DCS World Steam Edition News

In this OB update, we are introducing a multi-threaded version of the DCS for the first time.

DCS Multithreading FAQ: https://forum.dcs.world/topic/320618-dcs-multithreading-faq/

Please note that this is still a beta and may contain bugs and glitches.

Introducing new campaigns:

DCS: Mosquito FB VI - V for Victory Campaign by Reflected Simulations
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2281560/DCS_Mosquito_FB_IV__V_for_Victory_Campaign_Reflected_Simulations/
DCS: AV-8B Kerman Campaign by Ground Pounder Sim
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2288320/DCS_DCS_AV8B_Kerman_Campaign_by_Ground_Pounder_Sims/

DCS: F/A-18C Inherent Resolve Campaign by Looking Glass
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2316470/DCS_FA18C_Inherent_Resolve_Campaign_by_Looking_Glass/

[h2]DCS World[/h2]

• Rain in cockpit fixed on numerous modules
  
• Added LODs to Hangar on Caucasus Map
  
• Runway craters cause no damage to aircraft taking off/landing - fixed
  
• Weapons. AGM-84. The minimum launch altitude has been reduced to 200 feet
  
• AI Aircraft. B-17G. Ailerons are deflected as flaperons on landing - fixed
  
• Weapons. Improved AA missile launch catapult mechanics F-15, F/A-18
  
• Weapons. AIM-7 and AIM-120 autopilot tuning for FLOOD mode
  
• Weapons. Corrected AIM-7E warhead data
  
• Weapons. Corrected Mistral missile data
  
• Weapons. Adjusted aiming errors for 9M39, FIM-92C and MIM-72G
  
• CTD. DCS crashes on heavy missions without pagefile - fixed
  
• Added grass to some terrain shelters
  
• Fixed excessive amount of triangles and objects when terrain objects shadows set to FLAT/OFF
  
• Corrected shadows by mountains
  
• ME Triggers. Aircraft 3D model gets corrupted if its given Unit AI Set life equals 0
  
• Fixed M-60 MBT
  
• Fixed model UAZ-469
  
• SON-9 radar elevation fixed
  
• Added BDK-775 for Ukraine and Yemen
  
• Fixed max speed for BDK-775
  
• Added flir details for old model
  
• Expanded the list of countries for historical mode for AN/FPS-117
  
• CTD. Animation crash in MP, client hangs caused by M1097 Avenger - fixed
  
• Campaigns. Custom campaigns shown in the "My Campaigns" menu sometimes won't let the user click the End Mission button - fixed
  
• CTD. Crash on server if client is used as leader for a task Big Formation - fixed
  
• CTD. Crash during landing at some airfields - fixed
  
• Rain in the cockpit - removed
  
• Weapons. 8K14 SCUD missile. Explosion very small - fixed
  
• Weapons. Low damage from FIM-92C Stinger - corrected
  
• AI aircraft. AI can't properly use HD bombs - tuned
  
• ME. Error in case of file MissionTheatreCache.lua is empty - fixed
  
• AI ground. Dead ground vehicles keep emitting engine sound - fixed
  
• TF-51. Fixed flap lever movement
  
• AI aircraft. Fixed CBUs distribution along vehicle group
  
• Weapons. AGM-62 Walleye missile will not be able to hit targets in pitch-black night
  
• AI aircraft. Tuned defensive behaviour in the SAM danger area
  
• AI aircraft. MQ-1A can't land in some case - fixed
  
• AI aircraft. AV-8B goes 'zombie' when dropping GBU-54 - fixed
  
• ME. Triggers Add Radio Item for group and coalition don't work for neutrals - fixed
  
• Cockpit. MFD surface render increased from 80 to 150 km range
  
• Settings. Add item for Blur Flat Shadows to graphics options
  
• VR. Upper part of FOV become black in VR when head pitching down - fixed
  
• Helicopters. Sling load feature stuck when unhooking same cargo twice - fixed
  

[h2]Known Issues[/h2]

[h3]Multithreading:[/h3]

• NS430 inoperable. Not in 2D neither 3D
  
• DCS won’t start on a PC with CPU with more than 32 CPU threads.
  
• Sporadic stuttering in 2D and VR
  
• Ka-50: IT-23 display is colored.
  

• Supercarrier. Signal wands lights and Hold back bar are invisible
  
• Supercarrier: there is no picture on LSO displays
  
• Supercarrier. Signal wands lights and Hold back bar are invisible
  
• Dedicated server doesn't start automatically first time after update, hoster have to launch server manually by clicking on “start” button for mission or server itself in web GUI
  
• Rare occasion of stretched cockpit resolution happens randomly on first simulation launch
  
• Motion Blur causes blue/black 'fog' (in single-thread only)
  

Please read the full changelog for more details:
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/changelog/

​[h2]Open Beta[/h2]
[h3]Development Update[/h3]



With the latest Open Beta updates, you too can now get your first glimpse at the initial iteration of our multithreaded version of DCS. Whilst in an early stage, we are confident that this will be a vast improvement in the long term. If you wish to try it out and learn more about multithreading, please check out the instructions on how to switch correctly by reading the Multi-threading FAQ forum post.

Please note that the Garmin NS340 Navigation System is currently not compatible with the multi-threaded version of DCS. For a full list of all known issues and recent changes in the latest Open Beta, please read the full changelog.

If you wish to try the multithreaded version on the DCS Steam Edition, simply select the ‘Multithreading Preview’ option from the Steam Launcher.


[h2]Hornet and Viper[/h2]
[h3]Development Progress[/h3]



https://store.steampowered.com/app/411950/DCS_FA18C_Hornet/
As you may have noticed, both the Hornet and the Viper are under constant development to improve details and characteristics in addition to adding features and addressing bugs. After many years of determined attention, both modules are approaching a feature complete status. You can view the Hornet roadmap here and the Viper roadmap here on our forum.

