Der Digital Combat Simulator (DCS) von Eagle Dynamics erreicht die nächste Stufe: Version 2.9 wurde veröffentlicht und verspricht viele neue Features. So wurde nicht nur ein komplexes Voice- und Kommunikationssystem integriert, auch die Grafikengine erhält neue Features (AMD&Nvidia). Und die Mirage erhält eine neue Variante.

Es sind jetzt schon 15 Jahre, die DCS auf dem Buckel hat und die Arbeit ruht bei dem internationalen Team von Entwicklern um Nick Grey einfach nicht. Wie immer ist beim DCS die Open Beta die Version mit regelmäßigen Updates. Jetzt ist Version 1.9 erschienen und wer sich das Changelog ausdrucken will, schützt sicher nicht den Regenwald. Denn lang ist Liste der Features:

Zum einen ist da das neue Voice-Feature. Mulitplayer-Nutzer werden es kennen: Auf Servern wird meist professionell gefunkt, so wie man es im zivilen Bereich auf VATSIM und Co. kennt. Die Kommunikation und Anbindung an die Cockpits der DCS-Module hat bisher das Tool SimpleRadio (SRS) übernommen. Jetzt hat der DCS Voice Chat am Start, das kein simples Push-to-Talk ist, sondern vielfältige Features integriert. Kein Wunder hat DCS-Influencer Matt „Wags“ Wagner auf seinem Kanal ein 10-minütiges Tutorial zur Nutzung der neuen Funktion veröffentlicht:

Auch bei der Grafik hat sich im neuen Update einiges getan – und zwar für beide Lager. Nvidia-Nutzer können sich jetzt über die Unterstützung für Nvidia DLSS freuen. „Durch Upscaling kann Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) die Spielleistung drastisch verbessern, wenn der Grafikprozessor (GPU) eingeschränkt ist“, schreibt Eagle Dynamics im Changelog. „Bitte beachtet, dass DLSS wenig bis gar keinen Einfluss auf die Leistung hat, wenn eure CPU eingeschränkt ist. Besitzer von Nvidia-Grafikkarten der 40er-Serie profitieren am meisten davon. Wenn ihr DLSS als Upscaling-Option ausgewählt habt, könnt ihr die Qualität gegenüber der Leistung mit den Voreinstellungen Qualität, Balance, Leistung und Ultraleistung weiter verfeinern.“ 

Aber auch DCS-Fans mit AMD-Karten kommen auf ihre Kosten: „Unterstützung für AMD FSR 2 wurde hinzugefügt, FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) verwendet ebenfalls einen Upscaling-Algorithmus zur Verbesserung der Leistung“, berichtet ED. „Wie bei DLSS wird es wenig bis gar keine Auswirkungen haben, wenn eure CPU-begrenzt ist.“

Und wenn wir schon bei Grafik sind: Jetzt gibt es Screen Space Shadows (SSS) im DCS. Dadurch werden die Schattendetails von Gras, Büschen und Baumschatten verbessert. Am deutlichsten wird dies bei bewegten Gras- und Baumschatten bei großen Sichtdistanzen. Natürlich sind alle Features noch Work in Progress. Die komplette Liste der neuen Features findet ihr unten.

Ach ja, und für die Mirage F1 gibt es mit der BE jetzt auch eine neue Variante. Hier das Video dazu:

Changelog:

DCS 2.9.0.46801 Open Beta

Neue Kampagnen:

• DCS: F-16C “First in Weasels Over Syria” von Ground Pounder Sims
• DCS: MAD Black Shark von Stone Sky

Neue Flugzeugvariante:

