Given the ever-changing situation surrounding COVID-19, we wanted to alert you to some potential changes that could affect certain support channels.

First, we want to reassure you that we have a thorough continuity plan, which leverages our global network to ensure support will continue to be provided in the event that a location is impacted. Our plan takes into account location, product and customer segment. We have also tested to ensure business continuity while maintaining security compliance.

The health, safety and wellbeing of our teams are our utmost priorities. If one or more of our support locations are affected, we may shift or reduce some services temporarily. Any changes will be posted.

We’re giving you free trial access to popular DCS World modules. For those of you staying at home, you can explore our website and join us on social media for inspiration. The trials will run from the 18th of March to the 18th of April 2020.

During the trial period, all participating modules benefit from up to 50% discount.

Below is a schedule of free trials from ED and it’s 3rd Parties,

On top of that, save up to 50% on most DCS World modules starting from 18 March 2020 till 18 April 2020 in E-shop and Steam*!



The schedule:

March 18-19: F-16C
March 20-21: F/A-18C
March 22-23: F-14B
March 24-25: JF-17 ( 2.5.6 Open Beta only )
March 26-27: A-10C
March 28-29: AV-8B
March 30-31: M-2000C
April 1-2: Spitfire
April 3-4: Mustang
April 5-6: Fw 190 A8
April 7-8: Bf 109 K4
April 9-10: Persian Gulf Map
April 11-12: Nevada Map
April 13-14: F-86
April 15-16: MiG-15
April 17-18: Black Shark Ka-50

Be aware that some modules have different discount rates:

DCS: Supercarrier - no additional discounts
DCS: F-14 Tomcat by Heatblur Simulations – 20% off
DCS: JF-17 Thunder by Deka Ironwork Simulations - $15.00 USD off
DCS: SA342 Gazelle by Polychop Simulations - 25% off


All campaigns by Reflected Simulations - 30% off:

• Spitfire IX The Big Show Campaign
  
• P-51D The Blue Nosed Bastards of Bodney Campaign
  
• Bf 109 K-4 Jagdflieger Campaign
  
• F-86F Hunters over the Yalu Campaign

UH-1H Worlds Apart - Spring 2025 Campaign by Low-Level-Heaven Mission Development - 20% off.

The Museum Relic Campaign by Apache600 - not participating.

Note: If you do not wish to purchase a module after trying it for free, please delete the free-trial module using the Module Manager to avoid authorization errors.

Yours sincerely,
The Eagle Dynamics Team


* Steam Sale is subject to change according to VALVE discounts policy.

In the next DCS World Open Beta, we will be introducing two new pointing modes for the Hornet Litening targeting pod.

The Velocity Vector Slave (VVSL) mode aligns the TGP line of sight with the Velocity Velocity symbol on the HUD. To use, ensure that the TDC is assigned to the FLIR page, select VVLS on the FLIR page, and depress the TDC switch when the Velocity Vector is over the desired location. Once designed, you can continue to slew the TDC on the FLIR page and designate a new location.

Waypoint Slave mode aligns the TGP line of sight with a selected waypoint. To use, select WYPT on the HSI, select the desired waypoint, and then press the WPDSG option select button.

Also, when in bombing CCIP mode, the TGP will be slaved to the pipper of the CCIP bombing reticle.

When not designed, the TGP will be in Snowplow mode.

Thanks,
Wags

[LEFT]This one-day-only show opens with Virtual Blue Impulse and features performances by the European Hornets, Steel Eagles, AeroVector Jet Team, Virtual Aeroshell Aerobatic Team, and special headline performances brought to you by Frecce Tricolori Virtuali and Virtual Blue Spectres, both masters of the art!

Tune in at 14:00 GMT (7:00 am US Pacific, 10:00 am US Eastern) to watch Virtual Airshows on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/virtualairshows

Get the full show schedule here: {LINK REMOVED}https://tinyurl.com/VBLA2020




[LEFT]As the month of the F-15 continues on the Fighter Pilot Podcast, we will continue to celebrate it as well. Once again this weekend you will have a free weekend to try out the F-15C and the Su-27 (we apologize to Steam users that missed out last weekend due to technical difficulties). Try these modules free from March 12th, 1030 PST to March 16th, 1030 PST!

This weekend is your chance to gain lifetime access to these modules with 65% savings.




With all the work going on with the new damage model, and following a recent post by one of our dedicated community members pertaining to ballistics and round drag we decided to check most of the guns and ammo in the sim.

We detected an excessive amount of round dispersion due to improper gun installation characteristics which impacted dispersion values in most of our WWII aircraft. We have corrected the rigidity of these installation values and as a result, have seen a drop in dispersion values on all WWII aircraft of approximately 1.5 times.

The P-51D and upcoming P-47 are also receiving some extra TLC. We will be using a combat mix of M8 API and M20 API/T belts. This will better match historical data and our upcoming visual effects upgrade.

The Spitfire as well will benefit from improved ballistics for a more accurate match to historical documents such as type designation and firing tables.

The GAU-8 isn't getting left out either. We updated our information from General Electric which diminishes round dispersion by approximately 1.5 times. We know that many in the community have been complaining about this for some time and with this latest data backed correction the Hog will deliver even more tank-busting fun to our faithful users. Thank you again for persisting.

While no dispersion issues were found with the M61 we will be updating the PGU type shells with improved ballistics. This should affect any aircraft using these types of shells, including the F-16C.

Last, but not least, the F-86F is also currently under review, so far we have found possible issues with barrel heating and cooling. We will continue to make changes as needed.



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

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.






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.


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

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.




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.


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

Visit our forums!

https://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=4220357&postcount=89

DCS Open Beta 2.5.6.43931 hotfix

• Crash at login without authorization data fixed
  
• Multiplayer memory leak on carrier fixed
  
• A-10A and A-10C: taxi lights fixed
  
• Ka-50: IT-23 now can't be adjusted without electric power

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

https://store.steampowered.com/search/?term=dcs+bundle


DCS Helicopter Bundle Sales & New Ka-50 Cockpit!

PS!
Bundle Deals Available: 21 February to 9 March

Starting Friday, 21 February, 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. Get the bundles at:

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/bundles/
• Helicopter Bundle: Price: $69.99
• DCS: Black Shark 2 + DCS: Combined Arms: Price $49.99
• DCS: Black Shark 2 + DCS: Mi-8MTV2: Price $54.99

These same bundles will also be available on Steam.

We are also excited to show off the new, free Ka-50 Black Shark cockpit update. The updated cockpit will be in the Open Beta for 20 February. This new cockpit has been rebuilt from scratch and consists of a new, high-resolution 3D mesh and textures that take advantage of advanced rendering and lighting technologies.

Thank you for all your support!
Eagle Dynamics team

Music in the video:
"Heart Of Courage" by "Two Steps From Hell"
https://www.twostepsfromhell.com/