@Shane Thanks for the feedback, yes it can be frustrating. Development and bug fixes take up a lot of time, and we have to work to what our resources will allow. Hopefully in the future you will see the wait was worth it and have a change of heart, we will be here when you do. best regards bignewy
@Shane I dont agree with you about the subscription model sorry, it wont change how long things take to produce. But again thank you for your thoughts.
@Shane you are upset, I get it, our roadmap from 2021 is still active, any work not completed continues into 2022. Onwards and upwards, have a good day.
The new ground infantry animations look greatly improved. That’s a huge factor in the success of the module (and sim) so I’m glad it looks like it’s actually being reworked.
although its kinda pseudo transparency since he doesn't mention a proposed release date or even approximation.. Feb? Mar? Apr? May?... Whats the game plan?
@@EagleDynamicsTV To reflect what was said above, I also appreciate the communication and updates. Regardless of good or bad news, everything is better when it is communicated honestly and openly. You guys will always have my support and of course my pocketbook. That being said we are all excited and hungry for this thing so back to work.
@@ShaneoTheGreat you’re obviously a DCS player based on your first comment, and are looking forward to the Apache, so why would you hope for them to go under? If they released it too early, you’d bitch and complain and call them a shit company. If they postpone it to have a stellar release, you complain and call them a shit company.
@@anthonyd5189 ofc textures are a not that smooth, but I was speaking about the details. I've played some FPSs and the level of detail was lower, but maybe I played the wrong games
When the F16 went into early access it wasn't released in a good state. Glad it seems they learned from this. Although sad it is delayed yet again, it is delayed for the right reasons. The honest updates are also welcomed. This module will be a beast!
“How long is this gonna take?” -Us “you can’t rush art”-ED. A true master piece in the making and I’m sure that this module will be worth every minute of hard work you guys put into it.
not gonna lie, I'm disappointed that it's delayed again, but I would rather have a better product on eventual release then a half baked rushed release. Thank you for your honesty ED and looking forward for what you have in store for us in 2022.
Take all the time you wonderful people need. The quality of your work is leaps and bounds above any other I’ve seen, and the wait is always well worth it.
I'm into DCS since 10 years this year, and if there's something I learnt of Eagle Dynamics is that besides their long times to deliver their promises, eventually every promise is fulfilled. You guys have my full trust. To anyone who got the Apache as first pre-ordered module and might be disappointed about Wags's statement, do know this: first release of almost *all* modules has been quite buggy and crash-happy, some would have even been called "unplayable", to then being polished and expanded in the next 1-3 years. If ED says this module is not ready, you probably *do not want* to play it in its current state. Let's wait together patiently, and with time it will be yet another great aircraft.
Understandable and thank you for the update. Your honest communication is appreciated and yes, it's best for everyone that something this important isn't rushed.
This is without a doubt the best one yet. I mean this is a epic challenge. The visuals are to die for. The features are just mindblowing. Everyone one knows you set your targets very very high. I'm happy to wait for this. Thanks for all your hard work guys.
I’m sure the torches and pitchforks are coming out right now but your doing the right thing. Maybe don’t start preorders though until you have a better idea of the release window.
Yes, I had already counted the days until the release. Now let's just wait a little longer. If Apache is really good later, we'll just remember how great it is :-) and not that it's a bit late. A company always needs money. Employees have to pay their rent and feed their families. So I'm totally fine with the fact that preorders are made with a discount. It's a charming form of found raising. I have all the DCS modules so there is plenty to do in the meantime. Take your time and it will be fine. Thumbs up ED^^
The level of detail blows my mind everytime I see video of it. I love that the most minute things have been added, from the manufacturer logos on the M4 to the physics-affected hook. Incredible work!
We all know how pressing it can be on developers to try and get big releases out before the holidays. Thank you for your integrity guys and for not pushing out something that is unacceptable to the player base, simply because it might make a little more money. Take as long as you need!
We can wait... :) Just getting back into DCS and relearning the A10C and upgraded to newer A10 as well. Such a dramatic change since last time I played.
Dear friends at DCS, I think I speak for the community as a whole when I say that *WE* thank you for not only your hard work but for making the hard decisions to delay something this big when you're not entirely satisfied with the results yourselves. The past year we've seen AAA developers release half-baked games and utter failures to market. Whereas you as a team have decided to delay to give us the most polished item you can. We appreciate that more than you know.
Eagle Dynamics. Take as much time as needed to stay healthy and safe yourselves. All of us DCS fans and players are patiently waiting and understand all your efforts and sacrifices made day in and day out to deliver nothing short of perfection. Take all the time you need to work and polish this highly anticipated module. We see the hard work and greatly appreciate it.
I think most of us would rather wait a little longer for a more polished and complete product than have something broken from release. So thank you for being honest and putting quality first.