• Mirage F-1BE

DCS World

• NEU: Unterstützung für Nvidia DLSS wurde hinzugefügt. Durch Upscaling kann Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) die Spielleistung drastisch verbessern, wenn der Grafikprozessor (GPU) eingeschränkt ist. Bitte beachtet, dass DLSS wenig bis gar keinen Einfluss auf die Leistung hat, wenn eure CPU eingeschränkt ist. Besitzer von Nvidia-Grafikkarten der 40er-Serie profitieren am meisten davon. Wenn ihr DLSS als Upscaling-Option ausgewählt habt, könnt ihr die Qualität gegenüber der Leistung mit den Voreinstellungen Qualität, Balance, Leistung und Ultraleistung weiter verfeinern. W.I.P.
• NEU: Unterstützung für AMD FSR 2 wurde hinzugefügt, FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) verwendet ebenfalls einen Upscaling-Algorithmus zur Verbesserung der Leistung. Wie bei DLSS wird es wenig bis gar keine Auswirkungen haben, wenn eure CPU-begrenzt ist. W.I.P..
• NEU: Kantenglättung (Anti-Aliasing). Wenn Upscaling ausgeschaltet ist, stehen drei Modi für Kantenglättung zur Verfügung.
  • Multi-Sampling Anti-Aliasing (MSAA)
  • Temporal Anti-Aliasing (TAA)
  • Deep Learning Anti-Aliasing (DLAA)
• NEU: Grafikoption für Screen Space Shadows (SSS) hinzugefügt. Dadurch werden die Schattendetails von Gras, Büschen und Baumschatten verbessert. Am deutlichsten wird dies bei bewegten Gras- und Baumschatten bei großen Sichtdistanzen. W.I.P..
• NEU: Color Grading. Select between nine image color gradients that allow you to adjust the tint of the image to provide the desired effect. This can be most useful for video creators.
• NEW: LOD Switch Factor. The Level of Detail (LOD) slider allows you to adjust the distance at which a unit transitions to lower level of detail models. 1 is the default value, but by setting a lower value, game performance can be increased.
• NEW: Sharpening. The slider adjusts the image sharpness between 0.00 (default) and 1.00. Sharpening can help make it look crisp and clear by enhancing the edges of objects in the image. However, adding too much sharpness can actually make an image look worse, or it can lead to a loss in image detail. When using DLSS, we suggest a setting of 0.5 and 0.8-1.0 for FSR.
• NEW: Cinematic Camera View – Right Control + F2. In combination with the mouse, the WASD keys can be used to move the camera forward, back, and laterally, and the Q and E keys can move the camera up and down. This allows the camera to be positioned in reference to the unit’s coordinate system, allowing much greater camera control for cinematic scenes.
• NEW: 3D Models. Newly created models for the B-1B, B-52H, S-3B (S-3B Tanker to follow shortly), “Centurion” C-RAM, and SA-10 (S-300PS).
• NEW: Ability to create, save, delete and rename custom weapons loadouts using in game rearm/refuel menu.
• Improved “spotting dots” added (WIP):
  • Increased dot size at high resolutions
  • Zoom is not affecting dots size

In order to disable new “spotting dots” and revert to previous logic user can put “DotRendererExperiment = False” in autoexec.cfg file located in \Saved Games\DCS.openbeta\Config\

• Improved Replays/Tracks: Improved track replay for human controlled aircraft by conducting more frequent continuity checks, WIP. – Note, increased track file data size when saved to disk.
• NEW: Advanced Waypoint Action for Unlimited Fuel Option for AI. Please note the task must be at the top of Advanced Waypoint Actions list to make sure it works properly.
• NEW: Perform Task/Strafing for aircraft and helicopters as Advanced Waypoint Action. You can now set placement, length, attack direction and attack quantity. 
• NEW: Added helicopter rotor downwash influence on vegetation.
• Voice chat:
  • Added realistic voice filters for all radio units
  • Added realistic sounds at the end of transmission and effects of multipath interference
  • All options moved to the Audio options page
  • All controls moved to the Voice Chat page and aircraft pages
  • Fixed Voice Chat window not opening after changing the mission on the server
  • Fixed Master Volume and Cockpit Volume knobs not working for Voice Chat transmission
• Graphics: Improved helicopter rotor dust effects.
• AI Aircraft. AI runs off the end of the runway at Vaziani (Caucasus) and never attempts to turn back towards the parking ramp – fixed.
• AI Aircraft. AI F-16 will not rearm at a Rearm/Refuel Waypoint – fixed
• AI Aircraft. Error during radio message when helicopters passing waypoint – fixed
• AI Aircraft. AWACS detects bandits and share data with radar off – fixed
• AI Aircraft. After Evade Fire Horizontally is triggered, AI no longer follows waypoints – fixed
• AI Aircraft. WW2 Big Formation, un-natural flight attitude – fixed
• AI Aircraft. FARP takeoff with moderate wind causes AI helicopters to oscillate – fixed
• AI Aircraft. Fixed. С-47 Only one cargo is unloaded.
• AI Aircraft. B-1B ground collision after takeoff in some cases.
• AI Aircraft. Tornado aircraft will taxi with unfolded wings, not folded.
• AI Aircraft. Fixed H-6J drag when bombs hatch.
• Ground Units. Fixed – units slide down a slope.
• Ground Units. Added reload sound for S-60.
• Ground Units. Added belts for KORD and DSHK on pickup.
• AI SAM. Fixed missile explodes after launch when the tracking fails.
• Fixed: AI Helicopters in certain situations can become indestructible.
• GUI Sporadic Multiplayer server list screen error when user trying to change nickname – fixed
• DS. Dedicated Server crash on woCar::onNetHumanTakeControl – fixed
• GUI. GUI Error when clicking on F/A-18C Lot 20 wingman in some cases. (Datalink) – fixed
• GUI Error when using combination for drop down list in dynamic weather window – fixed
• MT. Fix labels visibility jittering.
• ME. Added the coordinate picker copy button.
• Graphic. HUD casting reflections on the water surface – fixed
• Caucasus Map. Human controlled vehicles drive through trees. No collisions with trees – fixed
• B-1B and B-52. Corrected masses of launchers.
• Incorrect positioning of the cargo after task Cargo Unload – fixed
• MP. Aircraft MP phantoms. Landing gear always spinning when retracted – fixed
• Graphics. When flying at high altitude, at certain angles, the aircraft, lights and even effects can be seen reflected on the water surface in the far distance – fixed
• ME. “No Pylon” payload restriction does not work – fixed
• Soil crater is drawn on water surface in certain cases – fixed
• MT. Graphics. No ground vehicle dust/snow trail – fixed
• GUI. Scale GUI messes with characters alignment – corrected
• Memory leak when DCS window minimized to taskbar (both ST and MT) – fixed
• ME. Refused from “ИПМ”, “КПМ” markings for non-Westerns due to improper assignment.
• AI Ships. Aircraft with start from the deck of Kuznetsov spawn in the air – fixed
• Crash on track restart in some cases – fixed
• JTAC. During LGB delivery JTAC marked the target with smoke instead of laser and says to use a gun – fixed
• FLIR. Added radar heating.
• Ships. Fixed sound for CV Kuznetsov.
• VR Option. Added Controller position sliders. Ultraleap special option. Added position sliders.
• MT. Trains jitter when moving – fixed

