The new Open Beta encompasses a large number of updates to the environment. A number of Campaigns have also been revised to ensure that they are compatible and accessible.

The F/A-18C Hornet and F-16C Viper have both received major updates. We have done what we can to include many of the community's requests, especially in regards to the Hornet’s litening pod. Our third-party partners have also been hard at work with updates to the M-2000 Mirage and the AV-8B Night Attack by RAZBAM. Notably, Heatblur Simulations have released substantial updates to the F-14B Tomcat and the ASJ37 Viggen.

Read the Full Change log

Magnitude 3 have also released a large update, read about it on their website:
http://leatherneck-sim.com/2020/05/20/crouching-update/




DCS: Supercarrier is the most detailed and realistic simulation of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier ever created. In total, the US Navy manufactured 10 Nimitz class ships. Our product will include all 5 vessels of the Theodore Roosevelt sub-class: CVN-71 Theodore Roosevelt, CVN-72 Abraham Lincoln, CVN-73 George Washington, CVN-74 John C Stennis, CVN-75 Harry S. Truman. We know that you have waited a long time for this complex module to deliver. The workload has been intense and we would like to thank all of those who put in the extra hours needed to meet this ultimate deadline, you know who you are. We are confident this powerful new module will inspire every one of us.

This week marks the completion of the first set of features for DCS: Supercarrier. Read about the detailed list of features available in DCS: Supercarrier Early Access.




We had planned to release the A/G radar this week but due to technical reasons, this has been moved to 3rd of June.

See development screenshots




At Early Access launch, Case 1, Case 2, and Case 3 will be supported. After Early Access will we do additional work to include pattern re-entry after a wave off or bolter, and Automatic Carrier Landing (ACL) support.

If you do not own the Supercarrier module, you will not be able to spawn on the deck to take off or catch an arresting wire to land. You would also not be able to take advantage of the new radio communications, the Ready Room, LSO, Station, and Air Boss Station.

Benefit from the Early Access discount and save 20% on DCS: Supercarrier.

Thank you all again for hanging in there with us. You make our dreams come true!

Kind regards,

The Eagle Dynamics Team

The Free for All event has been one of our most rewarding yet, bringing together our global community of developers, aviators and enthusiasts who enjoy trial access to all of our modules. It has provided an opportunity to showcase skills, gain expertise and given us a chance to learn as we work and to build a better flight combat experience.

Please note that the Steam Free For All Sale started on the 13th and will continue until the 27th of May. Enjoy!




The release of DCS: Supercarrier into Early Access required dozens of our teammates to ensure operations are as realistic as possible. A special review version of Supercarrier has been delivered to a number of journalists and opinion leaders and we expect some early feedback in the coming week.

DCS: Supercarrier will support English, Russian, German, French and Chinese.

We continue to debug multiplayer components for large servers and tune AI landing behaviour. Deck crew logic, deck lighting and final model textures are also being enhanced.




This Sunday 17th of May, the Virtual Airshows Group will take to the sky for the Wings Over Tbilisi 2020 virtual airshow. We encourage you to sit back and enjoy this marvellous display of accuracy and coordination, only in DCS World. Tune in on Twitch.

With this hopefully, successful loosening of ‘lockdown’ we trust you will remain healthy and happy. Thank you again for all your dedication to DCS World!

Yours sincerely,

The Eagle Dynamics Team

In preparation for the release of DCS: Supercarrier later in May 2020, my friend Jar from the Virtual Stingers Squadron has assisted me with an updated tutorial on Case I landings. These are your daytime landings with clouds above 3,000 feet and visibility greater than 5 nm. We hope you enjoy this video and encourages you do try one of most fun things you can do with an aircraft carrier.

With the upcoming release of DCS: Supercarrier later in May 2020, we offer the unscripted video instruction of creating a mission using DCS: Supercarrier.

After purchasing DCS: Supercarrier, you may have questions of how to install it, select a mission to fly from it, and takeoff in your first experience. This Quick Start video is designed to walk you through those first steps into virtual combat naval aviation.

We know that most of our modules have steep learning curves. Aircraft such as the MiG-15 Fagot, F-86F Sabre, F-5E Tiger II and the L-39 Albatros can bridge the gap. During the event, we encourage you to spend time gaining knowledge and expertise. Don’t forget that if you really like one of our products, you will benefit from a 50% discount until from the 13th of May till the 27th of May, should you wish to make a purchase.




This week we have been focussing with our external Beta Test friends on debugging multiplayer components for large servers, tuning the Landing Signal Officer station, revising AI landing behaviour, as well as enhancing final model textures and deck lighting.

See in Development Screenshots




The Raytheon AN/APG-73 radar is also used to map, navigate, locate and designate moving land and sea targets. Our initial AG radar release will include the Ground Map (MAP) mode with target designation. The EXP sub-modes will be added at a later date.

