DCS World Open Beta Update 2.9: What’s New and Improved

Last Updated on November 6, 2023 by Ajay Kumar

Digital Combat Simulator (DCS) World continues to evolve, and the recent Open Beta Update 2.9 introduces a host of improvements, fixes, and new features across various modules. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the key changes and enhancements made to the DCS World experience.

DCS 2.9 World General Improvements:

• ME. Resource Manager: Fixed an issue where the supplier arrow from the previous mission would sometimes remain.
• MP. Ships Livery: Ships’ liveries now match the specified mission.
• AI Aircraft: The S-3B Tanker received an updated 3D model.
• Stennis CVN-74: This carrier is now available for spawn and landing without the SC module.
• MP. Aircraft and Missiles Jitter: Resolved the issue of aircraft and missiles in flight “jittering” back and forth.
• AI Aircraft: The IL-76MD’s middle section can no longer endure too many hits.
• MP. TACAN Range: TACAN range is no longer stuck at 20 nm when Voice Chat is disabled.
• Graphics: Fixed issues related to graphical options, including Anti-Aliasing, Flat Shadows Blur, and SSS.
• Graphics: Addressed problems with Screen Space Shadows when using DLSS.
• MP. Rotor Wash Effect: The new rotor wash effect is now visible to other clients.
• Graphics: DLSS no longer causes blurring of FC3 aircraft HUD with rapid movement.
• Scripting Function: The issue with coalition.getPlayers() not returning CA controlled objects has been resolved.
• MP. Net Protocol Change: Old version servers will not be shown in the server list due to a net protocol change.

DCS: F-16C Viper Improvements:

• Fixed the issue where TDOA in MP caused severe server lag and high CPU usage on the server.
• Resolved the problem of TDOA generating frozen targets.
• AA FCR no longer detects ground units.
• Performing the BIT test will no longer remove lock tones from the RWR.

DCS: F/A-18C Improvements:

• Added a new pilot model from the first person (work in progress).
• Fixed the issue where jamming symbology was missing from the RDR ATTK page.
• Resolved a crash in missions with more than 1000 units.
• The sensor control switch aft is now operable in ACM bore mode.
• External fuel tanks now correctly MASK ATFLIR.

DCS: AH-64D Improvements:

• Fixed the issue where Attitude Hold sub-modes caused occasional oscillations in pitch and roll.
• Resolved the crash on Datalink BDA Send.
• Throttle levers now sync correctly in Multicrew.
• The circular pattern appearing in CPG monitor in certain conditions has been fixed.

DCS: Mi-24P Hind Improvements:

• Improved Petrovich AI targets detection tuning, taking into account various factors.
• Petrovich AI now scans for targets routinely from his cockpit when not using ATGM aiming sight.
• Petrovich AI reports contacts clockwise if detected, with subtitles.

DCS: A-10C II Tank Killer Improvements:

• Fixed the issue with the wrong radio for voice chat.
• SADL: Changing ID’s now affects all aircraft.
• GBU-31/38/54 now align correctly.

DCS: Yak-52 Improvements:

• Added LODs to the aircraft.
• Fixed a too small trigger zone in the take-off training mission.

DCS Supercarrier Improvements:

• Stennis CVN-74 is now available for spawn and landing without the SC module.

DCS Mirage F1 Improvements:

• Fixed issues with radios, fuel quantities, radar scan, ground crew interactions, animations, and more.

DCS: SA-342 Gazelle Improvements:

• Fixed VOIP radio selection.

DCS: C-101 Aviojet Improvements:

• The radio for transmission is correctly selected at hot start.

DCS: M-2000C Improvements:

• Added an IFF Transponder.

The DCS World Open Beta Update 2.9 brings a plethora of enhancements and fixes, making the DCS experience even better. Whether you’re flying the F-16C Viper, the F/A-18C, the AH-64D, the Mi-24P Hind, or any other module, these improvements aim to provide a smoother and more immersive combat simulation experience. Dive into the world of DCS World and enjoy these latest improvements and fixes in this open beta update.

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