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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|The Fighter Collection}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|The Fighter Collection}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/engine|The Fighter Collection Simulation Engine | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|The Fighter Collection Simulation Engine}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Eagle Dynamics Graphics Engine | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Eagle Dynamics Graphics Engine}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 10, 2008}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 10, 2008}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | DLC, Free-to-play }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | No microtransactions }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | singleplayer, multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Simulation, Vehicle combat, Wargame }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Flight, Helicopter }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Digital Combat Simulator }} | ||
|steam appid = 223750 | |steam appid = 223750 | ||
| − | |wikipedia = | + | |gogcom id = |
| + | |mobygames = | ||
| + | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |wikipedia = Digital Combat Simulator | ||
| + | |winehq = 15635 | ||
| + | |license = | ||
| + | |official site= http://dcs-world.com/ | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{PAGENAME}} is a high fidelity military simulation focused on uncompromising realism. | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | |||
{{mm}} [http://forums.eagle.ru/?langid=1 Eagle Dynamics Forums] | {{mm}} [http://forums.eagle.ru/?langid=1 Eagle Dynamics Forums] | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/223750/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 223750 | Steam | | | + | {{Availability/row| Developer | https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/downloads/modules/ | activation | | | Windows }} |
| − | {{ | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 223750 | Steam, activation | | Download | Windows }} |
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} DLC from AV-8B Night Attack V/STOL onwards requires regular online authentication (playable for up to three days without authentication).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=196585|title=IMPORTANT: AV-8B COPY PROTECTION CHANGE!|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
| + | {{ii}} DLC released prior to AV-8B Night Attack V/STOL has {{DRM|StarForce ProActive}}<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=1568278&postcount=30|title=ED Forums - View Single Post - Deactivate module in DCS World|date=May 2023}}</ref> Each DLC has a 10 machine activation limit and 10 deactivations. After no activations remain, 1 more is generated in a month. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{Monetization | ||
| + | |dlc = The game comes with 2 maps and 2 aircraft for free, but over two dozen aircraft and 6 maps are all locked behind pricey DLC. | ||
| + | |free-to-play = The base game, including 2 maps and 2 aircraft, are free to play. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
| − | {{DLC/row| Ka-50 Black Shark 2 | }} | + | {{DLC/row| Ka-50 Black Shark 2 | | Windows }} |
| − | {{DLC/row| UH-1H Huey | Developed by Belsimtek }} | + | {{DLC/row| UH-1H Huey | Developed by Belsimtek | Windows }} |
| − | {{DLC/row| A-10C Warthog | See [[DCS: A-10C Warthog]] for information on the stand-alone edition }} | + | {{DLC/row| A-10C Warthog | See [[DCS: A-10C Warthog]] for information on the stand-alone edition | Windows }} |
| − | {{DLC/row| P-51D Mustang | }} | + | {{DLC/row| P-51D Mustang | | Windows }} |
| − | {{DLC/row| Combined Arms 1.5 | }} | + | {{DLC/row| Combined Arms 1.5 | | Windows }} |
| − | {{DLC/row| Flaming Cliffs 3 | Includes F-15C Eagle, A-10A, Su-27, Su-33, MiG-29 and Su-25 }} | + | {{DLC/row| Flaming Cliffs 3 | Includes F-15C Eagle, A-10A, Su-27, Su-33, MiG-29 and Su-25 | Windows }} |
| − | {{DLC/row| Fw 190 D-9 Dora | }} | + | {{DLC/row| Fw 190 D-9 Dora | | Windows }} |
| − | {{DLC/row| Mi-8 MTV2 Magnificent Eight | Developed by Belsimtek }} | + | {{DLC/row| Mi-8 MTV2 Magnificent Eight | Developed by Belsimtek | Windows }} |
| − | {{DLC/row| Bf 109 K-4 Kurfürst | }} | + | {{DLC/row| Bf 109 K-4 Kurfürst | | Windows }} |
| − | {{DLC/row| Su-27: The Ultimate Argument Campaign | }} | + | {{DLC/row| Su-27: The Ultimate Argument Campaign | | Windows }} |
| − | {{DLC/row| MiG-21Bis | Developed by Leatherneck Studios }} | + | {{DLC/row| MiG-21Bis | Developed by Leatherneck Studios | Windows }} |
