- Dev blog #377 - 8 September 2026
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 the transitional period before and after winter.Adding these extra seasons to cover all times of year was a critical task, since the two Pilot Careers in Leningrad will together span eight chapters:Defense of Leningrad, 1941–1942Chapter 1. "The Noose Tightens" (06.09.1941 — 25.09.1941)Chapter 2. "…
- Dev Blog #86 - 1 September 2026
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 also conclude by the end of 2026.In Q1 2027, the Deck Ops expansion will be released for Korea. It will feature five new carrier-based aircraft and an Essex-class aircraft carrier.In the Great Battles series, three expansions will be released in 2027. The first expansion — Bombers — will mark the…
- The Big IL-2 Series Sale is now live! - 25 July 2026
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- Update 7.008 - 10 June 2026
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 continue using the available offline modes. In offline mode, Quick Mission, Campaign and Missions will once again be available. We would also like to emphasize separately: in the game “Korea”, offline mode will be available to all users, regardless of whether they purchased the game on our website or…
- Update 7.007 - 19 May 2026
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 Knight’s Cross in Eastern Front careers. Updated the Operation Munchen and Under Siege campaigns on the Odessa map. Removed the tailwheel locking lever sound from the Yak-3 and P-51D-15. Restored paint schemes for the Arado 234 and Mosquito F.B. Mk.VI. Updated the Kerch-Eltigen campaign and three c…
- The Road of Life - 8 May 2026
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. 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 extremely vulnerable - its nearest branches ran across Lake Ladoga less than 10 kilometers from the enemy-occupied shore - but thanks to the efforts of many thousands of Soviet people, it functioned tirelessly and saved Leningrad from a complete collapse of its supply lines. In our work, we recreate both the ice road itself and its branches that were in use in late 1941 and…
- Update 7.006 - 5 May 2026
Maintenance has been completed. Changes have been implemented to improve the stability of the game client.
- Scheduled maintenance 5.05 - 5 May 2026
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.
- Update 7.005 - 15 April 2026
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.
- Are you a pilot? - 3 April 2026
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 relevant experience and would be open to speaking with us, please reach out by email: [email protected]
- Update 7.004 - 31 March 2026
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; Career: fixed game hang in certain scenarios on the Odessa and Gulf of Finland maps; Fixed game hang in the I-153 Chaika single mission; Added three free campaigns about the operations of Gefechtsverband Kuhlmey in 1944 in Karelia created by Juri_JS. These campaigns require the Gulf of Finland map from…
- Small update 7.003 is now available! - 19 March 2026
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.steampowered.com/app/4513110/
- The IL-2 Spring Sale is now live. - 19 March 2026
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/
- New Aircraft In 2026 - 17 March 2026
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. 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, including during the famous Battle of Guadalcanal in 1942. P-39s with the 99th Fighter Squadron also saw action in North Africa in 1944. The Q-15 modification differs from the previous L-1 in that it features a higher-altitude version of the Allison V-1710-85 engine. It replaces the Curtis Electric propeller with an Aeroproducts Hydromatic, which offers faster hydraulic pitch…
- Korea. IL-2 Series Steam Page Is Now Live! - 4 March 2026
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 future announcements.Wishlists help Steam recommend the game to more players and support the project ahead of release.We’re excited to have you with us at the very beginning of this journey.Join our community and follow official channelsFollow IL-2 Series on our official platforms and stay connected wit…
- Update 7.001 - 28 January 2026
On this day 82 years ago, January 27th, 1944, the Leningrad siege has finally ended after 872 days.Today we release our largest Great Battles module in three years - Odessa and Leningrad - Siege and Liberation.We have completed development of all 8 aircraft for this module, as well as both maps. Let us remind you what is included in the set:Early war Soviet biplane fighter I-153 "Chaika" designed by Polikarpov Design Bureau,Early war German Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-4 fighter,Early war Soviet fighter Yak-1 series 23 by Yakovlev Design Bureau,Early war Soviet fighter LaGG-3 series 4 by Gorbunov Design Bureau,Soviet ground attack aircraft Il-2 model 1944 by Ilyushin Design Bureau,Late war Soviet fighter Yak-3 designed by Yakovlev Design Bureau,Late war German Ju 87 D-5 dive bomber,Late war Soviet fighter La-7 designed by Lavochkin Design Bureau,The "Odessa" map with a flight zone size of 320…
- Patch 6.107b - 20 November 2025
You can now create Zeppelin Intercept mission in Advanced Quick Mission mode on the Western Front WWI mapA scenario mission where you as a Nieuport 17 pilot has to force a Zeppelin to land is also added (it shows up in Single Missions > Flying Circus Scenarios if you have a Nieuport 17)AI pilots better engage a large target such as a ZeppelinVarious fixes for Zeppelins and their hangarsFw 190 A-8 has correct looking skins in the Career mode on Rhineland the map
- Update 6.107 - 13 November 2025
11.11.2025Dear friends,On this very day, 107 years ago, on November 11, 1918, the armistice on the Western Front of World War I came into effect — for the first time in four years of nearly continuous artillery barrage, silence fell. The armistice was not subsequently violated and became the official date of the end of the bloodiest war in human history at that time.In honor of this anniversary, we have released update 6.107, which introduces numerous new features to the Flying Circus module. This update expands and diversifies the virtual world of World War I, developed in collaboration with Yugra Media.First, a real giant has entered the Flying Circus arena! We've wanted to add German Zeppelin-class R bomber airships for many years. Despite their vulnerability, they were not an easy target — catching up with or intercepting an airship flying at high altitude and at what was then a hig…
- Dev blog #374 - 25 October 2025
Dear aviators,Today, we are happy to report that our joint development with Ugra-Media of a major Flying Circus-themed update is nearing completion. In mid-November, we plan to release this update, which will significantly expand and diversify the virtual world of World War I in our simulator.A significant improvement will be the addition of 7 new major cities to the Western Front map: Mons, Namur, Aachen, Verviers, Maastricht, Bruxelles, and Charleroi. Several additional unique landmarks have been added to Paris, including the Arc de Triomphe. Small and big railway stations have been added to many settlements. Several smaller improvements have been made, which together significantly enhance the map's perception and realism.In addition to the map improvements, a real giant is entering the Flying Circus! We have completed development of the German Zeppelin R Class combat airship. We are…
- Dev blog #373 - 12 October 2025
Hello, comrades!Today, we will share more information with you about the Gulf of Finland map, which is being developed for the Siege and Liberation module. More specifically, we will focus on its biggest city, Leningrad. This will be the largest city in Great Battles, even larger than Paris on the WWI map. This has been made possible by the increase in graphics card performance. What was previously impossible to achieve, maintaining satisfactory performance, when we created the Moscow map in 2015, is now possible. The result is certainly impressive despite some textures being WIP — a huge city with many reproduced features of its layout.Choosing unique buildings was quite a challenge, as Leningrad is home to many UNESCO World Heritage landmarks. We selected the most notable and significant, in our opinion, large historical buildings and complexes, as well as some unique bridges. Perhaps…
