https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/support/faq/500/#1510447

How to transfer keyless DCS modules purchased on STEAM?
Please note, all future DCS World DLC released on Steam from 12th May 2017 on will now use Steam Keys instead of Star-Force keys.

Here are some modules released on Steam after 12-May-2017:
DCS: M-2000C; DCS: Nevada map; DCS: Spitfire; DCS: AJS-37; DCS: Normandy map; DCS: WW2 Assets pack; DCS: Su-33; DCS: AV-8B Night Attack V/STOL; DCS: F/A-18C; DCS: Persian Gulf map
as well as many new campaigns starting from the Museum Relic campaign.
You always can find the date in the Steam store - Sort by Release date

These modules can be bound and activated on the DCS World e-shop version from the site.

To do this, on the DCS website, on the profile page, find a special Steam account block
please use the link: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/personal/profile/

1) You need to link the Steam account to your DCS account.
After clicking on the "BIND" button, you will be redirected to the Steam website, where you must log in and agree to share publicly available information from your profile with us.

2) After logging in to the Steam site, you return to our site and, if successful, the "GET LICENSES" button will be available.
Click the "Get licenses" button.

3) As a result, you can obtain a list of the products whose licenses that:
1. Already have a DCS account (Steam or not Steam)
2. Can be transferred to your account from Steam
3. Can not be transferred because they are in different types of protection

4) Click the "Transfer licenses" button.
As a result, the licenses available for transfer will be bound to the DCS account.

5) When you re-enter this page, the Steam license list will be displayed.

6) You can request licenses again to replenish them if you purchased new DCS products on Steam. New licenses also can be bound, as in the previous paragraph.

7) When you click the "Unbind" button, all your Steam transferred licenses will be revoked and the binding removed.

* Display name in Steam: "your name" - is not a login but rather information permitted by the Steam user to display on a public profile.

Please note that the transferred products will now be available in your Standalone install and also remain available in your Steam Version.
You may also only transfer from Steam to Standalone, Standalone to Steam transfer is not available.

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Happy New Year!
From all of us at Eagle Dynamics, we want to wish you a happy new year and every success and happiness for 2019! We look forward to sharing it with you, and we have many exciting projects during 2019! What follows is a listing of aircraft projects that we and our valued-partners will be working on in 2019. We do not expect for all these projects to be released in 2019, but this is where our focus will be this year.

In next week’s newsletter we’ll talk about the non-aircraft projects that we’ll be working on during 2019.

DCS: MiG-19P by RAZBAM Simulations



The DCS: MiG-19P by RAZBAM will be coming later this month! This early, Russian supersonic fighter further completes the line of MiG fighters in DCS World. MiG-15bis, MiG-19P, MiG-21bis, and MiG-29. Named “Farmer” by NATO, the MiG-19 was the first production, Russian fighter capable of supersonic flight and comparable with American “Century Series” fighters like the F-100, F-105, F-106 and others.

The MiG-19 is a great addition to the stable of 1950s fighters, with more to come.

DCS: F-14 by Heatblur Simulations



Before the end of winter will see the release of the eagerly-awaited Tomcat! Brought to you by the same team the developed the extraordinary AJS-37 Viggen, the Tomcat will set new benchmarks in PC flight simulations. Following the initial release with the F-14B, the Heatblur team will follow that up with the F-14A version and a free USS Forrestal-class aircraft carrier!

Featuring front-seat and back-seat play for single and multiplayer, the Tomcat is a dominate fighter with the capability to also devastate ground targets.

Sharing the deck with Hornet’s DCS, World naval combat operations will take off in 2019.

DCS: F-16C Viper



Our next marquee title from the Eagle Dynamics studio will be the famous F-16C multi-role fighter! An aircraft we’ve long wanted to simulate, we are excited to bring this legendary aircraft to the skies of DCS World. The F-16C is already well into development alongside the F/A-18C, and both aircraft share significant technology that will benefit both.

Specifically, we will be offering the F-16CJ Block 50 variant that includes the HARM anti-radar missile and HARM Target System (HTS) pod, laser- and GPS-guided munitions, advanced air-to-air systems like the Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) and AIM-9X and AIM-120 air-to-air missiles, data link systems, Sniper targeting pod, AN/APG-68 radar, and other systems.

