DCS 2.9 LAUNCH | Feature Showcase Video

[@NorthernerInSpace]

Oh my! Thanks to everyone at ED and their partners for all the hard work. It is very much appreciated!

[@EagleDynamicsTV]

Thank you too!

[@bicboi1930]

The work can’t be too hard with ED

[@strelok8731]

DCS become better each year, thanks ED

[@ReelRai]

Ingame voice chat and radio is such a nice addition. The new wind effects and camera additions are going to be really nice for video makers.

[@6qruel]

I don't know how but ED manages to outdo themselves on this beautiful game every time! ❤

[@EagleDynamicsTV]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@untrust2033]

Too bad it never looks this nice without a supercomputer running it. Let alone in multiplayer servers

[@hmm5844]

@@untrust20332080 runs it just fine and that’s a 5 years old GPU.

[@Acrophobia2]

@@untrust2033I have a decent pc from Alienware and mine looks like this.

[@gabereiser]

@@untrust2033mine looks this nice on a 3070.

[@indyjons321]

ED: How DARE you put this much effort and love into your products! It’s truly unmatched by anyone. As someone who regularly works with some of these aircraft in the real world, thank you for putting in the effort you do. It’s truly a love letter to military aviation. In all honesty my eyes began to water with the emotion I felt with the amount of love poured into DCS. Thank you.

[@EagleDynamicsTV]

Thank you for the kind words and support!

[@skychief1253]

B52 looked beautiful I thought it was flyable for a second.

[@DarkFire515]

Genuinely amazing to see how far DCS has come. Incredible work by everyone at ED!

[@lvwpy]

DCS and MSFS both make this a glorious time for flight simulation. Congratulations!

[@FordSierraIS]

msfs pffft! lol

[@charlie7mason]

@@FordSierraIS So MSFS didn't literally raise the bar for Flight Simulators and bring it to a much broader, non-niche audience? What's the point of denying that?

[@jimlthor]

​@@charlie7masonMSFS is the reason every flight sim upgraded their clouds as well =)

[@matt-f1c]

Something to keep us busy with until TWS finally gets released !!! !!! Great video ❤️

[@FordSierraIS]

@@charlie7mason fs is the original flightsim, (first version i played was flightsim 4.0) but it doesnt change the fact that its aimed towards casuals and more of a bing maps simulator than a flightsim in my eyes. i get bored with it real fast. talking about msfs on the release video of 2.9 is as disrespectful as bragging about a mcdonalds burger you had on a kobe steak cooking video

[@nlpzdesing435]

The only thing missing is terrain deformation, more realistic particles, therefore much more dense and abundant, to touch reality. excellent job guys, keep it up!

[@norman191000]

I wonder if current engine is inherently unable to handle 1x1m terrain grids, or it is just a lack of digital elevation maps at such resolutions.

[@honeybadger1656]

Don't forget bigger explosions.

[@basecode8]

Never forget bigger explosions

[@michaelhopkins6033]

At 4:27, did you seriously animate a mechanical Poljot, down to the chrono hand and with a fully lumed dial, on a KA-52 pilot's wrist? That's just insane. Well done, ED. This looks amazing!

[@Reaper2-11]

Its MI-24P pilot's hand

[@michaelhopkins6033]

@@Reaper2-11 Fair point. I realized that later but never edited it. Thank you for the correction.

[@Schwing27]

Amazing

[@RogueSpecterGamingOfficial]

You guys have knocked it out of the park man. It is beautiful to see this sim/game come to life every update. Definitely proud to be apart of this commumity.

[@EagleDynamicsTV]

Thanks for the kind words, hope you enjoy the update!

[@ImagenNoReligion]

Impressive rotor wash effects. Glad to see the bounds of the engine are being pushed. Work of art.

[@major_kukri2430]

Lots of great changes. Its obvious that youve been listening to your player base. I'm especially happy about the easier payload saving and in game radio.

[@EagleDynamicsTV]

You guys are why we do this, so of course we try and listen to everything.

[@major_kukri2430]

@@EagleDynamicsTV thanks. I just wish my graphics card wasn't so potato.

[@Dipper737]

Ar least you now can squeeze a little more juice of of the card with the implementation of DLSS 😊@@major_kukri2430

[@doomfireblade2693]

Those color grading effects look great, and the custom payloads is MUCH appreciated! Awesome as always ED ❤️

[@nickgrey4136]

Many thanks dear Sir, kind regards, Nick

[@RobFisherUK]

It will be interesting to see how the DLSS looks in VR. In any case, what a time to be alive when we can get this close to the experience of flying combat aircraft! Thanks for all your hard work.

