PaperPilot Posted April 27 Author Posted April 27 15 hours ago, jokash said: To me Il2 GB is still fresh cause i only got into it seriously 2 years ago.As far as I'm concerned i wouldn't need any beter graphics than this.Just expansion into more and more territory like early war and Pacific and North Africa and France and Battle of Britain and Defense of the Reich and Italy and Crete and Norway and maybe Spanish civil war and China-Japan conflict.And features like aircraft carriers and night fighter radar.And maybe some infantry on the ground to strafe.Is that too much to ask? I'm not particularly hoping for any more modules. Just aircraft that can fill in the gaps here and there (I tried to make a list but I couldn't keep it short enough). Just to help polish the final product.
Enceladus828 Posted April 27 Posted April 27 On 4/26/2026 at 4:18 AM, jokash said: Just expansion into more and more territory like early war and Pacific and North Africa and France and Battle of Britain and Defense of the Reich and Italy and Crete and Norway and maybe Spanish civil war and China-Japan conflict.And features like aircraft carriers and night fighter radar.And maybe some infantry on the ground to strafe. Is that too much to ask? Apart from some bombers and a couple of fighters, IL-2 GBs is very much done. The primary effort is focused on the Korea engine. Unless 3rd party teams get together to add more maps or planes then what we have for GBs right now looks to be it. Matthew 6:21, "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
jokash Posted April 27 Posted April 27 Yeah someone also could have said that few months ago, but look we getting 6 new planes,4 of them being twin engined.
PaperPilot Posted April 27 Author Posted April 27 (edited) 12 hours ago, jokash said: Yeah someone also could have said that few months ago, but look we getting 6 new planes,4 of them being twin engined. That is true. I share your hope for more aircraft like the Bf-110 F-2, the Ju-87 B-2, the IL-4 and the SB-2. There seems to be a deficit in 1941-42 Eastern Front aircraft, in comparison to the aircraft from later years. So much is missing for Battle of Moscow, and I presume for Odessa and Leningrad too. But whether we will get it remains to be seen. Edited April 28 by PaperPilot
Enceladus828 Posted April 28 Posted April 28 (edited) On 4/27/2026 at 10:52 AM, jokash said: Yeah someone also could have said that few months ago, but look we getting 6 new planes,4 of them being twin engined. Dude, adding another map or a flyable bomber isn’t some trivial thing, the Odessa map to my knowledge has been in the works for 10 years, maybe longer, and the Leningrad map has been in the works for 8 years. No new maps are coming unless people with great dedication and commitment get together to make one. Just because there has been a means available to make 4 new bombers doesn’t mean we’ll get a host of new planes after. As someone stated, let’s just be glad that we are getting 6 new planes for a game at the very end of its life instead of coveting more content that we’re more likely at this point to get in the Korea engine. Edited April 29 by Enceladus828 1 Matthew 6:21, "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
GiftGruen Posted April 28 Posted April 28 Well. Hope dies last. This helps while you wildly roll and scissor in a FW190, having some Spits at your tail. Maybe it helps also regarding this topic here. Odds are likewise.
Catch Posted April 28 Posted April 28 It's game over guys. It's finished, kaput. Comprende? Just get used to it. Forget about hope. Hearing dies last. Well, so they say if I heard it right. 1 1
PaperPilot Posted April 29 Author Posted April 29 (edited) It was probably a mistake setting this thread up. Sorry everyone for beating a dead horse. Edited April 29 by PaperPilot
PaperPilot Posted May 2 Author Posted May 2 (edited) On 4/29/2026 at 10:14 AM, Catch said: It's game over guys. It's finished, kaput. Comprende? Just get used to it. Forget about hope. Hearing dies last. Well, so they say if I heard it right. Enigma said two or so years ago in one of his videos of 2026 that work will likely continue on Great Battles for the forseeable future (2:10-2:14), as long as there is interest, which I think there will be. Edited May 2 by PaperPilot
Catch Posted May 2 Posted May 2 Hmm I see. I don't know where you got the idea I said GB was game over, finished or kaput. Anyone who says otherwise is guilty of salacious lies and defamation of my excellent reputation within flight sim circles and the Vintage Lawnmower Appreciation Society. Further to this, the members of the Oceanic Morris Dancing Club have always said I am of good character with sound morals. In short, a stout fellow of good bearing with a flawless coordinated dancing technique. Need I say more? I think not. 1
PaperPilot Posted May 10 Author Posted May 10 I think the game really needs some Soviet bombers. IL-4 SB-2 TB-3 Tu-2 Pe-2 Model 1943 Pe-2 Model 1944 Pe-3Bis Yer-2 I know I keep repeating myself, but I want to keep this thread going or else it will get shut down.
