Patch notes discussion June 2025

[BIGNEWY]

Patch notes discussion June 2025 

Apologies all for the late thread start I was on vacation. 

With June here we have started with a campaigns patch 

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/changelog/release/2.9.16.10973.1/

Campaigns

DCS: A-10C Operation Agile Spear Campaign by Combat King Simulations

• All Missions. Major weight reduction program - reduced file size of voiceovers and briefing/intel images, etc. to reduce overall campaign size and (hopefully) decrease loading times and the possibility of crashes. Added more than several hundred new voice overs as well as almost all of the AI aircraft have been replaced to take better advantage of updated core AI logic over the last several years.
• Mission 0. Added new voices for Pig-3 & 4 & Kobuleti Tower. Fixed radio chatter. New Follow Me truck. Changed Wizards Mission Briefing.
• Mission 01. New Mission Briefing, New Takeoff Briefing. Fixed radio chatter. Several new voices. Replaced E-2 with E-3. Added additional opposing forces.
• Mission 02. New Mission Briefing, new Takeoff Briefing, adjusted scoring. New radio chatter. Added additional opposing forces.
• Mission 03. Almost completely rebuilt. Updated Mission Briefing, New Takeoff Briefing. Updated Briefing slides. New/updated Ai aircraft. New radio chatter. Changed scoring criteria.
• Mission 04. New Takeoff Briefing, Changed all AI aircraft, New Radio Chatter, New Medevac with new voiceovers. Updated Bad Guys.
• Mission 05. Almost Completely Rebuilt, New Takeoff Briefing, Updated/changed all AI aircraft in strike package, New flight plans, Fixed the helicopter problem. Modified attack profile at airfield. New voiceovers.
• Mission 06. Rebuilt AI aircraft in strike package, updated Mission Briefing, new Takeoff Briefing. Fixed radio chatter. Updated scoring criteria. Updated opposing force.
• Mission 07. Rebuilt all AI aircraft in RedFor and BlueFor, updated Mission Briefing, new Takeoff Briefing. Fixed radio chatter. Completely rebuilt scoring criteria. Updated opposing force.
• Mission 08. Completely rebuilt from scratch. Fixed radio chatter, Adjusted RedFor attack criteria. New Takeoff Briefing, Several new voiceovers. Completely rebuilt scoring criteria. New rescue helos and flight plans.
• Mission 09. New Takeoff Briefing, Added voiceovers. Adjusted scoring criteria. Fixed lasing problem. Fixed radio chatter. Adjusted flightplans. Recreated Pig Flight, it's waypoints, and attack orders.
• Mission 10. Modified and updated Mission Briefing, Added voiceovers. Fixed lasing problem. Fixed radio chatter. Adjusted flightplan. Adjusted scoring criteria. Recreated Pig Flight, it's waypoints, and attack orders.
• Mission 11. Almost complete remake of this mission, Updated Mission Briefing, Added voiceovers. Fixed radio chatter. Major change to the flightplan. Adjusted scoring criteria. Recreated Pig Flight, it's waypoints, and attack orders.
• Mission 12. New Mission Briefing, Fixed Radio Chatter, Adjusted scoring, Added voiceovers. Recreated Pig Flight, it's waypoints, and attack orders.
• Mission 13. Updated Flightplan, Fixed radio chatter, adjusted scoring criteria. Recreated Pig Flight, it's waypoints, and attack orders. Several new voiceovers added.
• Mission 14. Updated Flightplan. Recreated Pig Flight, it's waypoints, and attack orders. Fixed radio chatter. New scoring criteria. Added ability to proceed to next/last mission.
• Mission 15. Updated Flightplan. Adjusted altitudes on final approach. Updated/added background chatter. Updated fuel load on all aircraft. Added new voices for Pig-3 & 4 & Kobuleti Tower. Added a surprise at the end :>)

DCS: UH-1H Peacekeeper Lebanon Campaign by Flying Cyking

• Mission 01 - "The Ferry Flight". Fixed ADF for Almirante Lynch.

DCS: F/A-18C Inherent Resolve Campaign by Looking Glass

• Mission 1. Fixed bug on mission progression not working. Fixed some audio not working. Improved Ai low level route. Improved player orders. Loadout changed. Added more rockets and TGP. Made Delta (FAF Mirages) easier to formate/RV. Made wingman less likely to crash at lake during low level ingress. Made convoy easier destroyed 55% damage, mission complete. Adjusted score ratings. Tidied map, hid units. Updated Kneeboards.
• Mission 3. Armed Recce. Dozens of mission improvements. Improved target sets. Improved mission progression/orders. Made Hot Start. Improved audio not working in parts. Added HARD MODE/IMMORTAL MODE. Updated Kneeboards.
• Updated DOCS folder. Removed Old mission brief PDFS.

DCS: F-14A Fear the Bones Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• More accurate wind over deck
• S-3 skin fixes by Tomcatter 87

DCS: F-14 Speed & Angels Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• More accurate wind over deck
• All missions: Radio signal strength increased. Fence in check fixes.
• Mission 7-8: AI behavior fine tuned
• S-3 skin fixes by Tomcatter 87

DCS: F-4 MIG Killers Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• All missions: Jester improvements

DCS: F-4E Red Flag 81-2 Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• All missions: Jester improvements

[JupiterJoe]

I hope you had a great vacation BIGNEWY .

Edited June 5 by JupiterJoe

[BIGNEWY]

Yes was nice thanks, managed to fit in a visit to the Army Air museum near Middle Wallop which was fun, got to see a shilka, a AH-64D and many more. 