[@CakePrincessCelestia]

Can't wait to see how it performs. In No Man's Sky going from no AA whatsoever to DLSS Quality Mode makes a difference of 25 to 90fps flat on my 3070 without any too noticable visual impact. It's literally Black Magic. I should probably expect less here, just not to expect too much, but that's a perfect example of how much of a difference it _can_ make.

[@homeboyerik]

@@CakePrincessCelestia Let me know if it works for you. For me the options are grayed out. I have a rtx 4090 and I use DLAA on MSFS regularly and it's amazing

[@_Dibbler_]

@@CakePrincessCelestia I look forward trying it. Problem: On my 4090 the limit mostly wasnt graphics anymore, but CPU on Multiplayer Servers. I love they added TAA because it usually has the best graphic quality.

[@mindfulmunchkin1215]

I've stopped playing until VR is better, hopefully this brings the fps up, a 3090 and reverb should be enough, I'm not blowing 6k to play a game, better use of money is to buy an actual aircraft.

[@_RTX2060SUPER_]

@@_Dibbler_What CPU do you have ?

[@ianareal]

I have been supporting ED for more than a decade. All their products are made with passion, top notch quality, always being transparent with the community. Congrats on this milestone ED.

[@tylerouimette2934]

Man Its mind blowing how Eagle Dynamics can keep out doing themselves. The team there must really love what they do. We benefit with an amazing simulator! So excited.

[@Bryan-cd9cl]

🎉🎉❤❤🥊💥your comment is perfect

[@f3rny_66]

a ingame voice chat with preamp, eq and compressor? I am dreaming? My audio nerd inside is very happy

[@echovictordcsworld]

Finally a replay system update!!! Fantastic work

[@EagleDynamicsTV]

It is still WIP, but let us know how its working!

[@echovictordcsworld]

@@EagleDynamicsTV Using position/rotation based recording is a game changer in terms of long duration accuracy. Very good work all

[@jesusisdahomie5348]

We have come a long way since 2012 and a CD. Simply beautiful!

[@startourzdcs]

Super happy the update is out now. Great job as always ED! Can’t wait to test out the new features.

[@EagleDynamicsTV]

Let us know what you think, and any issues be sure to drop them by the forums! Thanks!

[@lostboii3588]

How do we get the update? Website still shows 2.8 for me.

[@l.3626]

DCS in 10 years OMG 15years of DCS already is crazy, like last year I bought modules for like 300$, tbh I just want to buy more for 200$ just to support the game, I dont have a VR headset yet, so its not good playing without yet, but I really want this game to have a bright future u guys are awesome!

[@jakubdabrowski3846]

Thank you Eagle Dynamics for making your products better and better. And today, we celebrate the release of version 2.9! I wish I could spend more time in DCS World than in the real world!

[@bulletstop100]

Updating now. Thank you all for your hard work. I love this simulation!!

[@travistolbert2647]

As always you all have my deep respect and gratitude for the incredible work that Eagle Dynamics and their partners produce! Thank you all so much!

[@daCHuNKY1]

Im so happy for these new features! Blast and shockwaves, new camera and +++

[@VRFlightSimGuy]

Incredible work guys. Thankyou

[@Pricklyhedgehog72]

Finally got home to watch this properly. Round of applause, round of applause. I almost had a religious moment as some of my prayers were answered. I suspect there are a few more believers out there based on the comments in the comments section.

[@OICWSephiroth]

This updated has delivered more than it was expected, nice work guys!

[@patapata17]

Thank you very much ED:DCS team, wow. Looking forward to master the skies again on this version

[@thepear694]

It amazes me how much this game has evolved over the years and they still manage to improve and suprise me! Really good joob everyone at eagle dynamics.

[@stephenvince9994]

Fantastic effort there guys, unbelievable...

[@tomriley5790]

Wow amazing, the vegetation moving from downdraft and detonations is amazing. Beautiful camera shots are amazing! You've outdone yourselves again! Well done! So impressed with how DCS continues to improve!

[@callsignnictmere465]

Realisti radio effects! I am in. Thanks DCS. I look forward to trying out the new features.

[@skippersmg]

Great job. Proud to be on DCS for over 11 years and excited for what the future brings! Keep up the great work 👍🏻

[@EagleDynamicsTV]

Thank you so much, and thanks for sticking with us!

[@cbrpnk1789]

IS THAT TWO STEPS FROM HELL ON THE SOUNDTRACK?! KEEP DOING THIS.

[@nball461]

That ground wash effect looks awesome! Interested to see out well the DLSS improves fps in VR! Great job 👏🏻

[@nigelkpvt]

Every year the developments keep astounding us

[@1nsTommy]

this is so much love for us players

[@tread140]

I hadn't been keeping up on DCS news, and to suddenly have this pop up in my youtube feed....super excited!!

[@agidotexe7167]

i love you ED! This update looks so good! those filters and go pro cam is awesome! and i love the radio effects!

