DCS World Steam Edition News

[h2]Check out the Podcast, and fly the F-15[/h2]

We’ve partnered with The Fighter Pilot Podcast to celebrate the F-15C Eagle. This weekend only we are offering the F-15C Eagle and Su-27 Flanker for DCS World to fly for free, both on our e-shop and on Steam.

Listen to Vincent Aiello and crew as they discuss the pure power of this American twin-engine, all-weather fighter aircraft. And of course, make sure to take advantage of the free weekend 6th to 9th March.




[h2]Hurry, offer ends this weekend[/h2]



Your last chance to get up to 65% savings on the most authentic military helicopters ever created for the PC. Do not miss out on these amazing value-packed deals.

• All DCS helicopters: $69.99
• DCS: Black Shark 2 + DCS: Combined Arms: $49.99
• DCS: Black Shark 2 + DCS: Mi-8MTV2: $54.99

The same bundles are available on Steam.


[h2]Development Report[/h2]

We have started the improvement of all our human models in DCS World. The first step is to create a reference database containing different parts of the human body and prepare prototypes that will be used for all models. The video shows how we started observing the differences in our current models and note areas of improvements. The upgrades will be visible both in geometry and skinning throughout DCS World.

The picture with one hand is received from the scanner and drastically improves lead time for model creation. The other pictures compare new and old models.


A new Open Beta update was released this week Read the changelog here

DCS World Events SATAL finals are this weekend! Check them out here!



We make sure you receive the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding our work in progress, as always.

Yours sincerely,
The Eagle Dynamics Team

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DCS World

• Updated Chinese localization (fixed crash on file dialog window opening)
  
• MP. Dedicated Server. Static aircraft elevated from the ground - fixed
  
• MP. Dedicated Server. Memory leak using stennis - fixed
  
• MP. Dedicated Server. AAA and SAM will not engage targets until they have passed overhead - fixed
  
• ME. Fixed a bug leading to unauthorized switching of a player’s aircraft to AI
  
• Sound Options. Add "Play Audio While Minimized" option
  
• AI CH-47 not land in user mission - fixed
  
• HOLD not working at waypoint zero for units - fixed.
  
• Input. Clear combination action raised error for axes in Foldable view - fixed
  
• Chat and BDA panel configs moved to the user's folder for preventing crash in LUA script
  
• Someone logged into your account on a different machine.
  

DCS AV-8B by RAZBAM

• NSEQ routing now enabled
  
• EHSD Overlay 1: Air refueling zones enabled (max 3)
  
• EHSD Overlay 2: Flight plan route display enabled
  
• ILV cockpit files updated
  
• Fixed issue with the guns firing with a Nozzle angle less than 30 Degrees
  
• Fixed fuel pump keybind issue
  
• Improved nose wheel steering logic
  

DCS Mirage 2000c by RAZBAM

• M-2000C Caucasus Campaign:
  
  • M05: Flight Lead now waits for player before taxiing
    
  • M05: Flight Lead now waits for player before taxiing
    
  • M05: Flight Lead now waits for player before taxiing
    
  • M02: fixed issue with F-5s not engaging friendly helos
    
  • M02: if F5 crashes into the hills before Iranian attack, the mission will no longer fail
    
• Training missions (Caucasus and NTTR): updates to reflect changes to the module
  
• Added kneeboard pages with instructions to each mission
  
• ILV cockpit files updated
  
• Seat height range adjusted
  
• Fixed issue with INS Panel not working after using JVN Switch
  

DCS JF-17 by Deka Ironwork Simulations

• Fixed missing coord in DST page if entered manually
  
• Fixed AKG route points load for rwy/airborne
  
• Fixed campaign 03/04 brief, dialog, triggers
  
• Fixed radio freq init from ME
  
• Fixed DGFT SOI auto following MFCD with RDR AA page
  
• Fixed TOT calc (now is the diff between planned arrival time and estimated arrival time based on current distance/speed)
  
• Added S2 Fwd/Bwd change HSD scale when HSD is SOI
  
• Added ext light device binding
  
• Added T1 master mode device binding
  
• Added T3 speedbrake device binding
  
• Adjust flash light color/brightness
  
• Adjust AKG launch ceil (7500m - 8500m)
  
• Removed rockets from inner pylon
  
• Updated unit payload accordingly
  
• Updated cockpit texture (warning light and panels)
  
• Adjust weapon warhead (802 series, LD10, 701 series)
  
• Adjust SD10 loft
  

DCS Black Shark 2

• Georgian Oil War - Grand Campaign - mission ATO-A-P4.2. Added tigger with removing trees action for tank platoon "G Tank 1"
  