 

 

[Roy35150]

NICE...

[Gunfreak]

3 hours ago, BIGNEWY said:

Yes was nice thanks, managed to fit in a visit to the Army Air museum near Middle Wallop which was fun, got to see a shilka, a AH-64D and many more. 

 

 

Full fidelity shilka module confirmed

[TokenJester]

7 hours ago, BIGNEWY said:

Yes was nice thanks, managed to fit in a visit to the Army Air museum near Middle Wallop which was fun, got to see a shilka, a AH-64D and many more. 

 

 

Hey, @BIGNEWY If you are still in the area, or can get this way, you might want to come visit us at Boscombe Down Aviation Collection. Get to sit IN loads of cold war jet cockpits, see some truly historic aircraft , and climb into our full reproduction lancaster cockpit, (all original equipment, the frame is new build from Avro drawings).. Drop me a line and I would like to offer a visit as my guest. (and yeah I know our website is VERY dated, sorry all, not my side of things) 

TJ

[BIGNEWY]

Release Version

Current version number: DCS 2.9.16.10973.1

Next planned update: 19th June 2025 ( subject to change )

[VR Flight Guy in PJ Pants]

Speculations already started...

[BIGNEWY]

3 minutes ago, VR Flight Guy in PJ Pants said:

Speculations already started...

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[VR Flight Guy in PJ Pants]

Nothing new under the sun, Big Guy, isn't it?

On 6/5/2025 at 6:00 PM, TokenJester said:

Hey, @BIGNEWY If you are still in the area, or can get this way, you might want to come visit us at Boscombe Down Aviation Collection. Get to sit IN loads of cold war jet cockpits, see some truly historic aircraft , and climb into our full reproduction lancaster cockpit, (all original equipment, the frame is new build from Avro drawings).. Drop me a line and I would like to offer a visit as my guest. (and yeah I know our website is VERY dated, sorry all, not my side of things) 

TJ

Super off-topic: Thanks for the tips! 5th July special event!

[BIGNEWY]

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/changelog/release/2.9.17.11733/
 

Addition of the free DCS: Mariana Islands World War II map. 

Addition of the DCS: F-4U Corsair  Early Access release.

Addition of the DCS: F-4E - Northern Defenders 'Phantoms Rising' Campaign.

Addition of the DCS: P-47D Wolfpack II: Overlord Campaign.

NOTE: This is the first stage of building the Summer 1944 Mariana Islands scenario that will offer both the free new map and the Corsair, Essex-class aircraft carrier, and several Japanese ground units. In parallel, other assets are being created like the F6F Hellcat and many United States and Imperial Japanese air, ground, and naval units. Please see: Pacific Theatre of Operations | CH-47F Development Progress | Lunar Sale Final Hours - Page 3 - Official Newsletters - ED Forums For this scenario, we are creating an extensive and accurate set of units that match the time and location to recreate the Battle for the Mariana Islands and the Battle of the Philippine Sea.

DCS Core

• CTD. Crash during plane landing if the aircraft carrier is deactivated - fixed.
• CTD. Terrain Engine: sometimes crashes when switching map in Mission Editor - fixed
• ME. The template is not placed through Edit - Add template - fixed.
• ME. Resource manager. 'Copy to' in airfield resource manager does not copy all settings - fixed
• ME. Units are replaced after a coalition change when they are switched from neutral to red or blue - fixed
• ME. Multi-Select tool icon artefact - fixed
• ME. Range rings prevent the selection of units / waypoints -fixed.
• GUI. MP Dynamic spawn fields list not sorted by name - fixed
• GUI. Dynamically spawned FARPs via script do not show in dynamic spawns interface - fixed.
• GUI. F10 map, MGRS and NET show buttons state now will be saved to last used.
• MP respawn - improved algorithm for checking park space before spawn for suitability
• AI Aircraft. Wingman F/A-18C may crash after firing their AGM-84/88 missiles at low altitude during egress - fixed
• AI Aircraft. Mosquito, A-20G, and Ju-88 drop bombs through bomb bay doors. The bomb bay doors don't have time to open - fixed
• AI Aircraft. The AI aircraft stops on the runway in some cases, blocking it and not going further - fixed.
• AI Aircraft. AIs can show false positions of flight control surfaces when flying in group -  fixed.
• AI Aircraft. Large AI planes tend to land not on a centerline of runway - fixed.
• AI Aircraft. A-50, Il-76, Il-78, and KC-135, spoilers animations corrected.
• AI Aircraft. F-4E is able to independently guide both AGM-12C simultaneously  - fixed.
• AI Aircraft. Other numerous AI aircraft adjustments sync: behavior during maneuvers, group flight, landings etc.
• AI Ground. Added radar signatures for WWII units.
• Ground units. Fixed incorrect targeting for SAM Buk (SA-11).
• Ground units. Adjusted priority target for armor units.
• Ground units. Disabled firing of AP shells at infantry from a tank.
• Ground units. Fixed guidance to multiple targets for SAM systems.
• Weapons. S-8OFP2 rockets are coming out of the back of the pod and clipping into the handles - fixed.
• Weapons. AESA missiles will be able to homing onto JF-17 in HOJ mode.
• Weapons. SA-11 Buk 9M38 missile aerodynamics overhaul.
• Weapons. SA-6 Kub. Add control delay after launch.
• Weapons. R-27 missile family. Missiles now give AI more information so AI could better calculate decisions for launches.
• Weapons. The SAMP-250 is frequently blowing up adjacent bombs in a salvo when dropped in intervals - partially solved.
• Weapons. Active seeker additionally will notify all AI aircraft in main lobe now about being present in its range
• Su-25T. Added Instant Action Missions for Iraq map.
• Quick Action Generator fixes and improvements:
  • Optimize map processing for mission generation.
  • Wrong list of countries in Era presets - fixed.
  • Not enough tasks for Spitfire - fixed..
  • Start from an Airfield - wrong starting location of player - fixed.
  • Incorrectly generated mission Anti-Ship SR - fixed.
  • Allied units list only updates with added units after closing and re-opening - fixed.
  • Speed and altitude of units do not have appropriate minimum and maximum limits - fixed.
  • Removed old F-14A.
  • Su-25 was missing - fixed.
  • AV-8B was missing as a player controllable aircraft - fixed.
  • Player aircraft icon does not rotate to face the target - fixed.
  • Own aircraft selection limits country selection options - fixed.
  • AJS-37 is missing as a player controllable aircraft - fixed.
  • AI Aircraft skill level lacks Random option - fixed.
  • GUI Error trying to return to generator after Planner - fixed.
  • Nothing happens when you press the Regenerate button in some cases - fixed.
  • The "Сancel" button doesn't cancel changes in the window Setup Loadout - fixed.
  • F-4E-45-MC is not an option when the era is not set to "All" - fixed.
  • Cannot choose an Air Defence enemy unit after choosing an Air Defence Site - fixed.
  • Removed the old F-4E.
  • Certain Mission in the QAG place units off map on Cold War Germany - fixed.
• Voice chat
  • Fixed: Radio mode cannot be selected if 'Switch to radio at startup' option is not selected
  • Fixed: Client crashes when changes slot during radio transmission of another client