DCS Weapons

• New implementation of A2A missiles (by ED) for MiG-21 and AJS-37: R-3S, R-3R, R-13, R-13M1, Rb-24/24J, and Rb-74.
• Fixed inaccuracies in several versions of the AIM-9. 
• Added AIM-9P3 and R-60A missiles.
• Fixed R-60 payload drag.
• AIM-120 has a more advanced 3rd order tracking filter and double-contoured tracking loop that provide faster transient process and higher resistance to ECM blinking.
• Introduced ejector mechanics for bombs.
• F/A-18C. AIM-7 missile is incorrectly attached to pylon 4 and 6 – fixed
• MK-82Y. Huge aiming miss – fixed
• Wind correction for CBU-105 WCMD inaccuracy – fixed
• Sea Cat’s and Sea Wolf’s proximity fuzes are disabled by default – fixed
• When dropping a CBU-97 from a low altitude, submunitions woul sometimes get stuck in the ground – fixed
• BGM-109C. Incorrect name in debriefing – fixed
• Kh-29 – missiles got updated FM and realistic autopilot / guidance system.
• Increased dispersion of air rockets.
• Updated eject/release effect of all air-to-ground weapons in China Asset Pack.

DCS: F-16C Viper by Eagle Dynamics

• Improved Datalink settings. DCS: F-16C Viper | Datalink Update (COMING SOON)
• Improved Air-to-Air radar operating logic. (Details in the text of the news letter dated October 6, 2023) 
• Added TDOA for HTS DCS: F-16C Viper | HARM Targeting Update with TDOA (COMING SOON)
• Improve CCIP and CCRP modes.
• Improve VIP/VRP options, Snowplow mode, and Sighting Point options/Cursor Slew.
• Improve Range scale mechanisation in TWS/SAM modes.
• Improved FM:
  • The characteristic of the displacement of the pressure center during the transition to supersonic has been corrected.
  • Improved the characteristics of turns at high altitudes. Smoothed the effect of ‚bubble‘ when passing the transonic zone on a turn at high altitude. 
  • G-onsets transition characteristics improved over the entire range of heights and speeds.
• Added: Canopy latch hooks animation.
• Fixed: TGP model not looking where it is pointing.
• Fixed: 90/30 or 30/90 countermeasure count takes out 4 rounds.
• Fixed: AG radar is unlikely to track a designated moving target.
• Fixed: Snowplow behaviour when on the ground (weight-on-wheels).
• Added BDU-50 payloads.
• Added Sinai High-Aspect BFM Instant Mission.
• Fixed; Offset Aimpoint 1 is set with negative elevation.
• Fixed: CCRP TPOD Going into standby will result in an incorrect waypoint.
• Fixed: TGP Destroyed but still functional.
• Fixed: TGP behaviour when selecting target with HAD.
• Fixed: Unlimited weapons creates a hung store scenario.
• Fixed: FCR in GM and FZ will blank if beyond gimbal limits.
• Fixed: HSD CPL should suspend when SOI.
• Fixed: CCRP Toss isn’t calculating correctly.
• Fixed: MARK „TGP“ option is not selectable under some cases.
• Fixed: Incorrect ACM Boresight radar azimuth sweep behaviour.
• Fixed: AG radar GMT no prolongation is present.
• Fixed: Blanking issues on the FCR FZ function.
• Fixed: TD Box is appearing in HUD when in STRF sub-mode.
• Fixed: RWR continues to signal actual threat warnings during BIT.
• Fixed: FIX not working correctly with TGP.
• Fixed: SMS page not fully redraw after switching weapon.
• Fixed: SEMI and AUTO countermeasures still work if RWR is turned off.
• Fixed: CMDS SA and AUTO program execution.

