DCS World Steam Edition News

[h2]F/A-18C Hornet[/h2]
[h3]Update[/h3]



For the next, big Open Beta update, we plan to include several new Hornet features that include:

• Pre-Briefed (PB) mode for the HARM to include both HRM and A/C sub-modes
  
• Self-Protect Pullback (PBLK) mode for the HARM / HRM OVRD
  
• Improved HARM TOO handoff for two emitters at once
  
• Adjusted AGM-88C HARM flight and seeker dynamics
  
• ATFLIR targeting pod
  
• Complete remaining Litening targeting pod tasks
  
• TDC slew Wide Acquisition (WACQ) ACM mode
  
• RAID Single Target Track (STT) mode
  
• SPOT radar mode
  
• Saving PRF to SET options
  
• BRA indication with L&S
  
• New elevation tracking model to resolve JHMCS designation drift
  

[h2]F-16C Viper[/h2]
[h3]Updates[/h3]



Our team of dedicated engineers assigned full-time to the Viper is currently working on:

• Updated flight model dynamics for constant G and drag index for CAT I.
  
• Addition of IAM weapons that include JDAM, JSOW, and WCMD.
  
• Pre-Briefed (PB) mode for the AGM-88C HARM.
  

Important development items remaining include:

• Air-to-Ground radar
  
• CRUS page
  
• JHMCS Air-to-Ground mode
  
• HARM Targeting System (HTS)
  
• Electronic Countermeasures
  
• And more
  

[h2]Operation Pontus[/h2]
[h3]Baltic Dragon[/h3]



Operation Pontus is a story driven campaign for the F/A-18C Hornet. As the Commanding Officer, you will plan, design, and execute demanding missions for your squadron. This campaign has day and night missions with different weather conditions against an intelligent and adaptive enemy.

"Operation Pontus” main campaign features:
Up to 30 missions (total number is based on your success rate)
Dynamic Briefings and SITREPs
Decision making and planning
Over 1000 voiceovers creating a dynamic environment
Full use of DCS: Supercarrier

"Every decision counts... Start' em Up!”

Steam Store: DCS: F/A-18C Operation Pontus Campaign on Steam (steampowered.com)

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1537760/DCS_FA18C_Operation_Pontus_Campaign/

Over the next coming weeks, a massive push is ongoing to prepare for the launch of DCS World 2.7. We are hoping to get there by the end of March and we are full burners on the job.

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours Sincerely,


Eagle Dynamics Team

[h2]Free to Play[/h2]
[h3]Trials[/h3]



We are truly excited to be offering the Free to Play period where you are welcome to try any of our most popular fighters including F-16C, F/A-18C and A-10C II. Free to Play provides an opportunity to showcase skills, gain expertise and gives us a chance to learn as we work closer with the community to build a better flight combat experience. Please note that the Free to Play period is not on DCS World Steam Edition this time.

If you have not already seen DCS: Reach for the Skies, check it out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIqnq1vaQtI


[h2]Tinian Island[/h2]
[h3]Introduction [/h3]



Tinian is located approximately 1,500 miles (2,400 kilometres) from mainland Japan, and was chosen as the suitable staging base for continuous heavy bomber attacks on the Japanese Islands. Immediately after the island's seizure by the US in the summer of 1944, construction began on the largest air base in the Pacific region, covering almost the entire island.



The four runways at North Field were lettered "A", "B", "C" and "D" from north to south and were said to resemble the deck of a busy aircraft carrier.

The North Field airbase was the first loading and launching point for the atomic bomb attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. At the end of WWII the base was placed in a standby status and officially closed in March, 1947.



Tinian International Airport is a public airport originally constructed by the Japanese during WWII with two parallel runways. It was subsequently repaired by the Americans, and then called West Field. Tinian airport now covers an area of 1,416 acres (573 ha) with one of the runways measuring 8,600 x 150 ft (2,621 x 46 m).

In May 2012, the United States Marine Corps VMFA-121 operated its F/A-18D Hornets from the airport using M-31 aircraft carrier arresting gear systems.This airport is now owned by Commonwealth Ports Authority.