Wow just wow. what an opening for a video! Very very impressed with how the cockpit and the external module looks like. Take all the time you need until you feel satisfied with the module , i grabbed the Syrian map on sale so having a blast there with the Hornet.
Not gonna lie the start of the vid with the flybys gave me goosebumps. It sounds like the real thing. Had MANY fly over my head during my time in and you never forget that sound. 2 sounds you love or fear to hear overhead depending on what side you are on are the A-10 and the AH-64 lol
I've had the pleasure to put my hands on Apaches. Awesome helicopters with so much to offer. I could see why it's such a game changer. I'll be waiting for the day it releases.
It doesnt matter how long it takes, if everyone (including the devs) is happy in the end I cant imagine the feeling of releasing an unfinished product or releasing a module that youre not feeling comfortable about, if that makes any sense :)
The detail that was put into this is insane. The sound engineering alone is incredible down to the little whistle the main rotors make as it flies by. Holy cow.
Man, that landing at 3:47 was on point (and it "feels" heavy just looking at it, which is what I would expect!). This is probably the first module you guys release that I honestly cant pinpoint any flaws pre-release (on the videos that is). I am baffled! At 4:06, the changes you did to the slew speed of the camera really bring it to life. That is SO MUCH BETTER. It almost looks like the real thing (add a bit of "lag" to it, for momentum, so it doesnt instantly stop moving, see 6:21 of v=KtoseuBDEgM). The chaingun sounds deeper than I would have imagine it would from the videos online (where the gun has a bigger "clack" to it) but to be fair, those videos are super low quality compared, so, I cant really tell. The bullet hits (explosions) are a bit underwhelming still compared to the videos online where they look more like grenades exploding than bullets (but thats a different part of the engine isnt it?). The cockpit glass looks fantastic too, no wierd reflections or wierd tint. The S hook for the helmet seems to follow gravity related to G loading, so it barely tilts when the aircraft tilts with positive G. The rockets reset position on landing (3:54), it just adds that extra touch. The graphical update of the symbology in the guncam is smooth and the glyphs are rendered correctly too, which is awesome. The wind bugs seem to be working as expected too: I can see them almost horizontal when moving forward and vertical when hovering and they dont seem "stiff" either (3:13 you can see them behaving like they have "weight" instead of blindingly following a calculated vector). I cant tell you how much this adds to emersion. At 2:38 you can see a bit of camera shake, is that done in post or part of the experience? I hope its part of it! (it probably is because the sun-block on the left is also shaking) A lot of improvements since the 23 Oct video "Introduction", keep at it boys. The devil is in the details and all I can say from what I can see is: Bravo! PS: love the white rings on the cables that go through the glass from pilot to gunner, it really conveys the thickness of that glass! Also, that thick coat of black paint (with blobs on it) on the center MFD at 2:02, goddamn!
You guys continue go above and beyond all expectations, making the combat flight sim I could only dream of as a kid. Thanks for the incredible work, it is safe to say the final product will definitely be worth the wait.
Wags - this video is simply a work of art. Many of us old timers have been waiting since the mid-80's for a "real" AH-64 Gunship simulation. The Apache has always fascinated me and what your team is producing represents what can only be described as THIS old timer's fantasy come true. Thank you, Eagle Dynamics! To me, a few more months to wait, compared to the 36-ish years of waiting since Microprose released Gunship back in the day is nothing. Thanks for keeping us informed! As long as ED has products to sell, I am a customer. 😊
Thank you to Wagz and everyone at Eagle Dynamics for once again standing upright and sharing this information with us. I don't think there's anyone here who isn't a little disappointed by this news, but I'd like to think that the majority of us fully understand and respect the team's desire to deliver a great product and do true justice to not only this but all the modules you produce. We'll wait patiently (or at least as patiently as we can) for you to finish a task that not long ago was thought to be impossible. Hope you all had a great Christmas and New Year, and that the poorly members of the team feel better soon.
Im really sad about the delay but i can absolutely understand. Even if i cant wait to start with the aircraft, take the time thats needed to reach your quality expectations. Really appreciate the communication on this
When you said January, most of us already knew it would likely going to be May. But quality is always the best choice. I appreciate the hard work as always.
You couldn't have picked a better BGM for this. On behalf of many pilots out here eagerly waiting for this module, we wish you the best health and times as well. o7
Thanks for your effort. Though hoping sooner than later, but still understand the choice that you guys made. Looking forward to see this model in action. Excellent job and well done!
That opening shot is awesome! You guys have no limit to simulator insanity, that's what we like to see :D Good luck for the rest of the development and the release of the module! Also can't wait to meet george!
