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0+54Nov 21, 2018Jun 23, 2026Nov 21, 2018 — DCS 2.5.3.24436 Open Beta Update +1 / -0 (cum +1)Dec 12, 2018 — DCS 2.5.3.24984 moved to Stable +3 / -0 (cum +4)Dec 20, 2018 — DCS 2.5.4.25729 Open Beta +1 / -0 (cum +5)Jan 16, 2019 — DCS 2.5.4.26368 for Open Beta +3 / -0 (cum +8)Jan 21, 2019 — DCS 2.5.4.26479 Open Beta +0 / -0 (cum +8)Jan 23, 2019 — DCS 2.5.4.26552 Open Beta +0 / -0 (cum +8)Feb 20, 2019 — DCS 2.5.4.27430 to Stable +1 / -0 (cum +9)Mar 18, 2019 — DCS 2.5.4.28615 Hotfix +2 / -0 (cum +11)Mar 27, 2019 — 2.5.4.29004 Open Beta update +0 / -0 (cum +11)Apr 3, 2019 — DCS 2.5.4.29167 moved to stable +1 / -0 (cum +12)Apr 24, 2019 — DCS 2.5.4.30038 Open Beta +2 / -0 (cum +14)May 8, 2019 — DCS 2.5.4.30386 Open Beta +1 / -0 (cum +15)May 15, 2019 — DCS 2.5.4.30386 to Stable Version +1 / -0 (cum +16)Jun 6, 2019 — DCS 2.5.5.31917 Open Beta +2 / -0 (cum +18)Jun 21, 2019 — DCS 2.5.5.32533 for Open Beta +0 / -0 (cum +18)Jul 3, 2019 — DCS 2.5.5.33057 Open Beta +0 / -0 (cum +18)Jul 17, 2019 — DCS 2.5.5.33552 Open Beta +9 / -0 (cum +27)Jul 31, 2019 — DCS 2.5.5.34108 Open Beta +2 / -0 (cum +29)Aug 14, 2019 — DCS 2.5.5.34644 Open Beta +2 / -2 (cum +29)Aug 21, 2019 — DCS 2.5.5.34864 Open Beta update +1 / -0 (cum +30)Aug 26, 2019 — DCS 2.5.5.34864 update to Stable +2 / -0 (cum +32)Sep 4, 2019 — DCS 2.5.5.35461 Open Beta +1 / -0 (cum +33)Oct 21, 2019 — DCS 2.5.5.38140 Open Beta Hotfix +0 / -0 (cum +33)Oct 31, 2019 — DCS 2.5.5.38756 Open Beta +1 / -1 (cum +33)Nov 6, 2019 — DCS 2.5.5.39003 Open Beta +0 / -0 (cum +33)Nov 13, 2019 — DCS 2.5.5.39384 Open Beta +0 / -0 (cum +33)Nov 27, 2019 — DCS 2.5.5.40269 Open Beta 2019-11-27 +0 / -0 (cum +33)Dec 4, 2019 — DCS 2.5.5.40603 Open Beta 2019-12-04 +1 / -0 (cum +34)Jan 15, 2020 — DCS 2.5.5.41962 Open Beta +1 / -0 (cum +35)Feb 20, 2020 — DCS 2.5.6.43872 Open Beta +1 / -0 (cum +36)Feb 21, 2020 — Helicopter Bundles Available on Steam now! +0 / -0 (cum +36)Mar 4, 2020 — DCS 2.5.6.44266 Open Beta +1 / -0 (cum +37)Mar 20, 2020 — DCS 2.5.6.45317 Open Beta +0 / -0 (cum +37)Mar 31, 2020 — DCS 2.5.6.45915 Open Beta 2020-03-31 +4 / -0 (cum +41)May 13, 2020 — DCS: Supercarrier - Case I Recovery +0 / -0 (cum +41)Jun 3, 2020 — DCS World 2.5.6 +2 / -0 (cum +43)Oct 5, 2020 — Open Beta Patch +0 / -0 (cum +43)Oct 7, 2020 — Open Beta Patch +0 / -0 (cum +43)Nov 23, 2020 — Open Beta 2.5.6 +0 / -0 (cum +43)May 5, 2021 — DCS 2.7.0.5659 Open Beta +1 / -0 (cum +44)Jan 27, 2023 — DCS 2.8.2.35759 Open Beta +0 / -0 (cum +44)Mar 17, 2023 — DCS 2.8.3.37854.1 Open Beta +1 / -1 (cum +44)Jul 28, 2023 — DCS 2.8.7.42718 Open Beta +2 / -0 (cum +46)Oct 26, 2023 — DCS 2.9.0.47168 Open Beta +2 / -0 (cum +48)Dec 28, 2023 — Open Beta 2.9.2.49940 +1 / -0 (cum +49)Apr 12, 2024 — DCS Hotfix 2.9.4.53627 +0 / -0 (cum +49)Jul 22, 2024 — DCS 2.9.6.58056 +0 / -0 (cum +49)Aug 14, 2024 — DCS 2.9.7.59074 Update +1 / -0 (cum +50)Aug 20, 2024 — DCS 2.9.7.59263 Update +0 / -0 (cum +50)Mar 26, 2025 — DCS 2.9.14.8394 +2 / -0 (cum +52)Jun 3, 2025 — DCS 2.9.16.10973 +0 / -0 (cum +52)Jul 1, 2025 — DCS 2.9.17.12034 Update +0 / -0 (cum +52)Jul 28, 2025 — DCS Update 2.9.18.12899 +0 / -0 (cum +52)Sep 24, 2025 — DCS 2.9.20.15384 Update +1 / -0 (cum +53)Oct 28, 2025 — DCS 2.9.21.16552 Update +0 / -0 (cum +53)May 5, 2026 — DCS 2.9.26.23303 +0 / -0 (cum +53)Jun 23, 2026 — DCS 2.9.27.25183.5 +1 / -0 (cum +54)
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  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 fixCargounloadingBrokenFixed