Catch Posted May 10 Posted May 10 21 minutes ago, PaperPilot said: I know I keep repeating myself Don't worry about it. Relax. At least you're not as bad as Jack Fraser was. He was insufferable. 2
Enceladus828 Posted May 11 Posted May 11 On 5/2/2026 at 5:55 PM, Catch said: Hmm I see. I don't know where you got the idea I said GB was game over, finished or kaput. I don't think it was ever stated that there will never ever be anymore planes added to the game. What has been stated is that we're only getting 6 new planes for GBs this year and all future planes -- and maps, possibly the Channel Map from Rise of Flight -- will have to be done by 3rd party teams. Currently the G.50 and B-239 are in the works with an unknown ETA but certainly not in 2026. Nothing has been abandoned for the game it's just the primary focus is on the Korea engine. Long story short if we want more planes than the 8 previously mentioned ones it's best to get in touch with 3rd party teams. 1 Matthew 6:21, "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
PaperPilot Posted May 12 Author Posted May 12 On 5/11/2026 at 11:06 AM, Catch said: Don't worry about it. Relax. At least you're not as bad as Jack Fraser was. He was insufferable. Love your humour.
Mike2945 Posted May 12 Posted May 12 Although you'd have to accept the inferior graphics of the older game engine, sounds to me like you should be heading for a heavily modded IL2-1946 (specifically the BAT pack) - which would include modules for all the conflicts you mention (Spanish Civil War,Chinese-Japanese war, Korea, Vietnam and every theatre of WW2 and a host of aircraft too long to mention. 1
PaperPilot Posted May 17 Author Posted May 17 On 5/12/2026 at 10:09 AM, Enceladus828 said: I don't think it was ever stated that there will never ever be anymore planes added to the game. What has been stated is that we're only getting 6 new planes for GBs this year and all future planes -- and maps, possibly the Channel Map from Rise of Flight -- will have to be done by 3rd party teams. Currently the G.50 and B-239 are in the works with an unknown ETA but certainly not in 2026. Nothing has been abandoned for the game it's just the primary focus is on the Korea engine. Long story short if we want more planes than the 8 previously mentioned ones it's best to get in touch with 3rd party teams. I think the Ju-87 B-2 for 1941 to early 1942 operations should be seen as non-negotiable. Battle of Moscow, Odessa 1941 and Leningrad 1941-42 needs a chronologically accurate version of the Stuka available to fly in AQMB and pilot career mode. They could also make very interesting dive-bombing operations in the days of Operation Barbarossa and Operation Typhoon around Moscow.
