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This is a modification that alters values of shadow cascade(s) for better performance.

In practice, what happens when using this mod is the terrain shadows (outside-cockpit) being drawn as far as before, but with overall performance improved with quite small visual difference trade-off. The other benefit is that, at the same time, the inside-cockpit shadows maintain high quality in all settings (4096x4096 pixels shadow, though even that can be changed if really desired).

Are you frustrated that your PC is not enough for newest versions of DCS, that the performance is unnaceptable?
Want to run VR and it runs poor even with a capable machine?
Tired of the inconsistent framerate, frametime or the constant micro-stutters, even at lowest settings? Or the slow loading, at the start and on missions loading?
If you are, then reverting to this performance-friendlier version might be the solution, for you to better enjoy DCS.

This package provides the necessary files to easily (and separately) download and install DCS 2.5.6 (its final Stable release 2.5.6.61527.3, March 5th 2021) from ED's official servers. Just follow the instructions provided with the download package.

This mod works with DCS World 2.5.6, from version 2.5.6.50321 up to 2.5.6.61527.3 (the final release of 2.5.6, before 2.7).

This is a modification to slightly improve performance with little to none image quality loss, and no issues with slow loading of missions.
It works with regular screen monitors, and also with VR.

This mod is also IC compliant for Multiplayer (no issues whatsoever in Online MP, if using DCS 2.5.6).

PLEASE NOTE: this mod will NOT work with the newer versions of DCS (2.7, 2.8 or 2.9).

NOTE: I do not recommend to use this mod with newest DCS 2.8 and 2.9 versions, as it can mess with certain graphical aspects.

This mod was made for DCS 2.7, and compatible with version 2.7.11.21408.1 (17th March 2022).