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

      Fixed cargo unloading on ships.

    • 🐛Bug fixCBU-97targetingMissesFixed

      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

    • 🐛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.

  3. 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

    • NewcontentAdded

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

      new content

    • 🐛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

    • 🐛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

  4. 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 modelRemoved

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

      Cleaned up old model references

    • 🐛Bug fixQuick Action GeneratorAI skill levelRandom

      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

  5. Mar 26, 2025·DCS 2.9.14.8394+2
    • 🐛Bug fixWeaponBlocks.dll

      Fixed a crash occurring in wRadarSensorBase::getRadarAimError.

    • 🛠QoLAbsolute Mission Timetrigger interfaceAdded

      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 answerfixed

      Russian AWACS now correctly respond to the DECLARE command.

    • 🐛Bug fixstability

      Fixed a crash-to-desktop (CTD) related to the animation of network client-phantoms.

    • 🐛Bug fixstability

      Fixed a crash-to-desktop (CTD) triggered when aircraft were unloading cargo.

    • 🎯BehaviorText Chatresponsiveness

      Multiplayer text chat window is now responsive before the player spawns into the aircraft cockpit.

    • 🐛Bug fixRoute Toolinput handling

      Fixed an issue where using the TAB key while the Route Tool was active would disable other commands and inputs.

  6. Aug 14, 2024·DCS 2.9.7.59074 Update+1
    • 🐛Bug fixRearm Refuel weights

      Fixed an issue where rearm and refuel weights did not update correctly in the interface window.

      bugfix

    • 🛠QoLGUI Performance

      Optimizations added to the 'Select Role' screen to mitigate lag and performance issues.

      quality

    • 🐛Bug fixCargo Physics

      Fixed cargo not dropping on the ground when a player despawns while carrying it.

      bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixDynamic Cargo

      Fixed a bug allowing dynamic cargo to be created while in flight.

      bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixSP Debriefing

      Fixed 'Can not open debriefing file' error occurring when player names contain a single quote.

      bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixWarehouse Logic

      Aircraft quantity is now correctly returned to the warehouse if a user closes DCS without releasing a dynamic slot.

      bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixSP Scoring

      Fixed an issue where player scores in Single Player missions were not being registered.

      bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixEvent Triggering

      Fixed EVENT_KILL and onGameEvent('kill') doubling, preventing duplicate kill registrations.

      bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixInput Handling

      Fixed controls input being registered while the user is typing in text fields on the Select Role screen or Route Tool.

      bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixMP Slot Management

      Fixed regular slots not being released on the server side when a user switched directly to a dynamic slot.

      bugfix

    • 🔁ReworkNetwork ProtocolUpdated

      The multiplayer network protocol has been changed to improve connectivity/stability.