DCS: Data Transfer Cartridge (DTC) by Eagle Dynamics

• Fixed: FDTC Lua state doesn't clear in DTC destructor.
• Fixed: F-16 Semi-Automatic mode logic errors using custom DTC CMDS tables.
• Fixed: F/A-18 Semi-Automatic mode logic errors using custom DTC CMDS threat tables.
• Fixed:  UI "Open DTC" button for Dynamic Spawns in unit loadout screen - added "Open DTC" button to dynamic slots.
• Fixed: SEARCH only radars must be set to the default CMDS program of NONE.

DCS: F/A-18C by Eagle Dynamics

• Fixed: AIM-7 FLOOD option disappears after momentary track loss.
• Fixed: Randomly can't uncage AIM-9.
• Fixed: Flash light options stop working after engine start.

The FCR Terrain avoidance (TA) mode is under active development and testing.

This Terrain avoidance (TA) mode is planned for release in summer 2025.

NOTE: Multi-Sensor Integration (MSI) of surveillance-only tracks that can be set as the L&S and DT2 is in testing and is planned for the following update.

DCS: F-16C Viper by Eaglе Dynamics

• Fixed: Default azimuth is set to A1 instead of A6.
• Fixed: Pressing MSL STEP with different AGM-65 variants on each wing creates erroneous seeker behavior.
• Fixed: Erroneous TD Box and TGP movement if TGP is SOI when returning pre-designate.
• Fixed: HAD Threat Class numbers disappear when selected.
• Fixed: AGM-65 Handoff Status indicators on TGP and WPN MFD formats removed erroneously.
• Fixed: Navigation continues to work even after the INS is turned off.
• Fixed: INS drift is not GPS corrected and INS drift adds up to more than 1000 ft over time.
• Fixed: TPOD, AGR and ILS mark twitching when switching the SOI while moving the sensor.
• Fixed: AA TD Symbology is missing in the HMCS.
• Fixed: AOA bracket is showing the wrong angles.
• Fixed: HMD A-A TGP TD arrow stuck after un-designation.
• Fixed: HAD Page mode cycle only works with handoff.

NOTE: AN/ASP-33 Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP) Update: Although our hope and intention was to release this new targeting pod for the Viper by the end of Quarter 2 of 2025, it requires a bit more time in testing to ensure a quality release that will include new features like Multi-Target Tracking (MTT), Picture-in-Picture that combines the infrared and TV cameras, Extended Range (XR) functions, and more. This targeting pod is planned for release in summer 2025.

DCS: AH-64D by Eagle Dynamics

• Fixed: Logic for removal of TADS from crewmember's ACQ list.
• Fixed: BOOST button cannot be manually enabled.

NOTE: Other remaining features are in development like The FCR Terrain Profile Mode (TPM) mode and all new George as CPG commands to allow much more extensive and realistic operation. Both are planned for release in summer 2025.