DCS: F/A-18C by Eagle Dynamics

• Improved Datalink settings. DCS: F/A-18C | Datalink Update (COMING SOON)
• Improved Air-to-Air radar operating logic. (Details in the text of the news letter dated October 6, 2023.)
• Improved accuracy in CCIP and AUTO modes.
• Improved TWS AUTO Scan priority.
• Improved Radar AGE Setting and Functionality.
• Added: CV RF alignment via datalink system. You can now align to the carrier (CV) using the datalink. 
• Fixed: Under wing inboard Nav light can be seen on top of the wing.
• Fixed: Light on stabiliser remains in place with damage.
• Fixed: Landing gear AOA lights red and amber have a cone protruding.
• Fixed: Missile launch AGM-84E with an error on the course.
• Fixed: Chaff-Flare count discrepancy.
• Fixed: Countermeasure forward on switch strange behaviour.
• Fixed: HMD icon for starred track (SA page TUC) freezes in space when SA page is not visible.
• Fixed: AG radar GMT mode tracking issues.
• Fixed: Weapon selection switch & radar.
• Fixed: VS mode AOT zone issue.
• Fixed: Exiting ACM mode will change radar settings.
• Fixed: A2A Target information in HUD after switching to A2G.
• Fixed: STT from VS shows no BRA and Bullseye info on the RDR ATTK page.
• Fixed: Fuel dump no longer shows fuel vapour stream.
• Fixed: FLIR Switch behaviour.
• Fixed: STD HDG option have to be removed when align has progressed to the point when will not reduce align time.
• Fixed:TDC slew doesn’t work with IRMV, sensor will float away.

DCS: AH-64D by Eagle Dynamics

• Added COMM Presets and Datalink Support
  • DCS: AH-64D Datalink Setup (COMING SOON)
  • DCS: AH-64D Datalink Messaging (COMING SOON)
  • DCS: AH-64D | FARM Reports (COMING SOON)
• EUFD Preset and Swap buttons re-enabled
• Added Laser Warning Receiver  DCS: AH-64D Laser Warning System (COMING SOON)
• Improve LMC & TSE logic (W.I.P.)
• Attitude Hold Adjustments (W.I.P.)
• Heading Hold Corrections.
• FLT page corrections.
• FUEL page corrections.
• Fixed: Dead CPG not repaired properly.
• Fixed: TADS jittering in TEDAC.
• Fixed: Hover mode Acceleration Cue format is switching based on air speed instead of ground speed.
• Fixed: ENG page is switching format under wrong conditions.
• Fixed: „FUEL XFER FAIL“ shows up on a normal cold start.
• Fixed: White arrow icon in menu options on MFDs.
• Fixed: Waypoints are displayed on TSD in ATK phase when not part of current route or ACQ.
• Fixed: No rockets are detected onboard the aircraft at mission start.
• Fixed: NO ROCKETS not displayed when rockets are depleted.
• Fixed: Text indication corrections for WPN page Rocket symbols.
• Fixed: George should not attempt to land on water.
• Fixed: RTS selection is not overriding the audio mute function on the COMM panel.
• Fixed: EUFD: Dots Error.
• Fixed: ASE Threat symbology text size.
• Fixed: TADS Field of Regard diagram with aperture error in manual.
• Fixed: AGM-114L missile constraints should be 20 degrees for all targets 1000 meters or greater.
• Fixed: Keyboard Unit, „T“ btn doesn’t work with default keyboard binding.

DCS: A-10C II Tank Killer by Eagle Dynamics

• NEW: Ability to set up four members and 12 donors in Mission Editor flight group.
• Fixed labels for OSB-19, OSB-20 on the MFD when the TGP is selected in FLIR mode.
• Fixed AGM-65E was replaced with AGM-65L in predefined payloads for A-10C II.
• Fixed AGM-65L does not remain on set LASER code after power off & on.
• Fixed crash in the cockpit caused by missing pointer validity checks.
• Fixed the aircraft slides with engine off and in wheel chocks in Syria, Kiryat Shmona.
• Fixed Flashlight stops working when the battery is powered off.
• Added rules of payload configurations for A-10A, A-10C, A-10C II: loading on STA 5 and 7 is removed when STA 6 is loaded and vice versa.
• Added AN/ARC-164 shows a number on the Preset page only.
• Added Special Tab Options for Throttle Slew.
• Added Axis Controls for Lighting Dials.
• Improved the AAR/Indexer & signal lights brightness control.