      rework

  7. Jul 22, 2024·DCS 2.9.6.58056
    • 🐛Bug fixlauncher path

      Fixed an issue where the launcher required only Latin characters in the file path.

      bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixOculus Controllersconnection

      Fixed connection issues for Oculus VR controllers.

      bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixPimaxQuad View FOV

      Fixed a Field of View bug when using Pimax Quad View.

      bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixMultiplayerpilot names

      Fixed issues where special characters in pilot names caused problems in multiplayer.

      bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixTactical CommanderUI

      Fixed a black screen issue for tactical commander slots when F11 Free camera is disabled.

      bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixEventsregistration

      Fixed a bug where landing and takeoff events were not registering.

      bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixAfghanistan Terraintextures

      Fixed missing textures in the trial version of the Afghanistan terrain.

      bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixWW2 AIcombat engagement

      Fixed an issue where WW2 aircraft AI would occasionally fail to engage in combat.

      bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixVoice Chatfull radio

      Fixed full radio functionality in dynamic slots.

      bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixInputmouse lag

      Implemented a partial fix for input lag caused by high poll rate mouse movements.

      partial fix

    • 🐛Bug fixMultiplayerserver stability

      Fixed a server crash that occurred when a player controlling a ground vehicle disconnected.

      bugfix

    • 🎯BehaviorFLIRadjustments

      Signal flares now correctly affect FLIR adjustments.

      behavior change

    • 🔁ReworkSpotting Dotsbehavior

      Spotting dots behavior is being iteratively adjusted based on player feedback.

      WIP

    • 🐛Bug fixFlaming Cliffs 3authorization

      Resolved user account authorization issues for Flaming Cliffs 3.

      bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixcall signs

      Fixed a crash/error in wMessage::buildSpeech related to high-digit call signs for the F-15E.

    • 🐛Bug fixfrequency change

      Resolved a GUI error that occurred when attempting to change frequencies in generated missions.

  8. Dec 28, 2023·Open Beta 2.9.2.49940+1
    • 🎨VisualFLIRIR Moon representationcorrected

      Corrected the IR Moon representation in daytime light conditions.

      visual

    • 🛠QoLTV / CCD Sensornight zoom / lightmapfixed/improved

      Fixed night zoom issues and improved lightmap performance for narrow FOV sensors.

      quality

    • 🐛Bug fixFlat Shadows Blurshadow directiontowards sunfixed

      Fixed global issue where Flat Shadows Blur created shadows pointing toward the sun.

      bugfix

    • 🎯BehaviorNet protocolUpdated

      Net protocol changed, meaning old version servers will no longer appear in the server list.

      Network protocol change

    • 🐛Bug fixDLSS

      Fixed shadow issues caused by Screen Space Shadows when using DLSS.

      Graphics fix

    • 🐛Bug fixMultiplayer JitterFixed

      Fixed an issue where aircraft and missiles in flight would jitter back and forth in multiplayer.

      MP Stability

    • 🐛Bug fixS-3B AIFixed

      Fixed refueling animations, pylon displays, and arresting hook behavior for AI S-3B aircraft.

      AI Animation

    • 🐛Bug fixslot selection

      Fixed an issue where scrolling to own slot was broken if filters were used before closing the select role dialog.

      bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixcoalition passwords

      Fixed the coalitions passwords feature to ensure proper access control in multiplayer.

      bugfix

  9. Mar 17, 2023·DCS 2.8.3.37854.1 Open Beta+1-1
    • 🛠QoLmission loadingFaster

      Created a special MT mission uploading mode that decreases mission opening time.

      MT mission uploading mode

    • 🐛Bug fixviewports

      Fixed an issue where MT Export viewports were corrupted.

      MT Export

    • 🐛Bug fixcockpit tooltipsFixed

      Fixed missing cockpit tooltips when using VR.

      VR

    • 🐛Bug fixstability

      Fixed a crash occurring when trying to control statics via the command panel in MP.

      MP Command Panel

    • 🐛Bug fixstability

      Fixed a crash when the 052B Destroyer uses target lock in MP.

      052B Destroyer

    • 🐛Bug fixresolution

      Fixed random stretched cockpit and resolution issues in MT.

      MT Cockpit

    • 🐛Bug fixhypoxia effectFixed

      Fixed broken visual effects for hypoxia.

