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25 July 2025

Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends,

In light of the very successful recent sale, we have launched a mid week special with deals for many of our most popular aircraft, terrains, campaigns and add-ons, so if you haven’t already taken advantage of the summer sale, head over to our Shop and Steam and get the last of our summer deals. Thank you! Enjoy!

On Wednesday, we rolled out the update we previewed in last week’s newsletter, and your feedback on highly anticipated items including the new F-16C Advanced Targeting Pod, F/A-18 Terrain Avoidance mode, and new AH-64D “George” AI commands has been greatly appreciated. Please make sure you update your DCS installation to benefit from all the recent fixes and enhancements. Read the full changelog. 

Among the many flight demonstration teams, few capture the imagination as well as the United States Navy’s Blue Angels. This week, we’re saluting the Digital Blue Angels; a dedicated troupe of DCS aviators who mirror the precision, pride, and discipline of the real demonstration team. If you’ve ever felt a surge of adrenaline watching blue-and-gold F/A-18s carve perfect diamonds overhead, then join their Discord now!

In response to recent comments and questions made by Razbam Simulations, its proxies and/or external developers, Eagle Dynamics confirms that it signed a settlement agreement with Razbam at the end of 2024 to put an end to the existing disputes and that such agreement also provides for a strict confidentiality requirement that prevents Eagle Dynamics from disclosing further information.

Eagle Dynamics can, however, confirm that Razbam instructed Eagle Dynamics to cease selling the modules developed by Razbam and its independent developers. All modules continue to function ‘as is’ and despite not receiving any access to source codes or cooperation from Razbam and its external developers, Eagle Dynamics will do its best to ensure that these modules continue to function in 2.9.X.

We are still hoping to be able to implement the settlement agreement and to find a satisfactory outcome to the current situation, in the best interests of our valued community.

Thank you for your passion and support.

Yours sincerely, 

Eagle Dynamics

 

MidWeek Deals

Even more savings!

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For just a few more days, take advantage of our great deals! The DCS MidWeek Sale will end on the 28th of July at 15:00 GMT, so don’t miss, and check out what’s up for grabs below:

Modules at 50% off

Fixed Wing

Helicopters

Terrains

Other

Campaigns

 

Modules at 40% off

Fixed Wing

Other

 

Modules at 30% off

Fixed Wing

Terrains

Campaigns


Modules at 25% off

Fixed Wing

Campaigns

 

Modules not on sale

Fixed Wing

Helicopters

Terrains

Campaigns

Upgrades 

  • DCS: Normandy 2.0 Upgrades

  • DCS: A-10C II Tank Killer Upgrade

  • DCS: Black Shark 3 Upgrade

  • DCS: F-5E Remastered Upgrade

DCS Update

Summary

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DCS Core
Some AI flight models such as the B-1B saw improved taxi and takeoff rotation characteristics, and both the B-1B and B-52H received more realistic long-range strike mission payloads. Mission builders may notice new and improved tool-tips and stability fixes, while mission creators receive enhanced a_do_script and a_do_file calls that pass arguments and return values. Spotting dots have been improved, voice-chat crashes have been stamped out, and we corrected warhead modelling for Mk-80 (and related GBUs) and M117 series of bombs that deliver a greater punch. 

Eagle Dynamics modules
The DCS: F-16C Viper now features our first iteration of the AN/AAQ-33 Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP), and will exit early access following the end of the sale. Based on its roadmap, all planned early access features have now been delivered, but it will continue to be supported with additional features; the towed decoy, improved data modem, radar warning receiver handoff mode, and continued data transfer cartridge work. This is in parallel with continued bug fixing and tuning. We also recognize that there are some additional features that some customers desire, but those fall outside the stated scope of the product or would be inaccurate. 

The DCS: F/A-18C boasts the new Terrain Avoidance (TA) radar mode. For our helicopter buffs, the DCS: AH-64D now offers  more advanced George AI Co-Pilot Gunner Commands! The DCS: Black Shark 3 includes new Instant Action missions for the Iraq map. 

Third Party modules
The recently launched DCS: F4U-1D Corsair by Magnitude has received an impressive follow up with new art and Mission Editor functionality. The DCS: OH-58D Kiowa Warrior by Polychop received attention too and the DCS: JF-17 Thunder by Deka Ironworks got some needed fixes as well. Additionally, the DCS: Cold War Germany map by Ugra got its long awaited improved destruction models and Phase 1 enhancements!

This update is now live so if you haven’t downloaded please do so and let us know how the changes feel in your cockpit. For a list of all changes, read the full changelog. 

 

Digital Blue Angels

Community Spotlight

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Formed by flight-sim enthusiasts scattered across the United States, the Digital Blue Angels pour hundreds of practice hours into reproducing every break, roll, and formation change you’d see at a real-world airshow. Their goal is simple: Inspire our community by showcasing naval aviation at its finest. In the process, they honor the professionalism of the US Navy’s demonstration squadron.

Flying the F/A-18C in DCS gives them the fidelity they need to nail the Blue Angels team’s graceful “Diamond 360” and the heart-stopping “Opposing Knife-Edge Pass” trademark maneuvers. If you’re a budding naval aviator, a Blue Angels super-fan, or just hunting for your next dose of inspiration, then you’ve been invited to join the Digital Blue Angels Discord! 

