“It’s like a gamer seat, VR goggles - an Oculus Rift - the actual Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS system. The 355th Fighter Group currently uses it to train pilots in virtual reality. In fact, Wagner’s group still services the software for the Air Force. That’s what makes the iconic “brrrrrrrrrp” sound that you can hear in the trailer.
The A-10 is an ugly, twin-engined beast that can take a beating and still bring its pilots home safely thanks to a titanium-reinforced cockpit known as “the bathtub.” It’s famous main gun, the GAU-8/A Avenger, uses specially-designed 30 mm rounds made of depleted uranium to crack open enemy armor. Wagner’s company subcontracted to build that software, and in that process his team learned an incredible amount of information about the famously resilient aircraft. Air Force pilots to transition from the A-10A, to the big upgrade to the A-10C.” “For the ,” Wagner told Polygon, “it actually started back in 2005, 2006 or so where DARPA - the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency - had a tender out there for a piece of desktop software that would train U.S. Wagner explained that developers are also responsible for the military version of the game. That’s because A-10C 2 is an authentic recreation of what it’s actually like to fly the modern warplane. The pre-release state of the airplane will only complicate matters, unfortunately. If you’re interested in flying the modern Warthog, you’d best be prepared to deal with a little instability. Early access products - like A-10C 2 - are made available for the beta version of the platform only. It comes with just two aircraft additional planes, missions, and campaigns are extra. Polygon spoke with senior producer Matt Wagner to get some details on what’s new and improved this time around.įor the uninitiated, DCS: World is ostensibly a free-to-play game available on the Eagle Dynamics website and via Steam. After that, the upgrade will cost $19.99. If you own the original module, you can upgrade to the sequel for only $9.99 until Oct. Titled DCS: A-10C 2 Tank Killer, the new module enters early access today for $79.99.
Its most recognized airframe - the ugly but powerful A-10 Warthog attack plane - now has its sequel. Eagle Dynamics, makers of the venerable DCS: World series of flight simulation products, made a big announcement on Friday.
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