DCS: CH-47F by Eagle Dynamics

• MFD updates:
  • Implemented HSD Hover display mode (HSDH):
    • The mode is functional in both FULL and HALF display formats.
    • Hover ACP in HSDH mode is displayed for the following flight plan leg types: HOV, STP, LND via L6 bezel key.
    • Hover ACP can be set (overridden) to the current helicopter position via L8 key.
    • Hover display scale can be changed via L7 bezel key.
  • Implemented FPLN FUEL & POWER page.
  • Implemented LEG DATA page (some data fields are work in progress).
  • In NRT mode on the HSI, the aircraft symbol now correctly rotates according to the helicopter’s current heading.
  • In NRT mode the Heading Box now reflects the current heading value.
  • The heading displayed values range is now [1, 360] (was [0, 359]).
  • Added range rings to HSD in HALF display format.
  • Fixed incorrect behavior of CDU FPLN DATA 1 page for STP and LND FPPs.
  • Implemented default leg params assignment for STP and LND FPPs.
  • Added TQ AVL/REQ values for Engine Instrument/Power Train Page.
• CDU updates:
  • Implemented Data Search functionality:
    • Implemented the following CDU pages:
      • DATA SEARCH MENU
      • CLOSEST DATA
      • DATA
    • Implemented data search for the following ACP types:
      • Airports
      • Navaids
      • Fixes
      • User and Target ACPs
      • Markpoints
    • Implemented the data search process using RPID/UDID
    • Implemented the DUPLICATE CDU page
  • Updated CDU pages:
    • INAV page
    • EGI1/2 pages,
    • INU1/2 pages,
    • GPSs page (work in progress) 
    • EGI1/2 POSITION UPDATE
    • INU1/2 POSITION UPDATE
    • START PAGE 2/2 (INAV modes added)
  • Added CDU pages:
    • PROGRESS 1/3, 2/3, 3/3 subpages (available via INDEX 2/2 page)
    • MODEL AIRCRAFT subpage
    • MSN 1/2, MSN 2/2 pages
    • MSN SETUP page
    • MSN SELECT PAGE
    • Maintenance Page 1/2, 2/2 (work in progress)
    • IFF 1/2, 2/2 pages
    • Group of LRU ACFT MNGMT SYS pages 
    • Displays the CDU# STATUS
    • Displays the MFD# STATUS
    • LRU MGMT SYSTEM (work in progress)
  • Other CDU improvements:
    • Updated the loading logic for flight plans and waypoints
    • Made minor adjustments to device mode behavior for FPLN CDU pages
• Fixed: Anti-torque pedal trim is not respecting Special options
• Fixed: Marianas map is offset in the MFD
• Added: Keyboard input option for MFDs.
• Added: Keyboard input option for CDUs.

DCS: Mi-24P Hind by Eagle Dynamics

• ASP-17V sight showing impact correction for S-24 rockets in AUTO mode - changed to realistic behavior to show correction as if it would be an S-8 rocket even if S-24 is used.
• DISS-15 control panel rolling counter inaccurate animation and stencil placement - fixed. 

DCS: Mi-8 Magnificent Eight by Eagle Dynamics

• DISS-15 control panel rolling counter inaccurate animation and stencil placement - fixed
• F2 view, the entire crew is stuck in looking down animation - fixed.

DCS: OH-58D Kiowa Warrior by Polychop Simulations

• Fixed: HOG menu Back button not modeled.
• Fixed: Incorrect Audio (Bingo advisory, incoming Freetext message).
• Fixed: Radio Channel Select AFT [CN DN] and FWD [CN UP] are reversed in the key bindings. 
• Fixed: MPD and VSI freeze at Midnight.
• Fixed:Comm Page - ADD/DELETE stuck in loop if page changed while input.
• Fixed: NVG Intensity Increase/Decrease very slow. 

DCS: F-86F by Eagle Dynamics

• Fixed: Jettison sound bug.

DCS: L-39 Albatros by Eagle Dynamics

• Added Instant Action Missions for Iraq map

DCS: Black Shark 3 by Eagle Dynamics

• Fixed non-localized hint in cockpit
• ABRIS. SNS accuracy low - improved
• SAI drift is too high - improved

DCS Mirage F1 by Aerges

General:

• F1BE rear seat standby horizon cage/uncage commands were added to autostart/autostop macros.
• F1BE rear seat 'Oxygen warning cut-off switch' was added to autostart/autostop macros.
• Fixed artifact when canopy is opened mid-air.

Weapons:

• Now "Cannon 300-600m and missile lock/unlock button" release (return back to 30 degrees scan) will not break R550 target lock. To break lock the button should be pressed again.
• Fixed some types of payload that were restoring when jettisoned with 'Unlimited Weapons' option enabled.
• Reduced Sidewinder and Magic missiles launch preparation times, when those are launched unarmed (jettisoned for example).

Systems:

• Both radio channels selectors now have a delay before repetitive action is started, when those are activated by the corresponding 'clockwise' and 'counterclockwise' input commands.
• Improved Optical Sight font readability, removed font artifacts at lower zooms.

DCS: C-101 Aviojet by AvioDev

• Fixed not working 4 stations ripple launches.
• Airspeed indicator reference bug now has unrestricted 360 degrees rotation.
• The standby horizon is now remaining caged when pulling the knob and turning it fully clockwise.
• Fixed the problem with the rear cockpit throttle being not properly animated.
• RIP mode logic was updated - bombs are dropped now one by one, not in pairs.
• A/A missiles are jettisoned now by performing inert launch (previously they were dropped like a bomb).
• Emergency jettison is performed by pairs now - outboard, inboard, center stations, with 300 ms time intervals.
• Reduced Sidewinder and Magic missiles launch preparation times, when those are launched unarmed (jettisoned for example).

DCS: JF-17 by Deka Ironwork Simulations

• Added. AA Radar TWS EXP mode (HOTAS S2 right or MFCD L2 OSB to enter)
• Fixed. HPT info not displayed on radar page if in RWS-DTT mode.
• Mission. Resaved mission files to fix fuze issue for laser weapons
• Mission. Added more qualification missions.

