DCS 2.5 Update Thread (2018)

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Thanks to all of you! :slight_smile:

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DCS World Open Beta News
This week we updated the Open Beta of DCS World 2.5 to include a number of fixes and additions. Highlights of this week’s Open Beta update include:

  • Addressed an intermittent multiplayer host crash.
  • Fixed a crash related to multi-monitor use.
  • Corrected VR issues related to 4K monitors and cursor scale.
  • Aircraft carrier catapult adjusted for low temperature conditions.
  • Added work-in-progress update to properties of Medium and High PRF radar emission. There is a known issue with Medium PRF with high-aspect targets.
  • Hornet ACM boresight mode extended to 10 nm.
  • Corrected UH-1H glass transparency.
  • Numerous AJS-37 fixes and improvements.
  • Added the Yak-52 to the Logbook.

For a more complete changelog, please see changelog on the DCS forum

Regarding the Hornet, it’s important to note that we are now focusing on some of the more difficult and time-intensive tasks like making several fundamental changes to the air-to-air radar simulation (will have benefits with other modules), the Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS), and other systems we’ve touched on recently. As such, the number of new items for the Hornet will be less than before, but the same amount of attention and manpower is being devoted.

Ongoing DCS World Helicopter Autumn Sale Pack
Running now and lasting until September 30th, 2018, we are offering all four DCS World helicopters for just $69.99! Normally a $199.96 value; this is a 65% saving on each helicopter. DCS World offers some of the most realistic helicopter simulations available on the PC, and nothing compares to the helicopter combat environment that DCS World offers.

Coming with the DCS World Helicopters Pack is a special “four-in-one” mission - Helicopter Operations, which allows you to play all the helicopters on one battlefield. Depending on your helicopter choice, you will be tasked with what your helicopter can do best!
Blue side:

  • SA342 - destroy the advancing tanks (CAS).
  • UH-1H - bring on the sling load the ammunition for Bradley platoon, attack the command post.

Red side:

  • Ka-50 - destroy Bradley platoon (CAS).
  • Mi-8 - attack the checkpoint, take out the cargo on the sling load.

Jump into the cockpit and help the guys on the ground!

You can purchase from our e-Shop

We are also offering the same bundle sale from our DCS World Steam Edition page

Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer
Coming to DCS World as an AI-only ship unit, the Arleigh Burke is an American guided missile destroyer that forms the backbone of the US Navy surface fleet. Built around the SPY-1D multi-function Aegis Combat System radar system, the Arleigh Burke is armed to the teeth with surface-to-air, surface-to-surface, and anti-ship weapons and defense systems.

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More WIP screenshots

As we grow the naval aviation component of DCS World with the Hornet, Tomcat, and other future carrier-borne aircraft, the Arleigh Burke is a much-needed component to create a modern, realistic naval task force.

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You just made my day. :sunglasses:

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DCS 2.5.3.21708 Open Beta Hotfix 4

DCS World

  • Old style Labels option recognized incorrect fixed

  • GUI Error when trying to paste a linked unit fixed

  • Temporary solution for sound issue: disabled streaming until the rare race condition

  • Controls in the window bottom now accessible in 4k resolution

  • Uncontrolled HAI falls through the ship fixed

FC3

  • FC3 and Su-33: added missing filename extensions

  • Su-33: twin rocket blocks moved from 4,9 to 3,10 pylons

F/A-18

  • F/A-18 Lesson_2 Cold Start mission corrected (static object moved from of aircraft)

Yak-52

  • Yak-52 input russian localization corrected for undercarriage commands

Multiplayer

  • Network: receiving max ping fixed

  • Chat Window key bindings fixed

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Before anyone laments the lack of a mention of F/A-18C radar fixes, @NineLine posted this over on Hoggit:

The radar is having significant changes/fixes done, it’s a very complex task, but high priority task.

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The radar is just going through a phase. It’s having frequent issues with arrays.

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I will be beaming when they are done.

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That’s an impressive display of dadliness there. :salute:

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You’re just mad because it’s all beneath your radar!

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I think that @Tankerwade’s is better :slight_smile:

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Keep the theme going, bro!

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Doh! Missed opportunity. I have a giant blindspot in my receiver? :slight_smile:

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As I look-down and scan this thread I am picking up that there will be a range of updates.

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But somehow I can’t help but think of the poor little MiG that keeps on notching these updates.

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DCS 2.5.3.21708 Release Branch

ED Forum Link: here

  • Mi-8MTV2 and Ka-50: Memory of Hero campaign added
  • Added Helicopters Ops mission dedicated to start of sales the Helicopters bundle (Ka-50, Mi-8MTV2, UH-1H, SA342)

