We have a new IL-2 Developer Diary and its showcasing some interesting new features for different parts of the sim. We have a new look at the mobile AAA vehicles, new pilot models for the P-39 and a cool video that really shows off what the new rough terrain modeling is like and how it…
Tag: U-2VS
New map, new pilot models, Typhoon WIP, and more to like about new IL-2 update
We haven’t heard too much from the 1CGS team for a couple of weeks now but that usually means they have a whole bunch of things in the pipeline and it’s all starting to come together. This update includes information on a new map (sort of), new pilot models, a look at the Typhoon for…
Flying the U-2VS on IL-2’s Combat Box server!
Flew a couple of missions last night on a server that I haven’t had a chance to check out yet: Combat Box. This new, North American based server, has been running for several months now with a special emphasis on late war aircraft compared to some of the other IL-2 servers out there. So, what…
IL-2 launches ‘Spring into Action’ sale
1C Game Studios announced today that they are launching their ‘Spring into Action’ sale with discounts on a variety of released titles including IL-2: Battle of Kuban. Sales are always a great time to get a good deal on some of the IL-2 series great content. Let’s have a look at what’s currently on sale….
The U-2VS review
The U-2VS is an interesting and unique aircraft for the IL-2: Great Battles Series and it offers a variety of gameplay options for virtual pilots. The question that has lingered since December when it was released, however, is if this aircraft is worth the money and should you buy it? In this review I hope…
IL-2 patch 3.010 is out!
Fire up your auto-updater because IL-2 patch 3.010 is out and 1CGS have packed some new features and some tweaks into this one that I think you’re going to want to read about. Patch highlights There are several key updates in 3.010 that add to the continued work that 1CGS is doing to improve the…
IL-2 Christmas/New Year’s Sale Extended
Announced in a post today, the IL-2 Christmas/New Year’s Sale has been extended until January 9th – only on the IL-2 website store. Sale recap Here’s the breakdown of what’s on sale: 66% OFF Battle of Stalingrad (website). Please note that having at least the base game (Stalingrad) on Steam means you can launch it from the…
First impressions on the IL-2 series’ U-2VS
One of the benefits of some early holiday vacation time is that I’ve been able to download and enjoy the latest IL-2 content and I have for you folks my very first impressions of the new U-2VS and a ton of screenshots to help tied you over! Full review on this aircraft will be coming…
IL-2 patch 3.009 brings new content
Surprise! Patch 3.009 is out! 1CGS is working their way up to the holidays by releasing yet another new patch for the series. This one is focused on making available some new content including the long awaited U-2VS as well as the previously talked about Fortress on the Volga and Gambit21’s new A-20B campaign: Havoc…
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