1CGS Han Posted October 6, 2016 1CGS Posted October 6, 2016 134 Hello Everybody, As we mentioned in our previous developer diaries, Battle of Kuban is in full scale development. In particular, the map of the new thereat of war is in the works. The Career mode time-frame of the Battle of Kuban will begin April 17 and end October 9, 1943, so the map will include three seasons - Spring, Summer and Autumn. Making a Spring map is a new experience for us and we'll see how it goes. We're confident that its quality will be good, but the difference in color palette should be significant compared to other seasons and we're hoping it will add a nice visual variety to the project. Map borders are already set, as you can see on the attached picture - 416.2 km х 288.4 km fly zone which is 120,032 square kilometers total. .............................. In addition, today we can tell you that our work on the next update 2.004 reached its final stage. .............................. And finally we have begun to work on collecting information and content for the new Career mode. Please check the forum for a section called Career Assistance. If you can help us create and gather the needed materials it would be a great help to the team! Full news - here is a full text and visual materials You're very welcome to subscribe for new videos here You can ask new questions in this thread 19
Danziger Posted October 6, 2016 Posted October 6, 2016 Mountains look great! Looking forward to 2.004!
Dutchvdm Posted October 6, 2016 Posted October 6, 2016 Great news. Looking forward to all the nice new stuff. Keep up the good work You guys still have a Sidewinder 1?... Grt M
Irgendjemand Posted October 6, 2016 Posted October 6, 2016 (edited) Thanks for the update. Looking forward to the next patch. Edited October 6, 2016 by Irgendjemand
II/JG17_HerrMurf Posted October 6, 2016 Posted October 6, 2016 MOUNTAINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Saurer Posted October 6, 2016 Posted October 6, 2016 Dx 11 maybe even in this very year, now that's great news
II/JG17_HerrMurf Posted October 6, 2016 Posted October 6, 2016 Even more, I think, than when it will be released is the initial performance increases they've found while utilizing it. I think it has been a larger overall improvement than even they initially expected.
smink1701 Posted October 6, 2016 Posted October 6, 2016 Great update! Really looking forward to 2.004 sooner and DX11 later!!! 1
Picchio Posted October 6, 2016 Posted October 6, 2016 It's hard not to feel excited. Even for me. Wow. [Edited] wow. 1
Finkeren Posted October 6, 2016 Posted October 6, 2016 Great news!! Huge map for Kuban area. Awesome that map is gonna be so much fun. Very much looking forward to seeing the spring textures. DX11 Giving such a great performance boost, and it coming so soon. You actually had hopes that it was even going to be in 2.004, that's amazing!!! I honestly don't know how you guys manage to keep such a pace, but now we know for sure, that you weren't on vacation during the time with no DDs. Keep up the amazing work guys Dx 11 maybe even in this very year, now that's great news Hell, they thought it might even have made it into 2.004. 3
kissklas Posted October 6, 2016 Posted October 6, 2016 (edited) ...at the moment it grants a huge graphics performance boost, almost a 2x increase or more in FPS depending on the scene... Amazing stuff!! And the map looks awsome. Best news this week! Keep up that great work guys:-D Edit* My reaction as I read this DD: https://youtu.be/SvmluRCGv_s?t=18 Edited October 6, 2016 by kissklas
Saurer Posted October 6, 2016 Posted October 6, 2016 I honestly don't know how you guys manage to keep such a pace, but now we know for sure, that you weren't on vacation during the time with no DDs. Keep up the amazing work guys It is not only the pace at which things are moving along, but also the usually good time estimate of things to arrive that is great
=362nd_FS=Hiromachi Posted October 6, 2016 Posted October 6, 2016 We'd also like to let you know that while our work on DirectX 11 implementation is not finished yet and the new render isn't ready to be included in 2.004 update, at the moment it grants a huge graphics performance boost, almost a 2x increase or more in FPS depending on the scene. We're hoping to release the new renderer to the public this year and we'll start its beta testing immediately after 2.004 release. So ... excited ! Bring it on guys !
Jade_Monkey Posted October 6, 2016 Posted October 6, 2016 This is huge! DX 11 coming so soon, and confirming the performance increase. MOUNTAINS! Increased capacity for AI units. Many improvements other than ground physics in the upcoming patch. Im really excited!