• Tuned autostart script that could not start the second engine at an air temperature above +30 Celsius
  
• The L-140 panel behind the right shoulder has been restored
  
• Corrected EGT needles color
  
• Connector of the laser standby switch will be linked with this switch. No need to click the void space
  
• Corrected engine levers LH RH text
  
• Auto-man switch animation fixed
  
• Weapon panel lamps color fixed
  

DCS F-16C Viper

• Added new F-16C training mission covering CCRP Bombing and CBUs
  
• Added new UFC training mission
  
• Updated TACAN DED Page information in Early Access Guide
  

DCS F/A-18C Hornet

• Updated Flight Manual CN
  
• AIM-120 Rapid fire crash - fixed
  

DCS A-10C Warthog

• Fixed waypoint names for three A-10C instant action missions
  
• Fixed french WP names in MESSAGE TO ALL Triggers
  

Campaigns
Bf 109 K-4 Jagdflieger Campaign by Reflected Simulations

Bomber formation performance optimizations
Revised Spawning points
Updated P-51D Mustang skins
P-51D Blue Nosed Bastards of Bodney Campaign by Reflected Simulations

Bomber formation performance optimizations
Revised Spawning points
Revised climbing waypoints
Updated P-51D Mustang skins
Spitfire IX The Big Show Campaigns by Reflected Simulations

Bomber formation performance optimizations
Revised Spawning points
Updated P-51D Mustang skins

[h2]A-7E Corsair II[/h2]
[h3]A Supercarrier compatible module[/h3]

We welcome FlyingIron Simulations aboard and are excited to announce that the A-7E Corsair II by FlyingIron Simulations is coming to DCS World. FlyingIron is an experienced and very talented Australian developer that has an impressive pedigree of quality flight simulations.

The A-7E will add a new carrier-aviation fighter to DCS world that includes impressive ground-attack capabilities, advanced sensors and weapons, and will take advantage of DCS: Supercarrier features.



[h2]Helicopter bundles[/h2]
[h3]Three different offers available[/h3]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Or9wXF4JGI&feature=emb_logo

Value-packed bundle deals are available for all DCS World helicopters. Lasting until 9 March, get up to 65% savings on the most authentic military helicopters ever created for the PC

• All DCS helicopters: $69.99
• DCS: Black Shark 2 + DCS: Combined Arms: $49.99
• DCS: Black Shark 2 + DCS: Mi-8MTV2: $54.99

The same bundles are available on Steam.

[h2]Quality Assurance Update[/h2]
[h3]Development Report[/h3]

Dear Community,

We read you, we hear you, we listen to you and we are working for you! Thank you for being with us and for your help to improve DCS World.

We delivered DCS World 2.5.6 Open Beta on February, 14.
Every version increase of 2.5.X is a cumulative update of the core environment. The feedback that we received from our community, especially with regards to multiplayer, is helping us to improve the delivery process.

The release of an unstable Open Beta to our clients has taught us an important lesson, and we are committed to improving the QA before an Open Beta delivery.

Our updated process includes:

• Longer internal QA testing and debugging.
  
• Earlier external Beta Tester access to Release Candidates. How to become a Beta Tester. English & Russian links.
  
• A new closed Eagle Dynamics dedicated multiplayer testing server. The invitations will be announced soon.
  
• DCS Open Beta delivery.
  
• Hotfix process (if required).
  
• DCS Stable delivery.
  

We will try to keep a schedule of 2-week iterations once the DCS World 2.5.6 Stable is released.

I have started posting development milestones on Reddit in the Hoggit community which you can read here. These will also be posted to our official forums.

I will continue to inform you about the progress of each project on our official ED forum.

Kate Perederko
Chief Operating Officer Eagle Dynamics



We make sure you receive the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding our work in progress, as always.

Yours sincerely,
The Eagle Dynamics Team

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While we ride out the 2.5.6 storm, Steam has been given the option to select the last version of 2.5.5 only available as an Open Beta. Hope this helps a little until we can get 2.5.6 up on its feet. Thanks all for your patience.

To select this version, select openbeta-2.5.5.41962 from the drop down.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gW6Q-_17aHE&feature=youtu.be

In a recent DCS: F-16C Viper update, we updated how the alignment of the INS system works to be more realistic. When performing a cold start, you must either enter or confirm the latitude and longitude coordinates of your aircraft on the INS DED page within two minutes after starting an alignment.

This is required for not only for correct navigation data, but also correct display of information on the HUD.

This video is provided to better help understand this.
Thanks

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