Hotfix 2.5.4.28615 focuses on F-14 Tomcat stability and flight model fixes, F/A-18C UI/weaponry corrections, and general multiplayer timeout improvements.
▲Buffs7
- F/A-18CSA Page:The Target Designator Control (TDC) is now always displayed as a priority over other symbols on the SA page for better visibility.→Priority
- F-14 Tomcat
- Nose Strut:Added dedicated keybinds for kneeling and extending the nose strut.→Added
- Kneeboard:Implemented a potential fix for crashes (CTD) when accessing Page 3 (datalink) of the kneeboard.CTD→Fixed
- Added basic force feedback support for enhanced flight immersion.→Basic Support
- VDI:Implemented additional display modes for the VDI pitch ladder.→Added
- General
- Input Axis Binding:Fixed a bug where binding input axes caused the UI to freeze and generated Lua errors in the log.Freeze/Lua Error→Fixed
- Multiplayer:Increased multiplayer timeouts to 10 minutes to reduce accidental disconnects.Unknown→10m m
▼Nerfs1
- F-14 TomcatDamage Model:Corrected the high-G damage model; the aircraft will now properly disintegrate when exceeding G limits.Incorrect→Corrected G
✚Bug fixes3
- F/A-18CAGM-65 / AGM-88:Fixed a bug where AGM-65 and AGM-88 missiles remained on stations 2 and 8 after being fired.Persistent→Removed
- F-14 Tomcat
- Fixed a model intersection issue with the blast deflector on the CVN-70 deck.Intersecting→Fixed
- Jester Menu:Fixed the Jester Menu for multimonitor setups so it is now correctly centered.Off-center→Centered
◆Other changes3
- A-10AAdded an update to 'The Valley' campaign mission by Wags.→Added
- F-14 Tomcat
- Persian Gulf Tour and Dance of the Vampires missions have been temporarily disabled.Available→Disabled
- PDF Manual:Added a LANTIRN section to the PDF manual for better reference.→LANTIRN Section
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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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