Requires DCS World version 2.9.4 or above!
Orbx proudly presents the DCS: Kola map, which covers northern Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the Russian Murmansk Oblast and parts of the Karelia region. The map also includes large areas of the Barents Sea and Norwegian Sea to the north and west, ideal for aircraft carrier operations. The Orbx DCS: Kola map is represented in its current-day state, with some allowance for late-Cold War military features and functionality.
The Kola map spans about 1,400 km east-west by 1,000 km north-south, with more than 575,000 sq km of land and a total coverage area of ~1,350,000 sq km. Its southern boundary roughly aligns with 65 degrees latitude, meaning most of the map area falls within the Arctic Circle. The Kola map covers various natural landscapes, from the dramatic fjords and island chains to vast forested areas with myriad lakes and wetlands, to rugged mountains, to the Arctic tundra. Cities, towns, mines, ports, and infrastructure corridors, all have unique characteristics determined by their location and cultural association.
The area's geopolitical significance stems from its largely ice-free Arctic ports, rich natural resources, important military installations and training areas, and past and present East-West tensions, the latter of which have significantly increased by the recent accessions of Sweden and Finland to NATO and Russian military operations.
The Russian portion of the map is home to its Northern Fleet and includes the mostly ice-free ports of Murmansk, Severomorsk, and the strategically important submarine bases of Polyarny. Also in this area are the important Russian air bases of Olenegorsk, Monchegorsk, Severomorsk, and others. The narrow land corridor from the Kola Peninsula towards the Baltic region has evolved into dense clusters of military airfields and installations, and has been listed as having the highest concentration of nuclear weapons, reactors, and facilities in Russia. This area, along with parts of central Finland adjacent to its border with Russia, is the focus of the early-access release.
The included regions of Norway, Sweden, and Finland also feature critical airbases, army bases, weapon and fuel storage depots, and training areas. Notable airports include Rovaniemi and Kemi-Tornio in Finland, Kiruna and Vidsel in Sweden, and Bodo, Andoya, and Lakselv in Norway. Sweden and Finland also feature multiple road runways, for defensive force dispersal of military aircraft.
Key Features of the Early Access Release
Map features represent the current era but includes allowances for the late-Cold War era – e.g., operational road runways and fully functioning Russian air bases – to enhance mission options.
Complete base terrain for the entire map area, with high-resolution aerial orthoimagery for both summer and winter seasons.
Complete topography, shorelines, lakes, rivers, summer and winter ground textures that load dynamically based on mission date.
An initial focus area spans the Finland/Russia border and encompasses central Finland and the western parts of the Murmansk and Karelia regions of Russia (see map).
Four high-detail regions covering airports in Finland: Rovaniemi (EFRO), Kemi / Tornio (EFKE), Kuusamo (EFKS) and Ivalo (EFIV); and five in Russia: Severomorsk-3 (XLMV), Severomorsk-1 (ULAK), RU-1110 (UMOE), RU-4464 (UOLE), and Murmansk (ULMM).
Two road runways in Finland (at Vuojarvi and Rovaniemi) and airports in Norway: Bodø (ENBO), Kirkenes (ENKR) and Lakselv (ENNA); and Sweden: Kiruna (ESNQ), Jokkmokk (ESNJ), Luleå (ESPA), Vidsel (ESPE) and Kalixfors (ESUK).
Improved night lighting for cities and towns.
Main road and railroad network, with bridges and tunnels that connect across the map to allow long-distance AI routing.
Natural landmarks and geographic features, like Norwegian fjords, detailed coastlines, snowfields, forests and wetlands, tens of thousands of lakes, and large river systems.
Future Updates
Orbx remains committed to providing frequent updates to ensure the Kola Map is continually optimized and enhanced. Future releases will see:
Additional detailed airports and airfields including: Evenes (ENEV), Bardufoss (ENDU), Kittilä Airport (EFKT), Enontekiö Airport (EFET), Pudasjärvi Airfield (EFPU), and Sodankylä Airfield (EFSO).
Additional military installations like naval and army bases, barracks, ports, storage areas, training areas/ranges, radar and communication sites, and air defense sites.
Additional Cold War era Swedish and Finnish road runways.
Additional civilian airports, including Tromsø, Hammerfest and others.
Additional detailed civilian POIs include bridges, vertical obstructions, monuments, hydro dams, power stations, port facilities and landmark buildings.
The Orbx team is collaborating with experienced DCS campaign creators Baltic Dragon and Reflected Simulations to create engaging campaigns. The upcoming Arctic Thunder campaign for the Kola map will consist of two campaigns: one for a Finnish Air Force F/A-18C and another for an USAF F-16C Viper. Both will share the same storyline and missions, so it will be possible to play them from different perspectives.
