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Update 2026.02.21.2

[h2]Changes[/h2]
  • [p]various improvements for HOTAS and advanced joysticks[/p]
  • [p]updated help file[/p]
  • [p]fixed crash with F-22 debris[/p]
  • [p]fixed crash when exiting the game via taskbar[/p]
  • [p]fixed fatal error on exiting the game from Windows[/p]
[p][/p][h2]For HOTAS Users[/h2]
  1. [p]Disable additional software like vJoy, Joystick Gremlin, or HID Hide.[/p]
  2. [p]Start the game and open the controls mapping dialog via Options > Map Controls …[/p]
  3. [p]Assign axes and buttons.[/p]
  4. [p]Click OK to save your settings.[/p]
[p][/p][p]The public HOTAS testing branch we launched two days ago is now superseded. You can come back to the default branch.[/p][p][/p][h2]Which joysticks are supported?[/h2][p]All DirectInput-compatible devices should work. Users in our forums and on Discord confirmed the following devices work well:[/p]
  • [p]Gravis Thunderbird with GamePort to USB converter from LogiLink (Discord)[/p]
  • [p]HOTAS Warthog (Discord)[/p]
  • [p]Logitech Extreme 3D (Discord)[/p]
  • [p]Logitech Extreme 3D Pro (Forums)[/p]
  • [p]Microsoft SideWinder Precison 2 (Discord)[/p]
  • [p]Microsoft SideWinder ForceFeedback Pro (Forums)[/p]
  • [p]Rawcore Javelin (Discord)[/p]
  • [p]Saitek Pro Flight Combat Rudder Pedals (Discord)[/p]
  • [p]Saitek X52 Flight Control System (always worked) (Discord)[/p]
  • [p]Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas One (Discord)[/p]
  • [p]Thrustmaster T.16000M (Forums)[/p]
  • [p]VKB Gladiator (always worked) (Forums)[/p]
  • [p]Winwing Ursa Minor Fighter Joystick (Discord)[/p]
[p]If you experience trouble with your flight stick, let us know by commenting![/p][p][/p][p]Thank you to all the users who tested and contributed with their feedback![/p]