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,

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Raven (Elysian Angel)

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40 minutes ago, Graphics said:

Eagle Dynamics will do its best to ensure that these modules continue to function in 2.9.X

Since this basically means it’s very likely the RAZBAM modules will have serious issues (or cease to work altogether) in 3.0, let’s hope an agreement can be reached and implemented rather soon…

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10 minutes ago, Raven (Elysian Angel) said:

Since this basically means it’s very likely the RAZBAM modules will have serious issues (or cease to work altogether) in 3.0, let’s hope an agreement can be reached and implemented rather soon…

Indeed.  In the meantime, enjoy them while you can!

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33 minutes ago, Raven (Elysian Angel) said:

Since this basically means it’s very likely the RAZBAM modules will have serious issues (or cease to work altogether) in 3.0, let’s hope an agreement can be reached and implemented rather soon…

DCS 3.0?? Did I miss some news??

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ThorBrasil

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2 hours ago, Hoirtel said:

DCS 3.0?? Did I miss some news??

DCS 3.0 = Vulkan

2 hours ago, Raven (Elysian Angel) said:

Since this basically means it’s very likely the RAZBAM modules will have serious issues (or cease to work altogether) in 3.0, let’s hope an agreement can be reached and implemented rather soon…

If ED would allow me to remove the M2000C and AV-8 from my account in exchange for modules on the website, I would accept! Even though I have practically all the DCS modules. You could give this idea to ED @BIGNEWY, or something like that.

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5 hours ago, Raven (Elysian Angel) said:

Since this basically means it’s very likely the RAZBAM modules will have serious issues (or cease to work altogether) in 3.0, let’s hope an agreement can be reached and implemented rather soon…

Ahhh, but after the Hawk debacle they fixed it so that can't happen again. 

Still have my user manual for the Hawk; it was a fun bird...totally get why those mercenary pilots from Oman thought they could shoot through the hanger bay doors on the Connie!

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Mainstay

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So nothing is gonna change and the modules are becoming useless. 
Hawk 2.0 incoming…. 
So what’s plan B? Everyone gets store credits like similar events. 
 

Just get this muppetshow over with and take a stand. 

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Hoirtel

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14 hours ago, ThorBrasil said:

DCS 3.0 = Vulkan

If ED would allow me to remove the M2000C and AV-8 from my account in exchange for modules on the website, I would accept! Even though I have practically all the DCS modules. You could give this idea to ED @BIGNEWY, or something like that.

Yeah 3.0 may come with vulkan. No telling it will follow 2.9 though...

Personally I hope that others pick up the razbam modules. Probably complete new creations which may be difficult to do considering they may not be able to be sold for full price.

Raven (Elysian Angel)

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3 hours ago, Hoirtel said:

Personally I hope that others pick up the razbam modules

Sure but that’s quite unlikely I think, since working on someone else’s code is a royal pain in the behind. And that’s even more so when the initial programmer is from a different country/continent with an entirely different mindset.

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Raffi75

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12 hours ago, Mainstay said:

So nothing is gonna change and the modules are becoming useless. 
Hawk 2.0 incoming…. 
So what’s plan B? Everyone gets store credits like similar events. 
 

Just get this muppetshow over with and take a stand. 

There's just one small problem: refunds can be made in the ED store, but how will this be handled on Steam? 🤔

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Esac_mirmidon

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No refunds on steam, thats how.

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Welcome to reality

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Tango3B

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1 hour ago, TheFreshPrince said:

Wait, what??? The RAZBAM dispute has already been settled 7-8 months ago??? And nothing changed? WTF

Yes, a supposed settlement was indeed reached a long time ago. The problem, however, is that none of it has been implemented yet. And that's exactly what ED is saying here. Well, I don't want to delve too deeply into any conspiracy theories here. You can google them yourself online. The real problem, however, remains. Apparently, no payment has yet been made to Razbam, if various supposedly well-informed "sources" are to be believed. Here, too, however, I urge caution, as usual. The fact is, a quick agreement would benefit us all. And let me mention again at this point that I have purchased all Razbam modules, so the whole thing is in my absolute best interest. However, from experience, I no longer play the white knight for the wrong bride...

Beirut

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5 hours ago, Esac_mirmidon said:

Welcome to reality

 

Reality is for people who can't handle flight simulators. :smoke:

Some of the planes, but all of the maps!

sthompson

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So this was posted on Friday, July 25 and the sale lasts only until Monday July 28. Seems a bit weird to call it a "midweek" sale!

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JesseJames38

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1 hour ago, sthompson said:

So this was posted on Friday, July 25 and the sale lasts only until Monday July 28. Seems a bit weird to call it a "midweek" sale!

 

It was posted on discord Monday the 21st, and on YouTube of the midway sale.    So its really a week long sale.  The news letter only comes out on Friday.   Sadly i dont think they put news of sales or anything in the forums on the day it happens for some reason, so we have to look elsewhere for news of sales.

 

https://discord.com/channels/542985647502393346/1150906653059846184/1396869586070011944

 

PLUTON

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Hello, I see that the midweek offer offers discounts of up to 50% for the DCS: AH-64D Apache, which is usually $79.99.
I found it at $63.99, so it's nowhere near 50% off, which should bring it down to $40!
Am I wrong?

spacefox

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2 hours ago, PLUTON said:

Hello, I see that the midweek offer offers discounts of up to 50% for the DCS: AH-64D Apache, which is usually $79.99.
I found it at $63.99, so it's nowhere near 50% off, which should bring it down to $40!
Am I wrong?

The sale is over for now.  It was insane sale (for like almost a whole month)....I suggest wait for the next sale. 

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5 hours ago, spacefox said:

The sale is over for now.  It was insane sale (for like almost a whole month)....I suggest wait for the next sale. 

 

Next Steam sale is in 61 days. And DCS stuff is always on sale during Steam sales.

Some of the planes, but all of the maps!

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