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DCS World Steam Edition
DCS World Steam Edition
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Eagle Dynamics SA · Eagle Dynamics SA
May 5, 2025 · 14mo ago

Campaigns Update

AI summary2h

A comprehensive update to various aircraft campaigns, focusing on bug fixes, trigger logic improvements, and quality-of-life adjustments for mission flow and AI behavior.

Buffs11

  • F-4E MIG KillersFlaps:Implemented a safety trigger for players who forget to raise flaps fully, preventing potential accidents.Added
  • F-4E Red Flag 81-2Flaps:Implemented a safety trigger for players who forget to raise flaps fully.Added
  • F/A-18C Raven One: Dominant FuryI/R prompt:Fixed an issue in Mission 5 where the I/R prompt did not work when communicating with Knight.brokenfixed
  • F/A-18C The Rampagers
    • Extended the departure window by 15 minutes in Mission 1.+15 min min
    • ATFLIR:Added instructions in Mission 2 reminding users to set the laser code on ATFLIR.Added
    • Added missing score for the truck park target in Mission 3.missingfixed
    • Increased the size of the orbiting zone over Deir ez-Zuir in Mission 12.increased
    • Fixed a possible crash in Mission 14 if the wingman was dead.crashfixed
  • F/A-18C Operation Green LineData Transfer Cartridge:Added Data Transfer Cartridge notes to all missions for better clarity.Added
  • F/A-18C Rise of the Persian Lion 2Data Transfer Cartridge:Added Data Transfer Cartridge notes to most missions.Added
  • AV-8B Hormuz FreedomIRIAF F-4:Replaced old F-4 models with the high-quality Heatblur F-4E for IRIAF forces.oldHeatblur F-4E

Bug fixes10

Other changes12

  • F-4E Red Flag 81-2Aircraft wear and tear now gradually increases as the player progresses through the campaign.staticprogressive
  • F-16C Arctic ThunderNew airfields have been assigned to the blue side across all missions.Added
  • F/A-18C The Rampagers
    • Adjusted wind over deck for recoveries to improve landing realism/difficulty.
    • Fixed scoring for departure procedures.
    • Updated liveries for VFA-25 and VFA-143 aircraft.Updated
    • AWACS:Silenced AWACS Magic calling out BRA to Russian/Syrian aircraft over Central Syria in Mission 2.activesilenced
    • Tanker:Tanker instructions for wingmen now only appear if the player and wingman return together.alwaysconditional
    • Wingman:Removed units in Mission 12 that caused wingmen to return to attack unexpectedly.activeremoved
  • F/A-18C Rise of the Persian Lion 2Changed the tech failure timer in Mission 8.changed
  • AV-8B Hormuz Freedom
    • Changed main character voices and added additional voices in Missions 2-6.Changed
    • AI:Updated trigger logic for AI to improve mission flow.updated
    • Added new static units to the Siri Island airport.Added

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Patch history

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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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