| − | {{DLC/row| F-86F Sabre | Developed by Belsimtek }} | + | {{DLC/row| F-86F Sabre | Developed by Belsimtek | Windows }} |
| − | {{DLC/row| BAE Hawk | Developed by Virtual European Air Operations (VEAO) }} | + | {{DLC/row| BAE Hawk | Developed by Virtual European Air Operations (VEAO) | Windows }} |
| − | {{DLC/row| C-101 Aviojet | Developed by AvioDev ( In Beta ) }} | + | {{DLC/row| C-101 Aviojet | Developed by AvioDev ( In Beta ) | Windows }} |
| − | {{DLC/row| MiG-15Bis | Developed by Belsimtek ( Beta in February 2015 ) }} | + | {{DLC/row| MiG-15Bis | Developed by Belsimtek ( Beta in February 2015 ) | Windows }} |
| − | {{DLC/row| AH-1G Cobra | Developed by Belsimtek ( To Be Released ) }} | + | {{DLC/row| AH-1G Cobra | Developed by Belsimtek ( To Be Released ) | Windows }} |
| − | {{DLC/row| F-14 Tomcat | Developed by Leatherneck Studios ( To Be Released ) }} | + | {{DLC/row| F-14 Tomcat | Developed by Leatherneck Studios ( To Be Released ) | Windows }} |
| − | {{DLC/row| Eurofighter Typhoon | Developed by VEAO ( Early development ) }} | + | {{DLC/row| Eurofighter Typhoon | Developed by VEAO ( Early development ) | Windows }} |
| − | {{DLC/row| L-39C/ZA Albatros | ( Q2 2015 ) }} | + | {{DLC/row| L-39C/ZA Albatros | ( Q2 2015 ) | Windows }} |
| − | {{DLC/row| F/A-18C Hornet | ( Early Development ) }} | + | {{DLC/row| F/A-18C Hornet | ( Early Development ) | Windows }} |
| − | {{DLC/row| WWII: Europe 1944 | To include P-51D Mustang, Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D-9, Messerschmitt Bf.109, Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, and Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IX }} | + | {{DLC/row| WWII: Europe 1944 | To include: Normandy Terrain, P-51D Mustang, Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D-9, Messerschmitt Bf.109, Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, Messerschmitt Me 262A-1 and Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IX ( Note: Modules will be released like any other DCS Module there will be no WWII: Europe 1944 as such ) | Windows }} |
| + | {{DLC/row| M-2000C | Developed by RAZBAM ( early pre-order beta ) | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| F-5E-3 | Developed by Belsimtek (beta release Juli/August 2016) | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| SA-342M/L Gazelle | Developed by Polychop Simulations ( pre-order beta ) | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Nevada Test and Training Range | requires separate 2.0 OpenAlpha client; download size: 25 GB in addition to the client | Windows }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Microtransactions=== | ||
| + | {{Microtransactions | ||
| + | |none = {{PAGENAME}} has no microtransactions per se, but the DLC is extensive and pricey. | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Fix sRGB Gamma=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description= Change the sRGB gamma conversion from simple 'raise to power' to the w3c standard, fixing gamma and black levels|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.kegetys.fi/srgb-gamma-fix-for-dcs-world/|title=sRGB gamma fix for DCS World|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Download [http://junk.kegetys.fi/DCS%20sRGB%20gamma%20fix%20for%202.5.3.23788.zip DCS sRGB gamma fix]. | ||
| + | # Extract <code>deferredCommon.hlsl</code> | ||
| + | # Overwrite the same file in <code>Bazar\shaders\shaders\deferred\</code> | ||
| + | # Launch game and adjust the ingame gamma to the appropriate values. | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\DCS\Config}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\DCS}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| − | |steam cloud | + | |discord = |
| − | |steam cloud notes = | + | |discord notes = |
| − | | | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | | | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| + | |gog galaxy = | ||
| + | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
| + | |origin = | ||
| + | |origin notes = | ||
| + | |steam cloud = false | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | + | {{Image|DCS world-video settings.jpg|Video settings menu}} | |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
| + | |wsgf link = | ||
| + | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
| + | |multimonitor wsgf award = | ||
| + | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
| + | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
|multimonitor = true | |multimonitor = true | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = true | |fov = true | ||
| − | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Adjusted with in-game controls |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = true |
| − | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Up to 16x AF |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
| − | |antialiasing notes = MSAA up to | + | |antialiasing notes = MSAA up to 4x and SSAA up to 2x. |
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |60 fps = true |
| − | | | + | |60 fps notes = |
| + | |120 fps = true | ||
| + | |120 fps notes = | ||
| + | |hdr = false | ||
| + | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{ii}} Although controllers works in this game, it is heavily recommended to use a "HOTAS" system or similar.{{CN|date=March 2019}} |
| + | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = unknown | |acceleration option = unknown | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| + | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
| + | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| + | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
| + | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
| − | |controller support notes = Lua files in < | + | |controller support notes = Lua files in <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\DCS\Config\Input</code> |
|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
| + | |controller sensitivity = true | ||
| + | |controller sensitivity notes= Completely customizable. Simple curve/deadzone/range on the axis' or completely custom setup are both possible | ||
|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
| + | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| + | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
| + | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 = true | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
| + | |light bar support = unknown | ||
| + | |light bar support notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers= true | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| + | |other controllers = true | ||
| + | |other controllers notes = Supports any DirectInput controllers such as Joysticks and Gamepads. | ||
| + | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |other button prompts notes= | ||
| + | |controller hotplug = true | ||
| + | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
| + | |haptic feedback = true | ||
| + | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| + | |simultaneous input = true | ||
| + | |simultaneous input notes = Allows to simultaneous input and make multi-device key combination. | ||
| + | |steam input api = unknown | ||
| + | |steam input api notes = | ||
| + | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
| + | |steam hook input notes = | ||
| + | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
| + | |steam input presets notes = | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Independent GUI, World, Cockpit, Helmet and Music controls. | |separate volume notes = Independent GUI, World, Cockpit, Helmet and Music controls. | ||
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = true |
| − | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = For main audio only, (in game-)headset audio is Stereo |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = true | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Czech |
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = unknown |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = German |
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = unknown |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = unknown |
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play = | |local play = | ||
|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
| + | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
| − | |lan play = | + | |lan play = unknown |
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
| + | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
| + | |online play modes = | ||
|online play notes = | |online play notes = | ||
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|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|tridef 3d gg3d award = | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
|iz3d gg3d award = | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
| − | |native 3d = | + | |native 3d = unknown |
|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
| − | |nvidia 3d vision = | + | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable |
| − | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2018/02/dcs-25-3d-fix-wip.html Helix Mod: DCS 2.5 3D Fix W.I.P]. |
| − | |tridef 3d = | + | |tridef 3d = unknown |
|tridef 3d notes = | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
| − | |iz3d = | + | |iz3d = unknown |
