DCS 1.2.6 Update News

[Wags]

Much of our efforts are currently on DCS 1.2.6 Update 1 . One of the biggest focuses of this update is on game stability. When the change log is final, it will be posted.

 

Matt

[Chizh]

We have released an update 1 to DCS version 1.2.6.18651. Please use the auto updater and Module Manager as primary tool for updates and module installation.

 

 

DCS 1.2.6 Update 1 - Change Log

 

DCS World

• Fixed crash when loading mission from a public server.
  
• Fixed crash after jumping from aircraft during an "Autostart".
  
• Fixed crash when try to lock ground target when using Easy Radar mode.
  
• Fixed crash after collision of two aircraft.
  
• Fixed crash when player gets close to column with delayed start.
  
• Fixed crash after plane switches to glide path.
  
• Kuznetsov ATC can now recover multiple flights without causing collisions.
  
• Fixed IR pointer when using Combined Arms.
  
• Corrected SSE: Empty Error message on coalition.addGroup().
  
• Glide slope ring and К, Г marks for landing mode are now present for airfields with full Russian ILS system.
  
• Restored Flight tasking commands when not in Game Mode. Attack air defenses: LWIN-D. Attack ground units: LWIN-G. Attack your locked target: LWIN-Q.
  
• Fixed 'Value' in trigger 'Bomb in zone' trigger action.
  
• Fixed missing text: "2, rolling" when starting taxi.
  
• Corrected R-73 DLZ for AI. They should no longer launch outside their DLZ.
  

 

DCS: Black Shark 2

• IT-23 symbology aspect has been corrected.
  
• Fixed joystick commands for kneeboard.
  
• Fixed missing target markers on Ka-50 Easy Radar.
  
• Fixed simulator crash when loading standard arcade mission for Ka-50 when using Easy Avionics mode.
  

 

Lock On: Flaming Cliffs 3

• Su-33 falling through the flight deck when landing on the carrier has been fixed.
  
• F-15C and Su-33 unable to connect twice to tanker in network play has been fixed.
  
• F-15C Tanker AP won't disengage when online has been fixed.
  
• F-15C ADI LNAV "Jiggle" has been fixed.
  
• Autopilot. ALTITUDE HOLD, BAROMETRIC OR RADAR ALTITUDE HOLD issues have been fixed.
  
• Several A-10A switches have had their position set to on: PAC Switch, Inverter Switch, AC Gen Switches, Radar Altimeter Switch, Anti Skid Switch, Fuel Boost Pump Switch, and Engine Fuel Flow Switches.
  

 

DCS: Combined Arms

• Fixed crash occurring when Targeting Panel of selected unit is viewed.
  
• Keyboard input script has been corrected.
  

 

DCS: A-10C Warthog

• Fixed tanker not completing refueling when in network play.
  

 

DCS: Mi-8MTV2

• Corrected beacon light connection to electrical bus system.
  
• Fixed "floating" UV-26 indication textures.
  
• Added "RI-65 is operative" voice message when turning on the VWS.
  
• Implemented “Game Mode” flight model.
  

 

DCS: UH-1H Huey

• Fixed M134 minigun fire audio.
  
• Fixed AI UH-1H helicopters’ inability to fire M134 minigun.
  
• Fixed autostart.
  
• Flexible Sight line of sight is now controlled separately from view camera control using the [;] [,] [.] [/] commands if TrackIR Aiming option is OFF.
  

Edited October 3, 2013 by EvilBivol-1

[Wags]

Also today, our official product specifications are as follows:

 

Minimum system requirements: OS 64-bit Windows Vista, 7 or 8; CPU: Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz; RAM: 4 GB; Free hard disk space: 10 GB; Video: 512 MB RAM card, DirectX 9.0c - compatible; Sound: DirectX 9.0c - compatible; requires internet activation.

 

Recommended system requirements: OS 64-bit Windows Vista, 7 or 8; CPU: Core i5+; RAM: 8GB; Hard disk space: 10 GB; Video: Shader 3.0 or better; NVIDIA GeForce GTX560 DirectX 9.0c or better; Sound: DirectX 9.0c - compatible; DirectX: 9.0C; requires internet activation.

 

Of note, we no longer support 32 bit OS systems.

[Chizh]

We have released an update 2 to DCS version 1.2.6.18933. Please use the auto updater and Module Manager as primary tool for updates and module installation.

