This week in DCS news we have some map focused updates. First, Eagle Dynamics has provided us with some updated screenshots and a bit of new information on DCS: Iraq South. The project has been in the works for a while now and its good to see a new update. Meanwhile, a couple of weeks back OnReTech provided a status update on their DCS: Balkans map with some tidbits of new information as well. Plus, the autumn sale is coming to a close soon and we have an Italian focused community update. Let’s check it all out!

Iraq South progress

We have a small update from Eagle Dynamics this week. The developers report that their efforts on DCS: Iraq South (or just DCS: Iraq if you own both the north and southern sections of the map) are progressing well.

The map includes sections of Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia and includes various well known locations in all of those countries including the strategically important Kharg Island. Work is currently being done to fill those sections out with towns, cities, and terrain details.

The screenshots are most of the story and we don’t have too much else to go on. Usually progress like this means we may see this emerge into the sim within an update or two. Fingers crossed.

Check out the latest update here!

Balkans update too!

A couple of weeks ago, OnReTech, the developers of the third party DCS: Balkans map also posted a map update with plenty of new screenshots of the work in progress map. I missed it then so I’m rolling with it now!

They report finishing work on all airbases while they currently work on infrastructure, radar stations, SAM sites, military barracks and other spots on the map. Terrain and cities are also in the refining stage as well.

We do know that damage modeling for buildings will be in during early access, however, seasons will not be.

It sounds like the map is making good progress though we don’t have any sense on what a release date might be just yet. An initial target of June 1 has long since past so we’ll have to see when this one might arrive.

Read the latest update from OnReTech on the DCS forums.

Sale and community update

October 12th is the last day for the autumn sale so if you’ve been thinking about something your time is coming up. Another sale will eventually be along of course… but this one is now.

Notably, DCS: Iraq Map is currently 50% off on the E-Shop so if you were exited about the eventual update for the southern sector, now its not a bad time to buy in.

This week, the community update is focused on DCS Italia and the groups planned presence at Maker Faire Rome 2026. They will be showing off various hardware setups and will be showcasing their DCORE campaign framework and the system behind their persistent campaigns. Learn more with the DCS World Weekend update.