Summer Skies Announcement Trailer

Campaign/Development Discord: / discord
Music by Lucas Ricciotti: / @lucasricciottimusic
Summer Skies is a multiplayer DCS campaign planned for the summer of 2021. Set in the universe of the Ace Combat series this campaign aims to merge the story and world building of Ace Combat with the dynamic combat and flight operations of DCS World.
This campaign is 100% free and is designed to be approachable for any skill level coming to DCS. We hope to bring in a lot of Ace Combat fans who may have been curious about trying DCS before. This campaign supports the A-4E-C community mod, a free high-quality module with aircraft carrier capabilities.
We hope to see you in the skies with us!

[@DesertPunks]

The worlds #1 jeff fan invades mexico but next to russia for some reason. Campaign Discord: discord.gg/awurPTHq2F

[@notalexzander2]

DRAEGER 2-1

[@verticalflyingb737]

@@notalexzander2 oh god

[@notalexzander2]

@@verticalflyingb737 *Boot, Castle, Brief, and actually literally all of the jackals now that I think about it start screaming*

[@verticalflyingb737]

@@notalexzander2 Those darn Jeffs man, luckily they're not gonna be in Crown's Royale (unless Gambit make them pull a sol squadron during battle for farbanti and make all eagle pilots cry for their mommy)

[@notalexzander2]

@@verticalflyingb737 o h n o

[@BlazeTc1402-7]

Me, a sincere Ace Combat and Project Wingman enthusiast: "Look, the sky is doing that orchestral singing again, must be another ace flying up there."

[@notalexzander2]

More like 20, the best of them being Jackal 2-1, callsign Brief

[@KillerOrca]

"What the hell...why do I hear orchestral music?" "Ahhhh, its just another ace flight. Let em go, won't bother us."

[@ryanpayne7707]

Latin choirs, on the other hand...

[@RCN2820]

@@KillerOrca*Furiously buying stakes at a salvage company

[@Taco_Mex]

Check out Dawn trailer, is directed by Jose pavli (compositor of project Wingman) That one also looks very nice

[@FightCain]

It’s incredible how much love Ace Combat series, a super Arcady game, is getting loved by hardcore sim fans.

[@LordNinja109]

I think it's because it's where we got started

[@roanferguson8873]

@@LordNinja109 agreed. AC Zero absolutely blew my mind back when I was 10, and I've been playing for the 14 years since. I branched out into more realistic sims like IL-2 later on, but I still enjoy myself with the Ace combat series

[@randallmart92]

"Nothing else comes close..."

[@VigorousDragon819]

@@randallmart92 You are most definitely correct

[@hresvelgr7193]

For me it is because it was where I got into flight combat

[@GTChucker86]

Nassault and Avarik needs to see this

[@AvarikVonNom]

no u

[@GTChucker86]

@@AvarikVonNom *gasp*

[@verticalflyingb737]

@@GTChucker86 didn't see that coming, did you?

[@pacificfederationpeacekeep999]

@@AvarikVonNom it is truly a great video . We are still waiting for something of yours . Are you going release anything yet... BuDdi

[@keirangray902]

I'm am 100% certain that this mod will have 0 Belkan involvement whatsoever

[@setesh1294]

Grunder Industries is involved, so...

[@overkill1340]

Can DCS handle Belkan physics?

[@notalexzander2]

It was the damned yukes this time

[@allenwarburton8627]

AVE BELKA!!!

[@kennethservida6144]

No Belkans involved in making this campaign. Only the .jpeg Dog do.

[@MCF2233]

i was literally just telling my friends that i wish there was an ace combat campaign or missions recreated in DCS the other day. Then i find this

[@Paratroopersteark]

the internet works in mysterious ways

[@fbi2384]

Might aswell be witchcraft

[@volatile5460]

Even though I don’t play DCS, I whole heartedly appreciate all the work y’all have put into this. I hope it turns out well.

[@Paratroopersteark]

i first thought this was ArmA 3 dawg, but i could be wrong. Even tho, I've seen some wild shit being done even in ArmA Cold War Assault, like the AH-64 and F35 mods that has this interactive minimap/radar on the cockpit.

[@npc6817]

Ace combat fans trying dcs for the first time when the campaign hits them with a and they can't press start to skip: 💧👁👄👁 DCS veterans when a wyvern pulls up on their 6: 💧💧👁👄👁💧💧

[@christianmariogreco9330]

when people say that Ace Combat can't be a Sim.. this is so glorious, can't wait to try it! also, I love the Ac arcade style but I mean Ac content is still Ac content and if it's good, I'm in. I NEED MORE

[@seihai-kun6726]

Tfw you just wanna chill on Sand Island with the squad but there's always a war somewhere

[@notalexzander2]

The life of a pilot in the 154th

[@dikkekater]

I love how the ace combat community cant get enough of the games so starts making them themselves, this stuff is just cool

[@cjmanson5692]

I hope that this multiplayer campaign will be streamed, because I am really interested in witnessing this play out. Also, an absolutely killer soundtrack in this. I love it!

