Looking over the Syria map, I am going to need to spend some time helo-touring to see all the new sites. Very impressive additions.
Man it is a good looking map. When my chief complaint is that the zero gravity swing in the theme park doesn’t seem to be animated, and I think they are re-using the roller coaster art assets, you know they hit a home run.
Is the f14 b(u) closer than we think
Heatblur did say release will be this summer
*cue arguments over meterological summer, astronomical summer, or when the local pool finally opens.
Southern hemisphere enters the room
Took the CH-47 for a bit of a spin last night. The working FD is nice, need to play with it more to figure it all out. The hover and ground track mode are excellent, but honestly take some of the fun out of it. I haven’t seen what all the limits are, but I figure the 30+ knot winds in the SA will probably answer that question in due time.
Blu at FSXPo trying out the -14B(U) with the new Virpil gear.
I wants it.
Can’t buy anything except for a few modules that I have no interest in. Day is ruined 
lol same here … the only thing I am interested in is the f14bu …
That is a banging trailer though.
Release Version
Current version number: DCS 2.9.27.24969
Next planned update: hot fix 22nd June 2026
noice! AIM-7M fix?
F-100 strike cam fix 
Sorry folks an issue was found during last minute checks, hot fix is now moved to the 23rd of June 2026.
They did it! 
DCS 2.9.27.25183.5
DCS Core
- Potential fix for Windows Regional Format prevents DCS to start for some countries (https://forum.dcs.world/topic/388973-windows-regional-format-prevents-dcs-to-start-for-some-countries/).
Cargo
- Cargo spawned on ships cannot be unloaded - Fixed.
- Unloaded crates disappear instantly when dropped on ships - Fixed.
Weapons
- AIM-7M/MH switched to a new scheme with updated SARH seeker (same modeling level as we have in R-27), advanced filtering and seeker gimbal mechanical model, realistic English Bias modeling.
- R-27R/ER readjusted guidance filter, added TTH-dependent angle gating.
- R-27R/ER, AIM-7M/MH. Introduced real-time glint noise based on actual target size. The glint noise (angular RF noise of the target’s airframe) causes the missile to dart between the reflection peaks and can lead to a miss.
- R-27R/ER, AIM-7M/MH. Fixed issue with ECM tracking by semiactive seeker block.
- CBU-97 miss target - fixed.
DCS: F/A-18C by Eagle Dynamics
- Fixed: AIM-120 launches causes AACQ auto-STT every time like AIM-7s.
DCS: F-100D Super Sabre by Grinnelli Designs
- Fix conflicted view controls (apologies you may need to rebind your POV hat).
- Fix crash with some knobs CW or CCW command.
- Fix crash with checklist refresh before procedure is selected.
- Fix crash with spawning on an object with no model.
- Fix jet computer axis hang (and other bugs with jet computer controls).
- Fix Strike Camera bloom effect bug.
- Fix anti-ice not functioning.
- Added force feedback sliders for each of the force feedback components.
- Changed force feedback enable to special options to prevent confusion with dcs ffb enabled by default.
- Reduce flap damage safety margin.
- Adjust flap drag.
- Fix Special Options Strike Camera Disable not working.
- Add missing radars for RP-5 (MiG-19) and Roland.
- Fix incorrect pylons for Shrike on other aircraft in multiplayer.
- Fix RHAW Export.
- Fix AI without pylons.
DCS Mirage F1 by Aerges
- Fixed missing cockpit sounds: alarm sounds, fuel counter and afterburner ‘click’ sounds, clickability sounds, etc.
- Fixed (C+M or SW) mode not taking priority in weapons launch logic - it was possible to fire rockets/bombs when those were selected via the armament panel pushbuttons even with (C+M or SW) mode being activated.
DCS F-14 Tomcat by Heatblur Simulations
- Fixed CTD on mission spawn caused by certain liveries
- TARPS: added new UI messages: “not equipped” and “weight on wheels”
- Updated missions by Reflected Simulations
Campaigns
DCS: A-10C II Sentry Pacific ’26 - One Last Ride Campaign by SOB Simulations
- Mission 0 - Kneeboard and briefing document updated
- Mission 1 - Kneeboard updated, Dozer EPLRS setting tweaked
- Mission 3 - AI assets hidden
- Mission 4 - Dozer RTB formation tweaked
- Mission 6 - Subtitles tweaked
- Mission 7 - Adjusted AI follow behavior to reduce midair collisions
DCS: A-10C II Outpost Campaign by Stone Sky
- All missions. KC-135 tanker speed has been adjusted.
- Mission 3. The lead stops escorting at a safe altitude.
- Mission 5: Prince Hassan Air Base landing triggers adjusted.
A-10C II Outpost Part II Campaign by Stone Sky
- All missions. KC-135 tanker speed has been adjusted.
- Mission 5. Minor changes.
- Mission 2. Fixed premature connection with the crew chief.
- Mission 6. Fixed premature connection with the crew chief.
- Mission 10: Su-27s would rarely defeat and destroy the player’s aircraft - fixed.
DCS: AH-64D Outpost by Stone Sky
- Mission 2: After takeoff, the leader turns left instead of right - fixed.
DCS: F-14A Zone 5 Campaign by Reflected Simulations
- Checklist trigger fixes
DCS: F-14A Fear the Bones Campaign by Reflected Simulations
- Checklist trigger fixes
DCS: F-14B Speed and Angels Campaign by Reflected Simulations
- Checklist trigger fixes
Hey there. For those with every module installed (and minimal to no mods), what is the install size of DCS on your storage unit? Just under 2TB? I’m just getting back in, updating and obtaining a few more modules. I noticed one of my 2TB SSDs is giving me the stink eye regarding DCS and now I’m looking to upgrade to a 4TB SSD. 
before the promissed update from ED to reduce the footprint of sceneries, all bigger discs are never enough!
Yes, currently, and we not yet have all afgan and iraq finished, 2TB are almost on the limit to accept, so i think, 4TB for now is enough, but we never know the future, also attention that we always need big free space for the download and installation process of the updates, so, if you can get a bigger size than 4TB, its always better
I think my DCS installation is something like 1.5-16TB. I have all the terrains and most modules, only one or two campaigns. It sits on its own 4TB 990 Pro NVMe
With current SSD prices, you might be better off upgrading your internet to 1Gb/s fiber, and then only keeping a few terrains installed at a time.
Even a 400 GB download should finish under an hour with 1Gb/s, and I think most maps are well under that.
Most maps should finish downloading within half an hour.
If that adds €10 per month to your internet bill, you will end up paying for a 4TB SSD over ~3 years time. By then, SSDs should have gotten cheaper and you will have benefitted from faster updates all the while.
Bonus: DCS updates are wayy faster if you don’t have every terrain installed always