DCS: Mi-24P Hind



We have certainly not forgotten about all the rotor-heads! Work continues the deadly Mi-24P HIND. Using many of the same systems as the Mi-8MTV2, this project is well underway and will be a great addition to the stable of DCS World helicopters.

With the advancements in our terrain technology and the ability to create much more detailed low-altitude environments, the HIND will be a joy to fly. Combining both gunship and troop-carry abilities, the Mi-24P will certainly result in outstanding missions and campaigns.

Being a two-seat aircraft, the HIND will be a particularly interesting aircraft to fly with a friend online.

DCS: P-47D Thunderbolt, DCS: de Havilland Mosquito FB Mk.VI, and DCS: Fw 190 A-8 Shrike



These three of these aircraft are well underway and we plan to release or more in 2019. With the addition of the new damage model, dynamic campaign, new World War II maps, and more units added to the World War II Assets Pack like the Ju-88, Bf 109G, C-47, A-20G, and others, DCS World War II will continue to grow and bring great new gameplay!

Other Aircraft





Other new aircraft in development for 2019 are the DCS: JF-17 by Deka Ironworks and the DCS: I-16 by OctopusG.

DCS: F/A-18C Hornet



Although not a new aircraft for 2019, the Hornet will certainly be a huge focus for us with the addition of the AGM-88 HARM, ATFLIR targeting pod, datalink and IFF systems, GPS- and INS-guided weapons, standoff weapons like Harpoon, SLAM, SLAM-ER, and Walleye, as well as continued work on the flight dynamics, navigation system, air-to-surface radar, Track While Scan and other air-to-air radar modes and sub-modes, and defensive systems.
The Hornet has been and will continue to be a massive and complex project.

Updating the Hangar, A-10C and Ka-50
Although we have a large set of new aircraft being worked on, it by no means that the older aircraft have been forgotten. Quite the contrary. Just like the recent update to the P-51D, Bf 109 K-4, Fw 190 D-9, and Spitfire LF Mk.IX, we will continue to update older products as their technology lags behind our current capabilities. The two biggest such projects being worked on for 2019 are overhauls of the cockpits and external models of the DCS: A-10C Warthog and DCS: Ka-50 Black Shark.

Hornet Mini-Update

It seems a lot of you had fun with the "Valley Run" mission, but it's not much of a challenge. Let's try something a bit more skill-based? Attached is a "River Run" challenge mission that requires you to make it through all the gates in less than 345 seconds. Unlike the Valley Run, you can't just firewall the throttles, you'll have to manage airspeed to stay as fast as possible, while slow enough to make some of the turns.

Have fun and good luck!

Follow the link to find the mission:
https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3744076&postcount=105

Happy new year everyone!

A little good-news update to pass along regarding the targeting pod for the Hornet. As many of you are aware, USMC Hornets fly with the AN/AAQ-28 Litening targeting pod when deployed from airfields. This is the same TGP used for our A-10C. As such, we now plan to first introduce the Litening pod to the Hornet prior to the AN/ASQ-228 ATFLIR pod. This will allow a more complete selection of targeting pod options (can also be used for other countries like Spain of course), but also allow us to introduce a targeting pod into the project sooner than we had originally expected.

Thanks!

Winter 50% Off Sale. Last Few Days!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlmUWO2JL6I

Lasting until just January 7th at 0600 GMT, save 50% on most DCS World modules! This applies to aircraft, maps, and campaigns. The only exceptions include:

• DCS: F/A-18C Hornet at 25% off
  
• DCS: Persian Gulf Map at 25% off
  
• UH-1H Argo Campaign at 20% off
  
• DCS: SA342 Gazelle at 15% off

Note: the sale only applies to released products.

Get these deals in DCS e-shop

Take advantage of these great savings while they last!