Free disk space is required: 145 Gb
Minimum system requirements (LOW graphics settings): OS 64-bit Windows 10; DirectX11; CPU: Intel or AMD 3.0Ghz+ with 4+ cores; RAM: 16 GB; Free hard disk space: 200 GB; Discrete video card NVIDIA/AMD 6GB; requires internet activation.
Recommended system requirements (HIGH graphics settings): OS 64-bit Windows 10/11; DirectX11; CPU: Intel or AMD 4.5Ghz+ with 8+ cores; RAM: 32+ GB ; Free hard disk space: 500 GB on Solid State Drive (SSD) + extra space for paid content ; Discrete video card NVIDIA/AMD with 8GB+ VRAM; Joystick / Pedals; requires internet activation.
Recommended VR systems requirements (VR graphics settings): OS 64-bit Windows 10; DirectX11; CPU: Intel or AMD 4.5Ghz+ with 8+ cores; RAM: 32+ GB; Free hard disk space: 500 GB on Solid State Drive (SSD); Discrete video card NVIDIA/AMD from 16GB+ VRAM; Joystick / Pedals / VR; requires internet activation.
This product can be downloaded and installed through the DCS World Module Manager. If you do not have DCS World installed, you can download the DCS World web-installer by clicking this link.
Requires DCS World version 2.9.10 or above!
February 2024. Finland is on the verge of joining NATO, when the unthinkable happens: Russian armed forces push through the border while cruise missiles rain down on the country. Several western allies join the conflict at once to fight alongside their Finnish brothers in arms. Among them is the 112th Fighter Squadron of the Air National Guard, who had just arrived from a training exercise in the UK.
For the release of the DCS Kola map, Baltic Dragon and Reflected Simulations created a fictional scenario based on real life events and tactics. Fly a Viper with the legendary Stingers to defeat the invaders in Reflected Simulations’s version, or Strap into a Finnish Hornet and take off from a hidden road base in its twin campaign made by Baltic Dragon (These 2 campaigns are sold separately).
Localization: English
Requirements:
Requires DCS World version 2.9.10 or above!
February 2024. Finland is on the verge of joining NATO, when the unthinkable happens: Russian armed forces push through the border while cruise missiles rain down on the country. Several western allies join the conflict at once to fight alongside their Finnish brothers in arms. Among them is the 112th Fighter Squadron of the Air National Guard, who had just arrived from a training exercise in the UK.
For the release of the DCS Kola map, Baltic Dragon and Reflected Simulations created a fictional scenario based on real life events and tactics. Strap into a Finnish Hornet and take off from a hidden road base in Baltic Dragon’s version, or fly a Viper with the legendary Stingers to defeat the invaders in its twin campaign made by Reflected Simulations. (These 2 campaigns are sold separately)
Localization: English
Requirements:
Requires DCS World version 2.9.15 or above!
DCS: Cold War Germany, developed by Ugra-Media, recreates central Europe at the height of the Cold War in the 1980s. Created by the developers of the acclaimed DCS: Syria and Normandy, this map of West Germany, East Germany, Poland, Czechoslovakia, and the Low Countries centers on the strategically important Fulda Gap, and it also includes part of the Baltic Sea. The area measures 980x800 km and accurately reproduces the cities of Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Magdeburg, Leipzig, Hannover, Lübeck and others.
The map features over 100 highly detailed military airfields and heliports such as Ramstein, Spangdahlem, Hahn, Bitburg, Sembach and large civil airfields like Tegel, Schönefeld, Tempelhof, Frankfurt, Hamburg, and Hannover. Numerous army bases, listening posts, naval bases, training grounds, weapon storage facilities, and the militarized frontier between East and West Germany.
Free disk space is required: 102 Gb
Requires DCS World version 2.9.6 or above!
The DCS: Afghanistan full area: 2 290 264 km2
28 highly detailed airfields
20 years of the War on Terror and the Soviet operations of the 1980s place Afghanistan as one of the most important combat theatres of the past half century. Few war zones have ever seen more A-10C, AH-64D, F-16C, F/A-18C, CH-47F, Mi-24P, Mi-8MTV2, and Su-25 sorties than this.
The entirety of Afghanistan and small portions of neighbouring countries will be available, showcasing our latest map technologies.
Free disk space is required: 130 Gb
Requires DCS World version 2.9.10 or above!
The DCS: Iraq area: 1 820 000 km2
28 highly detailed airfields
Experience the full scope of Iraq's diverse and historically rich environment with DCS: Iraq. Fly over the entire country, from the deserts of the south to the mountains of the north, and immerse yourself in a landscape that has been the backdrop for some of the most significant air campaigns in history.
With exclusive high-quality ground objects and textures, DCS: Iraq offers unparalleled realism and detail. Engage in extensive missions and campaigns that cover various historical periods, and take advantage of the enhanced environmental effects that bring the region to life like never before.
Free disk space is required: 111 Gb