[@SlyAceZeta]

This still probably won't bring me into DCS, but I really like the lore you've crafted with Sotoa and one of its neighbors. Hastana might as well sound like an actual country name. I do also enjoy that Osea is involved as the world's police force as usual. The news and interview dialogue was really well done. I'm curious what time period this takes place in. Very interesting work :)

[@DesertPunks]

Glad you dig it lol, thanks for the kind words. The campaign takes place in 2002 post Ulysses

[@thealliedpowers]

since there's jf-17s, it takes roughly place sometime after the circum-pacific.

[@SlyAceZeta]

@@thealliedpowers You say that like we didn't just fly an F-104 in 2019 in AC7. The Su-57 was also flown in 1998 by Albireo 1. Ace Combat has always portrayed a faster aircraft development timeline than our real world. Besides, the dev replied just above you that it takes place around 2002.

[@thealliedpowers]

@@SlyAceZeta oh yeah

[@pacificfederationpeacekeep999]

A page from the diary of O.A.D.F captain James Barlet 15 /6/2002 - To whoever the hell is reading this besides me. Over a couple of weeks there is some short of crisis going on in Satoa. You might ask: how the hell this affects my life ? Well ...those assholes in bright hill have made it clear, that if it gets worse they ll send us in. Its already 7 years Since the last war , i lost poeple that i appreciated and considered friends and her... I REALLY DON'T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT. The last week we have all been seating alert, it probably has to do with the whole thing in Satoa, despite being a whole country away! They are all IDIOTS !They are going to send our boys to die for an unknown reason in the other side of the earth! Thank god we have the guys in the Maritime defence force Both yhe aviators and sailors can Show pretty good understanding Of us air force pilots. I have to leave now They're calling us for briefing... definitely-not-about-the -Shatoa-shitshow! See you later fools!

[@unwoundsteak17]

seeing DCS planes with the Osean flag is one of the best things I've ever seen

[@peekaboo1575]

Nuh uh, Osean is the bad guy.

[@unwoundsteak17]

@@peekaboo1575 but Osea has *CAPITALISM*

[@ssofficer2512]

Realistic Strangereal Ace Combat Dialog 😍

[@Meepergon]

GOOSEBUMPS FROM THE DROP DUDE HOLY MOLY

[@primarchjackfrost8117]

Belka:Oh boy here i go totally not having any involvement in this war whatsoever

[@blubberyoyster4]

Still gotta learn DCS

[@kirkus4400]

Chucks guides and WAGs bro

[@Radiogirl1931]

I love the Ace Combat Community so much

[@thealliedpowers]

brilliant move bringing lucas on board for the ost.

[@erickjoestar1561]

Since my PC can't handle DCS, i can't wait to watch playthroughs of that, it looks amazing!

[@ArcadeRacer]

It would be awesome to have recordings of the missions, assuming they even exist. Such an intriguing storyline set up and yet those who miss the yearly Summer Skies events can't see the resolution to any of it.

[@LucasRicciottiMusic]

Yeah! This is going to be epic 🔥

[@benmcccool0123]

Will you make mission soundtracks for the dlc?

[@LucasRicciottiMusic]

@@benmcccool0123 Yes, I already did it. But I want to wait for the campaign to finish to release the album

[@benmcccool0123]

@@LucasRicciottiMusic the amount of happiness I feel. I can't wait to imaginate them with my drawings mixed in with your music!

[@karelpgbr]

Man, I’ve never played any AC games, but if I ever get a PC, AC0, AC7, DCS, Arma 3, all of those games are going to be bought, downloaded and played.

[@ryz_vik]

I don't know about you but I feel like AC7 is a bit dull, you don't really dive deep into your squadron and wingman, it doesn't really make you feel attached to them.

[@TheMrSir46]

All though I don't fully agree with the direction your taking for the Satoa region, being more of a fan of the fully flushed out political fan made map myself, I will say you've done an incredible job on this project. Good job.

[@92HazelMocha]

This was super confusing for a minute; trailer definitely seems like it was made by the AC team, but the gameplay is definitely DCS lol

[@gavindaengsrurisri2]

I’ve just recently gotten into dcs and have been a fan of ace combat for a bit. Can’t wait to try this out!

[@DesertPunks]

First mission's this Wednesday!

[@phoenixleader1999]

So what's the name of the ace, and what's the main aircraft of his. It's on a need to know basis

[@phoenix_radio]

Boob 1, f-111

[@notalexzander2]

There are many

[@notalexzander2]

Most of Jackal flight, and almost all of the boat guys.