Pre-Order DCS: Christen Eagle II!
It is our pleasure to announce that DCS: Christen Eagle II by Magnitude 3 LLC is now available for pre-order on the DCS e-Shop for $23.99. A release of a feature-complete module is scheduled for January 23rd, 2019.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKlgzY2QPjM

Purchase from DCS e-shop

The Christen Eagle II touches on many aspects not previously explored in DCS World. It aims to capture the unique experience of flying an aerobatic biplane capable of maneuvers previously not possible. The Christen Eagle II is an-easy-to fly airframe with a constant-speed propeller, and it includes inverted fuel and oil systems that allow the pilot to concentrate on the flight maneuvers.

The Christen Eagle II offers something to every virtual pilot, regardless if they are a veteran or a newcomer, combat pilot or an aerobatic artist!



DCS: Christen Eagle II features:

• Highly-detailed and fully functional dual cockpit
  
• Highly-detailed external model with fully animated control surfaces and other systems
  
• State-of-the-art internal and external textures
  
• Exhaustive set of external liveries
  
• Advanced flight model based on technical documentation and real Christen Eagle II pilot experiences
  
• Complete aircraft system and subsystem modeling, which includes the Lycoming AEIO-360 engine, electrical, fuel and flight control systems
  
• Fully functional KY-197 Radio
  
• Authentic sound sets (canopy, cockpit items, engine)
  
• A couple of instant missions and tutorials to get you started
  
• Cooperative multiplayer – fly with a friend in the same aircraft, either as an instructor, student or a passenger
  
• Complete aircraft flight manual

Modern Air Combat (MAC) Update
Since the announcement of MAC, we have been listening to customer feedback and we have been busy expanding the product to maximize your enjoyment. In addition to the 14 aircraft and four maps, we’ve been engaged with the following features that will bring the product to the next level flight game entertainment:

• A redesigned Mission Generator that allows you to easily create exciting missions based on a selected mission type. This will provide a much more focused and fun gameplay experience that is designed around action and fun.
  
• An entirely new interface. MAC will feature a very modern, intuitive and beautiful interface that will feel at home in 2018!
  
• Taking advantage of the new Dedicated Server system, MAC will allow you to earn accomplishments and points that you can then use to purchase DCS World products. The new system has a detailed point-earning system that is also tied to leader boards and record scores.
  
• Enhanced assists to help new players will come with MAC like auto-trim, navigation and target marker locations, and unified control inputs.

All of this will result in a much better product, but it has extended our development time. We look forward to bringing you MAC in the 2019!

DCS: BAE Hawk Update
We regret to inform you that VEAO is no longer a developer for DCS World. As such, they have also ceased support of their Hawk. Although we offered to support their product, they declined making the files available to do so.

Given this unfortunate situation, we will fully refund all Hawk customers that purchased the module starting from 1 October 2018. If you wish a full refund, please enter a support request here.

For those that purchased the Hawk prior to 1 October 2018, will continue to make DCS World 2.5.3 available, such that you can still fly the Hawk.

To avoid such issues in the future, all future 3rd party agreements are now required to make the game files available in case they are no longer able to support their product.

DCS World Updates
Due to the holidays and our staff taking some much-needed time off, our next DCS World update will be 16 January 2019.


Happy New Year!
The Eagle Dynamics Team

Hornet Mini-Update
https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3731139&postcount=103

Hey everyone,

To be as transparent as possible on this, we have four engineers on the avionics and weapon systems. While we’re not ready to attach dates, this is the general order of development for the next couple of months. Please recognize that this can change:

Engineer 1: Correct DUD cue logic, fuse setting, tune AGM-65F TTMR/IN RNG, and adjust AIM-9X tones. Once those are done, then JDAM.

Engineer 2: AGM-88C HARM and then ATFLIR.

Engineer 3: IFF interrogation, HAFU and color change when MSI is enabled, and then LTWS/TWS.

Engineer 4: Datalink with MIDS / Link-16 / MSI color display symbols, then the UFC BU page, and then INS ground and ship alignment.

Thanks!