@@Rodeo07 Good thing there's no ejection seat like in the Ka-50. I can see it now if it did. Flying treetop level out goes the AI thinking your gonna crash and takes your blades with him so you do ROFLMAO
@@davidcope3304 better than a 4 hour flight and jester decides to punch out on approach. So then you have to land with no gear or canopy, and then watch the little bastard float down. In flames. Sitting at the end of the runway. I wish I could post the picture here.
@@Rodeo07 Had him punch out on takeoff, trying to learn air-air refueling (that one was actually funny), a whole bunch of times. For awhile there it felt like no matter what you were doing if you got like 50-100 feet from something out he went.
Too many developers rush to release their product at the detriment of their staff and the quality of the product. Thank you for taking the time to look after yourselves and your wonderful creation.
Eagle Dynamics, you bring so much integrity to the development of your software that many companies lack. Thank you for that, looking forward to what comes in 2022
@@zq3yp You aren't held at gunpoint and forced to buy EA modules. You are more than welcome to live in the world of pre-EA, where you just sit and twiddle your thumbs waiting for the full release while seeing screenshots and videos trickle out.
@@zq3yp You pay the full price if you don't want to deal with early access. How is that unfair? You'd pay the same price as someone who came along months later. The discounted price offered for early access is a separate thing than paying full price after early access, but it's not unfair to you. It's a choice you make. If you want to play with whatever module while it continues to develop, then you can opt into Early Access and get the bonus of having a discounted price. If you don't want to do that, no one's forcing you to, but there's absolutely nothing unfair about having to pay the full price, same as someone else would if they got it months later.
@@spacexenthusiast1799 No, you're misconstruing it. They don't "increase the price". They take away the discount, which isn't the same thing, and certainly isn't a money grab. You get a discounted price if you're willing to accept what Early Access entails, and if you're not, which is absolutely fine, then you're able to wait until it's fully released and feature complete, and pay the full price anyone else would. Don't try to make it sound like something it's not.
She is absolutely gorgeous ! I live near Fort Bragg, we see these helicopters flying a great deal around here....all I can say is, I'm glad they're in the US Army inventory....great work ED, very well done
It's not like there isn't enough content in DCS to keep us busy in the mean time! Waiting my turn for the cat launch on the Supercarrier, hearing the wind rush over the deck, cockpit open, in VR.....the immersion is everything I dreamed about when I was young and saw the potential for what PC's could do.....I'm constantly thankful that there is a company putting out this level of detail. Well done, and here's to the future of DCS! The AH64 looks like yet another crowning achievement. Now I just need to get my son into DCS and I've got a CP/G!
Has anything else in DCS had things moving in the cockpit like that? The little hook on the handle and the vibrating thing to the left of it (A vent, maybe?) look really cool. Also, it was an awesome little bit of detail watching all of the weapons level out when the Apache got weight on the wheels.
Well kinda,the Dashboard pannel in the huey jiggles around at high speed,the little fan in the hind vibrates when not on etc. there are small details here and there,and they are neat
Thanks for the update, it looks awesome. I am happy that you take your time to deliver a quality product and I have no problem waiting for it since I am already waiting for decades for a good simulation of this beast. .... but as soundtrack we need richard wagner's ride of the valkyries and the according wallpaper should be the front view of the apache. For.... reasons ;-)
I'm actually glad you guys are taking your time on this. We are definitely super stoked to get this module in our hands. This release I'm sure will be probably your guys' best one yet.
Take all the time yall need. Those of us that live dcs will be here, salivating and waiting. Love the anticipation. Thank you guys for all you do to provide this experience for us.
@@JustinOhio Stop making excuses and putting lipstick on this. These guys missed two delivery dates. They need to get their shit together. They need to do what they say they are going to do and when or SOONER. Better to under promise and over deliver. Ask yourself this, why didn't they just say the release date was for summer 2022 from the get-go? That way it gives them plenty of time and when they deliver the product in fall 22 everyone is happy and doesn't feel manipulated. When they lie about a release date it makes it feel like a cash grab. Thats dishonest. These guys knew damn well when they listed that first date it wouldn't be ready. That's obvious now. Either the project manager is disconnected from the reality of scheduling and should be shit canned or the marketing team is intentionally manipulating (we the customers) to pad/float the project buget. Either way there is a big issue that needs to be delt with.
@@ntme9 It sort of is. In the past, some releases were.....well, released when they weren't ready. Shit happens and when it does you just level with people. Much better strategy than bullshitting them or shafting them.
@@ntme9 That's how they often pay the bills, with pre-orders. This stuff happens, shit happens. Are you dealing in some kind of futures trading with DCS modules? What is your financial loss for the delay? Are you saying they're not ever releasing the module? Saying they "lied" for a cash grab would have to entail some kind of fraud or vaporware. In short, it's not "a big issue" and you need to chill.
