Patch notes discussion May 2025

[RodentMaster]

On 5/24/2025 at 12:56 AM, Hillman said:

No resolution from support so far…

i rolled back to the previous version and what do you know? No authorization problem! 

I'm having the same problem. Standalone ED launcher. Updated, and it killed all auth on flight modules. Went through every firewall and windows defender loop I could, and still won't recognize my aircraft modules. I have a feeling a lot of people are seeing this.

[BIGNEWY]

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/changelog/release/2.9.16.10523/

More detail added about the Cold War Germany update. 

DCS: Cold War Germany by Ugra Media

• reduced amount of usage RAM and VRAM
• optimized traffic: the amount of harvester traffic is reduced, vehicle traffic is shifted to cities and airfields
• fixed normals on road intersection textures
• corrected errors in frequencies and beacon locations: Briest RSBN is set to terrain, added Mendig NDB 331.0 NMN, Tempelhof VOR/DME changed to VORTAC, added Kirn VORTAC 117.5 KIR ch 122, added Solling NDB 374.5 SOG
• corrected errors in taxiways of the following airfields: Allstedt, Bitburg, Bremen, Hahn, Hannover, Merseburg, Neubrandenburg, Neuruppin, Peenemunde, Pferdsfeld, Ramstein, Schonefeld, Schweinfurt, Sembach, Spangdahlem, Stendal, Tegel, Tempelhof, Tutow
• Ramstein taxiway signage corrected
• removed trees on helipads: H_GDR_34, H_FRG_46, H_FRG_51
• color correction of airfield ground textures: Bitburg, Buckeburg, Frankfurt, Finow, Giebelstadt, Gutersloh, Holzdorf, Ramstein, Sembach, Spangdahlem, Werneuchen
• fixed bugs in models
• disabled unused models and textures
• increased height of tank bridge on ranges
• added straight electric wires on poles along streetcar and railroad tracks
• added marine passenger ship in the scenes of ports and traffic
• corrected incorrect display of icons and names on the map
• added markings of air defense points, radars and hospitals on the map
• improved image quality for the main menu

[Hillman]

23 hours ago, RodentMaster said:

I'm having the same problem. Standalone ED launcher. Updated, and it killed all auth on flight modules. Went through every firewall and windows defender loop I could, and still won't recognize my aircraft modules. I have a feeling a lot of people are seeing this.

After sending them lot's of log-files and screenshots support came back and suggeted that I should change my password! Not sure what that should help for... Never had any issues on logging on as such.

I think I stick with the prev version if I'm to get any playtime.

[Joe1978]

After the latest update, I'm having quite a few issues with my AVA base. Has anyone else had problems? It seems like DCS detects it (it appears in the menu to add functions in DCS), but it doesn't receive any input. I keep plugging and unplugging the hotas until I can finally move it.

[JSF_Aggie]

1 hour ago, Joe1978 said:

After the latest update, I'm having quite a few issues with my AVA base. Has anyone else had problems? It seems like DCS detects it (it appears in the menu to add functions in DCS), but it doesn't receive any input. I keep plugging and unplugging the hotas until I can finally move it.

I had it yesterday.  One unplug/plug-in, while DCS was up, fixed it.  Prior to that DCS was not detecting it.

Edited May 27 by JSF_Aggie

[Joe1978]

Thanks. Yesterday it happened to me several times... plugging and unplugging seemed to solve the problem but after loading a new mission, it happened again.

[BIGNEWY]

Release Version

Current version number: DCS 2.9.16.10523

Next planned update: Hotfix 30th May 2025

[BIGNEWY]

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/changelog/release/2.9.16.10973/

 

DCS Core

• Issue with high CPU performance load even in main menu - Fixed
• Crash instigated by EPLRS setCommand() in scripting in some cases - Fixed   (Issues related to EPLRS setCommand() - Page 2 - Scripting Tips, Tricks & Issues - ED Forums)
• Quick Action Generator. Nothing happens when you press “Regenerate” button in some cases - Fixed
• Quick Action Generator. Old F-14A model reference removed
• Quick Action Generator. AI Aircraft skill level lacks Random option - Fixed
• Quick Action Generator. GUI Error trying to return to generator after Planner - Fixed
• Ground AI. Disembarking infantry function problems in Dedicated server - Fixed
• Aircraft AI. SmokeOn_Off function does not work in multiplayer - Fixed (https://forum.dcs.world/topic/351909-ai-aircraft-do-not-get-smoke-when-mission-run-in-multiplayer-mode/)
• Aircraft AI. Groups of large fighters sometimes try to park in small plane slots after landing and get stuck - Fixed.
• Track replay was saved incorrectly in some cases and could not be replayed - Fixed. (Track Replay problems - Page 5 - General Bugs - ED Forums)
• Multiplayer scoreboard not updating properly - Fixed
• Short stutter/freezes that happen after joining mission or server in some cases - Fixed

[Raven (Elysian Angel)]

The server hamsters already left work for the weekend I take it?