DCS World

  • GUI Error when using task ‘Embark’ to transport for vehicle fixed
  • GUI Error when user tries to open tab Stop Condition after add waypoint fixed
  • Aircraft initial speed calculated based on optimal cruise values
  • Rain droplets option listbox replaced with checkbox
  • MSAA 8x option removed
  • F10 view can be unzoomed now when mission saved with maximal zoom in ME
  • Box for ‘Time left’ text expanded (offline mode)
  • BRU-42 weight is corrected
  • Ground units are no more moved out of the bridge being attacked
  • Mouse camera control now works after mission change
  • Smoke from generators no more displayed after aircraft damaged
  • F10 map will center on players aircraft at first entering
  • ‘Twin S-25OFM’ payload weight corrected
  • DCS crash when user lands on carrier in VTOL aircraft fixed
  • Flight model updated for all AIM-7 family
  • Rain droplets artifacts fixed for all cockpits
  • Dust and smoke atmosphere effect added to Mission Editor
  • New label option added: Off, Full, Abbreviated, and Dot Only
  • AV-8B AGM-65E CTD fixed
  • VR glitch with modal windows fixed
  • Unit icons on F10 view fixed for multimonitor configurations (note: second screen doesn’t cleared after switching to F10 view)
  • GUI Error when try to load some static templates fixed
  • GUI Error when selecting a group of units after loading a template fixed
  • Senaki parking positions fixed in “FC3-Su-27-Blockade.miz” mission
  • Wrong mission texts in no-EN locales for “SoH-F-15C-IA - BFM” Quick Start mission fixed
  • Mission Editor crash fixed
  • Multimonitor configurations: picture on second monitor now cleared when user switches to F10 map
  • Fixed crash at start mission in the Persian Gulf and Normandy.
  • Fixed issue of Oculus Rift with Asynchronous Spacewarp mode.
  • Corrected GUI panels behaviour. Panels will be automatically closed when player opening new panel.
  • MP. Intermittent Multiplayer Server Crash VCRUNTIME140.dll on F/A-18ĐĄ rearming - fixed.
  • Fixed crash with multi-monitor setup procedure.
  • VR. Fixed issue when some menu items are unreachable at high main monitor resolution.
  • VR. Cursor stretching in VR with windows cursor scale - fixed.
  • ME. The high default speed of helicopters at initial WP - fixed.
  • ME. Removed Double dots appears near the pasted unit on the map.
  • A-10C "Stone Shield’ campaign: CN localization added.
  • Normandy: terrain shining removed
  • Old style Labels option recognized incorrect fixed
  • GUI Error when trying to paste a linked unit fixed
  • Fixed a rare sound-related startup freeze
  • Controls in the window bottom now accessible in 4k resolution
  • Uncontrolled HAI falls through the ship fixed
  • MP. Network: receiving max ping fixed
  • MP. Chat Window key bindings fixed

FC3

  • No more HUD avionics freeze when Mer*6 Fab-100 jettisoned
  • Su-27 SoH BFM mission will not required installed F/A-18C module.
  • Added czech localization to missing FC3 instant action missions.
  • FC3 and Su-33: added missing filename extensions
  • Su-33: twin rocket blocks moved from 4,9 to 3,10 pylons

Yak-52

  • max weight is corrected
  • Engine damage appears when player exceeds max possible RPM
  • Engine start sequence is corrected
  • ‘Fighter’ aircraft icon replaced
  • Logbook will work with Yak-52.
  • Yak-52 input russian localization corrected for undercarriage commands

F/A-18C

  • AIM7 FLOOD mode corrected
  • PRF selection label by OSB 1 changed to PDI cannot be changed unless the lock is dropped
  • Hornet PAI will now engage targets with radar-guided missiles
  • Power Up sound, EW Tones and Lights added
  • HSI brightness now can be adjusted
  • Corrected AIM-9X search tone
  • Over-wing vapor added
  • AIM-9X HOBS extended to 90 degrees
  • New EW symbols added
  • ACM indication error when select AA weapon fixed
  • Carrier catapults will work correctly at low and high temperature of the environment.
  • Added missing Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF) for RWS.
  • Fix radar boresight mode. Now scan range is equal 10 Nm.
  • Incorrect radar azimuth coverage after lock-on - fixed.
  • HSI waypoint will be the incorrect location on moving map.
  • F/A-18 Lesson_2 Cold Start mission corrected (static object moved from of aircraft)

L-39C

  • Gunsight option for L-39 moved to the Mission Editor, aircraft panel

F-5E

  • RWR intensity knob now rotates smooth
  • F-5E Chinese cockpit texture added
  • Trimmer reverse in pitch channel fixed
  • Flight manual CN added.

Mi-8

  • Mi-8MTV2 Chinese cockpit texture updated

**MiG-15

  • Throttle sticking in max and min positions when controlled by keyboard fixed
  • Nose light cone from landing light will not be seen if battery depleted.

DCS Combined Arms

  • M1A1 sound issue with error message - fixed.

DCS UH-1H

  • Corrected cockpit glass transparency.

China Asset Pack

  • Surface-To-Air missile parameters updated

Campaigns

  • Mi-8 Oilfield: Mission 12 improved, APA-80 starts after switching off the external power
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New additions coming to the map include the SA-2 and Rapier surface-to-air missile system, the HY-2 Silkworm anti-ship cruise missile, the Aldar Headquarters building, the Sheikh Zayad Grand Mosque, and oil platforms. After that, new airfields (Abu Dhabi International Airport), unique buildings (Abu Dhabi with F1 race track), and weapons (Scud) will be added.

So, while the map size is final, we are and will continue to be add content to this map.

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Aww he11 yeah, I been waiting for that SA-2 since 1986 :smiley:

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One of the new air defense systems that is soon coming to DCS World will be the Rapier SAM. First developed for the British Army, it was later adopted by a number of nations that includes Iran, UAE, and Oman. The system uses a manual, optical guidance system that directs the missile over a radio link (cannot be jammed or decoyed!).

A typical battery includes the optical tracking station, launchers and a Blindfire radar for air space surveillance.

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Don’t worry they usually missed by themselves without any jamming etc

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Do I sense new SACLOS guidance for SAMs in DCS?