      Visuals

    • 🐛Bug fixTargeting PodTV ModeFixed

      Fixed flickering and lagging of smoke and craters from explosions in TGP TV Mode.

      Explosions

    • 🐛Bug fixRWRcontact registration

      Known issue: RWR stops registering contacts when multiple clients are present.

      Known Issue

    • 🎯BehaviorOpenXR autosearchEnabledRemoved

      OpenXR removed from automatic VR vendor search to prioritize Oculus, OpenVR, and Varjo.

      OpenXR is no longer the top priority in the VR vendor chain and must be specified via command line.

    • ✂️RemovedCyclic target Lock OnEnter keyRemoved

      Removed the ability to cycle target lock-on using the Enter key for FC aircraft.

      Removed the easy-avionics style target cycling via the Enter key.

    • ✂️RemovedGame avionics modeAvailableRemoved

      The 'Game avionics mode' option has been removed from the game settings.

      Removed from Game Options.

    • 🛠QoLInputUI layerfixedreassignable

      Framerate counter, Pause, and Time commands moved to UI layer and can now be reassigned.

      quality

    • 🐛Bug fixMission Generatorstabilitysporadic crashesfixed

      Fixed sporadic crashes associated with loading maps in the Mission Generator.

      bugfix

    • 🎯BehaviorAircraft AItaxi distanceuniformsize-dependent

      Taxiing distance between aircraft now depends on aircraft size, with larger planes maintaining more space.

      behavior

  10. Nov 23, 2020·Open Beta 2.5.6
    • 🐛Bug fixstability

      Fixed a crash related to viObjectShape::LocalBox fread_nolock.

    • 🐛Bug fixmulti-seat interaction

      Fixed a crash that occurred when a player took the second seat in a multi-seat aircraft.

    • 🛠QoLkneeboard display

      Fixed kneeboard display issues for users with multi-monitor configurations.

  11. Oct 7, 2020·Open Beta Patch
    • 🐛Bug fixpath-finding

      Fixed a crash occurring during ground units path-finding in multiplayer.

  12. Oct 5, 2020·Open Beta Patch
    • OtherMP ProtocolOld versionNew version

      Multiplayer protocol version has changed; all participants must update to connect.

      Mandatory update

  13. Jun 3, 2020·DCS World 2.5.6+2
    • 🐛Bug fixM61 VulcanCorrected

      Corrected the dispersion of the M61 Vulcan gun.

      bugfix

    • NewMission EditorNeutral unitsunavailableavailable

      Neutral units can now be placed via the Mission Editor.

      new

    • 🐛Bug fixStabilityFixed

      Fixed server and client crashes occurring during ammunition reloading in Combined Arms.

      bugfix

    • OtherRelease DateMay 2020

      DCS: Supercarrier is scheduled for release later in May 2020.

    • 🐛Bug fixVR terrain

      Fixed a VR issue where medium water created double vision for terrain.

      Fixed double vision for medium water

    • NewCG-NATAdded

      Added support for multiplayer clients behind CG-NAT.

      Added support for clients behind CG-NAT

    • Newpacket statsAdded

      Added ping, packet loss, and traffic stats to the Ctrl-Pause information screen.

      Added packet stats to Ctrl-Pause info

    • 🐛Bug fixVoice Chat

      Fixed an issue where voice chat clients could not communicate with each other.

      Fixed clients unable to talk

    • 🐛Bug fixMissilestrajectories

      Fixed AIM-7, AIM-120, R-27, and R-77 loft and HOJ trajectories on net clients to better match the host.

      MP sync fix

    • 🐛Bug fixstability

      Fixed multiple crashes related to Leader Vehicles, Car target states, AIM-120, and artillery fire.