DCS World Winter 2018 Sale is Here!
At long last, get great savings on the entire library of DCS World products! Lasting until January 7th, 2019, save 50% on most DCS World modules! This applies to aircraft, maps, and campaigns.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlmUWO2JL6I

The only exceptions include:

• DCS: F/A-18C Hornet at 25% off
  
• DCS: Persian Gulf Map at 25% off
  
• UH-1H Argo Campaign at 20% off
  
• DCS: SA342 Gazelle at 15% off

Note: the sale only applies to released products.

Get these deals in the DCS e-shop

DCS World Eagle Dynamics Module Drawing

Want an Eagle Dynamics DCS module for free? Here is your chance! Just Share the following post on your Facebook page and you will be automatically entered in the drawing on January 7th, 2019. We will randomly select 10 winners to receive any currently available Eagle Dynamics module.

DCS 2018 and Beyond on Facebook[/size]

DCS: P-51D Mustang and World War II Update

We are pleased to update our first Warbird for DCS World, the Mustang! This week’s update includes both a complete overhaul of the cockpit to include deferred shading and physical based rendering technology, as well as a more detailed 3D model and textures.



In addition to a huge update to the cockpit, we have also greatly improved the external model and added the option to fly the P-51D-25-NA version. This was the most common P-51D for the European Theater of Operations (ETO) with its primary difference being its radio and IFF systems. This is most visible by the dorsal antenna.

As notes in prervious newsletters, both the Bf 109 K-4 and Fw 190 D-9 have also gotten outstanding improvements to their cockpits and external models to bring it to DCS World 2.5 standards.

With the huge updates to the P-51D, Fw 190 D-9, and Bf 109 K04, and all the time and resources invested, the price of each warbird will return to $49.99; however, all three aircraft will take part in our Winter 2018 sale. These are free updates to existing owners.

• DCS: P-51D Mustang
  
• https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/modules/spitfire/
  
• DCS: Bf 109 K-4
  
• DCS: Fw 190 D-9

These are free updates to existing owners.

Coming next year, we have new AI air units like the P-47D, Ju-88, Fw 190 A-8, A-20G, C-47, Bf 109 G, Mosquito, C-47 and others taking to the skies of DCS World War II. Of these, we are already at work making the P-47D, Fw 190 A-8 and Mosquito flyable. In parallel, the new damage model system is now being applied to all our warbirds.



We also have a new and exciting World War II map in development.

DCS: P-51D Mustang - Blue Nosed Bastards of Bodney Campaign

Developed by Reflected Simulations, this campaign is the perfect setting to fly the newly updated Mustang!



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Become a member of the most famous fighter unit of the USAAF, take part in escorting large bomber formations, support the ground troops after D-day, or engage the Luftwaffe over the snowy hills of the Ardennes. The Blue Nosed Bastards of Bodney is a semi-historical campaign for the P-51D Mustang. It follows the 352nd Fighter Group from May 1944 through the Normandy landings until Operation Bodenplatte in January 1945. This campaign has a plethora of details and Easter eggs to make you feel like a young American flyboy in the Army Air Forces in 1944.

Key Features:

• 14 semi-historical missions focusing on the 352nd Fighter Group
  
• A detailed background story, mission contexts, checklists and encounter reports
  
• Detailed briefings and briefing images, including separate PDF mission files
  
• Unique kneeboard graphics and checklists for each mission
  
• Hundreds of specially recorded voice-over messages and radio broadcasts
  
• Historically accurate custom skins
  
• A wide array of missions including fighter sweep, bomber escort, armed reconnaissance and ground attack

DCS: C-101 by AvioDev Update

This week, AvioDev is proud to make available the Enhanced Flight Model (EFM) for their C-101EB version and launch the more-weaponized C-101CC version.



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DCS: C-101 Aviojet module includes both the C-101EB and C-101CC models. The C-101EB model is the primary jet trainer and aerobatic display aircraft of the Spanish Air Force, whilst the C-101CC model, with its 7 hard-points and uprated engine, is a versatile light attack aircraft that has seen combat with the Honduras Air Force against drug traffickers. It is also in service with the Jordanian and Chilean air forces. The two models of the C-101 have many similarities that include cockpit layout, core-systems operation, and aerodynamic design. This commonality brings something for everyone to include lead-in jet training, advanced aerobatics, and light attack.