DCS: Mi-24P Hind by Eagle Dynamics

• Improved: Petrovich AI target detection system realism improvement. Now time spent for target detection is impacted by how many objects are around the target (simulating that target object is harder to detect when it is not in clear field). Feature is WIP we will be adding additional dependencies like target being on road and moving and others into consideration.
• Improved: FM behaviour when after stick pull helicopter entering sudden stall is tuned down.
• Improved: Engines and APU synchronisation in multicrew.
• Improved: Auto Start procedure adjusted.
• Fixed: Autopilot desync in multicrew.
• Fixed: Uncommanded main gun fire upon selection if fired another weapon earlier in multicrew.
• Fixed: Stick is parked when the player switches to the operator’s seat when „Simplified AI“ is enabled.
• Added: VOIP binds for Crew gunner profile.

DCS: F-5E Tiger II by Eagle Dynamics

• Fixed: With wing off still carries payload.

DCS: F-86F Sabre by Eagle Dynamics

• Fixed:  Pitch trim nose down does not light up „Take-off position indicator“ light.

DCS: Supercarrier by Eagle Dynamics

• SpecOpt Tab. Changed the Title name.
• Added possibility to correct INS by cable if CV RF is not available.
• Fixed: Pilot puts arm through canopy on launch.

DCS: Spitfire LF Mk IX by Eagle Dynamics

• Updated cockpit textures.
• Fixed: Repair Breaks Side Door.
• Fixed: Open door disappears.

DCS: P-51D Mustang by Eagle Dynamics

• Fixed canopy handle glitching.
• Fixed Incorrect payload available for pylons 5 and 6.

DCS: FW 190D-9 Dora by Eagle Dynamics

• Weather updated in missions.

DCS Mirage F1 by Aerges

New features:

• Added the new Mirage F1 BE version that includes the following major features:
• Full multicrew capability.
• Sight repeater.
• Gunpods.
• Priority control for the following systems: high-lift devices, airbrake, engine emergency regulation, green radio, nav aids, and radar.
• Several systems repeaters.
• Added AN/ALE-40 programmer clickability and specific view settings for the Mirage F1 single seater (check the flight manual for description).
• The horizontal head movement limit is extended to an extra 10 cm when the canopy is open.
• Implemented sight test procedure.
• Added external CC-420 gun pods to all F1 variants.
• Added axis for lights and intercom volume potentiometers.

Engine:

• Adjusted engine flame-out with tail wind or reversed airflow. It may happen on the ground with extreme winds and at high altitudes with out-of-envelope manoeuvres that involve reversed airflow, such as a tailslide. The RPM has to be set high to minimise the phenomenon.
• The engine starter button cover is spring loaded now (will close after a time delay).

Flight model:

• Slightly increased high supersonic drag to better reflect acceleration data.

Autostart/Autostop:

• Fixed auto start sequence. Now the throttle is checked/moved to idle in the cabin checks phase, to avoid a hot start chance.
• Fixed auto start sequence. The Emergency gyromagnetic compass switch didn’t set to On.
• Fixed autostop sequence. The Emergency gyromagnetic compass switch didn’t set to Off.

Manual and documentation:

• Fixed kneeboard checklist, updated Flight Manual normal checklist and fixed auto-startup; regarding JPT emergency regulator switch, that must be in AUTO at cockpit preparation.
• Updated flight manual to include Mirage F1 BE annex and other modifications.

Miscellaneous:

• Corrected slat deployment and retraction routine to have the right slat deflection.
• Now it is possible to select both radios for radio transmission on the Radio Selector Panel. Use keyboard or joystick buttons to press and hold more than one knob at once.
• Fixed INS alignment error problems in certain conditions: when loading/unloading payloads, with wind/turbulence, MP…
• Several 3D model and texture updates.
• Fixed brake chute being self-deployed disregarding the handle position, after the aircraft repair is complete.
• Fixed several single and quickstart missions (mainly due to missing pre-programmed radio channels or changed radio frequencies in South Atlantic terrain).
• Selected radio for transmission (the radio background color) in Voice Chat will be displayed correctly now, when the aircraft was entered hot, while the server simulation has not started yet (server still paused).
• Fixed sight camera position (it was not centred with the sight).

Known issues:

• Radio doesn’t work (it can’t be heard) when starting a hot mission. Workaround: cycle the “Function selector” switch, I.e. switch it to OFF (AR) and then back to one of the operating modes: Main (PAL) or Main+Guard (PAL+G).

DCS: C-101 Aviojet by AvioDev

• Radio stations status (yellow indicator) and Selected radio for transmission (the radio background color) in Voice Chat will be displayed correctly now, when the aircraft was entered hot, while the server simulation has not started yet (server still paused).
• Selected radio for transmission (the radio background color) in Voice Chat will be displayed correctly now, when the aircraft was entered hot, while the server simulation has not started yet (server still paused).

