DCS 2.5.4.30038 Open Beta focuses on missile guidance fixes, aircraft-specific bug fixes, and the introduction of a damage model for the AV-8B.
▲Buffs11
- M192 HAWK
- M192 HAWK launcher reload time improved to 420 seconds.→420s s
- Fixed a bug where the SAM Hawk would not attack enemies after being rearmed.
- AGM-88Autopilot:Decreased autopilot overload rate response to prevent hard bucketing.→decreased
- MiG-29Decreased throttle lag for the MiG-29.→decreased
- F/A-18C
- JDAM:Increased the accuracy of JDAM weapons.→increased
- Autostart:The autostart procedure now automatically turns on the radios.manual→automatic
- F-14 Tomcat
- JESTER:JESTER now supports RWS and ground stabilization upon request.→Added
- AFCS:Added AFCS SAS Channel toggle switches.→Added
- RWR:Fixed an issue where SAMs engaging with multiple subsystems did not trigger the RWR.
- General
- AI Aircraft:AI aircraft will now accelerate to the required minimum speed for weapon launch (e.g., 0.7M for Kh-31).
- Dedicated Server:Fixed a server crash that occurred during mission restarts if the next mission was missing or broken.
▼Nerfs1
- F/A-18CAircraft now require repairs to start if fuel was completely depleted, even after refueling.startable→requires repair
✚Bug fixes6
- AIM-7Fixed an issue where AIM-7 missiles had incorrect active guidance seekers.
- MiG-29Autopilot:Fixed duplicated input for the Autopilot reset command.
- F/A-18C
- JDAM:Fixed a crash associated with JDAMs.
- APU:Fixed an issue where the APU would not start after repairs in some cases.
- F-14 TomcatFlaps:Fixed flap axis range and various flap input bugs.
- GeneralF10 Map:Fixed an issue where aircraft type, player nick, and mark text overlapped on the F10 map.
◆Other changes2
- M6 LinebackerStinger:M6 Linebacker now reloads all Stingers in 240 seconds.→240s s
- AV-8BDamage Model:Enabled the damage model for various critical systems including INS, RWR, and weapon stations.disabled→enabled
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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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