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Eagle Dynamics SA · Eagle Dynamics SA
Mar 19, 2026 · 4mo ago

DCS 2.9.25.21402 Update

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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.

Buffs12

  • B-1BFixed a critical bug where the B-1B AI aircraft would crash shortly after takeoff.
  • P-51DFixed an issue where P-51D AI aircraft would fall due to engine problems shortly after takeoff.
  • P-47DFixed an issue where P-47D AI aircraft would fall due to engine problems shortly after takeoff.
  • La-7
    • Added external model Levels of Detail (LoDs) for better visual performance and quality.Added
    • Barometer:Implemented smooth adjustment for barometric pressure.Smooth
    • Instruments:Cylinder and oil thermometers now function independently of electric power.ElectricIndependent
    • Supercharger:Supercharger second speed is now physically initialized during air starts at high altitude, not just visually.VisualPhysical
    • Cockpit:Added the ability to control the cockpit clock.Added
    • Propeller:Fixed the propeller pitch behavior during cold starts.Fixed
  • AIM-120Fixed network desynchronization issues for AIM-120 missiles.Fixed
  • AH-64DKeyboard Unit:Fixed a crash occurring when using the +/- button in the Keyboard Unit operation.Fixed
  • F/A-18C Operation Cerberus North 2Mission 4:Fixed an issue in Mission 4 where AI updates caused collateral damage that incorrectly triggered a mission failure.Triggering failFixed

Other changes10

  • La-7
    • Flight Model:Adjusted climb rate and other flight dynamics to better align with reports after early access release.
    • Flight Model:Adjusted dive speed and other flight dynamics to better align with reports after early access release.
    • Flight Model:Adjusted max speed and other flight dynamics to better align with reports after early access release.
    • Trim:Decreased the speed of the trim adjustment.Decreased
    • Engine:Motor sound gain now dynamically depends on the engine power.Dynamic
    • Oxygen Valve:Inverted the oxygen valve: Clockwise to close, Counter-Clockwise to open.CCW closeCW close
    • Ground Air Supply:Ground air supply now provides pressure independent of the air valve, relying only on on-board cylinder refueling.Valve dependentIndependent
    • Corrected a typo in the cockpit tip from 'Gun hummer' to 'Gun hammer'.Gun hummerGun hammer
  • F-16C Sentry Pacific 2025Andersen AFB:Updated Andersen AFB statics in multiple missions to support the Mariana Map Update.Updated
  • F/A-18C Operation Cerberus North 2Missions:Adjusted kill triggers and AI attack behaviors across several missions to accommodate changes in bomb damage.Adjusted

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DCS World Steam Edition · Mar 19, 2026
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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 2.9.24.20232Feb 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
  4. 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
  5. 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.

  6. 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
  7. 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.

  8. DCS 2.9.17.12034 UpdateJul 1, 2025 · 12mo

    DCS 2.9.17.12034 focuses on critical weapon fixes for the F-16C, significant terrain and airfield expansions for the Sinai Map, and various campaign mission stability improvements.

    +7

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