Another big installation on the island - Robert E Kamosa Transmitting Station. The antenna curtain array along the central west coast of the island is a class of large multi element wire radio transmitting antennas, used in the shortwave radio bands. Suspended by supporting wires and strung between pairs of steel towers up to 300 ft (90 m) tall. These antennas are used by international shortwave radio stations to broadcast at transcontinental distances.


[h2]Flaming Cliffs 3[/h2]
[h3]Sale[/h3]



Flaming Cliffs 3 provides an easier learning curve for new players and focuses on a broad range of fighters rather than a single detailed aircraft. Get the F-15C, A-10A, Su-27, Su-33, MiG-29A & S and Su-25A all in one single download.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/249320/DCS_Flaming_Cliffs_3/?curator_clanid=4471395

FC3 is a great way to get friends and family involved in DCS at a reasonable cost and with a reasonable learning curve.

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,


Eagle Dynamics Team

[h2]Lunar [/h2]
[h3]Sale[/h3]



Our Lunar Sale 2021 has started and will run until the 15th of February 15:00GMT. We will also take part in the Steam Lunar New Year sale which starts on the 11th of February. Most modules are offered with a 50% discount.

Modules with a 30% discount:

• P-47D Thunderbolt
  
• The Channel
  
• F/A-18C Hornet
  
• F-16C Viper
  
• A-10C II Tank Killer
  
• Supercarrier
  

Exceptions:

• F-14A/B Tomcat will have a 15% discount
  
• JF-17 Thunder will be only $59.99
  
• New Campaigns are not on sale
  
• DCS: Syria
  

The Free to Play event will commence shortly and will give you free access to all we have to offer for the next ten days. We have put together a trailer showcasing what’s in store for 2021, please check out our 2021 Lunar Sale trailer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbWbwAE8EfA

[h2]P-47D Thunderbolt[/h2]
[h3]Livery Competition[/h3]



Using the official template found here, we are holding a Thunderbolt livery contest. Only the top ten submissions will be chosen and included with the module. Your name will also be included in the official manual.

Here are some of the requirements and details:

• The skin must be created using this template.
• The skin can be historically accurate or fictional. However, the skin must be associated with one of the countries currently present in DCS World.
  

Here are instructions for saving textures with MIP levels using NVIDIA Texture Tools for Adobe Photoshop.

After submitting your file to User Files, please enter the P-47D Thunderbolt Skin Competition forum topic with a screenshot and link to your file.

The contest will run until the 5th of March. All ten winners will also receive a free copy of DCS: Mosquito FB. Mk. VI when it releases to Early Access.

[h2]Third Party[/h2]
[h3]Campaign Developers[/h3]



DCS World continues to offer new opportunities for our third-party campaign makers to produce world-class content. Please take a look at the joint letter below. It is written by all the campaign makers and gives you a good idea for what they are trying to achieve as a community. Great stuff!

“Dear virtual pilots,

This is a joint letter from all 3rd party campaign developers to the entire DCS World community. You know, we do not look at each other as competitors. We’re more like a virtual team of mission building enthusiasts. Although we work on our projects separately, we constantly help and support each other.

The most essential part of our success is you, the community. We’re forever grateful for the support and enthusiasm.”

- Gregely Gal
Third-party campaign developer




Very soon you can expect the release of the Ka-50 Pandemic campaign for the Persian Gulf. Another campaign for the Mi-8 helicopter in Syria is in progress.

Armen Murazyan




F/A-18C Rise of the Persian Lion campaign comprises 15 story-driven missions.

BADGER633




We are working on the release of A-10C Iron Flag campaign taking place in Nevada Test & Training Range.

We’re also working with “Rain” Waters, former F-16 demo pilot and host of the afterburn podcast on F-16C The Gamblers campaign, recreating his experience during deployment in Syria, 2014. Kevin Miller and ‘Jell-O’ Aiello from Fighter Pilot Podcast are preparing the next Raven One campaign, taking place in Syria.