Features of DCS: C-101 include:

• Complete electrical system modeling
  
• Complete circuit breaker simulation with correct failed systems behaviors
  
• TARSYN gyro system replicated with exacting detail
  
• Accurate flight director system
  
• Custom air data simulation (airspeed/altimeter behaviors, etc.)
  
• Custom navigation system simulation
  
• Complete fuel system modeling
  
• Complete hydraulic system modeling
  
• Flight controls/landing gear can sustain damage if poorly handled
  
• Accurate pressurization system
  
• Accurate oxygen system
  
• Icing model
  
• Fully adjustable cockpit and exterior lighting

A quick trailer on C-101EB/CC w EFM

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

DCS World 2.5.4 Open Beta

This week we updated the Open Beta from 2.5.3 to 2.5.4. Highlights of this Open Beta update include:

• Updated P-51D Mustang to include the P-51D-25-NA version
  
• Improved cockpits and external models for the Bf-109 K-4, Fw 190 D-9, P-51D Mustang, and Spitfire
  
• Corrected blue fog
  
• Increased AGM-65 range based on altitude
  
• Fixed Su-33 late activation crash
  
• Corrected ATC request for takeoff error
  
• F/A-18C Hornet: added GBU-12/16/10 laser-guided bombs, A/A Waypoint (bullseye) and BRAA, AGM-65F SHIP mode, and corrected cockpit errors and ACM HUD symbology
  
• Numerous improvements to the RAZBAM AV-8B NA and M-2000C, as well as the Heatblur AJS-37 Viggen

Please find the complete change log here


Happy Holidays,
The Eagle Dynamics Team

https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=3726658&postcount=38

WWII Update:
Introduced an improved of Bf 109, Fw 190, P-51D and Spitfire IX cockpits and external models.
Added another version of the P-51D Mustang: P-51D-25-NA. This version has different IFF and radio equipment.

Support of new campaign - P-51D The Blue Nosed Bastards of Bodney Campaign by Reflected Simulations.

Note: Regarding the VEAO Hawk, the developer has ceased supporting their product. We will though continue to make available the 2.5.3 updater for those that wish to fly this product.

DCS World

• Corrected blue fog color.
  
• Gas Platforms and Oil Rigs can now be placed on ground (not only in water) in the Mission Editor.
  
• ME. Triggers. Action "RADIOITEM ADD TO coalition or group" visible for all is fixed.
  
• ME. The Zone that is property of the task сontinue to be displayed on the map after changing the task is fixed.
  
• ME. Part of the tab "Naval group" continues to be displayed after closing is fixed.
  
• The SU-17M4 loadout has 2 entries for MER*6 FAB-100 – one of these is redundant and was deleted.
  
• AGM-65. Search and lock ranges was increased based on launch altitude.
  
• Encyclopedia. Fixed incorrect description for BetAB-500 bombs.
  
• Su-33 AI. Late activated Su-33 causing game crash is fixed.
  
• ATC Request for Takeoff Error - no clearance for takeoff fixed at hold short check from 80 meters instead 30+30 is fixed.
  
• Forcing the civilian traffic options within the mission options screen has no effect when in the simulation - fixed.
  
• MP. Ban functionality in server UI (WIP).

DCS: F/A-18C Hornet

• Added Laser-guided bombs GBU-10/12/16.
  
• Added air show smoke for Hornet. New loadout option and key command added.
  
• Added BRAA (enabled on Radar/DATA) and AA Waypoint (Bullseye), set on HSI/DATA page with indications on and attack radar page.
  
• Added AGM-65F SHIP Mode.
  
• Cockpit textures updated to include fixed normal map issue on the left DDI.
  
• Ripple Single/Ripple Salvo fixed.
  
• VACQ and GACQ symbol on HUD fixed.
  
• Updated F/A-18C RU manual by Vortex.

Notes:

• We are adding updated tones for the AIM-9X, but they are not complete in this Open Beta version.
  
• We are in the process of adding more realistic fuse options for MUFZ and EFUZ, including functional delayed fuse options. These are work in progress for this Open Beta.
  
