Experience IL-2 Series: Korea, a combat flight simulation that captures the intense aerial battles of the Korean War, where propeller-driven legends clashed with the dawn of the jet age for control of the skies.
Gameplay
Take command of historically accurate aircraft, engaging in tactical dogfights and ground attack missions across a vast theater of war. You can choose to fly directly in immersive battles, or take on a strategic role as a regiment commander, managing personnel, planning operations, and directing squadrons. The game balances deep simulation with accessibility, offering full support for joysticks, HOTAS setups, and gamepads.
Story
Follow the narrative campaign, "Home by Christmas," which chronicles the story of Captain Jack Russell as he transfers to a combat unit to fulfill his ambition of becoming a jet ace. The 15-mission campaign is based on historical records and pilot memoirs, authentically depicting the challenges of the early war, requiring pilots to operate both advanced jets and piston-engine aircraft.
Key Features
- Historic Aircraft: Pilot eight meticulously recreated planes from the era, crafted from blueprints and archival materials, each with a fully functional cockpit.
- Expansive Theater: Fight over the largest map in series history, a detailed 200,000+ sq km replica of the Korean Peninsula featuring period-correct airbases, cities, and strategic targets.
- Dynamic Campaign & Career: Experience a scripted historical story or command an entire regiment in Career mode, making strategic decisions that impact the war effort.
- Advanced Damage Model: A realistic system calculates damage for aircraft and ground objects based on physics, mass, and impact, affecting vehicle performance and mission outcomes.
- Immersive Presentation: Features include a detailed 3D museum for exploring vehicles, the ability to walk around airbases using motion-captured animations, and full support for VR headsets.
- Controller Flexibility: For the first time in the series, play with full support for gamepad controllers in addition to traditional flight sticks and throttle systems.