DCS: F-15E Suite 4+ by RAZBAM Simulations 

3D Models and Textures

• Fixed: Incorrect texture used on exterior pilot.
• Fixed: Intake bleeding through.
• Fixed „SPARE LIGHTS“ work in NVG Filter effect.
• Fixed: Emergency Oxy Hose to align during seat height adjustment (Both Seats).
• Added: VR Pilot’s head shadow in cockpit (First Person/Both Seats).
• Added: 494th Panthers 91-324 ‚El Jefe“ Livery.
• Added: 492nd Mad Hatters 91-321 „LOKI“ Livery.
• Added: Cavity maps for Default Cockpit.
• Added: More polygons to Engine Nacelles.
• Added: Lower end GPU/VRAM option in Special Options settings. (lower image quality)
• Updated: Enhanced AO maps for Cockpit.
• Updated: Pilot’s Hand interaction on Throttle for future animations.
• Improved: Internal 3D model material name changes.
• Improved: Mirror FOV.
• Improved: Flap and Gear Indicator Light.

Avionics

• Added: TFR (requires AAQ-13 Navigation Pod)
• Added: modifiable steerpoint MEA in UFC and Mission Editor
• Added: Delete steerpoint by selecting „0“ steerpoint on UFC
• Added: INS based wind estimation
• Added: Any waypoint (Routes A/B/C, offsets, base, bullseyes, avoidance, mark, list) can be added in ME
• Added: List points can be bound to steer points
• Fixed: UFC input works without electric power.
• Fixed: markpoints starting at M0
• Fixed: active route display on A/G radar map
• Fixed: bug where TWS freezes the radar in presence of AoJ returns
• Fixed: TWS struggling to convert a HoJ track into full track in some cases
• Fixed: Pressing PB1 on SP edit page past last route point
• Fixed: Blank steerpoint (zero coordinates) showing on maps and selectable on sensors
• Fixed: TSD route switching
• Fixed: ASL wrong with INS drift
• Fixed: Incorrect ASL behaviour with aircraft roll
• Fixed: WSO LANTIRN TGP HOTAS behaviour
• Fixed: RWR Volume control not working
• Fixed: A/A TACAN distance readout shows two decimals (X.XX) when it should be one (X.X)
• Fixed: Missing hyphen in HUD bullseye
• Fixed: HSI ground track diamond is cyan, not amber on the MPCD
• Fixed: RADALT issues
• Fixed: Bad display of radar altimeter height on HUD repeater
• Fixed: RP MPL qty should be total, not per station
• Fixed: Erratic head movement fighting and not syncing properly in multi-crew for 2nd crewmember
• Adjusted: INS drift rate
• Updated:  ILS volume set to OFF at mission start
• Updated:  AP roll authority increased from 2 to 5 deg
• Improved: AP steering & wind corrections
• Improved: BOT aiming
• Improved: Radar Altimeter
• Added: VOIP radio definitions
• Fixed: VOIP Push-To-Talk keybinds for both Pilot and WSO.
• Fixed: TFR flyup MC sync
• Fixed: CDIP BOT release
• Updated: CDIP ballistics
• Updated: RPL release

Missions

• Added: LANTIRN targeting pod basics training mission
• Added: South Atlantic – Operation SIlent Strike

DCS: AV-8B N/A by RAZBAM Simulations

• Fixed Bomb release MULT logic.
• Fixed Rockets firing sequence when using single fire mode.
• Fixed AUTO release cue behaviour
• Fixed: VOIP Push-To-Talk keybinds

DCS: M-2000C by RAZBAM Simulations

• Fixed BLG-66 BELUGA aiming.
• Fixed Damage to SABRE and SERVAL.

DCS: MB-339 by IndiaFoxtEcho Visual Simulations

• Fixed: aircraft explosion while taxing
• Fixed: aircraft explosion in some cases while performing aerobatic manoeuvres
• Fixed: aircraft wings break too easy during high G turns
• Fixed: mission editor special options missing
• Fixed: canopy too dark
• Updated: Flight Manual

DCS: JF-17 by Deka Ironwork Simulations

• Fixed: LS-6 and GB-6 do not fly to target
• Fixed: JF-17 fuel probe weight (thanks to Wyvern for fix)
• Fixed: lasercode set in ME not applied for all pylons
• Fixed: Axis TDC move too fast in AG radar DBS modes 
• Fixed: external/cockpit texture norm dds files
• Fixed: WMD7 textures
• Fixed: WMD7 SP/SLAVE toggle issue
• Fixed: trim lights init state
• Fixed: should fix FFB input issue
• Tweaked: refined CL CD breakpoints
• Tweaked: WMD7 can be turned on only under AG master mode per updated info
• Updated: WMD7 name to AVIC WMD7 for ME sorted loadout list