• AGM-65F axis slew for the Thrustmaster Warthog throttle mini-stick is a hardware issue that we cannot resolve due to the same switch being used for two actions at the same time. We are investigating an option to allow slew without TDC press.
  
• A couple datalink pages have been added to this Open Beta, but these are largely non-functional as we create the larger data link system for the Hornet.

DCS: M-2000C by RAZBAM

• Added new Pilot (Ejection).
  
• Added new Pilot in Seat (Ejection).
  
• Added new Pilot in Cockpit.
  
• Added new Pilot Uniform variations for Liveries.
  
• Updated Liveries Description.Lua.
  
• Updated all aircraft models.
  
• Updated Cockpit to have Shadow Casting.
  
• Removed older Livery variations from Liveries Folder to main texture folder.
  
• Removed VR Pilot temporally to start integration of new more Accurate 3D Scanned VR Pilot.
  
• Changed pilot model and textures.
  
• Changed texture names from .bmp.dds and .tga.dds to .dds.
  
• Fix Light Texture bugs.

DCS: AV-8B by RAZBAM

• Sidearm lock now breaks immediately after a target is destroyed.
  
• Sidearm selected/Still fires a gun pod fixed.
  
• Step logic and button is fixed.
  
• Erroneous MAV information on MCPD.
  
• MAVs reticles do not change color when changing polarity.
  
• INRNG seems to be visible for MAV at this point.
  
• Pushing step and then changing weapons carried over to next weapon.
  
• Having an ITER pylon does not block step logic for other weapons.
  
• Changed texture names from .bmp.dds and .tga.dds to .dds.
  
• Updated Cockpit to have Shadow Casting.
  
• Fixed Button 5 on UFC, wrong argument.
  
• Fix Light Texture bugs.

DCS: AJS37 Viggen by Heatblur Simulations

• Rb04 and Rb15 should now target civilian boats (scenery) in Persian Gulf.
  
• Changed the radar gain axis command to use the full axis range [-1,1] (was [0,1]).
  
• Added BK-90 Preplanned target tutorial.
  
• Improved performance during radar usage at long range.

DCS: F-86F Sabre

• Updated the English Flight Manual.

DCS: C-101 EB/CC by Aviodev

• C-101CC Flyable
  
• EFM for C-101 EB and C-101CC. Note: Early Beta Version.
  
• Multiplayer- Now you can take control in rear cockpit. Some system works (Gear, Flaps,Stick, Pedals). WIP.

Campaigns

• M-2000 Red Flag Campaign by Baltic Dragon. Added RU locale (texts and images).
  
• F-15C: The Georgian War campaign by Baltic Dragon. It includes the following changes:
  [INDENT]M2 - increased the volume of some audio files.
  M3 - Added stop condition to prevent Su-24s from re-attacking ground targets after bugging out (edited).
  M6 - Su-25Ts will no longer engage AWACS.
  M8 - enemy MiGs will now stay on station and not land too early.
  M10 - Corrected timing on radio chatter between WP3 & 4
  M11 - Adjusted flight path to prevent AI Su-27 crashing. Removed inactive MiG-31. Restricted Ground attack for wingman
  M12 - Yak-40 will be destroyed if damaged by hostile fighters
  M16 - Adjusted default flight formation. Silenced AI Hip radio calls. Corrected duplicate VO[/indent]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlmUWO2JL6I&feature=em-uploademail

DCS World 2018 Winter Sale Video

2018 has been a wonderful year for DCS with outstanding new aircraft, maps, and campaigns. This year saw the release of DCS World 2.5 with advancements in technology and art. We think that 2019 will be even better with eagerly awaited products and features.

In celebration, we are offering 50% off on most DCS World modules from 19 December to 7 January 2019, at 0600 GMT. Find them at:

Aircraft: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/modules/
Maps: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/terrains/
Campaigns: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/campaigns/

We will also be participating in the Steam Winter Sale when that takes place.

From all of us at Eagle Dynamics, thank you, our users and partners, for your support and for making this all possible.

Happy Holidays,

The Eagle Dynamics Team

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Ursine Vulpine ft Annaca - Wicked Game