There will also be goodies for the Harrier in the Ottoman Courier campaign.

https://baltic-dragon.net

Baltic Dragon




A-10C Operation Persian Freedom campaign is in the making and will carry on the events of Persian Freedom into the Syrian theatre. This campaign will be for the Hornet and following 6 months of research and story writing aims to be an incredibly detailed scenario.

Ground Pounder Simulations




Our first project, Rising Squall, launched as the bridge between arcade and realism. We hope that Rising Squall will help to bring new players from other combat fighter genres. Experiencing the realistic flying characteristics of the jets while having a cinematic blast.

We are working on a tutorial campaign for DCS: F/A-18C. A series of detailed training missions that focuses on practicality and replayability, the idea is very similar to Laobi’s “1-minute DCS” series. It will be FREE for those who own Rising Squall.

rising-squall.com

INVERTED

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1536952/DCS_FA18C_Hornet_Rising_Squall_Campaign/?curator_clanid=4471395




A second campaign for the UH-1H on the Caucasus map will be released.

In 2021 we will also start work on a campaign for the SA-342 Gazelle. However, completion is planned for the end of 2022. I want to take this opportunity to thank all the helpers from the community.

LOW-LEVEL HEAVEN





We plan to release the A-10C II versions of our Basic Flight Training (BFT), Advanced Aircraft Training (AAT) and Tactical Training Qualification (TTQ) campaigns.

We also expect to complete the following: F-15C Basic Flight Training Qualification, F-15C Aggressors Air Combat Maneuvering, F-5E Aggressors Red Flag and FA-18C Aggressors Air Combat Maneuvering campaigns.

MAPLE FLAG MISSIONS

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1536950/DCS_F5E_Black_Sea_Resolve_79_Campaign/?curator_clanid=4471395





The F/A-18C Operation Pontus campaign in cooperation with Baltic Dragon offers a new story-driven concept.

Currently, we are working on an F-16C Campaign project, which we plan to finalise soon. The campaign takes place in Persian Gulf and is supported by extensive research of HAF/ NATO Operations. Later this year, we plan to finalise the sequel of UH-1H Argo campaign which will take part in Syria.

373vFS Phoenix (Greg - Petritis)

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1537760/DCS_FA18C_Operation_Pontus_Campaign/?curator_clanid=4471395





The community response from the F-14A Zone 5 campaign has been motivating.

P-47D Wolfpack campaign is based on real-life combat reports of the 56th fighter group. Another F-14 project is nearing completion after over a year’s work.

https://facebook.com/reflectedsimulations

Reflected Simulations

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1536954/DCS_F14A_Zone_5_Campaign/?curator_clanid=4471395




A thirteen mission campaign for F/A-18C set in the Persian Gulf and featuring SuperCarrier. In the midst of a geopolitical scenario, each mission will test your ability to fly and fight in a true to life modern battlespace.

SELDO




Black Sea Resolve ‘79 is a 25 mission campaign set in 1979. UN forces are supporting the newly formed Eastern European countries fighting for independence. Download now.

SorelLa





Part 2 of the Crew campaign. A series of campaigns for the Persian Gulf map are in development for the UH-1H Huey, Ka-50 Black Shark 2, Mi-24P Hind, and AH-64D Apache modules. The beginning of 2022 is exciting for helicopter enthusiasts in DCS World.

Stone Sky



These very dedicated third-party campaign providers are really throttling up and delivering exceptional content. We are very grateful to them all and wish them great success. We hope you will take the opportunity of purchasing and are confident that you will enjoy them.

