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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{mm}} [http://forums.eagle.ru/?langid=1 Eagle Dynamics Forums] | {{mm}} [http://forums.eagle.ru/?langid=1 Eagle Dynamics Forums] | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/223750/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/223750/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 223750 | Steam, activation | | Download | 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> | + | {{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> | + | {{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== | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Fix sRGB Gamma=== | ===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> | + | {{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]. | # Download [http://junk.kegetys.fi/DCS%20sRGB%20gamma%20fix%20for%202.5.3.23788.zip DCS sRGB gamma fix]. | ||
# Extract <code>deferredCommon.hlsl</code> | # Extract <code>deferredCommon.hlsl</code> | ||
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|anisotropic notes = Up to 16x AF | |anisotropic notes = Up to 16x AF | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = MSAA up to 4x. | + | |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 = | ||
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|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
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|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
− | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = true |
− | |other controllers notes = | + | |other controllers notes = Supports any DirectInput controllers such as Joysticks and Gamepads. |
|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = true |
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = true |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
− | |simultaneous input notes = | + | |simultaneous input notes = Allows to simultaneous input and make multi-device key combination. |
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
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|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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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Czech |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = German |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = unknown | |windows 32-bit exe = unknown | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = unknown | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
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{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |ref = <ref> | + | |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 = Intel Core i3 2.8 GHz | |minCPU = Intel Core i3 2.8 GHz | ||
|minCPU2 = AMD FX | |minCPU2 = AMD FX |
Latest revision as of 10:52, 19 May 2023
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 |
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 | ||||
Steam |
- 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 |
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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 | |
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Ka-50 Black Shark 2 | ||
UH-1H Huey | Developed by Belsimtek | |
A-10C Warthog | See DCS: A-10C Warthog for information on the stand-alone edition | |
P-51D Mustang | ||
Combined Arms 1.5 | ||
Flaming Cliffs 3 | Includes F-15C Eagle, A-10A, Su-27, Su-33, MiG-29 and Su-25 | |
Fw 190 D-9 Dora | ||
Mi-8 MTV2 Magnificent Eight | Developed by Belsimtek | |
Bf 109 K-4 Kurfürst | ||
Su-27: The Ultimate Argument Campaign | ||
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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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 |
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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 | ||
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PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes |
Tracked motion controllers | ||
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Button/gesture prompts |
Generic/other controllers | Supports any DirectInput controllers such as Joysticks and Gamepads. | |
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Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
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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 |
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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 |
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English | ||||
Czech | ||||
German | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
LAN play | |||
Online play |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: DCS 2.5 3D Fix W.I.P. |
Headsets | |||
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SteamVR | |||
Oculus VR (LibOVR) | Discussion thread | ||
Windows Mixed Reality | |||
OSVR |
Devices | |||
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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 | |||
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Seated | |||
Standing | |||
Room-scale |
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows[4] | ||
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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