DCS 2.5.4.25729 Open Beta
Open Beta update featuring WWII aircraft model improvements, significant F/A-18C weapon and system additions, and various aircraft bug fixes and campaign updates.
▲Buffs8
- F/A-18C Hornet
- Added GBU-10, GBU-12, and GBU-16 laser-guided bombs, expanding the aircraft's precision strike capabilities.→Added
- Radar/DATA:Added BRAA and AA Waypoint indications on HSI/DATA and attack radar pages for better situational awareness.→Added
- AGM-65F:Added SHIP Mode to the AGM-65F Maverick, improving effectiveness against maritime targets.→SHIP Mode
- AJS37 Viggen
- Rb04/Rb15:Rb04 and Rb15 missiles can now target civilian boat scenery in the Persian Gulf.→Civilian Boats
- Radar:Optimized performance when using radar at long ranges.
- C-101 EB/CC
- C-101CC is now flyable and both EB/CC variants have Early Beta Flight Models (EFM).→Flyable
- Multiplayer:Added the ability for a second player to control systems (Gear, Flaps, Stick, Pedals) from the rear cockpit.→Added
- GeneralMission Editor:Gas Platforms and Oil Rigs can now be placed on land in the Mission Editor.water only→ground and water
✚Bug fixes3
- F/A-18C HornetRipple:Fixed issues with Ripple Single and Ripple Salvo weapon release modes.
- AV-8BSidearm:Fixed a bug where selecting Sidearms would erroneously fire a gun pod.
- GeneralSu-33 AI:Fixed a crash that occurred when Su-33 aircraft were activated late in a mission.
◆Other changes5
- F/A-18C HornetAir Show Smoke:Added air show smoke effects for visual flair and demonstrations.→Added
- AV-8BSidearm:Sidearm lock now correctly breaks immediately upon target destruction.
- AJS37 ViggenRadar:Expanded the radar gain axis command range to [-1, 1] for finer control.0,1→-1,1
- WWII AircraftIntroduced a new P-51D Mustang variant featuring unique IFF and radio equipment.→P-51D-25-NA
- GeneralMP:Work has begun on implementing ban functionality within the server UI.→WIP
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Patch history
- DCS 2.9.27.25183.5Jun 23, 2026 · 3w
Update focusing on missile seeker physics for AIM-7 and R-27, various aircraft bug fixes, and campaign mission refinements.
+7−3→ - →DCS 2.9.26.23303May 5, 2026 · 2mo
DCS 2.9.26.23303 focuses on stability fixes for the core engine and AH-64D, seeker lock adjustments for several missiles, and mission tuning for the AV-8B campaign.
- DCS 2.9.25.21402 UpdateMar 19, 2026 · 4mo
DCS 2.9.25.21402 focuses on AI aircraft stability, significant flight model and system refinements for the La-7 Early Access, and various campaign mission updates.
+12→ - DCS 2.9.24.20232Feb 11, 2026 · 5mo
DCS 2.9.24.20232 focuses on stability fixes for core systems, localization updates for several Heatblur aircraft, and specific mission adjustments across various campaigns.
+2→ - DCS 2.9.22.17913 UpdateDec 2, 2025 · 7mo
DCS 2.9.22.17913 focuses on extensive stability fixes and EFB enhancements for the C-130J, including the removal of the AVX CPU requirement.
+4→ - →DCS 2.9.21.16552 UpdateOct 28, 2025 · 8mo
DCS 2.9.21.16552 focuses on stability hotfixes for specific modules, a multiplayer slot bug fix, and AI behavior improvements for the Iron Tide campaign.
- DCS 2.9.20.15384 UpdateSep 24, 2025 · 9mo
Update 2.9.20.15384 introduces the Iron Tide campaign, significant fixes and additions for the MiG-29A, weapon balancing, and various stability improvements across multiple aircraft.
+8→ - →DCS Update 2.9.18.12899Jul 28, 2025 · 11mo
Stability update focusing on crash fixes for the F-16C, AH-64D, and carrier landings, alongside a scripting API rollback.
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