An update to the system will release later in the year with advanced weather modeling. The initial release will come in Q1 and include a series of weather presets. Volumetric clouds – Listed as being visually stunning but also having an effect on visual and optical sensors, these new clouds will also be network synchronized – a first for DCS World.The map will fully release by the end of Q1. DCS: The Channel Map – The map will be expanded to include Biggin Hill and Eastchurch airfields, advanced landing group airfields, and new landmarks.DCS: Mosquito FB MK.VI – The first twin engine, multi-crew WWII module, is expected to release by the end of Q1 into early access.
Post launch, the Hornet is expected to get ACLS mode, WIDE ACM mode, and Data Transfer Cartridge features as well as the AIM-7P and on-going support to keep the module up to spec. During that time the Hornet will gain the SEA and GMT radar modes, target sharing, electronic attack and jamming, ATFLIR targeting pod, AGM-88C HARM (PB – pre briefed) mode, and AGM-84K SLAM-ER.
Eagle Dynamics DCS World simulator is set to have an exciting year in 2021 as the sim pushes forward with new core system updates, new exciting modules, and delivers on some long awaited promises.