DCS: Kola map by Orbx

• New Airfield: XLMW - Kilpyavr Air Base
• New Airfield: XLML - Luostari Air Base
• New Airfield: XLMY - Koshka Yavr Air Base
• New Airfield: ULPK - Kalevala Airport
• New Airfield: XLPU - Poduzhemye Air Base
• New Airfield: XLMF - Afrikanda Air Base
• New infrastructure around new airfields
• Replaced Summer Textures (Still WIP)
• Fixed: First Colour pass correction
• Fixed: Optimization Pass across the map
• Fixed: Andoya C22 Hardened Aircraft Shelter vegetation removed
• Fixed: F10 runway text updated on Kitilla airport
• Fixed: Runway heading information correct at Alta airport
• Fixed: Minor terrain glitches around the map addressed
• Fixed: Parking Number duplication
• Fixed: Spelling error on Evenes terminal corrected
• Fixed: Fixed errors on Monchegorsk and Alakourtti callsigns

Campaigns

DCS: A-10C Operation Agile Spear Campaign by Combat King Simulations

• Mission 01 - "Pig-2 Attack" repeats during the attack. Easily fixed.

DCS: AV-8B Kerman Campaign by Ground Pounder Sims

• Mission 6 - Minor adjustments to FARP Romeo.

DCS: F/A-18C Operation Cerberus North Campaign by Ground Pounder Sims

• Mission 13,14,15,16 - Various minor updates and fixes.

DCS: F/A-18C The Rampagers by Baltic Dragon

• Mission 11 created failsafe for SA-8 missile launch 
• Mission 12 updated failsafe for bank vault destruction

DCS: F4U-1D By Magnitude 3 - Known issues

• Engine oil temperature dynamics initial implementation - WIP
• Engine cooling dynamics implemented, but WIP
• Rocket box switch cover clickable region very small
• Hook clipping through ground and carrier
• Starter switch accessible without cover open
• Pilot body twists left when turning aircraft left
• Pilot falls through cockpit when ejecting on ground
• Cockpit reflections WIP
• USS Essex - 127mm Guns have no firing sounds
• F4U AI Will not use BAT Bomb
• Flap control arm clips when wings folded
• BAT Bomb Target Alarm light does not illuminate
• BAT Bomb has issues when used with unlimited ammo

[Tom Kazansky]

3 minutes ago, BIGNEWY said:

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/changelog/release/2.9.17.11733/
 

Addition of the free DCS: Mariana Islands World War II map. 

Addition of the DCS: F-4U Corsair  Early Access release.

E-shop: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/modules/corsair/
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/411940/DCS_F4U1D_Corsair/

Addition of the DCS: F-4E - Northern Defenders 'Phantoms Rising' Campaign.

Addition of the DCS: P-47D Wolfpack II: Overlord Campaign.

NOTE: This is the first stage of building the Summer 1944 Mariana Islands scenario that will offer both the free new map and the Corsair, Essex-class aircraft carrier, and several Japanese ground units. In parallel, other assets are being created like the F6F Hellcat and many United States and Imperial Japanese air, ground, and naval units. Please see: Pacific Theatre of Operations | CH-47F Development Progress | Lunar Sale Final Hours - Page 3 - Official Newsletters - ED Forums For this scenario, we are creating an extensive and accurate set of units that match the time and location to recreate the Battle for the Mariana Islands and the Battle of the Philippine Sea.

DCS Core

• CTD. Crash during plane landing if the aircraft carrier is deactivated - fixed.
• CTD. Terrain Engine: sometimes crashes when switching map in Mission Editor - fixed
• ME. The template is not placed through Edit - Add template - fixed.
• ME. Resource manager. 'Copy to' in airfield resource manager does not copy all settings - fixed
• ME. Units are replaced after a coalition change when they are switched from neutral to red or blue - fixed
• ME. Multi-Select tool icon artefact - fixed
• ME. Range rings prevent the selection of units / waypoints -fixed.
• GUI. MP Dynamic spawn fields list not sorted by name - fixed
• GUI. Dynamically spawned FARPs via script do not show in dynamic spawns interface - fixed.
• GUI. F10 map, MGRS and NET show buttons state now will be saved to last used.
• MP respawn - improved algorithm for checking park space before spawn for suitability
• AI Aircraft. Wingman F/A-18C may crash after firing their AGM-84/88 missiles at low altitude during egress - fixed
• AI Aircraft. Mosquito, A-20G, and Ju-88 drop bombs through bomb bay doors. The bomb bay doors don't have time to open - fixed
• AI Aircraft. The AI aircraft stops on the runway in some cases, blocking it and not going further - fixed.
• AI Aircraft. AIs can show false positions of flight control surfaces when flying in group -  fixed.
• AI Aircraft. Large AI planes tend to land not on a centerline of runway - fixed.
• AI Aircraft. A-50, Il-76, Il-78, and KC-135, spoilers animations corrected.
• AI Aircraft. F-4E is able to independently guide both AGM-12C simultaneously  - fixed.
• AI Aircraft. Other numerous AI aircraft adjustments sync: behavior during maneuvers, group flight, landings etc.
• AI Ground. Added radar signatures for WWII units.
• Ground units. Fixed incorrect targeting for SAM Buk (SA-11).
• Ground units. Adjusted priority target for armor units.
• Ground units. Disabled firing of AP shells at infantry from a tank.
• Ground units. Fixed guidance to multiple targets for SAM systems.
• Weapons. S-8OFP2 rockets are coming out of the back of the pod and clipping into the handles - fixed.
• Weapons. AESA missiles will be able to homing onto JF-17 in HOJ mode.
• Weapons. SA-11 Buk 9M38 missile aerodynamics overhaul.
• Weapons. SA-6 Kub. Add control delay after launch.
• Weapons. R-27 missile family. Missiles now give AI more information so AI could better calculate decisions for launches.
• Weapons. The SAMP-250 is frequently blowing up adjacent bombs in a salvo when dropped in intervals - partially solved.
• Weapons. Active seeker additionally will notify all AI aircraft in main lobe now about being present in its range
• Su-25T. Added Instant Action Missions for Iraq map.
• Quick Action Generator fixes and improvements:
  • Optimize map processing for mission generation.
  • Wrong list of countries in Era presets - fixed.
  • Not enough tasks for Spitfire - fixed..
  • Start from an Airfield - wrong starting location of player - fixed.
  • Incorrectly generated mission Anti-Ship SR - fixed.
  • Allied units list only updates with added units after closing and re-opening - fixed.
  • Speed and altitude of units do not have appropriate minimum and maximum limits - fixed.
  • Removed old F-14A.
  • Su-25 was missing - fixed.
  • AV-8B was missing as a player controllable aircraft - fixed.
  • Player aircraft icon does not rotate to face the target - fixed.
  • Own aircraft selection limits country selection options - fixed.
  • AJS-37 is missing as a player controllable aircraft - fixed.
  • AI Aircraft skill level lacks Random option - fixed.
  • GUI Error trying to return to generator after Planner - fixed.
  • Nothing happens when you press the Regenerate button in some cases - fixed.
  • The "Сancel" button doesn't cancel changes in the window Setup Loadout - fixed.
  • F-4E-45-MC is not an option when the era is not set to "All" - fixed.
  • Cannot choose an Air Defence enemy unit after choosing an Air Defence Site - fixed.
  • Removed the old F-4E.
  • Certain Mission in the QAG place units off map on Cold War Germany - fixed.
• Voice chat
  • Fixed: Radio mode cannot be selected if 'Switch to radio at startup' option is not selected
  • Fixed: Client crashes when changes slot during radio transmission of another client

