Black Shark 2 Released

Wags · 11-02-2011, 07:28 PM

Black Shark 2 Released

DUXFORD, UK, November 2nd, 2011 – The Fighter Collection and Eagle Dynamics have released the new benchmark in PC air combat simulation with the release of “Digital Combat Simulator: Black Shark 2”. “DCS: Black Shark 2” is a simulation of the Russian Ka-50 attack helicopter and the next entry in the Digital Combat Simulator combat series. "DCS: Black Shark 2" is a greatly improved version of the original "DCS: Black Shark" that brings many new features.

The Ka-50 "Black Shark" is a unique and deadly single-seat, Russian attack helicopter that has seen combat in the Northern Caucasus. It combines a high performance dual rotor system with a deadly weapons payload of guided missiles, rockets, bombs, and a 30mm cannon. The Ka-50 is also unique in that it has an ejection seat.

The "DCS: Black Shark 2" upgrade requires "DCS: Black Shark" and is available for $19.99. "DCS: Black Shark 2" is also available as a full product at $39.99. Both versions can be purchased online at:

http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.co...r=shop&lang=en

Improvements over the original "DCS: Black Shark" include:

• Updated Mission Editor with many new features
• New air, land, and sea AI units at incredible levels of detail
• Improved AI for a smarter, more realistic behavior
• Expanded map area to the east to include Tbilisi and location of the 2008 Georgian War
• Dynamic weather with variable weather fronts, winds, and precipitation
• Improved graphics effects like HDR
• Improved low level terrain graphics like grass, bushes, tree shadows and high resolution textures provide a better sense of speed when hugging the Earth
• New campaign based on a follow-on to the 2008 Georgian War
• Network compatibility with "DCS: A-10C Warthog"
• Dynamic shadows in cockpit
• Improved 3D model of Ka-50 cockpit
• Fast mission generator to easily and quickly generate missions
• Takeoff and landings from pitching and rolling ships according to wind speed and direction
• Radio messages from all other friendly flights helps makes the battlefield come to life
• Improved FARP textures

“DCS: Black Shark 2” is internally developed by Eagle Dynamics for The Fighter Collection. Further information can be found at http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/

MTFDarkEagle · 11-02-2011, 07:31 PM

LostOblivion · 11-02-2011, 07:32 PM

Lol! Is it 1st of April? O.o

Wohooooooo!!!!

Mustur · 11-02-2011, 07:33 PM

Whaaa...

MTFDarkEagle · 11-02-2011, 07:34 PM

Bugger! Paypal?

LostOblivion · 11-02-2011, 07:36 PM

"Can't open licence." when I click add to cart. WANT! TO! BUY!

159th_Viper · 11-02-2011, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTFDarkEagle

Bugger! Paypal?

PM if you require assistance

masterk · 11-02-2011, 07:37 PM

Christmas is early!!!

PoleCat · 11-02-2011, 07:38 PM

Awesome!

Trying to purchase I get an error.
Can't open license for selected product. When trying to add to basket. The license agreements are not up yet perhaps...may as well grab a lawn chair and sit in line.

Out

gazcrowbar · 11-02-2011, 07:40 PM

Will this be flyable straight away with A10C or do we need to wait for the A10C patch?

11-02-2011, 07:28 PM	#1
Wags Producer Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 7,113 Reputation power: n/a	Black Shark 2 Released Black Shark 2 Released DUXFORD, UK, November 2nd, 2011 – The Fighter Collection and Eagle Dynamics have released the new benchmark in PC air combat simulation with the release of “Digital Combat Simulator: Black Shark 2”. “DCS: Black Shark 2” is a simulation of the Russian Ka-50 attack helicopter and the next entry in the Digital Combat Simulator combat series. "DCS: Black Shark 2" is a greatly improved version of the original "DCS: Black Shark" that brings many new features. The Ka-50 "Black Shark" is a unique and deadly single-seat, Russian attack helicopter that has seen combat in the Northern Caucasus. It combines a high performance dual rotor system with a deadly weapons payload of guided missiles, rockets, bombs, and a 30mm cannon. The Ka-50 is also unique in that it has an ejection seat. The "DCS: Black Shark 2" upgrade requires "DCS: Black Shark" and is available for $19.99. "DCS: Black Shark 2" is also available as a full product at $39.99. Both versions can be purchased online at: http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.co...r=shop&lang=en Improvements over the original "DCS: Black Shark" include: • Updated Mission Editor with many new features • New air, land, and sea AI units at incredible levels of detail • Improved AI for a smarter, more realistic behavior • Expanded map area to the east to include Tbilisi and location of the 2008 Georgian War • Dynamic weather with variable weather fronts, winds, and precipitation • Improved graphics effects like HDR • Improved low level terrain graphics like grass, bushes, tree shadows and high resolution textures provide a better sense of speed when hugging the Earth • New campaign based on a follow-on to the 2008 Georgian War • Network compatibility with "DCS: A-10C Warthog" • Dynamic shadows in cockpit • Improved 3D model of Ka-50 cockpit • Fast mission generator to easily and quickly generate missions • Takeoff and landings from pitching and rolling ships according to wind speed and direction • Radio messages from all other friendly flights helps makes the battlefield come to life • Improved FARP textures “DCS: Black Shark 2” is internally developed by Eagle Dynamics for The Fighter Collection. Further information can be found at http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/ __________________ DCS World: http://www.dcs-world.com Asus P6T, i7 975 @ 3.33, 6 GB DDR3, GTX295 (both GPU enabled), Win7 64, and HOTAS Warthog / CH Pro Throttle. EVERYTHING IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE Always in motion is the future Last edited by Wags; 11-02-2011 at 07:32 PM.

11-02-2011, 07:31 PM	#2
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11-02-2011, 07:32 PM	#3
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11-02-2011, 07:33 PM	#4
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11-02-2011, 07:34 PM	#5
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11-02-2011, 07:36 PM	#6
LostOblivion Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 626 Reputation power: 14	"Can't open licence." when I click add to cart. WANT! TO! BUY! __________________ Nice plane on that gun... OS764 P930@4 MBUD3R M6GB G5870 SSDX25 CAntec1200 HTMHW

11-02-2011, 07:37 PM	#8
masterk Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 17 Reputation power: 0	Christmas is early!!!

11-02-2011, 07:38 PM	#9
PoleCat ED Testers Team Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,563 Reputation power: 85	Awesome! Trying to purchase I get an error. Can't open license for selected product. When trying to add to basket. The license agreements are not up yet perhaps...may as well grab a lawn chair and sit in line. Out __________________

11-02-2011, 07:40 PM	#10
gazcrowbar Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Posts: 54 Reputation power: 4	Will this be flyable straight away with A10C or do we need to wait for the A10C patch?

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