[@EagleDynamicsTV]

We love you all as well, hope y9ou enjoy it all!

[@thenativemartian5169]

YOU GUYS FINALLY FIXED THE REPLAY TRACKS?!!. I can't wait to make a new cinematic

[@HypePerformanceGroup]

WOW! Kudos to the team on such an incredible looking update.

[@fedred7995]

Love your Airbus Helis in MSFS ;) Great to see you here too!

[@FighterOperationsGroupFOG]

You guys have outdone yourselves with this update! I can't wait to mess with the new camera modes to make more cinematics.

[@adambydand1214]

ED! Keep up the amazing work! Your hard work is very much appreciated by all those in the community. We look forward to more to come!

[@SASCAT1972]

Thanks ED for keeping this sim cutting EDGE

[@umitfiliz191]

I can't be more excited for this update🤩 thank you all ED team for your all precious effort❤

[@AussieDaves]

Awesome! Downloading now, keen to see the DLSS and new shadows! Thanks Wags and ED!

[@chipmunk449]

You guys just know how to do everything well, incredible takes time and so happy to be apart of this community 😊

[@nickgrey4136]

Dear Sir, many thanks for your kind words. You are so correct, all these things take time, way too much time. I wish we could do things faster but it seems this is the reality of complex software. We will continue to do our very best for you and the community. Yours aye, Nick

[@UnregisteredSBR]

Great update! Super hyped for in game comms!

[@Blackcloud_Garage]

Looks great. I've never played it but I want to. Looks good enough for the military to use it as a legit training tool. Waaaay better than the crappy sims we used when I was in. Bravo👏

[@icecold9511]

Free trial periods, though it takes time to learn, and I believe first time users get a major discount.

[@Pulkz]

Thank you ED, for everything.

[@ryanhollis2670]

I know everyone says it but you guys do a great job and should be really proud of your work. Definitely a company I don't mind spending money on.

[@Carhill]

Holy moly! What an update!!

[@baltod4978]

Hello World!

[@AviationandSimulation]

Great news!!! Be welcome, 2.9!! And thank you for it!

[@104th_raccoon]

Holy smokes! Thank you very much ED!

[@Long-b5v]

Very beautiful vegetation and dust effects

[@x-stream]

Just amazing!

[@peeps000]

Hell of a patch guys, well done!

[@rustyshackleford2841]

Thank You devs, we get verbally loud sometimes, but that is because we’re passionate, and dreamers about the potential of DCS. Keep up the great work to the core engine. If you ask for my feedback, doing great!! Don’t be the last to adopt new technologies to make the game better. Keep up the great work, WWII enthusiast here. Love the modern stuff too.

[@EagleDynamicsTV]

Thanks for the kind words and support!

[@SKNYCT]

The timing on this could not be any better I was just starting work on a awesome new movie, that go pro is a game changer. Amazing job guys!

[@F22raptor46]

I think what makes me most excited about this is that youre just getting started! ❤

[@PrometheanGOld4]

Relatively new DCS player here, girlfriend got me into the game and I have to say, I’m loving it so far! Glad to see it’s well taken care of!

[@tigermercs_bullshark3254]

Well, I´m playing DCS since it was in Version 1.5. There was just the Caucasus Map, the A-10C, MiG-21, Blackshark and some other full fidelity modules like the warbirds when i started playing this wonderfull Simulation. Then, the NTTR Map was released, this map was nearly unplayable, when it came out. In all those years between then and today, so many things have changed. The Sim is looking totally different now. It also feels totally different to play it today. It is really great to see, how DCS evolved in all those years! Thank you ED! Thanks to your work, socially hard times (pandemic) as well as personally very hard times have been much more bearable. Thanks to you, people have found each other, become a team and in the end even friends. See you in the Skies! Bullshark

[@Razzle-E419]

I can't believe DCS has been out since 2008... These Devs are amazing to keep such a cool project alive!

[@tkdazzler1-130]

Rock and roll ED. You have a great game/sim that allows me to connect with my dad every night on the other side of the world! Cheers!

[@kilianortmann9979]

"Can engage bombs and rockets" is probably one of the most important sentences in here. Great work.

[@3.9L_V8]

As someone who has many replays that uh...often end with aircraft going into the ground faster and earlier than expected, live track replays will be very much appreciated!

[@TheVaman117]

Wow, what a huge array of QoL improvement and additional options for users. While things like the rotor downwash visuals is super cool and much appreciate, I am most excited to see base game fundamental changes like the spotting dots on high resolution and the built in voice chat. You folks at ED have obviously been very busy with all the performance updates as well as the updated graphical options and new models! Haven't seen that amount of NEWs in the changelog in quite some time, definitely worth of a major version number! Thank you all for your hard work, even if a lot of it is behind the scenes and only brought to light in more major updates

[@Off-The-X]

As I just installed Lock On Platinum 25 years later, Splash One!