Thank you again for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,

Eagle Dynamics Team

[h3]DCS World[/h3]

• Crash when loading a mission with F/A-18A - fixed
  
• Crash on unit collision with static map object in some cases - fixed
  
• Updated French localization
  
• Updated Japanese localization
  
• Updated Russian input translations
  

[h3]DCS AV-8B N/A by RAZBAM Simulations[/h3]

• Update: LHA Tarawa search radar definitions
  
• Fixed: ground roll stutter when moving from stopped position
  
• Fixed: aircraft rolling forward when chocks removed
  
• Fixed: position of AN/AAQ-28 LITENING on wing pylons
  
• Fixed: Corrected issue where refueling empty external tanks and then dropping them would result in aircraft unrecoverable spin
  
• Fixed: AG Gun gunsight boresight
  

Ottoman Courier Campaign:

• Prologue M02: fixed rare issue where mission would not progress after radio switch to range
  
• Fixed issue with truck hitting the Georgian UH-1
  
• Fixed issue with N14 not taxiing
  

[h3]DCS M-2000C by RAZBAM Simulations[/h3]
Fixed: Flood Light effects

DCS JF-17 by Deka Ironwork Simulations
Added: Radar elevation slew rate in special option (need to re-check your previous settings)
Fixed: c701 weird axis behavior when zoom in
Fixed: gun limiter preset not work
Fixed: oesp program type mismatched
Fixed: wmd7 on wing station causes laser guided weapon impact deviation
Fixed: throttle axis movement when M>=1.35
Fixed: crash in campaign 02

[h3]China Asset Pack by Deka Ironwork Simulations[/h3]
Fixed: ZTZ-96B collision model
Adjusted: JF-17 can carry only one of the same pod

[h3]DCS F/A-18C Hornet by ED[/h3]
Crash cockpit::F18::avArmamentControl_AYK22_F18 - fixed
Datalink on Attack Radar only showing on max range - fixed

[h3]DCS P-47D Thunderbolt by ED[/h3]
Cockpit. Some labels missing proper name - fixed

[h3]Campaigns[/h3]

A-10C Basic Flight Training campaign by Maple Flag Missions:

• A-10C BFT Campaign voice overs replaced and various triggers updated to improve playability.
  
• A-10C II BFT Campaigns created and included in the campaign package.
  

Memory of a Hero Campaign by Stone Sky:

• Mission 13. Fixed escort route for Mi-24.
  
• Mission 15. Fixed the number of enemy armored vehicles.
  

DCS: AV-8B Sky Warrior Campaign by Eagle86:

• Added missed Doc folder into campaign folder.
  

DCS: F-14 Zone 5 Campaign by Reflected Simulations:

• Accidental WWII asset unit removed from mission 4.
  
• Documentation adapted.
  
• Player can RTB even after losing an engagement.
  
• QuickStart practice missions added.
  

F/A-18C Operation Pontus Campaign by 373vFS_Greg, 373vFS_Petritis, Baltic Dragon:

• Re-designed squadron task assignment concept. Now it's working through the F10.
  
• Radio menu to solve the zone encryption issues
  
• Updated manual - F.A.Q. docs with the new functionality.
  
• Long Messages optimization for VR users.
  
• Fixed AI Wingman missing calls.
  

Our third-party campaign developers have been working tirelessly to bring you innovative and advanced missions with original and engaging storelines. We encourage you to review the new offerings below, there are a variety of challenging campaigns for the modern classics. These are now available in Open Beta 2.5.6.

[h2]Zone 5[/h2]
[h3]Reflected Simulations[/h3]



This campaign is a cooperation between Reflected Simulations and Tomcat radar intercept officer Dave 'Bio' Baranek. ‘Bio’ entered the US Navy in 1979, and he boasts a 20-year long career. Barnek has over 2,500 F-14 Tomcat flight hours with 688 carrier landings. His logbook also records 450 instruction flight hours in the F-5F Tiger II. This campaign gives a taste of 1980s air combat training, it is a fun and challenging campaign for virtual Tomcat pilots.

Key Features:

• 13 campaign missions
  
• Realistic challenges of increasing difficulty based on real life training
  
• Over a thousand specially recorded voice-overs, featuring the voice of Jester AI
  
• Custom squadron paint schemes
  
• Briefings and debriefings written and read by Bio himself
  
• Unique kneeboard graphics
  
• Detailed briefings and briefing cards, including separate PDFs for each mission
  
• Checklists, and in-flight guides available in game as well as in PDF format
  
• 3 instant action practice scenarios
  

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1536954/DCS_F14A_Zone_5_Campaign/



[h2]Sky Warrior[/h2]
[h3]Eagle86[/h3]



In this Harrier campaign, you are assigned the role of a US marine corps pilot, in which you fly the famous AV-8B NA Harrier attack aircraft. You will participate in the liberation of Georgia.