|iz3d notes = | |iz3d notes = | ||
| + | |vr only = false | ||
| + | |htc vive = true | ||
| + | |htc vive notes = | ||
| + | |oculus rift = true | ||
| + | |oculus rift notes = [http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=93477 Discussion thread] | ||
| + | |osvr = true | ||
| + | |osvr notes = | ||
| + | |windows mixed reality = true | ||
| + | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
| + | |keyboard-mouse = true | ||
| + | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
|3rd space gaming vest = | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
|3rd space gaming vest notes = | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
| − | |||
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| − | |||
| − | |||
|novint falcon = | |novint falcon = | ||
|novint falcon notes = | |novint falcon notes = | ||
| − | |||
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| − | |||
|trackir = | |trackir = | ||
|trackir notes = | |trackir notes = | ||
| + | |tobii eye tracking = hackable | ||
| + | |tobii eye tracking notes = Use [https://tobiigaming.com/getstarted/ Tobii Game Hub]. Supports head tracking. | ||
| + | |play area seated = true | ||
| + | |play area seated notes = | ||
| + | |play area standing = unknown | ||
| + | |play area standing notes = | ||
| + | |play area room-scale = unknown | ||
| + | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
| + | ===API=== | ||
| + | {{API | ||
| + | |direct3d versions = | ||
| + | |direct3d notes = | ||
| + | |directdraw versions = | ||
| + | |directdraw notes = | ||
| + | |opengl versions = | ||
| + | |opengl notes = | ||
| + | |glide versions = | ||
| + | |glide notes = | ||
| + | |software mode = | ||
| + | |software mode notes = | ||
| + | |mantle support = | ||
| + | |mantle support notes = | ||
| + | |metal support = | ||
| + | |metal support notes = | ||
| + | |vulkan versions = | ||
| + | |vulkan notes = | ||
| + | |dos modes = | ||
| + | |dos modes notes = | ||
| + | |shader model versions = | ||
| + | |shader model notes = | ||
| + | |windows 32-bit exe = unknown | ||
| + | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown | ||
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| + | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/terrains/|title=DCS World Terrains E-Shop|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 10 |
| − | |minCPU = Core | + | |minCPU = Intel Core i3 2.8 GHz |
| − | |minRAM = | + | |minCPU2 = AMD FX |
| − | |minHD = | + | |minRAM = 8 GB (16 GB for heavy missions) |
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minHD = 120 GB |
| + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 | ||
| + | |minGPU2 = AMD R9 280X | ||
| + | |minDX = 11 | ||
| + | |minVRAM = 2 GB | ||
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = 11 |
| − | |recCPU = Core i5 | + | |recCPU = Intel Core i5 3 GHz |
| − | |recRAM = | + | |recCPU2 = AMD FX or Ryzen |
| − | |recHD = | + | |recRAM = 16 GB (32 GB for heavy missions) |
| − | |recGPU = | + | |recHD = 350 GB (for VR) |
| + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 (1080 for VR) | ||
| + | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon RX VEGA 56 (64 for VR) | ||
| + | |recVRAM = 8 GB | ||
| + | |recother = Joystick | ||
| + | |notes = {{ii}} Requires a 64-bit operating system. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Eagle Dynamics | |
| Publishers | |
| The Fighter Collection | |
| Engines | |
| The Fighter Collection Simulation Engine | |
| Eagle Dynamics Graphics Engine | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 10, 2008 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | DLC, Free-to-play |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | First-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Simulation, Vehicle combat, Wargame |
| Vehicles | Flight, Helicopter |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Series | Digital Combat Simulator |
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| Digital Combat Simulator | |
|---|---|
| DCS: Black Shark | 2008 |
| DCS: A-10C Warthog | 2011 |
| DCS World | 2013 |
DCS World is a high fidelity military simulation focused on uncompromising realism.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developer website | |
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| Steam | |
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- DLC from AV-8B Night Attack V/STOL onwards requires regular online authentication (playable for up to three days without authentication).[1]
- DLC released prior to AV-8B Night Attack V/STOL has StarForce ProActive DRM[2] Each DLC has a 10 machine activation limit and 10 deactivations. After no activations remain, 1 more is generated in a month.