This looks absolutely stunning! The first minute or so could almost have been real life filming! I'm very glad, in many ways, you keep delaying it. It takes tremendous dedication to tell your fan base you delay the product in order to release it as good as possible. Many AAA titles could learn from this. Take your time and release a product as well made as you are known for! Loving it already!
JESUS CHRIST I love yalls attention to detail. After watching this a second time, I just noticed you actually have "Knight Armament" rails on the M-4. SPOT on. That is why you are industry leaders. Nothing is generic with DCS, it is all about extreme detail to accuracy. LOVE IT!
Take your time! Thanks for the communication. We will all be here cheering you on when it releases - make the module how you can be proud of it. So excited to fly it!
No need to apologise for working so hard to bring us this high fidelity AH-64D into DCs. It looks awesome! Thank you in advance as I know that will be spending many hours learning the intricases of this helicopter in the future and I look forward immensely to its release :D
3:48 I LOVE that you made the decision of taking extra time to deliver a quality product, instead of keeping deadlines but releasing something half-assed. The second option is a compromise, which potentially sacrifices people's trust in your product and their view of your view on your product. Game development, in great parts, is software development and delays are a part of that. I think people have to be more acceptant of that in general. Even if people think they want a piece of software early but 'unfinished', they are more frustrated with that, than if they get it later and 'polished'. Either way, I think your community knows you well enough to trust you when you say that it 'will be well worth the wait'.
Tough choices, but the right ones. Best health to everyone at ED. Can't wait to see the Apache when it's good and ready, and not a moment sooner!
Thank you RedKite and thank you for your DCS videos. - Scott / bignewy
@Shane Thanks for the feedback, yes it can be frustrating. Development and bug fixes take up a lot of time, and we have to work to what our resources will allow. Hopefully in the future you will see the wait was worth it and have a change of heart, we will be here when you do. best regards bignewy
@Shane I dont agree with you about the subscription model sorry, it wont change how long things take to produce. But again thank you for your thoughts.
@Shane you are upset, I get it, our roadmap from 2021 is still active, any work not completed continues into 2022. Onwards and upwards, have a good day.
@Shane we also show you progress has not stopped, we literally show you gunner progress. Relax a little
I’m glad you guys took the time to deliver something incredible!
The new ground infantry animations look greatly improved. That’s a huge factor in the success of the module (and sim) so I’m glad it looks like it’s actually being reworked.
It looked like actual Apache gunner cam video. Actually amazing.
after Viper, we are witness of another major super important milestone for ED. all the best
I know that I'm not just speaking for myself in saying we appreciate the transparency and close communication that you keep with the community.
We appreciate the support for sure! -NineLine/Norm
although its kinda pseudo transparency since he doesn't mention a proposed release date or even approximation.. Feb? Mar? Apr? May?... Whats the game plan?
@@kristinpepper2348 two weeks :D
@@EagleDynamicsTV To reflect what was said above, I also appreciate the communication and updates. Regardless of good or bad news, everything is better when it is communicated honestly and openly. You guys will always have my support and of course my pocketbook. That being said we are all excited and hungry for this thing so back to work.
@@ShaneoTheGreat you’re obviously a DCS player based on your first comment, and are looking forward to the Apache, so why would you hope for them to go under?
If they released it too early, you’d bitch and complain and call them a shit company. If they postpone it to have a stellar release, you complain and call them a shit company.
Even if this is not an infantry simulation game, that M4 is the best I've ever seen. Thx ED for all your hard work✈
Thanks!! -NineLine/Norm
*yet xD
You don't play many FPS games do you? While it's not a terrible M4 model, its very low res in the textures and far from the best.
@@anthonyd5189 ofc textures are a not that smooth, but I was speaking about the details. I've played some FPSs and the level of detail was lower, but maybe I played the wrong games
@@gibbon6510 yeah it looks decent at best
When the F16 went into early access it wasn't released in a good state. Glad it seems they learned from this. Although sad it is delayed yet again, it is delayed for the right reasons. The honest updates are also welcomed. This module will be a beast!
“How long is this gonna take?” -Us “you can’t rush art”-ED.
A true master piece in the making and I’m sure that this module will be worth every minute of hard work you guys put into it.
Please take your time. It looks already incredible and I am very happy to wait more...
not gonna lie, I'm disappointed that it's delayed again, but I would rather have a better product on eventual release then a half baked rushed release. Thank you for your honesty ED and looking forward for what you have in store for us in 2022.
Thank you, appreciate the comment and support. - Scott / bignewy
Take the time you need, Eagle Dynamics. I'll wait.
(Miyamoto quote about delayed DCS modules being eventually great)
Thanks Chuck. - Scott / bignewy
Take all the time you wonderful people need. The quality of your work is leaps and bounds above any other I’ve seen, and the wait is always well worth it.