 

Edited May 30 by Raven (Elysian Angel)

[BIGNEWY]

6 minutes ago, Raven (Elysian Angel) said:

The server hamsters already left work for the weekend I take it?

 

you should be fine, sometimes it shows a higher time when it is unpacking depending on your machine. For me the download and install was under 5 minutes. 

[Raven (Elysian Angel)]

4 minutes ago, BIGNEWY said:

you should be fine

Yes you're correct: the problem was on my end. Rebooting my router fixed it

 

[BIGNEWY]

excellent

[Raven (Elysian Angel)]

Thanks for the patch for the CPU issue, and have a nice weekend!

[cuchara]

hace 58 minutos, Raven (Elysian Angel) dijo:

Thanks for the patch for the CPU issue, and have a nice weekend!

Yes Was scarred about that issue ,thought  that was my cooling system ,temp was very hight too on same scenery.

Edited May 30 by cuchara

[schurem]

I noticed the quick mission builder loaded faster too. Not quite fast enough to be called quick, but ifs improving. 

[YSIAD_RIP]

3 hours ago, Raven (Elysian Angel) said:

Thanks for the patch for the CPU issue, and have a nice weekend!

The CPU Patch did the trick for me too. Before the patch my system was getting Maximum CPU temps of 81C in Germany Cold War Map. Now things are back to normal. Yepee!

[YoYo]

I confirm, today's hot fix restored proper CPU performance in terms of load, and thus temperatures returned to normal. Thank you, and it's great that the response was so quick!

Unfortunately, this strange loading of something at the beginning of each mission still occurs (which manifests itself as a slight stutter for about 1-2 minutes what it was metioned by many in the performance corner). It's also a litte pitty that the radar screen hasn't been fixed for  F-16 so we're waiting for the next patch :). Thanks!

 

[buceador]

On 5/30/2025 at 12:53 PM, BIGNEWY said:

Track replay was saved incorrectly in some cases and could not be replayed - Fixed. (Track Replay problems - Page 5 - General Bugs - ED Forums)

Hurrah & many thanks!

[TheBiggerBass]

Am 30.5.2025 um 12:53 schrieb BIGNEWY:

• Issue with high CPU performance load even in main menu - Fixed

Any insights on root cause?

[pimp]

6 minutes ago, TheBiggerBass said:

Any insights on root cause?

I share the curiosity but I highly doubt they would provide that info.

[RodentMaster]

Installed latest patch, but still has not resolved the error every time that wants to disable every flight module I have because the Authentication Failed box pops up.

[draconus]

3 hours ago, RodentMaster said:

Installed latest patch, but still has not resolved the error every time that wants to disable every flight module I have because the Authentication Failed box pops up.

Have you contacted support already?

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/support/

[Hillman]

4 hours ago, RodentMaster said:

Installed latest patch, but still has not resolved the error every time that wants to disable every flight module I have because the Authentication Failed box pops up.

Same problem here. No solution from support so far…

[Hillman]

Hi,

With both the two latest DCS versions I get authorization errors. My terrains authorize ok, but none of the aircraft's or campaigns.
Version 2.9.15.9599.1 from 05.05.2025 and all previous have been ok.

So far support has not been able to help so I hope someone here could maybe help. I have attached the logfile and overview of running processes. Anti/virus has been disabled for DCS folder and saved games folder. My date&clock is correct etc. I'm not using any mods at this time.

Not sure what to do now...

dcs.log process.txt

Edited June 1 by Hillman

[draconus]

1 hour ago, Hillman said:

Not sure what to do now...

Try with clean profile (rename your saved games/dcs folder temporarily).

Try to reconnect Steam licenses in DCS site profile.

Run DCS full repair and clean.

Make sure no AV (including Windows Defender) messes with DCS files and same for any firewall messing with your connection. Try also another connection - different network or VPN.