      Crash fixes

    • 🐛Bug fixlocalization

      Updated Chinese localization to fix a crash occurring when opening the file dialog window.

      bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixDedicated Server

      Fixed issues with static aircraft elevation, memory leaks using Stennis, and AAA/SAM engagement logic on dedicated servers.

      bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixMission Editor

      Fixed a bug that caused players' aircraft to be unauthorizedly switched to AI control.

      bugfix

    • NewAudio OptionsAdded

      Added a 'Play Audio While Minimized' option for better multitasking.

      quality

    • 🐛Bug fixAI CH-47

      Fixed an issue where AI CH-47s would not land in user missions.

      bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixWaypoints

      Fixed 'HOLD' functionality not working at waypoint zero for units.

      bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixInput

      Fixed an error raised when clearing combination actions for axes in Foldable view.

      bugfix

    • 🎯BehaviorConfig Files

      Moved Chat and BDA panel configs to the user folder to prevent LUA script crashes.

      bugfix

    • Otherbundle pricingUp to 65% off

      Value-packed helicopter bundles are available from 21 February to 9 March, offering up to 65% savings.

      economy

    • 🐛Bug fixstability

      Fixed a crash that occurred when too many messages were displayed on screen.

      Fixed crash on too many messages

    • 🐛Bug fixrendering

      Fixed LOD issues on units and static objects, and fixed rendering for Russian 'outpost' objects.

      Fixed LOD issues

    • 🐛Bug fixmission generatorBrokenWorking

      The mission generator is now functional again.

      Fixed generator

    • NewdocumentationAdded

      Added new 2020 User Manuals in English and Russian.

      New User Manuals 2020

    • 🎯BehaviorM249 AI InfantryresponsePoorFixed

      Fixed poor response of M249 AI Infantry when contacting enemies.

      Enemy contact

    • 🐛Bug fixStability

      Fixed multiple crashes including RTC crash during MP replay and crashes when entering servers with JDAMs in flight.

      Bugfix

    • NewVoice ChatAdded

      Initial release of the DCS Voice Chat system, including new sound options.

      New feature

    • 🐛Bug fixAI Followstability

      Fixed a crash occurring during the AI Follow task.

      Bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixServer ListconnectivityError 28Fixed

      Fixed an issue where servers would disappear from the master list (Error 28).

      Bugfix

    • 🎯BehaviorAI Wingmenradar usageManualDefault

      AI Wingmen will now use radar by default without requiring player permission.

      Behavior change

    • 🎯Behaviordirect connect

      Restored the ability to connect to multiplayer servers directly via IP address.

      MP

    • 🐛Bug fixDNS connect

      Fixed issues preventing direct connection to servers using DNS names.

      MP

    • 🐛Bug fixAWACS reply (F5)stability

      Fixed a crash (assert) that occurred during AWACS replies under specific conditions.

      Stability

    • 🐛Bug fixServerlist refresh

      Fixed an infinite loop occurring when the server list was refreshed (F5) too frequently.

  14. Oct 31, 2019·DCS 2.5.5.38756 Open Beta+1-1
    • 📊NumericM134 minigunpowerReduced

      Bullets of the M134 minigun are now less powerful.

      numeric

    • 📊NumericVehiclesarmorCorrected

      Corrected armor values for several vehicles.

      numeric

    • 🎯BehaviorServer ListUI behavior

      Server list will no longer flash while refreshing in multiplayer.

      quality

    • NewVKB Gunfighter ProprofilesAdded

      Added customized profiles for multiple aircraft including A-10C, F-16, and F-18.

      new

    • ✂️RemovedAutotrimAvailableRemoved

      The Autotrim option has been deleted from the game as it requires further tuning.

      Feature removed for further tuning

    • NewChinaAssetPackAdded

      Added HQ-7 Launcher and Radar Vehicles to the China Asset Pack.

      Added HQ-7 Launcher and Radar Vehicles

    • 🛠QoLNaval UnitsHealth Bars

      Naval units now display health bars on the F10 map for better situational awareness.

      F10 map visibility

    • 🎯BehaviorGround UnitsRestored

      Restored the behavior of ground units spreading out when under fire.

      Spreading under fire

    • 🎯BehaviorAI AircraftNo reaction

      AI aircraft will no longer react to locks from undetectable optical systems.

      Optical systems

    • 🐛Bug fixMission Editor

      Fixed multiple ME errors including Search Then Engage freezes, Supplier tab crashes, and task deletion bugs.