I'm into DCS since 10 years this year, and if there's something I learnt of Eagle Dynamics is that besides their long times to deliver their promises, eventually every promise is fulfilled. You guys have my full trust.
To anyone who got the Apache as first pre-ordered module and might be disappointed about Wags's statement, do know this: first release of almost *all* modules has been quite buggy and crash-happy, some would have even been called "unplayable", to then being polished and expanded in the next 1-3 years. If ED says this module is not ready, you probably *do not want* to play it in its current state. Let's wait together patiently, and with time it will be yet another great aircraft.
3,5 years in EA for Yak-52.
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I said *almost* all modules! XD
Understandable and thank you for the update. Your honest communication is appreciated and yes, it's best for everyone that something this important isn't rushed.
Thank you for your understanding we appreciate it. - Scott / bignewy
I agree, time is needed to fulfill the promise of an exceptional module. So we wait in anticipation for this Epic aircraft! Thumbs up to ED
This is without a doubt the best one yet. I mean this is a epic challenge. The visuals are to die for. The features are just mindblowing. Everyone one knows you set your targets very very high. I'm happy to wait for this. Thanks for all your hard work guys.
Rather wait for a good module than get a broken one early., Keep up the good work!!
Thank you for your support we appreciate it. - Scott / bignewy
Thank you for being honest about the situation, we appreciate your commitment to deliver quality.
Thank you for being patient. - Scott / bignewy
+1! Really don't get why more developers do this. Just be honest with your fanbase. They'll appreciate you more for it.
I’m sure the torches and pitchforks are coming out right now but your doing the right thing. Maybe don’t start preorders though until you have a better idea of the release window.
Yes, I had already counted the days until the release. Now let's just wait a little longer. If Apache is really good later, we'll just remember how great it is :-) and not that it's a bit late.
A company always needs money. Employees have to pay their rent and feed their families. So I'm totally fine with the fact that preorders are made with a discount. It's a charming form of found raising. I have all the DCS modules so there is plenty to do in the meantime.
Take your time and it will be fine.
Thumbs up ED^^
The level of detail blows my mind everytime I see video of it. I love that the most minute things have been added, from the manufacturer logos on the M4 to the physics-affected hook. Incredible work!
Pretty impressive visuals. The textures and dirt and little details like that hanger dangling in the cockpit really add to the immersion.
After hearing all the SME input the wait is worth it
We all know how pressing it can be on developers to try and get big releases out before the holidays. Thank you for your integrity guys and for not pushing out something that is unacceptable to the player base, simply because it might make a little more money. Take as long as you need!
We appreciate all of ED's good work! and thank you for your diligence in putting out a product we will be most pleased to recieve.
We can wait... :) Just getting back into DCS and relearning the A10C and upgraded to newer A10 as well. Such a dramatic change since last time I played.
Take your time guys,...I have no problem waiting for such a lovely module. Well done..
Dear friends at DCS,
I think I speak for the community as a whole when I say that *WE* thank you for not only your hard work but for making the hard decisions to delay something this big when you're not entirely satisfied with the results yourselves.
The past year we've seen AAA developers release half-baked games and utter failures to market. Whereas you as a team have decided to delay to give us the most polished item you can. We appreciate that more than you know.
Eagle Dynamics. Take as much time as needed to stay healthy and safe yourselves. All of us DCS fans and players are patiently waiting and understand all your efforts and sacrifices made day in and day out to deliver nothing short of perfection. Take all the time you need to work and polish this highly anticipated module. We see the hard work and greatly appreciate it.
Absolutely take the time to get the desired level of quality! Thanks for being up front and open about it. Keep up the great work!
I think most of us would rather wait a little longer for a more polished and complete product than have something broken from release. So thank you for being honest and putting quality first.
Awesome, can't wait!
Thank you.
Wow just wow. what an opening for a video! Very very impressed with how the cockpit and the external module looks like. Take all the time you need until you feel satisfied with the module , i grabbed the Syrian map on sale so having a blast there with the Hornet.
Not gonna lie the start of the vid with the flybys gave me goosebumps. It sounds like the real thing. Had MANY fly over my head during my time in and you never forget that sound. 2 sounds you love or fear to hear overhead depending on what side you are on are the A-10 and the AH-64 lol
I've had the pleasure to put my hands on Apaches. Awesome helicopters with so much to offer. I could see why it's such a game changer. I'll be waiting for the day it releases.
It doesnt matter how long it takes, if everyone (including the devs) is happy in the end
I cant imagine the feeling of releasing an unfinished product or releasing a module that youre not feeling comfortable about, if that makes any sense :)
The detail that was put into this is insane. The sound engineering alone is incredible down to the little whistle the main rotors make as it flies by. Holy cow.
The amount of details in the cockpit and external air frame are stunning! Beautiful! Incredible work ED!