DCS: Data Transfer Cartridge (DTC) by Eagle Dynamics

• Fixed: FDTC Lua state doesn't clear in DTC destructor.
• Fixed: F-16 Semi-Automatic mode logic errors using custom DTC CMDS tables.
• Fixed: F/A-18 Semi-Automatic mode logic errors using custom DTC CMDS threat tables.
• Fixed:  UI "Open DTC" button for Dynamic Spawns in unit loadout screen - added "Open DTC" button to dynamic slots.
• Fixed: SEARCH only radars must be set to the default CMDS program of NONE.

DCS: F/A-18C by Eagle Dynamics

• Fixed: AIM-7 FLOOD option disappears after momentary track loss.
• Fixed: Randomly can't uncage AIM-9.
• Fixed: Flash light options stop working after engine start.

The FCR Terrain avoidance (TA) mode is under active development and testing.

This Terrain avoidance (TA) mode is planned for release in summer 2025.

NOTE: Multi-Sensor Integration (MSI) of surveillance-only tracks that can be set as the L&S and DT2 is in testing and is planned for the following update.

DCS: F-16C Viper by Eaglе Dynamics

• Fixed: Default azimuth is set to A1 instead of A6.
• Fixed: Pressing MSL STEP with different AGM-65 variants on each wing creates erroneous seeker behavior.
• Fixed: Erroneous TD Box and TGP movement if TGP is SOI when returning pre-designate.
• Fixed: HAD Threat Class numbers disappear when selected.
• Fixed: AGM-65 Handoff Status indicators on TGP and WPN MFD formats removed erroneously.
• Fixed: Navigation continues to work even after the INS is turned off.
• Fixed: INS drift is not GPS corrected and INS drift adds up to more than 1000 ft over time.
• Fixed: TPOD, AGR and ILS mark twitching when switching the SOI while moving the sensor.
• Fixed: AA TD Symbology is missing in the HMCS.
• Fixed: AOA bracket is showing the wrong angles.
• Fixed: HMD A-A TGP TD arrow stuck after un-designation.
• Fixed: HAD Page mode cycle only works with handoff.

NOTE: AN/ASP-33 Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP) Update: Although our hope and intention was to release this new targeting pod for the Viper by the end of Quarter 2 of 2025, it requires a bit more time in testing to ensure a quality release that will include new features like Multi-Target Tracking (MTT), Picture-in-Picture that combines the infrared and TV cameras, Extended Range (XR) functions, and more. This targeting pod is planned for release in summer 2025.

DCS: AH-64D by Eagle Dynamics

• Fixed: Logic for removal of TADS from crewmember's ACQ list.
• Fixed: BOOST button cannot be manually enabled.

NOTE: Other remaining features are in development like The FCR Terrain Profile Mode (TPM) mode and all new George as CPG commands to allow much more extensive and realistic operation. Both are planned for release in summer 2025.