 

 

DCS 1.2.6.18933 Update 2 Change Log

 

DCS World

• Fixed a crash caused by AI in certain conditions.
  
• Fixed crash caused by fullscreen mode failing to initialize when using multimonitor presets (fall back to windowed mode in case of fail).
  
• Multiplayer. Fixed client crash caused by AWACS being killed.
  
• Kh-22 missile 3D model corrected.
  
• Su-25T. Laser Rangefinder doesn't turned OFF when Route mode selected is fixed.
   
  

 

 

DCS: A-10C Warthog

• Fixed crash caused by Mission Prepare.
  

 

Flaming Cliffs 3

• F-15C. Extra chaff loading has been corrected.
  
• F-15C. Fixed Navigation Mode not updating after aerial refueling.
  
• Fixed Kuznetsov aircraft carrier ATC not providing permission to take off.
  
• Corrected position of smoke outlet of smoke generators.
  
• Su-27. Sorbcya ECM pod 3D model - Fixed navigation light position.
  
• Su-27. 3D model - Fixed canopy texture issue.
  
• Su-27. Adjusted landing gear light cone.
  
• Su-27. Fixed bug with tail numbering for Su-27 "Air Force Standard" scheme.
  
• Su-27. Corrected landing gear animation.
  

 

 

DCS: Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight BETA

• Corrected upper blister sections of the cockpit 3D model.
  
• Updated animation of radio channel selectors.
  
• Added animations for the RI-65 voice warning system control panel.
  
• Added thumb button to the rotor brake lever.
  
• Added wheel brake lever to the cyclic control handle.
  
• Adjusted wheel brake sound.
  
• Added bomb release command (B) to the default input profile.
  
• Fuel shut off valves defaulted to off during cold start.
  
• Corrected armament keys for joystick.
  
• Corrected altimeter pressure limits.
  
• Fixed audio volume adjustment when opening/closing blisters.
  
• Removed audio volume adjustment when opening/closing fuselage door.
  
• Fixed camera position issue caused by multiple presses of the Flight Engineer position command.
  
• 6 DOF now works correctly when switching to the right pilot position.
  
• Corrected operation of dust protection device heating, engine heating.
  
• Added rudder trimmer option.
  
• Circuit breakers. Common turning-off functionality for auto-stop.
  

 

DCS: UH-1H Huey BETA

• Fixed sticking commands in the left pilot position.
  

Edited October 8, 2013 by Chizh

[Wags]

DCS 1.2.6.19532.290 Update 3 - Change Log for Update 3

 

DCS World:

• Fixed static aircraft submerged in ground on some airfields.
  
• FARP ATC will now respond to "Abort Takeoff" if the player starts with engines running.
  
• Fixed GUI error after attempting to delete a unit under some conditions.
  
• A Ground Vehicle Group can now be placed from ME menu.
  
• Multiplayer: Fixed crash when one player performs belly landing.
  
• Su-25T: Fixed crash when Kh-25MPU is launched when seeker deflection is too great.
  
• New Su-25T quick missions has been added (EN).
  
• New Su-25T interactive training lessons has been added (EN).
  

Flaming Cliffs 3:

• The Kuznetsov aircraft carrier ATC will now give permission for landing.
  

 

DCS: A-10C Warthog:

• Fixed missing texture for LITENING II IR pointer beam.
  
• Yaw SAS channels will no longer disable when switching between EGI and HARS.
  
• Fixed A-10C landing gear damage (main tire and rim were removed while main gear was floating as if it was still there)
  

 

DCS: UH-1H Huey (Beta):

• Fixed typo and changed picture in UH-1H module installer.
  
• Fixed crash when firing Miniguns if "Lights=1" set in options.lua file.
  
• Fixed loss of ADF indication with no change in signal strength.
  
• Added input command for controls of the pilot's sight*
  

 

* You may need to delete the user input files for UH-1H for these changes to take effect

Edited October 22, 2013 by Wags

[Chizh]

DCS 1.2.6.20768 Update 4 - Change Log for Update 4

 

Right now we have good progress with 1.2.7 version but have decided to release small update 1.2.6 with 2 noticeable fixes.

 

• Fixed StarForce protection bug with false virtual machine error.
  
• The bug which prevented with normal work on the PC with Nvidia Optimus technology is fixed.