Man, that landing at 3:47 was on point (and it "feels" heavy just looking at it, which is what I would expect!). This is probably the first module you guys release that I honestly cant pinpoint any flaws pre-release (on the videos that is). I am baffled!
At 4:06, the changes you did to the slew speed of the camera really bring it to life. That is SO MUCH BETTER. It almost looks like the real thing (add a bit of "lag" to it, for momentum, so it doesnt instantly stop moving, see 6:21 of v=KtoseuBDEgM).
The chaingun sounds deeper than I would have imagine it would from the videos online (where the gun has a bigger "clack" to it) but to be fair, those videos are super low quality compared, so, I cant really tell. The bullet hits (explosions) are a bit underwhelming still compared to the videos online where they look more like grenades exploding than bullets (but thats a different part of the engine isnt it?).
The cockpit glass looks fantastic too, no wierd reflections or wierd tint. The S hook for the helmet seems to follow gravity related to G loading, so it barely tilts when the aircraft tilts with positive G.
The rockets reset position on landing (3:54), it just adds that extra touch.
The graphical update of the symbology in the guncam is smooth and the glyphs are rendered correctly too, which is awesome.
The wind bugs seem to be working as expected too: I can see them almost horizontal when moving forward and vertical when hovering and they dont seem "stiff" either (3:13 you can see them behaving like they have "weight" instead of blindingly following a calculated vector). I cant tell you how much this adds to emersion.
At 2:38 you can see a bit of camera shake, is that done in post or part of the experience? I hope its part of it! (it probably is because the sun-block on the left is also shaking)
A lot of improvements since the 23 Oct video "Introduction", keep at it boys.
The devil is in the details and all I can say from what I can see is: Bravo!
PS: love the white rings on the cables that go through the glass from pilot to gunner, it really conveys the thickness of that glass! Also, that thick coat of black paint (with blobs on it) on the center MFD at 2:02, goddamn!
It’s going to be amazing. Well worth the wait. Keep it up, guys and stay healthy.
You guys continue go above and beyond all expectations, making the combat flight sim I could only dream of as a kid. Thanks for the incredible work, it is
safe to say the final product will definitely be worth the wait.
This looks so good. I can't even imagine how awesome it would be in VR with full graphics detail.
Love those small details like the hook on the handle bar in the pilot cockpit swinging. This is gonna be one hell of a module.
That really caught my eye too. What detail.
Wags - this video is simply a work of art. Many of us old timers have been waiting since the mid-80's for a "real" AH-64 Gunship simulation. The Apache has always fascinated me and what your team is producing represents what can only be described as THIS old timer's fantasy come true. Thank you, Eagle Dynamics! To me, a few more months to wait, compared to the 36-ish years of waiting since Microprose released Gunship back in the day is nothing. Thanks for keeping us informed! As long as ED has products to sell, I am a customer. 😊
Thanks for the support we know you will love it when it arrives. - Scott / bignewy
Well as another old timer, I couldn't have put that any better sir. Well said!
No issues waiting! I love that they are fine tuning the product prior to release!
Can't wait to try it, glad to see you guys are taking the time to get things ironed out first.
You really can't tell the difference between this and real life... well done ED!
Honestly not even mad, looks hella great and cant wait to try It out! Keep doing what you're doing!
@@ShaneoTheGreat what's wrong with their PR department?
Thanks for the update. Gives me more time learning the F16 with the updates. Can't wait to try DTOS
Thank you to Wagz and everyone at Eagle Dynamics for once again standing upright and sharing this information with us. I don't think there's anyone here who isn't a little disappointed by this news, but I'd like to think that the majority of us fully understand and respect the team's desire to deliver a great product and do true justice to not only this but all the modules you produce. We'll wait patiently (or at least as patiently as we can) for you to finish a task that not long ago was thought to be impossible. Hope you all had a great Christmas and New Year, and that the poorly members of the team feel better soon.
Im really sad about the delay but i can absolutely understand.
Even if i cant wait to start with the aircraft, take the time thats needed to reach your quality expectations.
Really appreciate the communication on this
Thank you for your patience
When you said January, most of us already knew it would likely going to be May. But quality is always the best choice. I appreciate the hard work as always.
You couldn't have picked a better BGM for this. On behalf of many pilots out here eagerly waiting for this module, we wish you the best health and times as well. o7
Thanks for your effort. Though hoping sooner than later, but still understand the choice that you guys made. Looking forward to see this model in action. Excellent job and well done!
OMG!! During the 30 seconds of this as it flew by the factory, I said to myself "this has to be real footage...." ........EPIC......Absolutely epic!!
That opening shot is awesome! You guys have no limit to simulator insanity, that's what we like to see :D Good luck for the rest of the development and the release of the module!
Also can't wait to meet george!