DCS: CH-47F by Eagle Dynamics

• MFD updates:
  • Implemented HSD Hover display mode (HSDH):
    • The mode is functional in both FULL and HALF display formats.
    • Hover ACP in HSDH mode is displayed for the following flight plan leg types: HOV, STP, LND via L6 bezel key.
    • Hover ACP can be set (overridden) to the current helicopter position via L8 key.
    • Hover display scale can be changed via L7 bezel key.
  • Implemented FPLN FUEL & POWER page.
  • Implemented LEG DATA page (some data fields are work in progress).
  • In NRT mode on the HSI, the aircraft symbol now correctly rotates according to the helicopter’s current heading.
  • In NRT mode the Heading Box now reflects the current heading value.
  • The heading displayed values range is now [1, 360] (was [0, 359]).
  • Added range rings to HSD in HALF display format.
  • Fixed incorrect behavior of CDU FPLN DATA 1 page for STP and LND FPPs.
  • Implemented default leg params assignment for STP and LND FPPs.
  • Added TQ AVL/REQ values for Engine Instrument/Power Train Page.
• CDU updates:
  • Implemented Data Search functionality:
    • Implemented the following CDU pages:
      • DATA SEARCH MENU
      • CLOSEST DATA
      • DATA
    • Implemented data search for the following ACP types:
      • Airports
      • Navaids
      • Fixes
      • User and Target ACPs
      • Markpoints
    • Implemented the data search process using RPID/UDID
    • Implemented the DUPLICATE CDU page
  • Updated CDU pages:
    • INAV page
    • EGI1/2 pages,
    • INU1/2 pages,
    • GPSs page (work in progress) 
    • EGI1/2 POSITION UPDATE
    • INU1/2 POSITION UPDATE
    • START PAGE 2/2 (INAV modes added)
  • Added CDU pages:
    • PROGRESS 1/3, 2/3, 3/3 subpages (available via INDEX 2/2 page)
    • MODEL AIRCRAFT subpage
    • MSN 1/2, MSN 2/2 pages
    • MSN SETUP page
    • MSN SELECT PAGE
    • Maintenance Page 1/2, 2/2 (work in progress)
    • IFF 1/2, 2/2 pages
    • Group of LRU ACFT MNGMT SYS pages 
    • Displays the CDU# STATUS
    • Displays the MFD# STATUS
    • LRU MGMT SYSTEM (work in progress)
  • Other CDU improvements:
    • Updated the loading logic for flight plans and waypoints
    • Made minor adjustments to device mode behavior for FPLN CDU pages
• Fixed: Anti-torque pedal trim is not respecting Special options
• Fixed: Marianas map is offset in the MFD
• Added: Keyboard input option for MFDs.
• Added: Keyboard input option for CDUs.

DCS: Mi-24P Hind by Eagle Dynamics

• ASP-17V sight showing impact correction for S-24 rockets in AUTO mode - changed to realistic behavior to show correction as if it would be an S-8 rocket even if S-24 is used.
• DISS-15 control panel rolling counter inaccurate animation and stencil placement - fixed. 

DCS: Mi-8 Magnificent Eight by Eagle Dynamics

• DISS-15 control panel rolling counter inaccurate animation and stencil placement - fixed
• F2 view, the entire crew is stuck in looking down animation - fixed.

DCS: OH-58D Kiowa Warrior by Polychop Simulations

• Fixed: HOG menu Back button not modeled.
• Fixed: Incorrect Audio (Bingo advisory, incoming Freetext message).
• Fixed: Radio Channel Select AFT [CN DN] and FWD [CN UP] are reversed in the key bindings. 
• Fixed: MPD and VSI freeze at Midnight.
• Fixed:Comm Page - ADD/DELETE stuck in loop if page changed while input.
• Fixed: NVG Intensity Increase/Decrease very slow. 

DCS: F-86F by Eagle Dynamics

• Fixed: Jettison sound bug.

DCS: L-39 Albatros by Eagle Dynamics

• Added Instant Action Missions for Iraq map

DCS: Black Shark 3 by Eagle Dynamics

• Fixed non-localized hint in cockpit
• ABRIS. SNS accuracy low - improved
• SAI drift is too high - improved

DCS Mirage F1 by Aerges

General:

• F1BE rear seat standby horizon cage/uncage commands were added to autostart/autostop macros.
• F1BE rear seat 'Oxygen warning cut-off switch' was added to autostart/autostop macros.
• Fixed artifact when canopy is opened mid-air.

Weapons:

• Now "Cannon 300-600m and missile lock/unlock button" release (return back to 30 degrees scan) will not break R550 target lock. To break lock the button should be pressed again.
• Fixed some types of payload that were restoring when jettisoned with 'Unlimited Weapons' option enabled.
• Reduced Sidewinder and Magic missiles launch preparation times, when those are launched unarmed (jettisoned for example).

Systems:

• Both radio channels selectors now have a delay before repetitive action is started, when those are activated by the corresponding 'clockwise' and 'counterclockwise' input commands.
• Improved Optical Sight font readability, removed font artifacts at lower zooms.

DCS: C-101 Aviojet by AvioDev

• Fixed not working 4 stations ripple launches.
• Airspeed indicator reference bug now has unrestricted 360 degrees rotation.
• The standby horizon is now remaining caged when pulling the knob and turning it fully clockwise.
• Fixed the problem with the rear cockpit throttle being not properly animated.
• RIP mode logic was updated - bombs are dropped now one by one, not in pairs.
• A/A missiles are jettisoned now by performing inert launch (previously they were dropped like a bomb).
• Emergency jettison is performed by pairs now - outboard, inboard, center stations, with 300 ms time intervals.
• Reduced Sidewinder and Magic missiles launch preparation times, when those are launched unarmed (jettisoned for example).

DCS: JF-17 by Deka Ironwork Simulations

• Added. AA Radar TWS EXP mode (HOTAS S2 right or MFCD L2 OSB to enter)
• Fixed. HPT info not displayed on radar page if in RWS-DTT mode.
• Mission. Resaved mission files to fix fuze issue for laser weapons
• Mission. Added more qualification missions.