Key features:

• 11 exciting missions with the use of a wide range of weapons
  
• Briefings, kneeboards, maps, photos of objects from UAVs and from the ground
  
• Musical accompaniment in each mission
  
• Interact with the wingman, UAV and other characters by the F10 radio menu
  
• View completed and current tasks
  

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1536951/DCS_AV8B_Sky_Warrior_Campaign/



[h2]Operation Pontus[/h2]
[h3]Baltic Dragon[/h3]



Operation Pontus is a story driven campaign for the F/A-18C Hornet. As the Commanding Officer, you will plan, design, and execute demanding missions for your squadron. This campaign has day and night missions with different weather conditions against an intelligent and adaptive enemy.

"Operation Pontus” main campaign features:

• Up to 30 missions (total number is based on your success rate)
  
• Dynamic Briefings and SITREPs
  
• Decision making and planning
  
• Over 1000 voiceovers creating a dynamic environment
  
• Full use of DCS: Supercarrier
  

"Every decision counts... Start' em Up!”

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1537760/DCS_FA18C_Operation_Pontus_Campaign/



[h2]Black Sea Resolve ‘79[/h2]
[h3]SorelRo[/h3]



Black Sea Resolve is a fictional, story-based campaign that will test your A/A and A/G skills. Set March 1979, you will fly as part of an F-5E Tiger II squadron and support the independence of the former Soviet Union provinces.

Campaign Features:

• 25 story-driven missions
  
• Over 300 voiceovers
  
• Late 1970's units set
  
• Full-scale conflict that will progress throughout the campaign
  
• A large variety of missions; CAP, CAS, RES-CAP, Iron Hand
  
• Detailed briefings, kneeboard files, and supporting documentation
  

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1536950/DCS_F5E_Black_Sea_Resolve_79_Campaign/



[h2]Red Flag 21-1[/h2]
[h3]Bunyap[/h3]



Take-off from Nellis AFB, Nevada in F-16C Viper and fly against adversaries in a realistic Red Flag campaign.

Key features:

• 10 missions based on the actual Red Flag exercises with optional air start
  
• Detailed PDF mission briefings adapted from USAF standards
  
• 20-page Campaign Guide and 50-page Standard Operating Procedures document
  
• Hundreds of authentic voice overs
  

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1536953/DCS_F16C_Viper_Red_Flag_211_Campaign/



[h2]Rising Squall[/h2]
[h3]F/A-18C Campaign[/h3]

Image title: Rising Squall Campaign
Image link to:
DCS Store: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/campaigns/fa-18c_rising_squall_campaign/

The Rising Squall campaign is driven by an intricate storyline and represents an intense fantasy conflict. This campaign has a smooth learning curve for beginners with missions that progressively become more difficult. It also includes professional voice-actors.

Key Features:

• No SPACEBAR pressing or F10 menu for dialogue
  
• Artistic briefing pictures with comic-style drawings
  
• Complementary visual novels before each mission (English subtitled)
  
• Mission checkpoints and checkpoint autoloading after a crash
  
• Objective display bar, no more getting lost
  
• Pre-recorded intro and controls for a cinematic experience
  
• Dozens of unique liveries
  
• Professional voice-actors
  
• Original soundtrack by Keiki Kobayashi
  
• 
  
• Check out the DCS: F/A-18C Rising Squall Campaign trailer.
  

Steam Store: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1536952/DCS_FA18C_Hornet_Rising_Squall_Campaign


We hope that these third-party campaigns will provide you with engaging entertainment over the coming weeks, and we trust that you are keeping safe and warm.

Thank you for your passion and support,

Yours sincerely,


Eagle Dynamics Team