      Various bugfixes

    • 🎯BehaviorAI WingmenTally Bandit callsfrequentreduced

      AI Wingmen will no longer call 'Tally Bandit' if bandits are within 4km of each other to reduce audio clutter.

      behavior

    • 🎯BehaviorAGM-88 HARMemitter trackingstaticdynamic

      HARM now updates emitter tracking during flight, increasing accuracy against slow-moving targets.

      behavior

    • 🐛Bug fixStinger/Iglaguidance logicincorrectcorrected

      Corrected guidance logic and motor/booster data for Stinger and Igla MANPADS.

      bugfix

    • 🛠QoLMission EditorUI buttonsoldredesigned

      Redesigned MAP, SAT, and ALT buttons in the bottom information bar of the Mission Editor.

      quality

    • OtherGeneralTree shadowsDegraded

      Known issue: Tree shadows quality is currently degraded.

      known issue

    • 🐛Bug fixDouble Rocketsmass/typeunstablefixed

      Fixed mass and type of double rocket payloads, preventing unexpected rolls and enabling salvo mode.

      Bugfix

  15. Aug 14, 2019·DCS 2.5.5.34644 Open Beta+2-2
    • 📊Numericdraw distanceIncreased

      Increased draw distance for static and map objects to match AI/Player object visibility.

      visual

    • 🛠QoLapplication closingFixed

      DCS can now be closed via the 'Close window' option in the taskbar.

      quality

    • 🐛Bug fixAGM-84D trajectoryBroken

      Known issue: AGM-84D Harpoon flies with the wrong trajectory in multiplayer.

      bug

    • 🐛Bug fixtree shadowsDegraded

      Known issue: Tree shadow quality has been degraded.

      visual

    • 🎯BehaviorStinger/Iglaguidance/motor

      Corrected guidance logic and motor/booster data for Stinger and Igla MANPADS.

      behavior

    • 🎯BehaviorAGM-88 HARMtracking

      HARM now updates emitter tracking in flight, improving accuracy against slow targets.

      behavior

    • 🎯BehaviorMPJTACgroup lead onlyall wingmen

      JTAC now responds to all wingmen, improving coordination in multiplayer.

      behavior

    • 🐛Bug fixGround AIpathing

      Fixed ground unit AI getting stuck on bridges when terrain is higher than the bridge.

      bugfix

    • NewCampaignF/A-18C Aggressors BFMAdded

      Introduced the F/A-18C Aggressors BFM campaign by Maple Flag.

      new

    • 🎯BehaviorAI WingmenTally Bandit callsFrequentReduced

      AI Wingmen no longer call 'Tally Bandit' if bandits are within 4km of each other to reduce audio clutter.

      behavior

    • 🐛Bug fixScripting Enginecoalition functionsIncorrectCorrected

      Corrected getAllCargos and getStaticObjects functions in the scripting engine.

      bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixTutorialsyellow boxesMisalignedFixed

      Fixed misaligned yellow boxes in tutorial missions.

      bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixStinger MANPADSguidanceIncorrectCorrected

      Corrected the guidance logic for Stinger MANPADS.

      bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixAir Defensesattack logicAttacking uncheckedFixed

      Fixed a bug where aircraft with Search Then Engage tasks attacked Air Defenses even when checkboxes were unchecked.

      bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixSAMsLinebacker/Avenger elevationExceeding trajectoryCorrected

      Corrected Linebacker and Avenger SAMs that exceeded missile trajectory elevation, which caused misses on low-level targets.

      bugfix

    • 🔁ReworkMission EditorMAP/SAT/ALT buttonsRedesigned

      Redesigned the MAP, SAT, and ALT buttons in the lower information bar of the Mission Editor.

      quality

    • NewAVI Recordingtime setting fieldsMissingRestored

      Restored time setting fields in the AVI recording panel.

      quality

    • 🎯BehaviorMission EditorLATE ACTIVATIONEnabledGrayed-out

      When LATE ACTIVATION is unchecked, the VISIBLE bef. ACTIVATION checkbox is now disabled.

      quality

    • 🔁ReworkAudio Settingsvolume slidersLow sensitivityReworked

      Reworked volume slider sensitivity; the 'World' slider now exclusively affects external views.

      quality

    • 🐛Bug fixstatus bar

      Fixed map coordinates in the status bar not updating after a format change until the mouse was moved.

      bugfix

    • 🔁Reworkvoice allocation

      Reworked the sound system's voice allocation to better handle a large number of nearby objects.

      rework

    • 🎯Behaviorcockpit tooltipsserverlocal

      Cockpit tooltips are now determined by local user options rather than server settings.

      behavior

    • ✂️Removedbow wavesgiganticRemoved

      Removed oversized bow waves that appeared when vessels reached maximum speed.