DCS: SA-342 Gazelle by Polychop Simulations

• Fixed: Multicrew erratic Viviane and Periscope behaviour
• Fixed: Multicrew pilot heads desync
• Fixed: Multicrew Viviane and periscope desync
• Fixed: Multicrew Hi/Lo FOV anomalies on periscope
• Fixed: Rotor flap sound
• Fixed: Flight model excessive roll
• Fixed: Missing axis / incorrect axis labelling for the radio volume knobs
• Fixed: Floating Clip from Pilot 3D model present on Mike variant
• Fixed: ALV/CVS lights were washed out
• Fixed: Bright periscope at night
• Fixed: Player controlled Gazelle did not react to loss of tail section
• Fixed: OD Community and Lebanese Air Force liveries were not country specific
• Added: Keybinds for nav / strobe lights
• Added: Keybinds for handing over controls in multicrew
• Added: UHF and VHF AM radio selection bindings
• Added: Grey / Green UK Army Air Corps livery by Mispunt
• Added: Grey / Green UK Marines livery by Mispunt
• Added: Green / Black UK Army Air Corps livery by Mispunt
• Added: Green / Black UK Army Air Corps UN livery by Mispunt
• Added: Green / Black UK Royal Marines livery by Mispunt
• Added: UK Army Air Corps BATUS livery by Mispunt
• Added: UK Army Air Corps BATUS Orange livery by Mispunt

DCS F-14 Tomcat by Heatblur Simulations

• Fixed SUU-25 Ejection
• Fixed Tomcat Link 4 TDS frequency not aligned with DCS Mission Editor Link 4 frequency setting.
• Added SEAD settable as a task for the F-14 (which allows F-14 AI to use TALDs again and fixes Refoger I mission 5 not progressing). 
• Potential fix for TCS showing black screen for some clients in Multithreading on certain maps. 
• Fixed various shader rendering and performance issues with the DDD.

DCS AJS-37 Viggen by Heatblur Simulations

• Updated all Swedish Sidewinders to use new Eagle Dynamics Sidewinder implementations.
• Fixed RB-04 fuze not always working correctly. 
• Corrected shimmering on the canopy rim in some lighting situations.
• Updated RB-04 explosive power.

Flaming Cliffs 3 by Eagle Dynamics

• Module icon labels „Beta“ removed for F-15C, Su-27, Su-33, MiG-29
• Su-27/33/MiG-29 IRST sometimes gives launch authorization when it should not – fixed

WWII Asset Pack by Eagle Dynamics

• WWII Assets Pack. B-17G. Added new liveries from the contest.

Combined Arms by Eagle Dynamics

• Added: 2 basic Anti-Aircraft Training missions (Red – Caucasus, Blue – Marianas).
• Added „trajectory forecast“ for modern SPAAG.
• Added the ability for the player to transport infantry.

DCS: South Atlantic by RAZBAM Simulations

Assets Pack:

• Fixed – ARA Santa Fe Collision Shell
• Fixed – ARA Santa Fe LOD disappearing. 

South Atlantic Terrain:

• Optimisation across all cities to improve performance
• Additional models across the map
• Coastline refinement

DCS: Marianas by Eagle Dynamics

• Added New Instant Action Missions for some (more to come) modules including:
  • TF-51D
  • P-47D
  • Spitfire
  • F/A-18C
  • Mosquito 
  • Fw 190D-9
  • Fw 190A-8

DCS: The Channel Map by Eagle Dynamics

• Fixed hedgerow models wind flexibility

DCS: Syria Map by Ugra Media

• Optimization of night lighting the number of light sources on roads and blocks was reduced.
• Optimization of night lighting of objects.
• Optimization of city blocks was performed – the number of fences and trees was reduced.
• Added destruction models for original objects – terminals of Beirut, Damascus, Aleppo, Gaziantep, Paphos, Nicosia, Adana Hilton, Sheraton Adana, Haifa Tower Panorama, Haifa Tower Sail, Damascus Tower, Limassol Olympic Residence, Platinum Tower Beirut, Sama Beirut, Assad Palace, Haifa cooling tower, as well as Aleppo power station and La Farge factory.
• Improved scenes of original objects – Limasol Port Terminal, Cyprus Ministry of Finance, Bank of Cyprus, Limasol MyMall, Paphos Kings Avenue Mall, Mall of Cyprus&IKEA, Cyprus Skyscraper, Telecommunications Authority, Larnaca Radisson Blu hotel, Nicosia General Hospital, Nicosia Kykkos Monastery, Nicosia Presidential Palace, Nicosia Selimiye II_Mosque, Adana 01burda, Adana_Park_AVM and a number of others.
• Improved scenes of stadiums in Beirut, Tripoli, Damascus, Tartus, Latakia, Adana and Cyprus.
• Fixed Deir ez-Zor airfield bugs.
• Improved the range of disabling type objects.
• 3d models optimization.
• Fixed civilian traffic FLIR textures.
• Removed duplicate objects in Beirut scenes.
• Added the name of the city of Arfin.