DCS: Kola map by Orbx

• New Airfield: XLMW - Kilpyavr Air Base
• New Airfield: XLML - Luostari Air Base
• New Airfield: XLMY - Koshka Yavr Air Base
• New Airfield: ULPK - Kalevala Airport
• New Airfield: XLPU - Poduzhemye Air Base
• New Airfield: XLMF - Afrikanda Air Base
• New infrastructure around new airfields
• Replaced Summer Textures (Still WIP)
• Fixed: First Colour pass correction
• Fixed: Optimization Pass across the map
• Fixed: Andoya C22 Hardened Aircraft Shelter vegetation removed
• Fixed: F10 runway text updated on Kitilla airport
• Fixed: Runway heading information correct at Alta airport
• Fixed: Minor terrain glitches around the map addressed
• Fixed: Parking Number duplication
• Fixed: Spelling error on Evenes terminal corrected
• Fixed: Fixed errors on Monchegorsk and Alakourtti callsigns

Campaigns

DCS: A-10C Operation Agile Spear Campaign by Combat King Simulations

• Mission 01 - "Pig-2 Attack" repeats during the attack. Easily fixed.

DCS: AV-8B Kerman Campaign by Ground Pounder Sims

• Mission 6 - Minor adjustments to FARP Romeo.

DCS: F/A-18C Operation Cerberus North Campaign by Ground Pounder Sims

• Mission 13,14,15,16 - Various minor updates and fixes.

DCS: F/A-18C The Rampagers by Baltic Dragon

• Mission 11 created failsafe for SA-8 missile launch 
• Mission 12 updated failsafe for bank vault destruction

DCS: F4U-1D By Magnitude 3 - Known issues

• Engine oil temperature dynamics initial implementation - WIP
• Engine cooling dynamics implemented, but WIP
• Rocket box switch cover clickable region very small
• Hook clipping through ground and carrier
• Starter switch accessible without cover open
• Pilot body twists left when turning aircraft left
• Pilot falls through cockpit when ejecting on ground
• Cockpit reflections WIP
• USS Essex - 127mm Guns have no firing sounds
• F4U AI Will not use BAT Bomb
• Flap control arm clips when wings folded
• BAT Bomb Target Alarm light does not illuminate
• BAT Bomb has issues when used with unlimited ammo

The 2nd and 3rd links point at the same as the 1st link (changelogs).

Nice updates, though

Thanks ED and M3

 

[Beirut]

Looks great! And reinforces the truth that Kola is still being well maintained by ORBX. Love me some Kola map. 

 

For me it's a 65GB update. And I don't think that includes the new Marianas map. Glad I just put in a 2TB DCS-only NVME drive.

 

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Edited June 19 by Beirut

[BIGNEWY]

16 minutes ago, Tom Kazansky said:

The 2nd and 3rd links point at the same as the 1st link (changelogs).

removed will add again soon not sure what happened there

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/modules/corsair/

[Raisuli]

On 6/5/2025 at 3:02 AM, BIGNEWY said:

Yes was nice thanks, managed to fit in a visit to the Army Air museum near Middle Wallop which was fun, got to see a shilka, a AH-64D and many more. 

 

If you haven't made it there yet the Royal Military Museum in Brussels is a must!

 

You guys are a few years late, but it's going to be cool to 'fly' out of the same airfields my dad used during the war.  I wasn't there, so no commentary on accuracy.

Maybe that's why you're late  

[Roy35150]

What an amazing and very meaty patch,

Thks devs,

The kola additions are great.

DCS: F-16C Viper by Eaglе Dynamics

Fixed: Default azimuth is set to A1 instead of A6.

Fixed: Pressing MSL STEP with different AGM-65 variants on each wing creates erroneous seeker behavior.

Fixed: Erroneous TD Box and TGP movement if TGP is SOI when returning pre-designate.

Fixed: HAD Threat Class numbers disappear when selected.

Fixed: AGM-65 Handoff Status indicators on TGP and WPN MFD formats removed erroneously.

Fixed: Navigation continues to work even after the INS is turned off.

Fixed: INS drift is not GPS corrected and INS drift adds up to more than 1000 ft over time.

Fixed: TPOD, AGR and ILS mark twitching when switching the SOI while moving the sensor.

Fixed: AA TD Symbology is missing in the HMCS.

Fixed: AOA bracket is showing the wrong angles.

Fixed: HMD A-A TGP TD arrow stuck after un-designation.

Fixed: HAD Page mode cycle only works with handoff.

 

Woot Woot.

 

Edited June 19 by Roy35150

[ShinyMikey]

Nothing at all from Heatblur in this patch?

[BIGNEWY]

13 minutes ago, ShinyMikey said:

Nothing at all from Heatblur in this patch?

I will check, sometimes they are late with patch notes  

 

edit: No not this time, more to come in future patches 

[YoYo]

Nice and BIG patch! Thank you!

[peachmonkey]

Corsair!!! The F4U launch video is simply breath taking!  Awesome job, @BIGNEWY and the rest of the team!

 

Btw, what is the timeline for the PTO asset pack release? 2 weeks?  

Edited June 19 by peachmonkey

[Beirut]

Oh yeah - thank you for the nice new map. Downloading now. 

[YoYo]

We need it ASAP pls !

[Moxica]

New map! That is quite a gesture!
Not bad, not bad.
(That is norwegian for "great", esp. when you say it twice like that   )
Thx a bunch!

[NRG-Vampire]

Is this new Marianas WWII map mandatory now ?
I mean, does it come with the patch ?

Or will it be an optional install after this 2.9.17 patch ?
Will it need anything from the Modern Marianas map-folders (or Caucasus map-folders) ?

Edited June 19 by NRG-Vampire

[VR Flight Guy in PJ Pants]

Optional installation, less than 10GB here.