      visual

    • NewMission EditorWake TurbulenceAdded

      Added Wake Turbulence as a toggleable option in the Mission Editor and server list.

      new

    • NewMission Editoraircraft group panelMach speed

      Added the ability to set aircraft speed via Mach number in the aircraft group panel.

      new

    • 🎯Behaviortyre damageaccounted

      Aircraft AI now accounts for tyre damage when calculating the point of contact with the surface.

      behavior

    • 🐛Bug fixsimulation stability

      Fixed simulation hangs that occurred when helicopters crashed while carrying cargo.

      bugfix

    • 🎯Behaviorcanopy animation

      Improved network synchronization for canopy animations in multiplayer.

      quality

    • 🐛Bug fixMission EditorAI advanced actions

      Corrected AI advanced actions behavior when a unit's coalition is changed.

      bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixradio menu

      Fixed an issue where the radio menu was cut off in VR mode.

      bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixF10 Mapcoordinate precision

      Fixed low precision of map coordinates when using special mode.

      bugfix

    • 🐛Bug fixF10 MapSochi 761 kHz beaconIncorrectCorrect

      The Sochi 761 kHz beacon is now correctly positioned on the F10 map.

      bugfix

    • 🔁Reworknetwork protocolUpdated

      The multiplayer network protocol has been updated.

      system

    • 🐛Bug fixStatus Barcoordinate update

      Fixed a bug where map coordinates in the status bar wouldn't update after a format change until the mouse moved.

      bugfix

    • 🔁Reworknetwork transportReworked

      Reworked network transport for better handling of a large number of units in multiplayer.

      Large number of units

    • 🐛Bug fixmemory leaksEliminated

      Eliminated memory leaks in video rendering.

      Video rendering

    • 🔊Audiosonic boomAdded

      Added a new sonic boom sound effect.

      New effect

    • 📊NumericAGM-88overload ratedecreased

      Decreased overload rate response to prevent 'hard bucketing' during flight.

      overload rate response slightly decreased for avoid a hard bucketing.

    • 🐛Bug fixAIM-7guidanceSemi-activeActive

      Fixed a bug where AIM-7 missiles were incorrectly using active guidance like the AIM-120.

      All AIM-7 missiles have active guidance seekers like an AIM-120 - fixed.

    • NewF10 MapcoordinatesAdded

      Added high-precision coordinate display to the F10 map, togglable via LAlt + Y.

      Added view of precise coordinates with hundredths of seconds.

    • 🐛Bug fixNvidia Drivers430.39430.53

      Resolved crashes related to specific Nvidia drivers when deploying canisters; update to 430.53 recommended.

      Fixed crash caused by video driver NV 430.39 when MK-20 or CBU canisters opens.

    • 🐛Bug fixstability

      Fixed crash caused by Nvidia driver 430.39 when MK-20 or CBU canisters open; update to 430.53 recommended.

      driver fix

    • 🎯BehaviorGround AIdetour algorithm

      Adjusted the algorithm for how ground AI detours around buildings and obstacles.

      adjustment

    • NewME/F10 Mapcoordinate precisionAdded

      Added view of precise coordinates with hundredths of seconds, toggled via LAlt + Y.

      qol

    • 🎯BehaviorAGM-88trajectoryloftnon-loft

      Turned off loft trajectory for SP and TOO modes and fixed trajectory sagging in the terminal phase.

      fix

    • 🎯BehaviorAI Aircraftlaunch speed

      AI aircraft will now accelerate to the required minimum speed for weapon launch (e.g., 0.7M for Kh-31).

      AI will now accelerate to minimum required speed for weapons.

    • 🐛Bug fixDedicated Serverstability

      Fixed a server crash that occurred during mission restarts if the next mission was missing or broken.

      Fixed crash on mission restart.

    • 🐛Bug fixF10 MapUI overlap

      Fixed an issue where aircraft type, player nick, and mark text overlapped on the F10 map.

      Fixed overlapping text on target marks.

    • 🎯BehaviorAI Combat Vehiclesline of sight

      Buildings and allied units in the line of sight now correctly prevent AI combat vehicles from firing.

      AI Logic

    • 📊NumericMPtimeout10m m

      Increased multiplayer timeouts to 10 minutes to reduce accidental disconnects.

      Connection

    • 🎯BehaviorR-27R/TDLZCorrected

      Corrected the Dynamic Launch Zone (DLZ) for R-27R and R-27T missiles.

