tapatalk 3
Rikus Posted January 24 Posted January 24 Discounts are not show correctly. Siria don´t have discount.
MAXsenna Posted January 24 Posted January 24 (edited) 2 hours ago, MAXsenna said: Nice to see IFE going the HB/Aerges route. The MB-339 on sale? Is that a first? Sent from my SM-A536B using Tapatalk Guess it it. Edited January 24 by MAXsenna Added screengrab
Japo32 Posted January 24 Posted January 24 I don't see the discounts at all in the page. Shift + F5 don't fix it
Boosterdog Posted January 24 Posted January 24 1 hour ago, draconus said: They waited with nothing while you played for months already. Nope - the map isnt suiatble for low level play. On any level. So i havent had months of playing it at all. What I have is a product that promised one level of detail and delivered another when it came to the pre-release image and what we got. What I have is fuzzy felt ground textures droped over jelly mould mountains of a largly unpopulated wilderness. What I have is uninstalled at present. And what I have should never have been released it that state. 10 2 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.
rob10 Posted January 24 Posted January 24 I see mention of S-3 lighting update and AFAIK while it was in the changelog, it has been acknowledged that the fix didn't actually make it into patch. Just for those who are looking for a change that didn't happen. 2
primus_TR Posted January 24 Posted January 24 2 hours ago, streakeagle said: It was fixed AFAIK. I can now fly the F-5E in multiplayer at full FPS enjoying the new liveries. This issue is listed as "fixed" in the F-5E forum for bugs. I don't know why they didn't spell that out in the patch announcement. Thanks for the heads up. I wasn't aware that it has been fixed. I'll reinstall the module and give it a shot.
Nightstalker Posted January 25 Posted January 25 (edited) 17 hours ago, Boosterdog said: Nope - the map isnt suiatble for low level play. On any level. So i havent had months of playing it at all. What I have is a product that promised one level of detail and delivered another when it came to the pre-release image and what we got. What I have is fuzzy felt ground textures droped over jelly mould mountains of a largly unpopulated wilderness. What I have is uninstalled at present. And what I have should never have been released it that state. I feel the exact same thing is going to happen with my Afghanistan purchase that happened with my Kola purchase. I don't think it's even been a year and Kola (while still in E/A) has dropped over 50% That is really a slap in the face to those that get marketed that early adopters save more in E/A. It's obvious now that modules will be cheaper once it's actually better. It's becoming quite frustrating. That's why I'm not buying Iraq. I'll wait for a more fleshed out map and cheaper. No need for it now anyway. Edited January 25 by Nightstalker More info 5 2
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