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| DLC | The game comes with 2 maps and 2 aircraft for free, but over two dozen aircraft and 6 maps are all locked behind pricey DLC. |
| Free-to-play | The base game, including 2 maps and 2 aircraft, are free to play. |
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Ka-50 Black Shark 2 | |
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| UH-1H Huey | Developed by Belsimtek | |
| A-10C Warthog | See DCS: A-10C Warthog for information on the stand-alone edition | |
| P-51D Mustang | |
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| Combined Arms 1.5 | |
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| Flaming Cliffs 3 | Includes F-15C Eagle, A-10A, Su-27, Su-33, MiG-29 and Su-25 | |
| Fw 190 D-9 Dora | |
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| Mi-8 MTV2 Magnificent Eight | Developed by Belsimtek | |
| Bf 109 K-4 Kurfürst | |
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| Su-27: The Ultimate Argument Campaign | |
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| MiG-21Bis | Developed by Leatherneck Studios | |
| F-86F Sabre | Developed by Belsimtek | |
| BAE Hawk | Developed by Virtual European Air Operations (VEAO) | |
| C-101 Aviojet | Developed by AvioDev ( In Beta ) | |
| MiG-15Bis | Developed by Belsimtek ( Beta in February 2015 ) | |
| AH-1G Cobra | Developed by Belsimtek ( To Be Released ) | |
| F-14 Tomcat | Developed by Leatherneck Studios ( To Be Released ) | |
| Eurofighter Typhoon | Developed by VEAO ( Early development ) | |
| L-39C/ZA Albatros | ( Q2 2015 ) | |
| F/A-18C Hornet | ( Early Development ) | |
| WWII: Europe 1944 | To include: Normandy Terrain, P-51D Mustang, Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D-9, Messerschmitt Bf.109, Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, Messerschmitt Me 262A-1 and Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IX ( Note: Modules will be released like any other DCS Module there will be no WWII: Europe 1944 as such ) | |
| M-2000C | Developed by RAZBAM ( early pre-order beta ) | |
| F-5E-3 | Developed by Belsimtek (beta release Juli/August 2016) | |
| SA-342M/L Gazelle | Developed by Polychop Simulations ( pre-order beta ) | |
| Nevada Test and Training Range | requires separate 2.0 OpenAlpha client; download size: 25 GB in addition to the client | |
Microtransactions
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| No microtransactions | DCS World has no microtransactions per se, but the DLC is extensive and pricey. |
Essential improvements
Fix sRGB Gamma
| Change the sRGB gamma conversion from simple 'raise to power' to the w3c standard, fixing gamma and black levels[3] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\DCS\Config |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/223750/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\DCS |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/223750/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video
Video settings menu
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | Adjusted with in-game controls | ||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16x AF | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | MSAA up to 4x and SSAA up to 2x. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Input
- Although controllers works in this game, it is heavily recommended to use a "HOTAS" system or similar.[citation needed]
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | Lua files in %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\DCS\Config\Input |
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| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | Completely customizable. Simple curve/deadzone/range on the axis' or completely custom setup are both possible | |
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
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| XInput-compatible controllers |
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| PlayStation controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation button prompts | ||
| Light bar support | ||
| Adaptive trigger support | ||
| DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
| Connection modes | ||
| Tracked motion controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button/gesture prompts |
| Generic/other controllers | Supports any DirectInput controllers such as Joysticks and Gamepads. | |
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts |
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M | Allows to simultaneous input and make multi-device key combination. |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Independent GUI, World, Cockpit, Helmet and Music controls. | |
| Surround sound | For main audio only, (in game-)headset audio is Stereo | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Czech | ||||
| German | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | |||
| Online play | |||
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: DCS 2.5 3D Fix W.I.P. | ||
| Headsets | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SteamVR | |||
| Oculus VR (LibOVR) | Discussion thread | ||
| Windows Mixed Reality | |||
| OSVR | |||
| Devices | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked motion controllers | See Input for details. | ||
| Traditional controller | See Input for details. | ||
| Keyboard/Mouse | |||
| Tobii Eye Tracking | Use Tobii Game Hub. Supports head tracking. | ||
| Play area | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Seated | |||
| Standing | |||
| Room-scale | |||
Other information
API
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows[4] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 10 | 11 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3 2.8 GHz AMD FX |
Intel Core i5 3 GHz AMD FX or Ryzen |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 GB (16 GB for heavy missions) | 16 GB (32 GB for heavy missions) |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 120 GB | 350 GB (for VR) |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 AMD R9 280X 2 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 (1080 for VR) AMD Radeon RX VEGA 56 (64 for VR) 8 GB of VRAM |
| Other | Joystick | |
- Requires a 64-bit operating system.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (223750) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ IMPORTANT: AV-8B COPY PROTECTION CHANGE! - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ ED Forums - View Single Post - Deactivate module in DCS World - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ sRGB gamma fix for DCS World - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ DCS World Terrains E-Shop - last accessed on May 2023