Thank you for your support. - Scott / bignewy
64 likes nice. I won’t change it. It’s to perfect. But… ai… let’s just hope he doesn’t aspire to be like jester
@@Rodeo07 Good thing there's no ejection seat like in the Ka-50. I can see it now if it did. Flying treetop level out goes the AI thinking your gonna crash and takes your blades with him so you do ROFLMAO
@@davidcope3304 better than a 4 hour flight and jester decides to punch out on approach. So then you have to land with no gear or canopy, and then watch the little bastard float down. In flames. Sitting at the end of the runway. I wish I could post the picture here.
@@Rodeo07 Had him punch out on takeoff, trying to learn air-air refueling (that one was actually funny), a whole bunch of times. For awhile there it felt like no matter what you were doing if you got like 50-100 feet from something out he went.
Too many developers rush to release their product at the detriment of their staff and the quality of the product. Thank you for taking the time to look after yourselves and your wonderful creation.
Incredible. Just incredible. I'm speechless, literally. Take all the time you need. Thank you ED. All the best.
Eagle Dynamics, you bring so much integrity to the development of your software that many companies lack.
Thank you for that, looking forward to what comes in 2022
Thank you, we appreciate your comment and support. - Scott / bignewy
@@zq3yp You aren't held at gunpoint and forced to buy EA modules. You are more than welcome to live in the world of pre-EA, where you just sit and twiddle your thumbs waiting for the full release while seeing screenshots and videos trickle out.
@@zq3yp You pay the full price if you don't want to deal with early access. How is that unfair? You'd pay the same price as someone who came along months later.
The discounted price offered for early access is a separate thing than paying full price after early access, but it's not unfair to you. It's a choice you make.
If you want to play with whatever module while it continues to develop, then you can opt into Early Access and get the bonus of having a discounted price. If you don't want to do that, no one's forcing you to, but there's absolutely nothing unfair about having to pay the full price, same as someone else would if they got it months later.
@@spacexenthusiast1799 No, you're misconstruing it. They don't "increase the price". They take away the discount, which isn't the same thing, and certainly isn't a money grab.
You get a discounted price if you're willing to accept what Early Access entails, and if you're not, which is absolutely fine, then you're able to wait until it's fully released and feature complete, and pay the full price anyone else would. Don't try to make it sound like something it's not.
@@aaronwhite1786 Perfectly stated.
She is absolutely gorgeous ! I live near Fort Bragg, we see these helicopters flying a great deal around here....all I can say is, I'm glad they're in the US Army inventory....great work ED, very well done
appreciate all your efforts....take your time and get it right...great job ED
It's not like there isn't enough content in DCS to keep us busy in the mean time! Waiting my turn for the cat launch on the Supercarrier, hearing the wind rush over the deck, cockpit open, in VR.....the immersion is everything I dreamed about when I was young and saw the potential for what PC's could do.....I'm constantly thankful that there is a company putting out this level of detail. Well done, and here's to the future of DCS! The AH64 looks like yet another crowning achievement. Now I just need to get my son into DCS and I've got a CP/G!
Take the time you need to make it GOOOOD. The sound of that gun though!!!
Has anything else in DCS had things moving in the cockpit like that? The little hook on the handle and the vibrating thing to the left of it (A vent, maybe?) look really cool.
Also, it was an awesome little bit of detail watching all of the weapons level out when the Apache got weight on the wheels.
Well kinda,the Dashboard pannel in the huey jiggles around at high speed,the little fan in the hind vibrates when not on etc. there are small details here and there,and they are neat
Take your time, this is my nr 1 module after playing Janes Apache Longbow growing up. Very excited for the release when its ready!
Thanks for the update, it looks awesome. I am happy that you take your time to deliver a quality product and I have no problem waiting for it since I am already waiting for decades for a good simulation of this beast. .... but as soundtrack we need richard wagner's ride of the valkyries and the according wallpaper should be the front view of the apache. For.... reasons ;-)
All good things for those who wait
Looking tremendous. 👏🏻
Sounds and looks so amazing. I don't mind the wait and wish you all the best of luck!
Thank you.
I'm actually glad you guys are taking your time on this. We are definitely super stoked to get this module in our hands. This release I'm sure will be probably your guys' best one yet.
Take all the time yall need. Those of us that live dcs will be here, salivating and waiting. Love the anticipation. Thank you guys for all you do to provide this experience for us.
I'm glad you guys making the good decisions and honestly learning lessons from the past and the community
we all thank you
I wouldn't say missing two delivery dates is the result of good decisions and learned lessons.
@@ntme9 Let's see you put a team together and just how much you and your team can accomplish inside of just one year with a particular budget?
