[h2][b]DCS 2.9[/b][/h2] [h3]Expectations[/h3] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//4471395/2e22ceec0ef8e3d03b4d6bebf7fe539505dca65d.png[/img] Included in the latest DCS 2.9 build are five months of development work that you have not yet had the opportunity to see. We are thankful to all our QA and Closed Beta Testers for their invaluable time in helping to shape the DCS of tomorrow. [b]What to expect in DCS 2.9 and later in no particular order:[/b] [list] [*] New Voice Chat features and immersive radio effects [*] Datalink improvements for F-16C, F/A-18C, A-10C II, AH-64D [*] New cinematic camera view [*] New 3D models like B-1B Lancer, B-52H, S-3B, S-3 Tanker, C-RAM, S-300PS [*] AI aircraft behaviour improvements [*] Troops transport on player-controlled vehicle [*] Nvidia DLSS support [*] And more…. [/list] We look forward to sharing more about the list of new features coming to DCS 2.9 in an upcoming newsletter. Please stay tuned! [h2][b]Multiplayer [/b][/h2] [h3]Development Report[/h3] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//4471395/17d97110b63e48a0217bbbc3aa5fdd3e3881a1b7.png[/img] The new multiplayer server user interface adds more convenient ways for you to interact and choose aircraft slots in a multiplayer server. This capability, which has been a highly requested feature by the Community, will permit you to view all aircraft spawn slot locations on the map and to select directly from there. We also added a filter system for the slot list that will be built into the interface. So when a slot is picked from the list, the map view will jump to that slot location. Additionally, we are completing a new kind of aircraft slot that will be dynamically added by the filter system based on the availability and inventory of the airfield warehouse. This new dynamic system will not replace traditional slots but will add convenience for mission designers and will coexist with regular spawn slots. The system of dynamic slots will distribute spawns to parking positions automatically and will not need any additional placement of aircraft from the mission designer. When spawning in a "dynamic" slot, users will be able to choose aircraft type, hot or cold start and all parameters that are available in the rearming panel. We are in regular contact with community server hosts and content creators who are helping us greatly with their excellent feedback. [h2][b]B-17G[/b][/h2] [h3]Livery Competition[/h3] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//4471395/d486da978baa8cde177e7e74bbdbfeb3b6442b35.png[/img] To those of you who participated in the B-17G Livery challenge, thank you for your fantastic artwork. All the top ten liveries will soon be added to the B-17G in the DCS: WWII Assets Pack. Please take a look at the full list of winners: 1. 322nd BS - 91st BG JG1 Vonrd a. [url=https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3332471/]LG-W_Wee Willie[/url] b. [url=https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3332350/]LG-O_Texas Chubby[/url] 2. [url=https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3332485/]'S' FK186, No. 220 Squadron RAF / RAF Coastal Command Camouflage 1943 Generic - B17 Paint Schemes MJDixon [/url] 3. [url=https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3332586/]B-17G 42-85784 “Sally B” Helles Belle[/url] 4. [url=https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3331831/]Boeing Flying Fortress Mk III (B-17G) 'Take It Easy' 214. Sqn RAF Aqil Huseynov[/url] 5. [url=https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/2829279/]B-17G 'Little Miss Mischief' of the 324th BS , 91st BG Warlord64[/url] 6. [url=https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3332455/]B-17G Joker Mike Busutil[/url] 7. [url=https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/es/files/3332760/]B-17G "2nd.Patches"OLD CROW [/url] 8. [url=https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3332778/]B17G " Out House Mouse", 91st BG, 323rd BS, Bassingbourn, 1944 Boosterdog[/url] 9. [url=https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3331122/]B-17G/PB-1 US NAVY Flying Fortress Update v2.0 Leviathan0815[/url] 10. [url=https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3332457/]B-17G-35-BO 42-31921 "Lil Brat" scorch71[/url] We sincerely hope that you will enjoy these excellent liveries and hope that the sneak peek at the upcoming 2.9 version and the future Multiplayer (MP) enhancements are to your liking. Thank you again for your passion and support, Yours sincerely, [b]Eagle Dynamics[/b]