Known Issues – Hotfix planned

• Objects moving at speed may begin to jitter after some time in mission
• Improved spotting – some visual issues may be seen in certain hardware/graphical options combinations – Please report any problems to help us resolve these.
• AH-64D Attitude Hold sub-modes are causing occasional oscillations in pitch and roll.
• AH-64D BDA message via datalink not implemented, please do not attempt to send BDA.
• F/A-18C – Possible issue with display of jamming targets on FCR page
• Voice Chat – Aircraft control binds will take precedence over room mode PTT bind
• Airflow effect on vegetation not fully synchronised in MP
• In game scoreboard does not show kills or losses in MP

Campaigns

DCS: MAD Campaign by Stone Sky

• EN briefing PDF updated

DCS: MAD JF-17 Thunder Campaign by Stone Sky

• EN briefing PDF updated

DCS: MAD AH-64D Campaign by Stone Sky

• EN briefing PDF updated

The Museum Relic Campaign by Apache600

• Mission 7 (both campaigns) – Updated waypoints for AWACS on departure so they don’t crash.

DCS: F-14B Operation Sandworm Campaign by Sandman Simulations

• Mission 1: AI stuck behind the cat if player is coming in for the first recovery sooner than expected – FIXED
• Mission 6:
  • Mission scoring fixed to make sure the mission is completed after all goals are met.
  • MIG-21s flying without missiles – FIXED
• Mission 7: MIG-21s flying without missiles – FIXED
• All missions: Time acceleration reset at crucial events

P-51D: The Blue Nosed Bastards of Bodney Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• Formation updates
• Realistic escort tactics
• Realistic Fighter-bomber comm procedures
• Period correct Radio Chanellization
• Earth Curvature factored in when contacting Air Sea Rescue
• Time acceleration auto reset when something happens
• Doc update
• P-51D skin updates

Spitfire IX The Big Show Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• Formation updates
• Time acceleration auto reset when something happens
• P-51D skin updates
• Earth Curvature factored in when contacting Air Sea Rescue

Bf 109 K-4 Jagdflieger Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• Time acceleration auto reset when something happens
• P-51D skin updates

DCS: P-47D Wolfpack Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• Formation updates
• Realistic escort tactics
• Time acceleration auto reset when something happens
• P-47 skin updates
• P-51D skin updates
• More realistic fuel loads
• Period correct Radio Chanellization
• More realistic radios – Channel A is exclusive to the 56th FG
• Earth Curvature factored in when contacting Air Sea Rescue
• Weather tweaks

DCS: F-14A Zone 5 Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• Time acceleration auto reset when something happens
• AI given unlimited fuel to avoid problems

DCS: F-14A Fear the Bones Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• Time acceleration auto reset when something happens
• AI given unlimited fuel to avoid problems

DCS: F-14 Speed & Angels Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• Time acceleration auto reset when something happens
• Trigger zone fixes

DCS: Spitfire Beware! Beware! Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• Formation updates
• Time acceleration auto reset when something happens
• Earth Curvature factored in when contacting Air Sea Rescue

DCS: Fw 190 A-8 Horrido! Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• Time acceleration auto reset when something happens
• P-51D skin updates

DCS: Mosquito FB VI – V for Victory Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• Time acceleration auto reset when something happens
• Earth Curvature factored in when contacting Air Sea Rescue

DCS: UH-1H Paradise Lost Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• Time acceleration auto reset when something happens
• Gunship model adjusted for the new engine model

F-86F Hunters over the Yalu Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• Time acceleration auto reset when something happens

DCS: F/A-18C Raven One Сampaign by Baltic Dragon

• Fixed issue with double side numbers for all the F-18C squadrons
• Updated skins for F-14, E-2C and M-2000C

DCS: MAD AH-64D Campaign by Stone Sky

• Fixed fuel load at cold start in all missions

DCS: UH-1H The Huey Last Show Campaign by SorelRo

• NDB settings adjusted for LZ London on all the missions
• Mission 10 cold start fixed

A-10C Tactical Training Qualification Campaign by Maple Flag Missions

• Corrected AI Landing Issue where wingman would collide with the player’s aircraft on landing.

DCS: F/A-18C Flaming Sunrise Campaign by Sandman Simulations

• All missions – A complete overhaul of Enemy Air Defense Leven calculation
• All missions – Some inaccurate unit callsigns – FIXED
• Old side numbers in one mission – FIXED

DCS: F/A-18C Rising Squall Campaign by INVERTED

• Remade all dialogue audio tracks to address the issue of audio loss caused by ME character garbled conversion – Sorry for this huge problem has affected us for a long time. 
• Fix lost briefing images – Same reason. 
• Reset M02, M08, M12 opening animations. 
• Add the latest ME feature of „unlimited fuel“ to relevant AI aircraft. 
• Modify the hidden „Shortcuts“ in M12- make the activation conditions stricter and Differentiate the Checkpoint version from the Initial version. 
• Replace all NSC version (non supercarriers DLC) carriers with the new CVN-74. 
• Modified some AI A2A behaviors based on the latest features of ED. 
• Known issue: Some Chinese dialogue in M10 will become English – fixed in later versions.