DCS New Theatre: Strait of Hormuz!

[Chuck_Owl]

https://www.facebook.com/eagle.dynamics/posts/10154634932070341

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=2172667#post2172667 

 

DCS: STRAIT OF HORMUZ MAP COMING IN WINTER 2014

DUXFORD, UK, September 11th, 2014 – DCS: Strait of Hormuz map coming in winter 2014.

The Fighter Collection and Eagle Dynamics are pleased to announce that DCS: Strait of Hormuz map will be coming to DCS World in the winter of 2014. This will be the first, new combat theatre maps for DCS World 2!

The DCS: Strait of Hormuz map is the strategic choke point between the oil-rich Persian Gulf and the rest of the world. Flanked by Iran to the North and western-supported UAE and Oman to the south, this has been one of the world’s most potentially dangerous flash points for decades. The region also includes the vast Arabian Sea that is well-suited to combat aircraft carrier operations. Be it from land bases in Iran, UAE and Oman, or from the deck of an aircraft carrier, the DCS: Strait of Hormuz map will offer a wide array combat mission scenarios to prove your metal.
Key Features of the DCS: Strait of Hormuz Map:

• 390 x 390 km highly detailed map area that centers on the Strait of Hormuz.
• As part of DCS World 2, it will support highly detailed terrain, textures, and buildings. 
• Numerous, accurately rendered airbases in Iran, the UAE and Oman.
• Detailed cities such as Dubai and Bandar Abbas with unique buildings.
• “Strong Hold” islands such as Abu Musa and Greater Tunb.
• Iran, the UAE and Oman will be added to the list of DCS World nations.

DCS: Strait of Hormuz map will be released as a separate module that will be available for sale from the DCS e-shop in the winter of 2014.

Please note that the included images are very much work in progress and are from our land viewer tool and not from within DCS World 2.

ABOUT DCS WORLD

Digital Combat Simulator World (DCS World) is a free-to-play digital battlefield game, focusing on a military aircraft, ground unit, and naval simulation. It includes a FREE TF-51D Mustang and a Su-25T attack aircraft. DCS World includes a vast mission area of the Caucasus region that encompasses much of Georgia - the location of the 2008 conflict. Further maps will be available in 2014.

Additionally, DCS World includes:

• Powerful mission and campaign editors 
• Multiplayer 
• Massive inventory of air, land and sea combat units and weapons 
• Advanced AI 
• Fast mission generator 
• Dynamic weather and seasons 
• Training missions 
• Mission replay system 
• Pilot log book

This all allows the creation of engaging, real-world combat missions in this flashpoint region. DCS is a true "sandbox" simulation that can and will cover multiple time periods covering many types of combat and civilian units. DCS World allows both realistic game play and more relaxed game play to suit the player.

Download DCS World for free from: www.dcs-world.com

About The Fighter Collection

The Fighter Collection, as well as developing software for the entertainment and serious game markets, also operates, rebuilds and maintains Europe's largest collection of airworthy WWII fighters and is based at Duxford Airfield, in the UK. For more information visit our websites:http://www.fighter-collection.com/

 

 

Edited September 11, 2014 by 71st_AH_Chuck

[71st_AH_Hooves]

Cool, f-18 will fit well here when released.

[kestrel79]

Nice! Dubai looks like it will be a slideshow on my PC.

[AndyJWest]

"This will be the first, new combat theatre maps for DCS World 2!"

 

...and Normandy has been delayed accordingly...

[71st_AH_Hooves]

"This will be the first, new combat theatre maps for DCS World 2!"

 

...and Normandy has been delayed accordingly...

Right? More than a little bummed about that.

[Chuck_Owl]

Right? More than a little bummed about that.

 

Well, I think most DCS players have been waiting for this map for much, much longer than DCS WWII players have been waiting for Normandy. Just thinking about all the A-10C, UH-1H, Mi-8, Mig-21, F-86 and F-15 players out there in comparison to the relatively few P-51 and FW190 players... I think it's fair game that Hormuz gets finished first.

[LLv34_Flanker]

S!

 

 F/A-18C..A-10A or C depending on scenario, Eagle, Apache would fit in too! Nice.

Edited September 11, 2014 by LLv34_Flanker

[johncage]

they already made dozens of maps, even ka 52 and other modules. they just can't release due to contract with government

 

also, i'm sorry, but that last shot looks like a freaking google earth picture. normal maps. it's not that hard.

Edited September 11, 2014 by johncage

[LukeFF]

also, i'm sorry, but that last shot looks like a freaking google earth picture. normal maps. it's not that hard.

 

Please note that the included images are very much work in progress and are from our land viewer tool and not from within DCS World 2.

 

[GOAT-ACEOFACES]

when it comes to DCS.. seeing is believing, read don't hold your breath

[Feathered_IV]

It all seems so random.

[Tektolnes]

It all seems so random.

 

Eh? They're delivering more maps as has been requested by users who fly modern stuff. This map is a flashpoint map that will work very well with current planes as well as providing a good area for carrier ops. Completely fail to see how it's so random. It's more like the bigger vision they have is all starting to come together. 

[Tektolnes]

when it comes to DCS.. seeing is believing, read don't hold your breath

 

While ED can take its time over things they generally don't make those sort of official announcements unless they're pretty sure they're going to hit the date. They know they get hammered if dates are missed so they're very careful to not announce until their confidence levels are good.