See in Development Screenshots

Thank you for your passion and support,

The Eagle Dynamics Team

A similar, slightly more limited but nevertheless substantial event is available. Fly the F/A-18C Hornet, F-16C Viper, A-10C Warthog, F-5E Tiger II, Persian Gulf Map and all DCS World War II products for free during a two-week period from April 19th to May 3rd. Between the 13th and 27th of May, a 50% discount on all DCS World Steam products will be available.

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The undercarriage is being tuned for accurate ground-steering. The engine cooling, exhaust systems and turbocharger are in final testing.

External model
Much of the final detailing has been done to finish the aircraft exterior. The forward section of the cockpit has been seriously revised and those changes are quite visible in the screenshots.

Cockpit night lighting
The instrument luminescence decay after UV light was implemented for all cockpit indicators and cockpit markings.

See in Development Screenshots




We would like to take this opportunity to share the growing realism of ground operations. We encourage you to explore newly released World War II battle-ready assets. We have a long way to go and your feedback, as a community helps contribute to the future of DCS World.

Control Ground Ops with DCS Combined Arms

Thank you again for your commitment, passion and support.

Eagle Dynamics

This week we would like to bring your special attention to Rotary Wing Aircraft. Fly the UH-1H Huey, SA342 Gazelle, Ka-50 Black Shark and the Mi-8MTV2 for free and get ready for the Mi-24P.

Check out Helicopters



External model and cockpit texturing
The detail in all respects of the external model is coming along very well.

Aft crew station
Cockpit instrument panels and other control systems animation are being programmed.

Mapping Display
The feature set is in the final stages of the definition.

Flight Model
Good progress is being made. Once the final touches have been delivered on the DCS: P-47 Thunderbolt Early Access, the full focus will go onto the Mi-24P.

See in Development Screenshots





Download Combined Arms and WWII Assets Pack to experience the growing realism of our ground combat operations. We are still far away from where we want to be in this area of DCS but you may be surprised with the progress we have achieved. The following units are fully operable with the addition of two new tanks;

AC Sd.Kfz 234/2 Puma
AG StuG III Ausf. G
AG StuG IV
CT Centaur IV
CT Cromwell IV
HIT Churchill VII
HT Pz.Kpfw VI Ausf B Tiger II
HT Pz.Kpfw VI Tiger I
MT Pz.Kpfw IV Ausf H
MT Pz.Kpfw V panther Ausf G
MT Sherman M4
MT Sherman M4A4 Firefly
TD Elefant Sd.Kfz.184
TD Jagdpanther G1
TD Jagdpanzer IV
TD M10 GMC

Take control of Ground Ops with DCS Combined Arms

Thank you again for your commitment, passion and support.

Eagle Dynamics

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/changelog/openbeta/2.5.6.47404/

DCS World
Reducing the CPU load when path finding a group of infantry.
Fix for liveries names of A-20G
Fixed crash at second landing.

DCS F-16C Viper by ED
FPS dropped several times when gear UP on the ground - fixed.

Campaigns
A-10C The Enemy Within 3.0 campaign by Baltic Dragon.

Mission 2: added safeguard allowing players to skip the mission in case of bugs (AI ground units path finding problems)
Mission 8: removed landing flight of A-10s that got stuck at the end of runway, preventing Player's wingman from taxiing.

Known issues
Torpedoes from U-boat or S-boat could be fired to unmoved targets only
MP: Ship speed calculated with errors and drifted, so aircraft can slide on the deck
PLAT camera view missing from the Stennis

We are excited to offer this exceptional free for all trial period. The intricacies of these aircraft can be challenging and some of these modules require a substantial investment to get to grips with all the complexities of a real modern fighter. So make sure to check out YouTube tutorials and in-game training missions.





Avionics
Fixed AA radar issues.
Working on datalink.

Weapons
Implementation of the Eagle Dynamics API will allow optimized LOFT trajectory for SD-10s.
The type-200 Anti-runway Bomb will be the last weapon added to JF-17 in near future.

During the Free For All event, save 10% on the JF-17 Thunder by Deka Iron Works.

See in development screenshots





This week, one of our milestones was to deploy an update to the World War II Assets Pack for DCS World. The enhanced assets pack delivers more weapons, AI aircraft, support units, armoured cars and tank busters.

Predict German plans and respond to threats coming from the Channel. This improvement takes advantage of our latest textures and AI weapon technology to provide highly realistic representations of previous WWII operations.

The DCS: WWII Assets Pack is also available as part of the Free For All event.

New units
Ju 88A-4 - torpedo bomber aircraft
A-20 - medium bomber aircraft
Stug III - assault gun
M10 - tank destroyer
Mk VIII Centaur IV - cruiser tank
Elefant - heavy tank destroyer
Mk IV Churchill VII - infantry tank
M8 Greyhound - armored car
8.8 cm Flak 41 - anti aircraft gun
Flakscheinwerfer 37 - searchlight
V-1 and launching ramp as static object
Schnellboot S-100 class
U-boat Type VII

Make sure to download the latest update now.

Thank you again for your commitment and passion,

Eagle Dynamics