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DCS World Steam Edition
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Eagle Dynamics SA · Eagle Dynamics SA
Mar 31, 2020 · 76mo ago

DCS 2.5.6.45915 Open Beta 2020-03-31

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DCS 2.5.6.45915 Open Beta focuses on stability fixes, VR improvements, and significant updates to the JF-17, including AAR and radar enhancements, alongside various aircraft and campaign bug fixes.

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  • JF-17
    • Added AAR feature allowing for mid-air refueling.Added
    • Radar:Added radar notch capability to improve survivability against enemy radar.Added
    • Radar:Improved the Target Designator Control elevation for better radar targeting.
    • Improved engine response for better aircraft handling.
    • Added a music player allowing users to load up to 30 audio files.Added
  • Mirage 2000C
    • Close Combat Mode:Fixed a bug in the Vertical Scan of Close Combat Mode.
    • IP Bombing:Fixed a bug related to IP Bombing release.
  • F/A-18C
    • Fixed a critical bug where the plane would explode after multiple uses of RAlt+J.
    • Radar:Fixed an issue where client aircraft did not appear in the MSI on the radar page.
    • Mk5 Rockets:Fixed Mk5 Rockets not being available for inner wing stations.
  • AGM-88
    • Zero-lift drag decreased based on CFD research, potentially improving flight performance.decreased
    • Fixed a crash that occurred under certain conditions when using the AGM-88.
  • SA342 Gazelle
    • Gun:Fixed the alignment of the gun for improved accuracy.
    • Added a new combat ammunition mix (3 HE - 1AP).Added
    • Added SNEB68 smoke marker rockets.Added
  • General
    • Fixed a VR issue where medium water created double vision for terrain.
    • Added support for multiplayer clients behind CG-NAT.Added
    • Added ping, packet loss, and traffic stats to the Ctrl-Pause information screen.Added
    • Fixed an issue where voice chat clients could not communicate with each other.

Other changes3

  • JF-17Added English voiceovers for ground crew.Added
  • Mirage 2000CRWR:Updated RWR contact display logic for better situational awareness.
  • RIM-7Added self-destruction logic after the missile loses its target.Added

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  1. 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.

    +73
  2. 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.

  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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.

  7. 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
  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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