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DCS World All Modules Free for a Month (except F-14 and Viggen) @ Steam and DCS

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DCS World All Modules Free for a Month (except F-14 and Viggen) @ Steam and DCS
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Lraptormesh on 18/04/2020 - 12:13 store.steampowered.com (453 clicks)
Last edited 21/04/2020 - 11:13 by 1 other user

For the simheads round these parts. Check out almost the entire roster of DCS world for free. This is the best study level military sim you can "play", but if you're not interested in spending hours learning how to start a jet engine(why not, you're not going anywhere) then you can just toggle the game mode instead of simulation.

IF you just picked up a PCVR headset then this is a must to experience, but do have at least a 1080 if you want to give it a go. Nothing beats flying around in VR when you're stuck at home. Fly safely and maintain proper separation when formation flying!

Youtube video: https://youtu.be/c8jUMeFjnCc

Also available on via their own standalone client: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/2020-04-17_FT…

Credit to zeggie

Free to Fly deal is available April 19th to May 18th via the DCS standalone launcher.
Free to Fly deal is available April 19th to May 3rd only via Steam.

Discounts are available right now, April 19th to May 18th via the DCS standalone launcher.
Discounts are available from 13th May to 27th of May only via Steam.

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  • bboT on 18/04/2020 - 13:16

    Not yet showing as free in Steam. When does it start?

    • syousef on 18/04/2020 - 13:37
      +1

      Video sa ys April 19 to May 18. Don't know what timezone.

    • raptormesh on 18/04/2020 - 14:04

      Updated to 19th PST just in case.

  • scheisenhausen on 18/04/2020 - 14:07
    +1

    I only have a 1060 and a DK2 for VR, but this is still a fantastic flying experience.

  • SgtBatten on 18/04/2020 - 14:14

    Guess you don't get to keep them?

    • HomeAlone on 18/04/2020 - 14:20

      Nope. Just a free trial.

      • lonepine on 18/04/2020 - 18:08

        But all 50% off during trail

  • [Deactivated] on 18/04/2020 - 14:28

    I'm running a 2080 and a 3600X and I find in VR, that this game runs terribly when I up the resolution to match my headset. Any suggestions on tweaks?

    • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 18/04/2020 - 14:30
      +2

      Watch and read through this: https://www.reddit.com/r/hoggit/comments/euxiuz/dcs_vr_optim…

    • raptormesh on 18/04/2020 - 14:56

      What headset are you using at the moment?

      • [Deactivated] on 18/04/2020 - 15:00
        +1

        Samsung Odyssey plus

        • raptormesh on 18/04/2020 - 15:01

          It should be fine, i'm running a Reverb Pro with only a 1080. Just take a look at Zeggie's link above, because in WMR you want to enable reprojection, though in the latest Steam4WMR patches all this is done automatically. Give it a go.

  • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 18/04/2020 - 14:29
    +3

    I cannot stress enough how much I LOVE DCS. It is the best combat flight sim bar none. It is amazing. Add in VR and it is truly awesome. It is an experience like no other.

    Highly, highly recommend jumping on this and giving it a go. Youtube "Grimreapers" for some excellent tutorials for practically every addon.

  • jasonbw on 18/04/2020 - 23:50
    +3

    And if you want some excellent tuition on dogfighting, YouTube growling sidewinder. Nice guy.

    DCS is an amazing Sim.

    • raptormesh on 18/04/2020 - 23:53

      This guy taught me all about notching and changed my view of BVR combat.

    • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 19/04/2020 - 14:38

      Yep, another excellent channel I regularly watch.

  • syousef on 20/04/2020 - 11:02

    More than $100 for the popular aircraft? As much as I love flight sim that's a bit too rich for me. I only have time to be a casual nowadays.

    • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 20/04/2020 - 19:17

      Which one? F/A-18C is arguably the most popular and all rounder ~$62 bucks.

      For casual flying I'd recommend the F-15C. Easier module to fly ~$12 bucks.

      • syousef on 20/04/2020 - 20:02

        These are the prices I'm seeing on Steam, logged in or not

        87 results match your search.

        DCS: F/A-18C Hornet

        2 Jun, 2018 A$ 105.88

        DCS: F-14 by Heatblur Simulations

        14 Mar, 2019 A$ 105.88

        DCS: F-16C Viper

        5 Jun, 2019 A$ 105.88

        DCS: JF-17 Thunder

        5 Dec, 2019 A$ 105.88

        DCS: AV-8B Night Attack V/STOL

        22 Dec, 2017 A$ 99.95

        Tacview Advanced

        6 Nov, 2019 A$ 99.95

        DCS: A-10C Warthog

        3 Aug, 2013 A$ 81.77

        DCS: M-2000C

        13 May, 2017 A$ 81.77

        DCS: F-5E Tiger II

        3 Dec, 2016 A$ 81.77

        DCS: AJS-37 Viggen

        3 Nov, 2017 A$ 81.77

        DCS: C-101 Aviojet

        15 Feb, 2019 A$ 81.77

        • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 21/04/2020 - 09:48

          Ok, I where the confusion has stemmed from. Most DCS deals are not available or are limited when using Steam. DCS would prefer you purchase directly from them, instead of using Steam. They benefit more so in response they offer more frequent and usually better discounts.

          https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/2020-04-17_FT…

          Free to Fly deal is available April 19th to May 18th via the DCS standalone launcher.
          Free to Fly deal is available April 19th to May 3rd only via Steam.

          Discounts are available right now, April 19th to May 18th via the DCS standalone launcher.
          Discounts are available from 13th May to 27th of May only via Steam.

          I've reported to update OP's description to make this clearer.

          • syousef on 21/04/2020 - 11:35

            @Typical16-bitEnjoyer: Thanks for the info.

            "Go to Deal" button above attached to the Ozbargain post goes to Steam.

          • [Deactivated] on 22/04/2020 - 17:26

            @Typical16-bitEnjoyer: There's still nothing available on Steam, so I'm confused. Can I use the DCS direct aircraft on my steam edition of the game?

            • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 23/04/2020 - 13:03

              @[Deactivated]: Steam discounts aren't available until 13th May. As per my post.

              Ignore Steam altogether.

              Go to the DCS website, download their standalone launcher, and play it that way. It rewards them and will likely result in you paying less along the journey. Far more frequent deals going direct.

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