[@hresvelgr7193]

There is no one ace. This is DCS so it's a bit more realistic. The full team doing work instead of one guy doing everything

[@nyorde1912]

This looks incredible, I absolutely love project wingman. I can see DCS veterans and actual pilots becoming aces and slaughtering countless enemies. Super cool

[@bombomos]

Damn Belkan Black Magic

[@Paratroopersteark]

every civilian/soldier/pilot when the sky starts orchestrating: "ah shit, here we go again"

[@AuroraAustralis_]

I'm sad I didn't get to fly with you guys. Someday I'll have the hardware required

[@skeletonwguitar4383]

Ffs, only a year later, Osea is still doing shenanigans in yet another war... Like really Heck, those damn Yukes are also making a comeback

[@SolutusEversol]

Can’t wait to see it :)

[@armydelta781]

this felt like a mix of War thunder, DCS & Ace Combet .... am I crazy or what

[@intruderproductions1965]

Good work, definitely going to check this out when it releases.

[@CharlieFoxtrot]

[@ukinee8812]

looks like nassault got a competitor awesome job dude!

[@KJK9029]

That low viz F14 skin looks epic

[@mattin5850]

I heard stratis mountains and my brain was this is arma 3

[@DesertPunks]

Haha yeah, surprisingly the names a coincidence from before I played arma

[@MrBlazeDemingo]

Holy shit. I got goosebumps at 0:27!

[@the_stinky_broccoli8998]

This... This is so much better then the ace combat trailers! Very well done!

[@shadowblade145]

Just wanted to say this is incredible and I am incredibly excited to play it. Just the kind of voiceover I want. Was sorely disappointed in another ace combat style campaign that cost real money (which shall not be named), can’t wait to see something by a real fan.

[@bobenbiben3125]

this masterpiece gave me goosebumps.

[@anitaanderson5627]

Good luck😃looks and sounds great!

[@jonnnyren6245]

Can't wait for this.

[@roystercg]

Is this set in the Cold War era? I noticed that Yuktobania is in red and Belka still owns its southern territory. Either way, it looks great :D

[@matiastrivino5619]

Everybody gansta until the skyes starts singing in latin

[@92HazelMocha]

If the sky starts singing in Latin while I’m playing DCS I’m gonna chuck my rig out the window.

[@frogisis]

oh my god i can't wait

[@kellywu4061]

How will you shoot down 30 planes with just 10 missiles

[@tedwink6652]

Maybe you try to take Su-25T and replace all pods with Gunpods?

[@bmist4kerc674]

Just make a custom F15EX for the game, should be enough payload to wipe out a squadron

[@divecolosio4988]

Dreams and faith

[@kirkus4400]

the 20mm jets go down in a single burst

[@deanmckellar619]

"Get in close for Guns then!"

[@armando1491]

Looks amazing

[@_BillyTheKid_]

Nicely done :)

[@rubenlopez3364]

*THE BANQUET*

[@faaf_quaaf]

the hood trampoline

[@KillerOrca]

Oh Im getting SHIVERS already!

[@Clementinewoofwoof]

Woo!, let’s go!

[@ZayZoot]

FINALLY SOME ACTION IN SOTOA.

[@avion5039]

The meal

[@blueskyblazingrose]

This deserves Way more views

[@Pandamonium117]

This looks fantastic. Also can't wait to get more of Lucas's music! He did an amazing job with project wingman. And just remember one thing everyone, "Belka did nothing wrong!!!!"

[@PhoenixT70]

Please tell me that recordings will be posted on YT. I don't even have a PC that can support DCS, so secondhand is kind of my only hope to see how this masterpiece turns out.

[@TheDaisukeMiyuki]

yeah im 100% looking forward to a stream/playthrough

[@AugustGreen_]

dear lord its beautiful.

[@cap8170]

the FEAST

[@carlcunningham7750]

Aw hell, this makes me wanna get DCS

[@schamilmdfikri3287]

desert punk will you gonna make this cinematic for summer skies it will be the best. Now it's 19/7/2021 lucas ricciotti has made soundtrack theme for this.

[@marchkarcz]

pretty great

[@kevintang2605]

When is this game set? I see the Grunder Industries logo, and according to one of the OSTs, there is a Scinfaxi-class submersible carrier, so I'm assuming AC5?

[@DesertPunks]

Set in 2002 prior to the circum pacific war, we ran a yuke blockade a few weeks ago during mission 3

[@Groza_Dallocort]

@@DesertPunks it even takes place before the first continental war

[@ariannescharfi9366]

Need a campaign as Belka.

[@FalconKPD]

Good shit man

[@InfinityUSEA]

u got a sub

[@clouddoesmilitarygames76]

are we gonna get a bunch of missiles in out aircraft like Ace Combat?

[@raymondyee2008]

Cool cool.