[@SONIC301_]

Yeah!! This DL update for the F16 with the TDOA etc is gonna make SEAD missions so much better!!! Thanks

[@nicolasshubin8162]

holy crap the mi pilot has a functional watch ED never dissapoints

[@kevin1873]

I haven't been playing DCS very long. Only since 2019 but it continues to get better and better every year. Definitely excited for 2.9 and beyond.

[@Enigma89]

Good patch, thank you for the spotting changes, nice one!

[@fridain]

Ok, with the intro music and normandy shots, I thought you were announcing a new map: The Shire

[@shadowblade145]

So psyched! Thanks for 15 great years! Hard to believe the A-10C came out so long ago!

[@spacemacac0074]

Glad to see a company take pride in what they do and deliver incredible treasures to your fans, supporters, and customers; DCS sets the bar each time they release new versions. Great work!!!

[@Eagle_Beak]

I am particularly thankful for the new voice chat/radio functions, the new optimization, and the loadout saver. Thank you guys very much for the updates.

[@imperatrice_85]

This progress is stunning! Congratulations! You guys should be put in charge for Kerbal Space Program 2 *rolleyes*

[@MitjaBonca]

Stunning, simply stunning new features. DCS has come a long way in 15 years. I love this game.

[@MadSolarV2]

Thank you guys for giving some attention to dots and spotting ❤

[@StealthCloudchaser]

I do not play DCS, But his voice is hypnotizing, I could hear it all day.

[@ProHunter12]

Thanks to every on at ED for making my dream to be a Fighter Pilot come true.

[@Carhill]

This update is so good. Download took some time, but well and truly worth it. 3:37 - I have wanted this for over a decade. So glad it has been added!!! Cheers ED ❤️

[@Vortex31415]

This is honestly amazing. Fantastic work by ED in providing a feature-packed update with plenty of core enhancements.

[@pyroscot]

Great addition to the community and it only gets better from here, really enjoying the fruits of your labour so far, many thanks all, great work.

[@VirusVanquisher]

Wow! So much more added, I knew about the data link improvements but ED has really been busy! Thank you for the work and passion you all pour into DCS World. This is truly an amazing experience ❤

[@01MeuCanal]

That's awesome! The only thing DCS needs now is better ground textures.

[@AhrimanVII]

Wow ! Thank you guys for your dedication to military aviation, at the moment you have virtually no real competition for what you do, because what you do is an old dream for a lot of us aviation enthusiast, although you are no there yet, nobody can't say you are not trying! Can't wait for the day when we will have a world map and official Rafale, Su 30 full fidelity modules :) and a low fidelity F22. Matt, if you can see this message, you know that many of us would pay a lot even for a low fidelity official Raptor! Make it happen!

[@fareneightfpv8382]

so crazy ! just thank you guys and the whole community for that work !

[@jonnyj.]

As someone who has been into DCS since 2016, its absolutely insane how far it has come since then. Its practically an ENTIRELY different game, in literally every single way. Its almost unrecognizable in a side by side comparison :D I never would've thought back then that DCS would eventually become pretty much mainstream in terms of popularity. It was a pipe dream back then. Boy am I damn happy one of my all time favourite feats of software engineering has gotten the attention it deserves. You guys are legends for sticking with this project ^__^

[@DavidCalver-nm1vj]

Amazing stuff. Weirdly what I'm most impressed by is the ticking seconds hands on the pilot's wristwatch!

[@deniskalugin7984]

Good lord!!! This is definitely next level! Great work, Eagles!

[@Hav0k]

DCS continues to get better with each passing year. Thank you ED and 3rd party devs for all your hard work!

[@darkstrife421]

Top work gentleman. All i hoped for and more! Outstanding framework and base additions, should lead to a great future for DCS

[@joesshop3622]

Crazy...the immersion level just shot sky high. Realism like this is finally what drew me into video games. When your ducking & swaying and your hear rate is measured in psi, your there. This is sick stuff! Kudos!

[@Cheezsus]

Man I'm so Excited. Thanks ED for making the flying dream so accessible and amazing for everyone to enjoy.

[@gadDenmark]

Man oh man oh man. Microsoft/ASOBO could learn sooo much from you guys. It looks amazing!

[@TOMCATnbr]

2.9 is a milestone in the already rich history of DCS !! DLSS change everything ! And the improved track file replay, is the cherry on the cake !! It's soo enjoyable to watch times and times again a flight that we've made without any single problem !! Thank you so much, for everything you give to us !! You guys are the best !!

[@foxtrotmichael1]

One of the few games I can actually say I am incredibly proud to have spent the time to learn to play. This is awesome!

[@bigal4304]

😳 wow, thankyou matt, and all the team for hard work.. beautiful ❤️❤️