PaperPilot Posted May 31 Author Posted May 31 (edited) On 5/12/2026 at 10:09 AM, Enceladus828 said: I don't think it was ever stated that there will never ever be anymore planes added to the game. What has been stated is that we're only getting 6 new planes for GBs this year and all future planes -- and maps, possibly the Channel Map from Rise of Flight -- will have to be done by 3rd party teams. Currently the G.50 and B-239 are in the works with an unknown ETA but certainly not in 2026. Nothing has been abandoned for the game it's just the primary focus is on the Korea engine. Long story short if we want more planes than the 8 previously mentioned ones it's best to get in touch with 3rd party teams. Never say never. I believe are still major gaps in the pilot career mode, especially around the 1941-42 part of the Eastern Front that could be addressed by 2030. But I understand they are not going to make trivial aircraft that saw limited service from now on. But there are a lot of planes that did see a lot of service that could really enhance the gameplay experience by many miles. Edited May 31 by PaperPilot
BraveSirRobin Posted June 1 Posted June 1 On 5/17/2026 at 4:37 PM, PaperPilot said: I think the Ju-87 B-2 for 1941 to early 1942 operations should be seen as non-negotiable. That is correct. They will not be negotiating this with you. I’ll be surprised if they produce any aircraft that have not already been announced. 1
anonymous Posted June 4 Posted June 4 (edited) Judging from screenshots, Korea will feature four-engine heavy bombers. Why can't GB feature them as well? Edited June 4 by anonymous
PaperPilot Posted June 5 Author Posted June 5 8 hours ago, anonymous said: Judging from screenshots, Korea will feature four-engine heavy bombers. Why can't GB feature them as well? They can if they wanted to. I remember them saying that they could have a 16x engined aircraft in Great Battles, butI don't think the game could handle it as good as Korea.
AcesDarthBubu Posted June 5 Posted June 5 (edited) My thought after playing the game for a while, you will realize that GB is based on every units from 9th air force and 2nd tactical air force for the western front. Hence the units being created are gravitating towards the planes that served in those airforce groups. I believe they won't add in any units that diverged from that aspect of the focus in portrayal even if they could theoretically do so. Best bet is that if the devs decide to revisit WW2 western front using Korea engine and focus on the 8th airforce and it's strategic bombing way of play, we'll get those 4 engines planes. Edited June 5 by AcesDarthBubu 2
PaperPilot Posted June 5 Author Posted June 5 33 minutes ago, AcesDarthBubu said: Best bet is that if the devs decide to revisit WW2 western front using Korea engine and focus on the 8th airforce and it's strategic bombing way of play, we'll get those 4 engines planes. I agree with you there. Wait for the Korean platform to get to Europe. I have dreamed of a heavy bombing module for years now. But there are some collector planes I would like to see for Great Battles before development finishes up on it. I would love to make a long list, but I don't think many would approve of it. So I'll keep it to six aircraft: B-25J IL-4 Pe-2 Model 1944 Pe-3Bis SB-2 Tu-2 1
Aurosa Posted June 5 Posted June 5 (edited) I know this is meant to be about WWII, but... For me, the biggest letdown and disappointment is the late start in 1916 which is almost 1917, and the fact that the Albatros D is already being flown. IL-2 completely skipped the most historically significant part of Great War aerial combat, like it was nothing. The introduction of the gun synchronizer, the formation of the very first actual squadrons, and the overall evolution of tactics between Germany and the Entente are completely absent. Where is the infamous 'Fokker Scourge'? By the time the game starts, even the Fokker E.III was already being phased out because it was outdated. Experiencing WWI aviation without this formative period is like having a WWII game that completely skips the Normandy landings. There should be the Fokker E.I and E.II; adding them wouldn't even be that hard. Instead of late 1916, the game should have started in 1915. Out of all WWI airplanes, I’ve spent the most hours and flights... in the Fokker E.III 🤭. Edited June 5 by Aurosa 2
Catch Posted June 5 Posted June 5 7 minutes ago, Aurosa said: the game should have started in 1915. Of course. But this is not the place. However, a new thread on this topic would reward us with many insights, anecdotes and compelling reasons for including this period. Of that, I'm sure. But right now .... 12 hours ago, PaperPilot said: I would love to make a long list, but I don't think many would approve of it. Oh go on then. Let's see it! 1
PaperPilot Posted June 17 Author Posted June 17 Would anyone like to see a 1944 Pe-2 model? I think it would serve a purpose in Odessa and Leningrad 1944 pilot career mode.
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