It has finally been officially announced that the Afghanistan map is in the works and well…. “It looks like we’re missing half a map?”
Whilst there have been a few detractors already saying we’re missing half the map. I for one welcome any map that enters into this theatre.
The war in Afghanistan lasted from 2002 to 2021. The initial trigger being the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center. These horrific events led the US government to declare war on terrorism, starting with the group know as the Taliban.
The war saw once again the F-15 Strike Eagle come into its own with high level bombing campaigns on terrorist strongholds. I’m hoping that with this map we can get a glimpse at how modern air warfare plays out. There hasn’t been any word on whether we will get any updated assets to coincide with this map. But we can be assured that as with all things DCS, the wait will be long, but the end result inevitably worth it.
We have made substantial progress in recreating the diverse landscape of Afghanistan. This includes the rugged mountain ranges of the Hindu Kush, the vast deserts of the Dasht-e Kavir and Dasht-e Lut, and the fertile valleys and river basins. Efforts have been dedicated to accurately portraying the unique cultural and urban features of Afghanistan. This involves recreating cities like Kandahar and Herat, with special attention to landmarks, infrastructure, and architectural styles like the blue mosque of Herat.
Aerial imagery has been utilised to enhance the realism and accuracy of the map. High-resolution satellite imagery is being integrated to provide authentic terrain textures and details.The diverse terrain and complex topography of Afghanistan has presented technical challenges due to the large mountainous ranges. Optimization efforts are ongoing to maintain performance without compromising on visual fidelity, particularly in densely populated urban areas and detailed terrain features. The map is designed to look equally as good from low to high altitude.Future PlansIn the above screenshot, you can see the area of DCS: Afghanistan that will be available in Early Access.
The airfields that will be available at launch include Kandahar, Herat, Bost, Camp Bastion, Chaghcharan, Dwyer, Farah, Maymana Zahiraddin Faryabi, Qala i Naw, Shindand, Tirinkot, and Zaranj. The focus will be on completing the detailing of terrain features, including rivers, roads, vegetation, rocks, small stones, ground clutter and geological formations to enhance immersion and realism. Extensive testing and optimization will be conducted to ensure optimal performance and compatibility with a wide range of hardware configurations.
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