Both the Hornet and Viper will benefit from a refactoring of the radar that will provide more realistic behavior with noticeable improvement in the time between detected and tracking, look-down performance, and the effect of azimuth and bar settings. In addition, both will be receiving new 3D pilot models with lifelike animations, associated Mission Editor and Planners Digital Transfer Cards, as well as new bomb fuze support including; programmable fuzes and air burst options.

Finally, the DCS: F/A-18C Hornet is currently undergoing an update to its flight model and Flight Control System, adjusting the external lights, and Loft cues for GPS-guided weapons.



https://store.steampowered.com/app/1090850/DCS_F16C_Viper/
Likewise, the Viper is also undergoing several unique additions like the Velocity Search radar mode, more datalink functions and a radar warning receiver handoff mode. Even after both aircraft exit Early Access, development will continue.

 

[h2]AH-64D[/h2]
[h3]Development Progress[/h3]



https://store.steampowered.com/app/1770580/DCS_AH64D/
Work continues steadily on DCS: AH-64D with much of the focus being on bug fixes and polishing. Before delivering you with more new features, it is very important that we secure a solid foundation to build upon. Additionally, a big push on fixes and tuning has been made to alleviate player confusion and frustration. Some of the notable items that are underway can be found in the forum post here and include:

• Tuning of the damage model.
  
• Engine start issues.
  
• Improvements to the flight model, Stability Augmentation System (SAS), and hold modes.
  

Although bug fixing and tuning has been our priority, we have certainly been working on new features that are not restricted by existing bugs. Some of these include: the option to remove the auxiliary fuel tank for more cannon rounds, the addition of the AGM-114L radar-guided Hellfire, the Improved Data Link Modem (IDM) and Longbow Net, the Fire Control Radar (FCR), the Laser Spot Tracker (LST), animated engine nacelle cooling doors, and wipers to remove rain drops.

Please stay tuned for more information on these new features coming soon.

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,

​Eagle Dynamics

Check out this full review of the DCS: F/A-18C Hornet by Stormbirds. If you have never checked them out, Stormbirds is a great Flight Sim News site for all your flight sim needs.

https://stormbirds.blog/2023/03/06/dcs-hornet-in-2023-full-review/

Pick up the Hornet and or the Supercarrier on Steam now!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/411950/DCS_FA18C_Hornet/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1120305/DCS_Supercarrier/

[h2]Normandy 2 [/h2]
[h3]Development Update[/h3]



We are excited to announce that this large-scale map of the Normandy region and southeast England will be available soon. Work on debugging and completion is in full swing. This map will include 69 airfields, many new towns and villages, ports, factories, and the capitals of London and Paris.



The Normandy 1944 map will be updated such that it will be compatible with the Normandy 2 map in both single player and multiplayer. This includes the addition of many new and improved fields, cities, and villages that will now become unique and separate territories of France and England.

Other changes include improved buildings and structures, bridges, ports, roads and railways, forests, trees, sea cliffs, and coastlines. All Normandy 1944 map airfields will receive improvements, and their infrastructure and aircraft hangars will become more detailed and authentic. The entire map will receive a refresh to the seasonal changes of spring, summer, and autumn. As part of this free Normandy 1944 update, the five English airfields of Deadland, Friston, Lymington, Odiham, and Stoney Cross will become uniquely modelled. Additionally, 18 new airfields will be added, with 4 in England and 14 in France.



The release of the new Normandy 2 map will also be a huge and free improvement to the Normandy 1944 map. This will allow all Normandy 1944 map owners to have all of the Normandy 2 map airfields at no extra cost. Having the same 69 airfields on both maps will allow players to share the sky in online campaigns and online missions. Ugra Media has done everything possible to remove any borders between the two maps.

The price of the Normandy 2 map is $59.99, but for all users of Normandy 1944 or Channel the new map will be available at a price of $14.99. The map will be available on both our eShop and Steam.



Ugra-Media would like to thank the DCS Forum participants for their passionate interest in the project and for their active participation in the discussions. This feedback helped add the airfields of Orly, Stoney Cross, Lymington, Odiham, Deadland, Friston, Amiens-Glisy, Poix, and Ronai.

Great attention was given to creating unique objects, buildings, and structures for Paris and London that include famous historical monuments. Transport and military infrastructure have also been recreated in detail. We look forward to sharing more information soon.


[h2]Hoggit[/h2]
[h3]Multiplayer Server[/h3]



Hoggit is a superb and lively community that is focused on training and sharing content. They also host a number of excellent DCS servers. “We host a number of servers, ranging from persistent training scenarios to large-scale, all-out PVE conflict.” – Hoggit

The Hoggit Training servers feature every DCS module, and they allow you to try them out on a number of target ranges with automatically spawning targets on both Caucasus and Mariana Island theatres. They feature two dynamic PVE scenarios: Georgia at War and Persian Gulf at War. Both servers include a red-force commander that will use available REDFOR units to take theatre objectives. The persistent sessions save after a server restart and they include real-world weather and numerous other features. Join their Discord server.

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics

More information about the upcoming Open Beta patch for DCS World is presented and talks about a small surprise from Heatblur and a livery contest for the Mosquito.

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Arc-210 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JikH67lSfY
Mosquito Livery Contest: https://forum.dcs.world/topic/319776-dcs-mosquito-fb-vi-livery-competition/
F15E Strike Eagle Taxi and Takeoff video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j68zw8q4J5w

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1724230/DCS_Mosquito_FB_VI/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1417260/DCS_A10C_II_Tank_Killer/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1120301/DCS_The_Channel/