2026-09-08 14:21 UTC · Community Announcements · ironfelixxx
Hello, friends!We recently told you about the progress on the Bombers expansion for Great Battles. Today, we would like to share an update on another area of work connected to the same project. We previously announced that in 2026 we plan to complete the work of the maps and Career mode for Odessa and Leningrad, and in this Dev Blog we will go into more detail on that work. Starting with the Gulf of Finland map, which will receive a major expansion that is already nearly complete. First, in addition to the summer and winter seasons already created, three more are now ready: autumn, spring, and
2026-09-01 15:42 UTC · Community Announcements · ironfelixxx
Greetings, comrades! As promised earlier, today we have a substantial dev diary dedicated to our plans for the coming year across the entire IL-2 series. To provide a clearer overview, we have prepared a Roadmap for the second half of 2026 and the first half of 2027, following the same format as before.In 2026, as well as in the beginning of 2027, new modes and major expansions will be introduced to players.By the end of 2026, the Korea combat flight simulator will receive a training mode and multiplayer leaderboards. Development of the Odessa and Leningrad: Siege and Liberation expansion will
2026-07-25 17:30 UTC · Community Announcements · BadBishop
It’s the perfect time to expand your hangar, with discounts of up to 75% on IL-2 Series games.Steam —
2026-06-10 12:02 UTC · Community Announcements · BadBishop
Pilots and Crew Commanders! After one of the previous updates, we received reports from players that the game had become more demanding in terms of internet connection, and that offline access for Steam users was no longer working as expected. We carefully investigated the situation and identified the cause. The issue was related to a change in the Steam login logic, so in Update 7.008 we have restored the previous behavior of this part of the functionality. If logging in through Steam in online mode fails, Steam users will see an additional screen for offline login. This will allow them to co
2026-05-19 16:34 UTC · Community Announcements · BadBishop
The new version includes fixes for the Odessa map, aircraft, careers, and campaigns, along with several other improvements. Fixed FFB behavior on the La-7. Fixed inverted trim controls on MOZA devices. Fixed a freeze that could occur when loading escort missions in the Odessa and Leningrad careers. Fixed the forest near Odessa-3 airfield. Fixed the airfield at 5th Fontana Station and removed objects that interfered with takeoff. The Ju 87 D-3 and D-5 “Stukas” no longer appear white at long distances. Fixed the link to the late La-5 Series 8 paint scheme in Career mode. Fixed an issue with the
2026-05-08 17:49 UTC · Community Announcements · BadBishop
Hello, comrades! On Victory Day, we would like to highlight an important topic that we are currently exploring as part of the project “Odessa and Leningrad - Siege and Liberation.” On the Gulf of Finland map, we are currently refining the section where the famous Road of Life was located - a temporary transport route that played a key role in supplying the city besieged by invaders. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/6585301/8067a4391a048de55e3e25e3d7b564828b132d99.png Had it not been for this vital artery, the city would not have been able to withstand the terrible trials that befell it. This route was extre
2026-05-05 11:16 UTC · Community Announcements · BadBishop
Maintenance has been completed. Changes have been implemented to improve the stability of the game client.
2026-05-05 09:07 UTC · Community Announcements · BadBishop
IL-2 servers may be temporarily unavailable within the next 60 minutes due to scheduled maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
2026-04-15 09:43 UTC · Community Announcements · BadBishop
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/6585301/d1a98402f152eb42b985706592931b71c0fb226f.jpg Dear friends, This minor update addresses the following issues: Corrected aerodynamics of the La-7 rudder Updated the “Operation Munchen” and “Under Siege” campaigns Corrected the end date of one of the chapters in the 1944 Odessa liberation Career Updated the Gefechtsverband Kuhlmey campaigns for the Ju 87 D-5 and the Fw 190 A-5 Added a French translation of the “Ram Squadron” campaign.
2026-04-03 12:30 UTC · Community Announcements · BadBishop
For Korea. IL-2 Series, we are looking to connect with current and former pilots, as well as people with real-world flying experience across both civil and historic aviation. We would be especially glad to hear from those who have flown vintage aircraft, replicas, warbirds, or aircraft of comparable eras — but we also highly value broader practical flight experience, including general aviation and other real-world piloting backgrounds. Firsthand insight from pilots helps us better understand the feel of flying, aircraft handling, workload, and the small details that matter. If you have relevan
2026-03-31 15:13 UTC · Community Announcements · BadBishop
Dear friends, We have released another patch 7.004. Please note that, in preparation for the “Korea” release, the process for players who purchased the game on Steam and would like to link IL-2 and Steam accounts has changed slightly - it now takes place on the series' website. Also, if the Steam version of the game cannot retrieve user data from the Steam client, an error message will be correctly displayed instead of opening a login and password prompt screen, which Steam version owners may not have. La-7: fixed rudder effectiveness and incorrect flight behavior in case of tail damage; Caree
2026-03-19 19:00 UTC · Community Announcements · BadBishop
Small update 7.003 is now available! New scenarios await you for the La-7, the 1944 model IL-2, and the Yak-3, along with two new campaigns set in the Odessa Theater of Operations. Two new payware campaigns let you take part in the events of the 1941 Siege of Odessa, both from the perspective of the Soviet Union and the Axis powers. 24 closely interconnected combat sorties: at times, you will need to defend the same targets that your alter ego attacked in the other campaign, and vice versa. Get the bundle: Official website - https://il2-series.com/en/store/item/odessa1941/ https://store.steamp
2026-03-19 17:38 UTC · Community Announcements · BadBishop
The IL-2 Spring Sale is now live. From March 19 to April 5, special offers are available on IL-2 titles. Don't miss the opportunity to add to your collection at a great price. https://store.steampowered.com/app/307960/
2026-03-17 10:49 UTC · Community Announcements · BadBishop
Hello, Comrades! Today, we'd like to expand on a topic recently announced by journalists and video bloggers from the flight simulation community. Specifically, we'd like to talk in more detail about the aircraft we plan to implement for IL-2 Great Battles in 2026. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/6585301/ae9821190573d83f94346614f9386faed36a7af1.jpg Let's start with fighters, and the first one is the Bell P-39Q-15 Airacobra. It's well known that the Soviet Union was the primary user of the P-39 during World War II. However, some Airacobras were used by the U.S. Army Air Forces in the Pacific theater, includi
2026-03-04 13:13 UTC · Community Announcements · -DED-Rapidus
Hello pilots,We are happy to announce that the official Steam page for Korea. IL-2 Series is now live.This page will be a place on Steam where you can follow development news, see new screenshots and videos, and learn more about the upcoming next-generation flight simulator set during the Korean War.Feel free to use the Community Hub to ask questions, discuss the project, and share your thoughts with other pilots. Our team will also be following the discussions there.If you are interested in the project, don’t forget to add the game to your wishlist and follow the page to stay updated on futur
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