Patch history

1. Jun 23, 2026·DCS 2.9.27.25183.5+1

   • ≈🐛Bug fixWindows Regional Format

     Potential fix for an issue where Windows Regional Format prevented DCS from starting in some countries.

     Potential fix for startup crash.

   • ≈🐛Bug fixCargounloadingBroken→Fixed

     Fixed issues where cargo spawned on ships could not be unloaded or disappeared instantly when dropped.

     Fixed cargo unloading on ships.

   • ▲🐛Bug fixCBU-97targetingMisses→Fixed

     Fixed an issue where CBU-97 bombs would miss their target.

     Fixed target missing.

2. May 5, 2026·DCS 2.9.26.23303

   • ≈🐛Bug fixAirbase.getDesc()

     Fixed a crash occurring when calling Airbase.getDesc() for painted H pads on the Syria and Germany maps.

     Fixed crash related to painted H pads in Syria and Germany

   • ≈🐛Bug fixServer Connection

     Resolved a crash that occurred when connecting to a server after the mission loading phase of the sim start process.

     Fixed crash during sim start process

3. Oct 28, 2025·DCS 2.9.21.16552 Update

   • ≈🐛Bug fixstability

     Hotfix implemented to resolve crashes affecting modules such as the Mi-24P and F-14 caused by the previous update.

   • ≈🐛Bug fixslot access

     Fixed an issue where password-protected slots in multiplayer could be occupied by players without the correct credentials.

4. Sep 24, 2025·DCS 2.9.20.15384 Update+1

   • ▲🎯Behaviorloading time

     Decreased time required for saving and loading large missions.

     performance

   • ≈🐛Bug fixstability

     Fixed VR crashes related to the SecondaryShadowmap module.

     bugfix

   • ≈🐛Bug fixstability

     Fixed crash occurring on deactivation of RSBN or PRMG cars.

     bugfix

   • ≈✨Newcontent—→Added

     Added new campaign: DCS: F/A-18C & DCS: F-14 Iron Tide Campaign by Sandman Simulation.

     new content

5. Jul 28, 2025·DCS Update 2.9.18.12899

   • ≈🐛Bug fixstability

     Fixed a crash to desktop (CTD) that occurred when landing on a carrier without radio communication.

     bugfix

   • ≈🔁Reworkdostring_indefault behavior

     Scripting API dostring_in behavior reverted to previous state to resolve issues with single player campaigns.

     rework

6. Jul 1, 2025·DCS 2.9.17.12034 Update

   • ≈🐛Bug fixAI Taxibehavior

     Fixed AI taxiing issues at Rovaniemi when mixed with human taxiing.

     bugfix

   • ≈🐛Bug fixQAGplacement

     Fixed units being placed outside Marianas WWII map bounds and incorrect mission generation in Afghanistan.

     bugfix

   • ≈🐛Bug fixAI F4Uengagement

     Fixed AI F4U aircraft not engaging shipping with BAT bombs.

     bugfix

7. Jun 3, 2025·DCS 2.9.16.10973

   • ≈🐛Bug fixCPU load

     Resolved an issue where the main menu caused abnormally high CPU performance load.

     Fixed high CPU usage in main menu

   • ≈🐛Bug fixstability

     Fixed a crash triggered by the EPLRS setCommand() function when used in scripting.

     Fixed EPLRS scripting crash

   • ≈🐛Bug fixQuick Action GeneratorRegenerate button

     Fixed an issue where the 'Regenerate' button in the Quick Action Generator would occasionally do nothing.

     Fixed non-functional regenerate button

   • ≈✂️RemovedQuick Action GeneratorF-14A referenceOld model→Removed

     Removed outdated F-14A model references from the Quick Action Generator.

     Cleaned up old model references

   • ≈🐛Bug fixQuick Action GeneratorAI skill level—→Random

     Fixed a bug where the 'Random' option was missing from the AI Aircraft skill level selection.

     Added Random option to AI skill

   • ≈🐛Bug fixQuick Action GeneratorGUI navigation

     Resolved a GUI error that occurred when attempting to return to the generator after using the Planner.

     Fixed GUI error returning from Planner

   • ≈🐛Bug fixGround AIinfantry disembark

     Fixed problems with infantry disembarking functions specifically on dedicated servers.

     Fixed disembarking in dedicated servers

   • ≈🐛Bug fixAircraft AISmokeOn_Off

     Fixed the SmokeOn_Off function which was failing to work for AI aircraft in multiplayer missions.

     Fixed smoke function in multiplayer

   • ≈🐛Bug fixAircraft AIparking behavior

     Prevented large fighter AI from attempting to park in small aircraft slots and getting stuck after landing.

     Fixed large fighters parking in small slots

   • ≈🐛Bug fixTrack Replaysave state

     Fixed an issue where track replays were saved incorrectly, making them impossible to replay.

     Fixed incorrect replay saves

   • ≈🐛Bug fixMultiplayerscoreboard

     Resolved an issue where the multiplayer scoreboard was not updating properly.

     Fixed scoreboard updates

8. Mar 26, 2025·DCS 2.9.14.8394+2

   • ≈🐛Bug fixWeaponBlocks.dll

     Fixed a crash occurring in wRadarSensorBase::getRadarAimError.

   • ▲🛠QoLAbsolute Mission Timetrigger interface—→Added

     Added time and date input to the Absolute Mission Time trigger interface in the Mission Editor for better precision.

   • ≈🐛Bug fixAIM-120target destruction

     Fixed a crash that occurred when multiple AIM-120 initial targets were destroyed before the missile reached them.

   • ≈🐛Bug fixsimulation database

     Fixed crashes caused by certain MODs corrupting the simulation database.

   • ▲🎯BehaviorDECLARE commandAI responseno answer→fixed

     Russian AWACS now correctly respond to the DECLARE command.