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Hello, pilots!

Back to the skies over Korea—update 1.004 is now live!

This time, we’ve focused on aircraft AI, improving its behavior in aerial combat, attack runs, and return-to-base procedures. You’ll also find new missions, Career mode updates, manual fuel system controls, and more.

Fly a sortie, try out the changes, and let us know what you think! We look forward to your observations, comments, and suggestions.

Read the full patch notes here: https://media.il2-korea.com/1004

Read the latest issue to find out!

Share your screenshots, videos, and stories — perhaps yours will appear in the next issue!

We value our players' creativity and are always excited to see the work you create.

That is why we have prepared official livery templates for all eight flyable aircraft featured in Korea. IL-2 Series!

Choose your favorite aircraft, download the template, and create your own custom livery:

https://media.il2-korea.com/livery

The Siege of Leningrad began on September 8, 1941.

Eighty-five years ago, German forces captured Shlisselburg, cutting the last land route connecting Leningrad with the rest of the country.

The siege lasted for 872 days. The city endured mass starvation, bitter cold, artillery bombardments, and air raids. Hundreds of thousands of civilians lost their lives.

Today, we remember the citizens and defenders of Leningrad — all those who lived, worked, and fought in the besieged city.

Their memory must never be forgotten.

Today, the IL-2 community remembers the end of World War II — September 2, 1945.

Eighty-one years ago, representatives of Japan signed the Instrument of Surrender aboard USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. This ceremony officially brought World War II — the largest and most destructive conflict in human history — to an end.

On this day, we honor all those who lived through the war — soldiers, sailors, and airmen, as well as the millions of civilians whose lives were forever changed by it.

Their courage and selflessness helped shape the world we live in today.

Their memory must never be forgotten.

Eighty-seven years ago, on September 1, 1939, Nazi Germany invaded Poland. This event marked the beginning of World War II in Europe — the largest and most destructive conflict in human history.

Two days later, Britain and France declared war on Germany. The war lasted six years, engulfed much of the world, and forever changed the lives of millions of people.

On this day, we remember everyone whose lives were changed by the war — those who fought on land, at sea, and in the air, as well as the civilians who endured occupation, bombing, persecution, and loss.

Dev Blog #85 is here!

We share our plans for the further development of Korea. IL-2 Series, including upcoming work on pilot AI, VR performance, multiplayer, basic training, and Commander Career.

We also reveal the first details about the future Dynamic Campaign.

Read here: https://media.il2-korea.com/news/dd_85

A new Dev Blog, #84, is here!

We take a look at the key changes that set Korea apart from Great Battles, as well as the work completed over its four years of development.

You’ll also find a special video showcasing the new features, exclusive footage of a real MiG-15UTI in flight, feedback from one of its pilots, and a little information about the next expansion.

Read and watch here: https://media.il2-korea.com/news/dd_84

Eighty-five years ago, on the evening of August 7, 1941, fifteen DB-3 long-range bombers of the Baltic Fleet Air Force took off from Kagul airfield on the island of Ösel, now known as Saaremaa. The formation was led by Colonel Yevgeny Preobrazhensky, commander of the 1st Mine-Torpedo Aviation Regiment.

After a long night flight over the Baltic Sea, five aircraft reached Berlin, while the others struck alternate targets. On the morning of August 8, every crew returned to the airfield without losses. This was the first Soviet air raid on the capital of Nazi Germany.

The history of military aviation lies at the heart of the IL-2 Series. For us, it is important not only to recreate aircraft and aerial battles, but also to tell the stories of the people and events behind them.

Hello, pilots! 

Today we are uploading the second hotfix for the release version of Korea.

It includes important stability fixes, as well as corrections to multiplayer, aircraft, localization, and other game elements.

Thank you for your reports and feedback—we continue to monitor the situation closely and work on improving the game. 

Read here: https://media.il2-korea.com/news/hotfix-1003

On August 6, 1945, an atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. Three days later, on August 9, a second atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki.

The explosions caused immense destruction and claimed numerous lives. Many of those who survived the bombings continued to suffer for years from injuries, burns, and the effects of radiation exposure.

These events marked the first and, to this day, only use of nuclear weapons in warfare.

Eighty-one years later, we remember those who were killed and everyone whose lives were forever changed by these events. Hiroshima and Nagasaki remain a reminder of the tragic consequences of nuclear weapons and of how fragile peace can be.

Hello, pilots! 

Today we are releasing the day-one patch for the release version of Korea. It includes fixes for missions, Career, aircraft, multiplayer, graphics, sound, and other game elements.

Thank you for your reports and feedback. We continue to monitor the situation closely and work on improving the game.

And a special thank you for your reviews on Steam. We read them carefully and take them into account as we continue working on the game

Read here: https://media.il2-korea.com/news/day-one-patch

Hello, pilots!

Today, a new chapter begins for our team and the entire IL-2 series—Korea is officially out.

This day was made possible by people who are genuinely passionate about history and flight simulators—people for whom not only the mechanics of combat aircraft and the finer points of piloting matter, but also the historical context: the era, the events, and the lives of the people who lived through them. People who spend long hours in the virtual sky and value every element that comes together to create the feeling of real flight and aerial combat.

Trailer here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5H9q_QNMCw

Thank you to everyone who waited for the game, followed its development, discussed the news, and shared their thoughts. Your support kept us moving forward and reminded us who we make games for.

We would also like to extend special thanks to our Early Access participants. You were among the first to take to the skies of Korea, learn the aircraft, work through Career, and explore the game closely.

Your feedback, observations, and suggestions became an important part of the development process.

Patchnotes - https://media.il2-korea.com/news/korea-release

We value your contribution, study your feedback carefully, and continue to draw on it as we keep working on the game.

The release is an important milestone, but not the final destination. We will continue to improve the game, expand its capabilities, and fill the skies with new events. The team is already working on future updates and a major expansion, which we will tell you about very soon.

Korea: IL-2 Series is available on the official website and on Steam. Choose your preferred platform, take your seat in the cockpit—and we will see you in the skies!