Latest Entry in Award-Winning Flight Combat Sim Revealed

 Limassol, Cyprus June 25th, 2024 - Renowned developers of the award-winning IL-2 Sturmovik series are proud to reveal their latest entry in the historical aerial combat simulator genre: Korea. IL-2 Series. This announcement coincides with the 74th anniversary of the Korean War, paying homage to a pivotal moment in aviation and world history. Continuing the franchise's legacy of excellence, Korea is set to deliver an unparalleled, immersive experience set to launch on Windows PC through Steam and the IL-2 series store in 2025.

Sometimes referred to as The Forgotten War, this conflict marked a pivotal moment not only in aerial combat history, but in the history of international conflicts. The Korean War marked the first time jet engines served alongside their piston-powered counterparts and also signaled the end of close-quarters combat, as later on missile technology would greatly expand the engagement airspace. To this day, nearly 75 years later, no peace treaty has been signed by opposing forces. To encapsulate the gravity of soaring into this perilous battle, the developers have accounted for historical data, technical achievements, and the latest gameplay technology to deliver an accurate representation of this important era in aviation. 

Rise to the next level of flight combat simulators. Fly eight legendary aircraft such as the F-86A Sabre and MiG-15, with major systems intricately modeled inside and out, visible for better or worse, such as when taking damage. Immerse yourself further with options to exit and enter the cockpit, where you can pilot using your own flight controllers and gamepads. Revised radio communications and command systems help relay messages, while intelligent sortie recording keeps a close eye on your performance. To top it all off, the game features VR compatibility for an unparalleled, immersive experience.

Staying true to its legacy, Korea will once again push the boundaries of realistic flight simulation. The game features a cutting-edge physically based rendering (PBR) DirectX graphics renderer, offering breathtaking landscapes filled with detailed, visible landmarks—both natural and man-made. Players can explore cities, rivers, and airfields within a vast 440x440km airspace, enhancing the immersive experience.

In addition to aerial combat, players will have hands-on responsibilities like managing personnel, supplies, and their aircraft, mirroring real-life wartime duties. You'll face various missions, from joining large-scale air raids to defending your people and planes. Whether it's naval units, ground units like infantry squads, or meticulously recreated aircraft such as the Tu-2 and B-29 bombers, you'll have a wide range of challenges. Thanks to advanced technology, air raids are now larger and more immersive than ever before, with better rendering of large groups.

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Korea. IL-2 Series will be available on Windows PC through Steam in 2025. To be among the first to know news and details of this coming release, join the Discord, X (formerly Twitter) or Facebook channels. For more information, visit the official site.

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 About 1C Game Studios

1C Game Studios is a development and publishing studio founded in December 2012. In 10 years, its staff grew from 20 to 240 people. In 2014, 1CGS's first project, IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad, was released. Almost ten years later, more than 30 expansions and modules have been released in the IL-2 Sturmovik: Great Battles franchise.

In January 2015, the studio began developing Caliber, an online tactical shooter. In December 2019, open beta testing was launched. Now in development is a game series based on Deathless. Tales of Old Rus, a roguelite deckbuilder based on the universe created by the well-known illustrator and writer Roman Papsuev, and a new action/adventure game called War of the Worlds: Siberia, inspired by H.G. Wells’ classic science fiction novel.

For more information about 1C Game Studios, visit https://1cgs.net/en.