MiG-29A Pre-purchase on Steam | South Atlantic Progress | JQvFG Tactical Response Challenge

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05 September 2025

Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends,

We are excited to announce that the pre-purchase for DCS: MiG-29A Fulcrum is now live for the DCS Steam Edition. Get ready to slip into the cockpit of the classic 9.12A version of the MiG-29 and experience an authentic, early Fulcrum with look down shoot down radar, IRST, helmet mounted sight cueing for R-73 “Archer”, and the GSh-30-1 cannon. Pre-purchase is now on Steam and on our Shop. 

We are delighted to share progress on an upcoming update for the DCS: South Atlantic map that adds greater detail, realism, and optimization. To provide the best, default experience, the Mission Editor default date will be set to southern hemisphere summer. The release of this update will also mark the end of the early access period for this map. However, support for this map will not end. Please see screenshots of this fantastic map update and read the details below. 

This week we spotlight the Chinese Jianqiao Virtual Flight Group unveiling their Tactical Response Challenge, a team-based PvE event. Registration is open, with the event running from the 3rd of October to the 15th of November, 2025. We invite you to rally your crews, refine your tactics, and be part of this ambitious showcase of skill and teamwork. 

Thank you for your passion and support.

Yours sincerely, 

Eagle Dynamics

 

MiG-29A Fulcrum

Pre-purchase on Steam

Secure your DCS: MiG-29A Fulcrum Steam copy today with a 30% off discount. Your Fulcrum on Steam will be available at launch, and it will work seamlessly in multiplayer. Pre-purchase now to be among the first to fly. Please note that the price will increase to $63.99 USD, 20% off, at launch. 

 

South Atlantic 

Development Report

An update to the DCS: South Atlantic map is in development and planned for inclusion in an upcoming DCS update. Every airfield is receiving an optimization pass to lower video memory usage. Texture fidelity is being improved significantly, with airfield textures quadrupling and building materials doubling. Vegetation across the map will now use a new distribution algorithm for denser and more natural coverage. Snow distribution and tiling issues are also being corrected. Normal maps are getting upgraded and integrated across the Argentina and Chile landmass to improve surface relief and lighting response.

Airfield lighting and visual systems will receive a complete refresh. All lighting will use new tech, and airfield lighting will react to takeoffs and landings. Ushuaia PAPI lights are getting properly leveled too. Specter Studios is adding animated airfield radar units where appropriate and replacing all wind turbines with map specific animated models, as well introducing a variety of new airfield objects. 

A large set of airfields and points of interest are being revamped, including: Port Stanley, Ushuaia, Ushuaia Helo Port, Mount Pleasant, Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales, Mare Harbour, Rio Gallegos, Rio Grande, Provenir, Franco Bianco, O Higgins, Almirante Schroeders, San Julian, Comandante Luis Piedrabuena, and Pampa Guanaco.

Mission planning quality of life is also being improved. The F10 map will show country borders and helicopter locations along with additional visual refinements. The Mission Editor default date is now the 1st of October, 2024 so summer textures are selected by default for new missions.

Once this update is released the map will be feature complete and exit early access. However, improvements and bug fixes will continue. Please remember that you can purchase now whilst the 20% early access discount is still available. 

Specter Studios has a DCS Forum Page to discuss their projects.

 2025 Green Balmoral Cup

Tactical Aviation Simulation Competition

Organized by Jianqiao Virtual Flight Group (JQvFG), a member of the DCS China community, this event will be the first simulated flight competition that centers on comprehensive tactical response of aviation forces in multi-factor, complex battlefield environments. We encourage all our Chinese speaking members to check out this fascinating event. 

The event presents participants with all-encompassing challenges: validating fundamental flight skills to handling adverse weather conditions, mastering individual combat techniques,  executing team tactical coordination, adapting to battlefield variables caused by intelligence errors, and restructuring the OODA (Observe-Orient-Decide-Act) decision-making cycle.

All these skills will be integrated into mission scenarios such as:

• Offensive/Defensive Counterair (OCA & DCA)

• Battlefield Air Interdiction (BAI)

• Close Air Support (CAS)

• Reconnaissance & Surveillance (R&S)

• Air-to-Air Refueling (AAR)

The competition will be held from the 3rd of October to the 15th of November, 2025 in a team-based PvE format. For more details please follow JQvFG’s official Bilibili account. 

Stay tuned for full coverage and live broadcasts of the competition. Generous prizes await the winners, and we look forward to welcoming individuals and organizations who are eager to engage in a clash of intellect and courage!

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,

[T.Power]

South Atlantic update looks great!

[Sunbather]

I have two questions:

1. Will the additional discount for the Mig-29 on Steam automatically vanish the moment the module releases? (Might be a stupid question since it's a pre-order discount but I am still wondering.)

2. What official modules use the South Atlantic map, especially regarding campaigns? Are there any upcoming paid campaigns for that map? E.g. I know that the F-14 has a official campaign on the SA map. 

[BIGNEWY]

14 minutes ago, Sunbather said:

I have two questions:

1. Will the additional discount for the Mig-29 on Steam automatically vanish the moment the module releases? (Might be a stupid question since it's a pre-order discount but I am still wondering.)

2. What official modules use the South Atlantic map, especially regarding campaigns? Are there any upcoming paid campaigns for that map? E.g. I know that the F-14 has a official campaign on the SA map. 

Hi, 

1. The steam discount will match the eshop price in USD and will change once early access starts. 

2. I am not aware of any official campaign for South Atlantic at the moment, but there are free missions and missions in the user files on our website. 

thank you 

[Rudel_chw]

53 minutes ago, Sunbather said:

2. What official modules use the South Atlantic map, especially regarding campaigns? 

 

It has no official campaigns, but the MB-339 has an unofficial free campaign set there:

 

 

If you don't like to create your own missions, maybe the Kola Map would be a better fit for you, it has some resemblance since it's made by the same map developer. I own both maps and have enjoyed them a lot, but Kola seems much more popular and therefore has more content available (including a couple of official Campaigns).

[ouky1991]

Will the Mig-29A be on trial?

[draconus]

2 hours ago, Sunbather said:

I know that the F-14 has a official campaign on the SA map.

Yes, the F-14 module comes with a minicampaign for SA map.

[Maddog-1969]

Happy to see the SA map is still being developed and getting some much needed TLC. Used it as a Scandinavia stand-in before Kola. However, the SA has an own unique flavor to it. Sadly enough highly underrated as not supported by many MP servers and Campaign developers, for known reasons that are not unique to SA map. Probably a pipe-dream, but still hoping for an official FRS.1 Sea Harrier module and a Falkland campaign. 

[Raven (Elysian Angel)]

Great news about the South Atlantic map!

[bies]

17 minutes ago, Maddog-1969 said:

FRS.1 Sea Harrier

This one would have an awesome vibe!

  

[Hoirtel]

South Atlantic is one of my favourites. Shame it doesn't get more uptake, feels like a lot of people can't get past the 80s and can't use it due to lack module X or y. It's so large it should be one of the best for BVR scenarios, even air quake if that's your thing. I would like to see more modern day campaigns and missions for it. 

[T.Power]

12 minutes ago, Hoirtel said:

South Atlantic is one of my favourites. Shame it doesn't get more uptake, feels like a lot of people can't get past the 80s and can't use it due to lack module X or y. It's so large it should be one of the best for BVR scenarios, even air quake if that's your thing. I would like to see more modern day campaigns and missions for it. 

Lots of opportunity for fictional scenarios due to the Beagle Conflict, kinda baffled why this hasn't been explored more.