[@spookyskeledook]

I've only played Ace Combat 7, Project Wingman and Warthunder with a controller up until this point... maybe it's time I try out DCS and think about getting a flight stick.

[@キャプテンレイエス]

ソトアが物語の舞台なのかな……?

[@robertolesiliatotacchini5023]

In the News radio voices I heard one speaks in Italian, this means that in this campaign in Sotoa people speaks Italian? Or is just another non specified Strangereal country? Just curious

[@DesertPunks]

In our heads we recorded it with Emmeria in mind but it could be anyone

[@robertolesiliatotacchini5023]

@@DesertPunks yeah a know that lot of place in Emmeria have italian names, the only other countrys that i could think that could speak italian is Bulgurdarest (the country with the border wall in AC7) sice sometimes is referred as Borgo dell'est wich is in italian.

[@GTChucker86]

Italy is canon in strangereal, just ask Long Caster

[@DesertPunks]

@@GTChucker86 lmao

[@Barri2410]

Sotoa is more like Japan (although not much confirmation outside Kono's tweet regarding the fish)

[@commonwealth1233]

ok i need a rig now

[@benmcccool0123]

Any link to the trailer music? I must hear it every time I jam to work

[@DesertPunks]

Should be released sometime soon

[@verticalflyingb737]

It's named "Stars over Sotoa" - kzbin.info/www/bejne/a36yeGRpqrKXqJY

[@DesGardius-me7gf]

I love Ace Combat!

[@crucial3267]

Do i smell Belkan shenanigans?

[@DesertPunks]

For our upcoming project? Perhaps.

[@MiJi_29]

Well i thought this was a Realistic Mode DLC in Ace Combat or War Thunder Fan-Made Cinema 🗿

[@DesertPunks]

DCS aint so bad lol

[@MiJi_29]

@@DesertPunks i'm not all about bad, tho. By the look of the graphic makes me confused to compare both 3 games in the same time

[@kertaspaper94]

Interesting that Belka is shown as a proper country instead of being absorbed by Osea.

[@DesertPunks]

totally wasnt an error lol

[@linkkicksu]

I'd get into DCS if it wasn't almost 100gb

[@DesertPunks]

cries in SSD

[@Katronicle]

👀

[@Arlojmikk]

wish i had enough space for dcs

[@Supermatmike]

Is there anywhere I can watch the gameplay of this event?

[@DrKrote]

do i need to buy f-14, f-15, f-16 and f-18 to fly them?

[@setesh1294]

Do I hear AWACS SkyEye? Or am I delusional?

[@89sponge]

Year 2010 in AC timeline?

[@DesertPunks]

2002

[@pogfox7947]

*ACE COMBAT 9: THE MUTE PILOT SAGA CONTINUES*

[@magnumfr3850]

+1 sub dude 👌

[@amazingstealth8235]

My PC cant play Project Wingman at 40 fps at the lowest graphics and you want to give me DCS Rip me

[@benbenavides4742]

how did you get ace combat stuff in DCS?

[@TheWhoamaters]

So it has support for the A4 mod, what official DCS planes are usable here?

[@DesertPunks]

Yeah the server supports the A-4 skyhawk for people coming to DCS

[@TheWhoamaters]

@@DesertPunks Yes but what official planes are supported? All of them? Modern only, flaming cliffs, etc?

[@DesertPunks]

@@TheWhoamaters we've got slots for hornets, tomcats, eagles, vipers, warthogs, and the skyhawk. with flanker and jeff slots for niche roles

[@TheWhoamaters]

@@DesertPunks Damn, I only got the F-5

[@DesertPunks]

@@TheWhoamaters Oh I forgot to mention the F-5s in there too lol

[@daniel31279]

What console does it come out for or is it only for computers?

[@faded6927]

welp time to die leaning DCS

[@pedrinchigj25]

Is it part of ace combat pls tell me

[@starfleethastanks]

Will this be available for single player as well?

[@dumbperson4061]

I’m confused. Is this an ace combat game/DLC?

[@DesertPunks]

It's an ongoing multiplayer campaign for the game DCS World

[@dumbperson4061]

@@DesertPunks oooooh, I’m excited then

[@VeryEpicGavin]

I would join but I dunno how to play DCS or have a joystick💀

[@DesertPunks]

we got a spectator role if you just wanna hang out lol

[@VeryEpicGavin]

The link is invalid

[@masterjamper]

so i wonder if the people who watched this saw the same as i did am a arma 3 and a ace combat player and i saw clearly the graphics of bot game some times it looks nice as if it is ace combat and some scenes ware clearly arma 3 i notist this on some of the jet am not bashing the dev ore the game but just saying i love flying in both of the game and i seen the different s

[@DesertPunks]

Fun fact the entire trailer was actually filmed in DCS, there's no arma 3 gameplay at all!

[@masterjamper]

@@DesertPunks nice