Chief_Mouser Posted October 6, 2016 Posted October 6, 2016 (edited) Great update - thankyou! Of course, with all that sea we really will need some juicy ship targets, torpedoes and seaplanes! Edited October 6, 2016 by 216th_Cat 1
LLv24_Zami Posted October 6, 2016 Posted October 6, 2016 Great DD! Kuban theatre will be impressive and I like the idea of spring map. Looking forward for 2.004 in near future and DX11 after that. Performance and AI improvements sounds great! Good work guys, really
216th_Xenos Posted October 6, 2016 Posted October 6, 2016 Yes!!! Bring me the lovely dx11! Appreciate all your work devs!
Cpt_Cool Posted October 6, 2016 Posted October 6, 2016 (edited) Because all the flatlands have me feeling thin. Sort of stretched; like butter scraped over too much bread. Edited October 6, 2016 by Cpt_Cool 9
6./ZG26_5tuka Posted October 6, 2016 Posted October 6, 2016 We'd also like to let you know that while our work on DirectX 11 implementation is not finished yet and the new render isn't ready to be included in 2.004 update, at the moment it grants a huge graphics performance boost, almost a 2x increase or more in FPS depending on the scene. The hopes and wishes start to become reality, very nice news indeed Had not expected Dx11 before the start of pacific development but the sooner the better! Hopefully all gains of Dx11 will be utilized in the making of Kuban.
F/JG300_Gruber Posted October 6, 2016 Posted October 6, 2016 Big things on the way ! Thanks for the good news Han
Voidhunger Posted October 6, 2016 Posted October 6, 2016 Excellent news and Dx11 this year? Amazing THANKS!
Urra Posted October 6, 2016 Posted October 6, 2016 Great news, like making myself a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with chocolate covered pretzels. Simply awesome.
=EXPEND=Tripwire Posted October 6, 2016 Posted October 6, 2016 Wow - what an awesome DD update! Very impressed to see those early performance gains from DX11. Can't wait to get my hands on 2.004 and all of those updates/fixes mentioned. Great work!
Danziger Posted October 6, 2016 Posted October 6, 2016 These guys have to be the best team working on flight sims right now. I don't know of anyone else who ACTUALLY DELIVERS WHEN THEY SAY THEY WILL. I imagine Kuban is going to be the peak of Eastern Front operations in the new Il-2. I'm really glad they are going all out on it with such a large scale map. I also can't wait to see spring! Also, being able to participate in efforts to gather information for the new career mode is pretty awesome. There are so many different things being developed at the same time and all at an amazing pace. 6
150GCT_Veltro Posted October 6, 2016 Posted October 6, 2016 Great news about ground units and DX11 boost performance!
Danziger Posted October 6, 2016 Posted October 6, 2016 I noticed they pushed the end date from June to October. Was this to be able to include the G6 as well as an autumn map?
LLv24_Zami Posted October 6, 2016 Posted October 6, 2016 I'm at work and forgot mention the most exciting feature for me, the career mode. So far the plans look awesome. I hope people with a lot of detailed information will help as much as possible. The amount of information needed for it is huge and I understand why devs need help. I don't have resources to help much but those who have and share them deserve our gratitude. 2
Neil Posted October 6, 2016 Posted October 6, 2016 (edited) These guys have to be the best team working on flight sims right now. I don't know of anyone else who ACTUALLY DELIVERS WHEN THEY SAY THEY WILL. I imagine Kuban is going to be the peak of Eastern Front operations in the new Il-2. I'm really glad they are going all out on it with such a large scale map. I also can't wait to see spring! Also, being able to participate in efforts to gather information for the new career mode is pretty awesome. There are so many different things being developed at the same time and all at an amazing pace. Well said, Dev team you are really really amazing! I would love to hug you to share my gratitude to all your work. The map will be the best map I am sure! plenty space to play with, beautiful andscape And dx11... with that, this sim will ROCK!! (not to mention the new carrer mode) : more player will come. This baby is really surpassing my expectations. Sincère congratulation, And sincère thanks to turn dream into realities ! Edited October 6, 2016 by Nil 2
1CGS BlackSix Posted October 6, 2016 1CGS Posted October 6, 2016 I noticed they pushed the end date from June to October. Was this to be able to include the G6 as well as an autumn map? http://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/25070-discussion-battle-kuban-announcement/?p=385573&do=findComment&comment=385573 2. Do you plan to do new Collector planes in the process of BOK development? No, the plan is full, but after BOK work is done, I hope to add a couple more before we go to tropical Pacific paradise. But only possible if we finish work early and can squeeze in. 2
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