DCS World Steam Edition News

Added initial release of DCS Voice Chat

DCS World

• ChinaAssetPack: Add all JF-17 related weapons
  
• Fixed DCS crash in AI Follow task.
  
• Fixed GUI Error when use Trigger Zone window after change locale.
  
• Server folders navigation will work in case of user name in windows contains dash symbol '-' (2D hex).
• Graphic options. Graphic preset "High" will set "Default" value for "Terrain objects shadows".
  
• ME. Custom coalition list isn't applied to new mission if it isn't saved - fixed.
• Shadows of some aircraft will not disappear in some conditions.
  In relation of integrating the Voice Chat there was implemented new SOUND options.
  
• AI Wingmen will use radar by default without player permission.
  
• SPG Msta armour tweaked.
• Fixed crash caused by train destroying.
  MP. Fixed servers disappearing from the master list (error 28 ).

DCS: F/A-18C Hornet

• Added damage as a result of an overload of G-forces
  
• Added Aft Antenna for the AWW-13 Data Link Pod
  
• Fixed dispensing on both press and release by wall dispense button.
• AGM-62 Walleye trying to lock target right after uncage fix.
  
• Added noise on Walleye/Data Link video.
  
• AGM-62 Walleye select/deselect fix.
  
• AGM-62 Walleye Datalink interaction fix.
  
• Drop Tank Textures on VFA-106 skins fixed.
  
• Added illumination of some knobs in cockpit. Albedo of come cockpit textures tuned.

DCS: F-16C Viper

• Jettison will no longer break SAM designation or STT Lock.
• Added damage as a result of an overload of G-forces
  
• Track While Scan (TWS)
  
• Data Link (Link-16 with MIDS)
  
• External Lights (wip)
  
• Countermeasures Dispenser System (CMDS) manual option programming
  
• Fixed countermeasures rearming.
• Fixed dispensing on both press and release by wall dispense button.
• Corrected RWS Contact Symbols. Now contact displayed as a small square with velocity vector.
  
• Now radar scan area centered about cursor.
  
• Radar cursor is drawn below friendly and foe contacts - fixed.
  
• FCR tracks bugged target up to 20 degrees outside antenna limits - fixed.
  
• FCR cursor jumps from page edge to center even at max/min range scale - fixed.
  
• Added missing SAI pitch trim scale and arrow on the knob.
  
• Corrected antenna elevation axis.
• Added 300 gal centerline fuel tank.
  
• Adjusted payloads drag.
  
• MFD Clips text on SMS page - fixed.
• The eject sequence animation has been adjusted.
  
• Adjusting the seat animation by height corrected.
  
• Added radio-commands for radar usage to wingmen.
  
• Improved cockpit interior lighting at night.
  
• Added MPO test function.
  
• Added AUTO Steerpoint sequence function.
  
• Long press of the NWS/MSL Step button will now cycle the missile type.
  
• HMCS enable/disable corrected such that it is only DMS switch aft now.
  
• AoA indexer lights control added.
  
• Tadpole (sherm) logic adjusted.
  
• Adjusted engine nozzle animation for short, fast throttle changes.
  
• Added Steerpoint and Heading autopilot modes.
  
• Steerpoints now start at Steerpoint 1, there is no Steerpoint 0.
  

DCS: MiG-21bis by Magnitude 3 LLC

• Added Phase 1 Radar glass screen cover.
  
• Added Phase 1 Radar indicator lights.
  
• Added Phase 1 T-4, T-6, and T-10 indicator lights.
  

DCS: Christen Eagle II by Magnitude 3 LLC

• Fixed propeller animation at idle.
  

DCS: C-101 by AvioDev

• Engine won't stall now when using emergency fuel lever with engine computer off.
  
• Now it's not so easy to get engine stall when moving throttle abruptly is engine computer is off.
  
• Changed the name of "computer total failure" for "failure of auto and manual modes (back-up mode)".
  
• Added specific normal inverter and standby inverter failures, apart from both inverters failure already present.
  
• Implemented caution lights of normal and standby inverter failure.
  
• Normal and standby inverters failure logic:
  
  -After a failure of normal inverter there is an automatic switching to standby inverter, if CB Normal Inverter is IN.
  -When there is an inverter failure, the corresponding caution light will illuminate, unless the pilot sets the inverter switch to the position of the working inverter.
• Added several new liveries made by "Etten" for Chile and Spain.
  

DCS M-2000C by RAZBAM

• 3D Model: RWR display cutting off symbology fixed
  
• 3D Model: PCA CAS button texture changed
  
• Coding: RWR & Radar threat library update
  
• Coding: Covered switches behavior fix
  

DCS Fw 190 A-8

• Eliminated black stripe artefact that was displayed after pilot ejection.
  

DCS Mi-8MTV2

• Pilots not die at external view - fixed.
  
• Good old mission "A Hop from MinVody" (Russian voiceovers) is remade and available from Single Mission menu.
  

DCS Combined Arms

• Clients unable to assign fire at point tasks via Combined Arms for units dynamically spawned in multiplayer - fixed.
  

Known issues
Known issue: track reproducing crash when Voice Chat option is set ON
Workaround: set the checkbox 'Voice Chat' in OPTIONS -> SOUND to OFF

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNvNb9KEGEU

In the next Open Beta update, we will be releasing a series of updates to the DCS: F-16C. Some of these were covered in previous videos like the Track While Scan (TWS) radar mode and data link. This video provides a basic functionality look at other features like the Counter Measures Dispenser System (CMDS) manual option programming, the external lighting panel, and more.

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FOR NEXT OPEN BETA UPDATE

In a previous video we looked at the Track While Scan (TWS) mode of the F-16C. In this short video, we’ll look at how to use it with the AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missile to simultaneously engage up to six targets.

The operation is quite simple:

1- Set the group of track targets as system targets (TMS right)
2- TMS right again to bug (designate) the closest target
3- Launch an AIM-120, then TMS right to cycle to the next in priority sequence, and then launch the next AIM-120
4- Rinse and repeat

Notes

All targets must be within the 25-degree scan area until their onboard seeker takes over.

Target will only get a search radar hit when engaged in this mode, until the AIM-120's radar goes active.

In the next Open Beta update, we will be adding the data link (Link-16 with MIDS) to our F-16C. This is a very useful tool for building situational awareness and more effectively managing wingmen. This will be implemented for both single- and multi-player.

The initial version is work-in-progress and further elements will be added during the early access period.

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Much of the team is now focused on a big updates for the Hornet! This entails Track While Scan radar mode, AACQ, SPOT, new targeting pod features, improvements to the flight dynamics (like ground effect issue), and others. December should be a great month for the Hornet.

Thank you for your patience.

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