      Balance

    • 🐛Bug fixR-27R/T DLZ

      Corrected the Dynamic Launch Zone (DLZ) for R-27R and R-27T missiles.

      Corrected

    • 🐛Bug fixVideo Rendering

      Fixed black screen flickering occurring on certain video cards.

      Fixed

  16. Mar 18, 2019·DCS 2.5.4.28615 Hotfix+2
    • 🐛Bug fixInput Axis BindingUI StabilityFreeze/Lua ErrorFixed

      Fixed a bug where binding input axes caused the UI to freeze and generated Lua errors in the log.

      Bugfix

    • 📊NumericMultiplayerTimeoutUnknown10m m

      Increased multiplayer timeouts to 10 minutes to reduce accidental disconnects.

      Connectivity

    • 🐛Bug fixStability

      Fixed multiple crashes related to Tomahawks, radar missile usage, wingmen refueling, and map switching.

      Multiple crash fixes

    • NewMECountry ListAdded

      Added Cuba to the country list in the Mission Editor.

      Cuba added

    • 🐛Bug fixMP ServerPerformancegradual lossfixed

      Fixed gradual performance loss on MP servers when no sound card is present.

      No sound card fix

    • 🐛Bug fixTanksstabilityFixed

      Fixed a crash that occurred when a tank was destroyed while in the process of shooting.

      Fixed crash if tank destroyed while shooting

    • OtherAIM-7MRWR warningMissing

      Known Issue: The AIM-7M is currently missing its RWR launch warning.

      Absence of RWR launch warning

    • 🐛Bug fixMultimonitormonitor alignment

      Fixed an issue where left and right monitors were incorrectly changed.

    • 🐛Bug fixVRvisual stability

      Fixed a blinking issue in one eye when water quality is set to High.

    • 🐛Bug fixDebriefunit namingdictKeyunit name

      Fixed the in-game debrief to show actual unit names instead of internal dictionary keys.

    • 🐛Bug fixLaser Code PanelUI behavior

      Fixed a bug where the laser code panel would occasionally fail to close.

    • 🐛Bug fixMission EditorFog checkbox

      Fixed the FOG checkbox not updating when a weather preset with fog was selected.

    • 🐛Bug fixstability

      Fixed several critical crashes occurring during mission reloading (Alt+C, shell smoke, scripting timers) and group destruction.

      Fixed multiple crashes related to mission reloading and group destruction.

    • 🎯Behaviornetworking

      Improved multiplayer stability by fixing aircraft jumping and rubber-banding when recovering from heavy packet loss.

      Fixed aircraft jumping and rubber-banding during packet loss.

    • 🐛Bug fixVR

      Resolved VR-specific visual glitches including large white areas at high pixel density and a specific issue with Samsung Odyssey headsets.

      Fixed white area glitch and Samsung Odyssey crosseyed picture.

    • 🎯BehaviorMission Editorplacementwater onlyground and water

      Gas Platforms and Oil Rigs can now be placed on land in the Mission Editor.

      Gas Platforms and Oil Rigs can now be placed on ground.

    • 🐛Bug fixSu-33 AIstability

      Fixed a crash that occurred when Su-33 aircraft were activated late in a mission.

      Fixed game crash caused by late activated Su-33.

    • 🛠QoLMPBan functionalityWIP

      Work has begun on implementing ban functionality within the server UI.

      Ban functionality in server UI is work in progress.

    • NewCampaignFrontlines Georgia

      Added support for the new Combined Arms campaign: Frontlines Georgia.

      Combined Arms

    • 🐛Bug fixAI Aircraftbombing altitudetoo highfixed

      Fixed AI aircraft climbing to excessively high altitudes when attacking armor with bombs.

      Armor attack

    • 🎯BehaviorMP Server Listhiddenvisible

      Servers with 40+ slots and clients are now fully visible in the server list.

      40+ slots/clients

    • NewSA-15 ToravailabilityAdded

      Added SAM SA-15 Tor to the Iran region.

      Iran region

    • 🛠QoLMP Ban

      Improved multiplayer transparency by providing ban reasons to affected users.

      Banned users now receive reason for ban.

    • 🐛Bug fixTrackIRconditionalalways

      Fixed an issue where TrackIR would not function depending on specific control settings.

      Works regardless of control settings.