@@JustinOhio Stop making excuses and putting lipstick on this. These guys missed two delivery dates. They need to get their shit together. They need to do what they say they are going to do and when or SOONER. Better to under promise and over deliver. Ask yourself this, why didn't they just say the release date was for summer 2022 from the get-go? That way it gives them plenty of time and when they deliver the product in fall 22 everyone is happy and doesn't feel manipulated. When they lie about a release date it makes it feel like a cash grab. Thats dishonest. These guys knew damn well when they listed that first date it wouldn't be ready. That's obvious now. Either the project manager is disconnected from the reality of scheduling and should be shit canned or the marketing team is intentionally manipulating (we the customers) to pad/float the project buget. Either way there is a big issue that needs to be delt with.
@@ntme9 It sort of is. In the past, some releases were.....well, released when they weren't ready. Shit happens and when it does you just level with people. Much better strategy than bullshitting them or shafting them.
@@ntme9 That's how they often pay the bills, with pre-orders. This stuff happens, shit happens. Are you dealing in some kind of futures trading with DCS modules? What is your financial loss for the delay? Are you saying they're not ever releasing the module? Saying they "lied" for a cash grab would have to entail some kind of fraud or vaporware. In short, it's not "a big issue" and you need to chill.
Thank you for the status report! Love the open communication. Take as much time as you all need. Looking great so far.
Great things take time! Amazing looking module, the wait will be worth it, by the the look of this.
Absolutely incredible! Take all the time you need. It will be well worth the wait.
Keep it up guys, DCS is amazing. Thank you!
Take your time ED, make the release epic. Just gives me more time to enjoy other amazing modules.
Been with DCS since the beginning. It is simply amazing how far you guys have come. Good Job Keep it Up
Already preordered it. Thanks for the update. Eagerly anticipating release but happily waiting
This looks absolutely stunning! The first minute or so could almost have been real life filming!
I'm very glad, in many ways, you keep delaying it. It takes tremendous dedication to tell your fan base you delay the product in order to release it as good as possible. Many AAA titles could learn from this. Take your time and release a product as well made as you are known for! Loving it already!
JESUS CHRIST I love yalls attention to detail. After watching this a second time, I just noticed you actually have "Knight Armament" rails on the M-4. SPOT on. That is why you are industry leaders. Nothing is generic with DCS, it is all about extreme detail to accuracy. LOVE IT!
looking foreword, take your time and give us an amazing aircraft. keep up the good work and thanks for the progress update --stay safe
Take your time! Thanks for the communication. We will all be here cheering you on when it releases - make the module how you can be proud of it. So excited to fly it!
I'm still enjoying the Hind so I can wait👍
Better to take your time than get all the noise from things missing or not up to snuff. I disappointed but understand and eagerly await the release.
I can wait no problem it keeps looking better and better! Keep up the good work ED!
Really looking forward to this module. The FLIR portion of this video looks like real footage. Outstanding work ED!
Hope to revisit Desert Storm one day keep up the good work ED!
Honestly thankyou for all the hardwork. I can wait a couple more weeks!
No you can't
Thanks for the update Wags very much appreciated and understand the challenges.
Best to get it in a good state before release.
Pyro
Looks amazing!
Thanks to the ED team for such incredible module! Every single day is worth the wait. I hope one day the Black Shark 3 will be released as well.
Good health and best wishes to the Eagle Dynamics Team! Thank you for setting the bar so high on this one I can't wait to see the Apache in DCS!
No need to apologise for working so hard to bring us this high fidelity AH-64D into DCs. It looks awesome! Thank you in advance as I know that will be spending many hours learning the intricases of this helicopter in the future and I look forward immensely to its release :D
Thank you, Wags and ED! I respect the need for the delay and patiently await the release. It looks gorgeous.
Take your time, ED team. I picked up the F16 during the winter sale, so I have time to learn that before the Apache launches!
Thank you and enjoy! - Scott / bignewy
3:48 I LOVE that you made the decision of taking extra time to deliver a quality product, instead of keeping deadlines but releasing something half-assed. The second option is a compromise, which potentially sacrifices people's trust in your product and their view of your view on your product.
Game development, in great parts, is software development and delays are a part of that. I think people have to be more acceptant of that in general.
Even if people think they want a piece of software early but 'unfinished', they are more frustrated with that, than if they get it later and 'polished'.
Either way, I think your community knows you well enough to trust you when you say that it 'will be well worth the wait'.
Preordered about 2 months ago. Very excited for this module! First day it’s released I’m gonna have some fun 😂
Wow just wow! This looks so awesome! Stay healthy and so excited for early access. Take your time!
Weapon pylons moved during landing. Must be some sort of WOW switch. Awesome attention to detail.
Looks so amazing, thank you for all the hard work bringing the apache to dcs.
Some of us really understand. Keep up the fantastic work all of you have put into it. Looking forward to it, and thank you for the update.
Keep up the good work!
Maybe you can release some tutorial vids in the meantime so we're ready to go ;)