Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends,
The southern region of the DCS: Iraq map continues to take shape with new airfields, cities, industrial zones, and unique landmarks like Kharg Island, the Kuwait Towers, NBK Tower, and Stadium 974. From Desert Storm to modern conflicts, this evolving theatre is steadily coming to life.
The northern region of the DCS: North Afghanistan map progresses with the additions of Mazar-i-Sharif, Kunduz, Fayzabad, and Sheberghan airfields in Afghanistan and Mary International Airport and Mary-2 airfields in Turkmenistan. We are also testing new map optimization technology aimed at reducing install sizes without sacrificing visual quality.
Looking for an immersive multiplayer experience with persistent progression, logistics, and frontline decision-making? The ‘Have Chips’ servers feature two distinct eras of combat across Syria in 1989 and the Caucasus in 2014. This includes XP and token systems, limited frontline resources, custom weapon effects, and expanding mod support. From deep strike missions to logistics flying with the Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules, there is plenty to experience.
Thank you for your passion and support.
Yours sincerely,
Eagle Dynamics
Development Report
We are making great strides on the southern region of the DCS: Iraq map that will be available as a separate region or as part of the larger Iraq map. As we continue to create major locations, airbases, and cityscapes, the terrain is becoming increasingly recognizable to DCS pilots.
This will include all or portions of southern Iraq, western Iran, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.
You can look forward to detailed renditions of Kuwait International Airport, Ali Al-Salem Airport, Jubail naval airport, Ras Al-Mishab airport, Riffa airbase, Sakhir airbase, Sakhir Isa airbase, Shiraz airport, Omidiyah airbase, Al-Udeid airbase, Prince Sultan airbase, and several other important regional airfields. The map will also include the strategically important Kharg Island with its airfield and refinery complexes. We are also adding a host of unique landmarks, including custom-built structures like the Bahrain World Trade Center, NBK Tower, the Kuwait Towers, and Stadium 974. These additions will bring even more regional character and visual authenticity to your missions.
As we move forward, the skyline is filling out with denser urban areas, new industrial zones, military facilities, and iconic landmarks tied to operations from Desert Storm through to present-day scenarios. Our ongoing work on terrain generation, infrastructure, and environmental details will ensure the southern portion of the map becomes a richly detailed and operationally diverse environment for all your DCS missions.
Following the Iraq map expansion to the south, we will then evaluate expanding the Iraq map to the east to include several important Iranian airbases that were critical during the Iran-Iraq War.
Development Report
We are also making steady progress on DCS: North Afghanistan, with development underway of key airfields across the northern region. Mazar-i-Sharif International, Kunduz Airport, Fayzabad Airport, and Sheberghan Airfield are all being included (see a full list here). Once complete, these airfields and more will open up a wealth of new mission scenarios and operational opportunities for your northern Afghanistan sorties.
Work continues on the Mary International Airport and the neighboring Mary-2 Airbase in Turkmenistan, which we discussed previously. These historic airfields served key roles during the Soviet-Afghan War and will no doubt be key locations for DCS missions and campaigns. Our team is focused on refining layouts and infrastructure that will convey the unique atmosphere of these sites to deliver an authentic experience for your missions.
Other areas on the DCS: Afghanistan continue to receive updates and bug fixes and new content like the addition of historic objects and monuments. Examples include the Tajbeg Palace Ruins and the Gardez Forte. The latter is a historical fort that played an important role in the region's military and cultural history. This improves the detail and immersion of these areas, especially at low-level.
DCS: Afghanistan is also our testbed for our newest improvements in map optimization technology that is designed to reduce installation sizes without sacrificing the image quality. We heard and listened, as this becomes one of your biggest concerns as the footprint of your DCS install grows. We will have more details on these improvements in an upcoming DCS Newsletter.
Dynamic PvPvE Campaign Server
From the Have Chips Server team:
We have two servers: The first is based in 1989 Syria, and the second is based on a 2014 Caucasus map.
Complete missions to collect XP and tokens that can be exchanged for marking targets with smoke, hiring a 2-ship escort, or receiving a satellite photo of an enemy airbase to show bombable buildings and units.
A Napalm mod has also been introduced for those who enjoy raining fire down on their targets.
We are working on extensive mod support. The 1989 scenario supports the UH-60, while the 2014 scenario supports the UH-60 and SU-30/35.
Each airbase and FARP has a limited number of weapons. The closer to the front line you spawn, the fewer options you have. If you need maximum firepower, spawn further back for a wider range of ordnance options. Be aware though that you will need to balance your armament for fuel the further you are from your target.
For those who enjoy support and logistics, the DCS: C-130J can be used to supply friendly bases with munitions or to restock pallets of equipment if a base is running low on HP.
Visit https://havechips.net/ to find mission briefings and useful links. Tacview files can be downloaded from https://tacview.havechips.net/
Thank you again for your passion and support.
Yours sincerely,
Eagle Dynamics
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