Do I have to switch between Steam and Great Battles to use different aircraft?

[rogueblade]

I bought BoS on the Steam in the summer sale and spent many hours this week setting up my VR and graphic settings etc as I'm a recent Rift S owner and haven't played IL-2 since 1946 in 2D.

Last night I bought BoK from the 1C IL-2 website as everyone advises for additional expansions.

My account is linked via https://il2sturmovik.com/account/steam/connect/

 

Now when I launch BoK, I cannot select my BoS aircraft or map. Does this mean I have to launch BoS via Steam instead?

I thought I had a slightly more cohesive experience with everything bundled together when I launch any version.

Edited July 2, 2020 by rogueblade

[Redwo1f]

Your base game is on steam (BOS) - so launch that. You are linked all purchases made from 1C Il2 website will link up to that. Launching the steam BOS should allow you access to everything you purchase now - including BoK, and all aircraft and campaigns will be available there.

Edited July 2, 2020 by Redwo1f

[rogueblade]

ah, that makes so much sense. Thank you

[Redwo1f]

11 minutes ago, rogueblade said:

ah, that makes so much sense. Thank you

 np

 

For any new person reading afterward or unsure:

Actually that is probably the best route for anyone to take, tbh, as it gives the most flexibility - and that is to buy BOS on steam. It allows for purchase of anything else (additional Great Battles series titles, aircraft, add-on campaigns) to be purchased anywhere thereafter (Il2 1C website or steam) - you aren't limited (providing you link accounts). You do have to have purchased BOS on steam to buy anything else from steam store related to it. If you bought BOS from the 1C webstore, anything steam is off limits and you are restricted to only 1C website purchases from there on in.

 

However, I do recommend people purchase all/most items after BOS from the 1C webstore as more $ goes into the pockets of the developers (who deserve it!).

 

...and of course if you have a grudge against steam or feel you will never ever want to pick-up anything Il2 related from them, then by all means you will be fine with BOS from 1C website - just know and understand the ramifications of that.

 

All the best.