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Update - 23rd December 2025 - Build 0.3.6.3 Hi guys! There's quite a few features and fixes in this update: Christmas Event (December 24th) Special seasonal scenario available on Christmas Eve (19:00 your time).

In this update9

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What changed

16 fixes4 additions8 changes2 removals
  • Events
  • UI and audio
  • Gameplay
  • Server
  • Fixes
  • Performance
changedChristmas Event (December 24th)Special seasonal scenario available on Christmas Eve (19:00 your time). Look North ;)
changedChristmas Event (December 24th)Unique gameplay mechanics and festive UI elements
changedChristmas Event (December 24th)If you miss it, you can launch it manually in the ASMA console, with SANTA01, but you've got to figure out the super secret authentication code. Hint: very famous singer this time of year ;)
addedHercules & Chinook Logistics SystemC-130 Hercules Supply Flights : New logistics system to move fuel and weapons between military airfields
changedHercules & Chinook Logistics SystemChinooks can deliver ammunition and supplies to civilian airfields, expanding your logistics network
addedHercules & Chinook Logistics SystemBaseline fuel/weapons stocks added to all military airfields

Air Defender changes

changedSpecial seasonal scenario available on Christmas Eve (19:00 your time). Look North ;)
changedUnique gameplay mechanics and festive UI elements
changedIf you miss it, you can launch it manually in the ASMA console, with SANTA01, but you've got to figure out the super secret authentication code. Hint: very famous singer this time of year ;)
addedC-130 Hercules Supply Flights : New logistics system to move fuel and weapons between military airfields
changedChinooks can deliver ammunition and supplies to civilian airfields, expanding your logistics network

Update - 23rd December 2025 - Build 0.3.6.3

Hi guys! There's quite a few features and fixes in this update:

Christmas Event (December 24th)

  • Special seasonal scenario available on Christmas Eve (19:00 your time). Look North ;)

  • Unique gameplay mechanics and festive UI elements

  • If you miss it, you can launch it manually in the ASMA console, with SANTA01, but you've got to figure out the super secret authentication code. Hint: very famous singer this time of year ;)

Hercules & Chinook Logistics System

  • C-130 Hercules Supply FlightsNew logistics system to move fuel and weapons between military airfields
  • Hercules fly from RAF Lyneham with ALBERT## callsigns

  • Chinook Support Flights (VORTEX##): SUP (Supply) /RDP (Redeploy) runs between bases

  • Chinooks can deliver ammunition and supplies to civilian airfields, expanding your logistics network

  • Baseline fuel/weapons stocks added to all military airfields

  • Active Operations integration shows in-flight logistics missions

Interceptor & QRA Improvements

  • QRA will no longer retask redeploying (ferry) fighters

  • Fixed interceptors getting stuck at 0 knots when interacting with slow contacts

  • Interceptors now divert to surviving airfields if home base is destroyed

  • Interceptors resume their assigned mission after refuelling instead of RTB

  • RTB aircraft won't detour to tankers unless fuel is critical

  • Fixed CAP tasking - interceptors no longer disappear when retasked

  • Improved escort stability - fighters match escorted aircraft's speed properly

Tanker & Refuelling Improvements

  • Tankers slow to realistic AAR speeds while offloading

  • Fixed tankers getting stuck "preparing for departure" after being tasked

  • Tanker landing circuits are now realistic with proper downwind and final legs

  • Tankers pick runway direction based on inbound track

AWACS Improvements

  • AWACS RTB landings no longer get stuck circling near airfields

  • AWACS descends properly on RTB

  • Better handling of retasking to new loiter points

UI & Controls

  • Right-Click Menu ToggleAvailable in Aircraft Control tab to enable/disable map context popup
  • Flight Info panel tab hover tooltips fixed

  • Discord join button added above main menu version label

  • Ident Bar count display widened to show 100+ correctly

  • Fixed camera zoom snapping to full-map view

Combat & Enemy AI

  • Improved enemy air-to-air engagement behaviour

  • Enemy escorts keep pace during time acceleration

  • Diverted RTB aircraft correctly show at divert airfield

  • Interceptors RTBing to destroyed airfields now divert to nearest surviving base

  • Active Ops correctly distinguishes Redeploying vs RTB/Diverting status

Key Bug Fixes

  • Fixed ID assignments repeatedly affecting Public State meter

  • Fixed training mission time speed persisting into Combat Ready

  • Fixed MAP overlays not restoring correctly after training

  • Fixed ASMA message clicks duplicating text

  • Fixed time speed hotkeys changing while typing in Help/Track List

  • Fixed civilian aircraft tracks clumping after landing

  • Fixed duplicate civilian airline callsigns

  • Fixed IFR aircraft doing 360° turns on final approach

Thanks for all your feedback and I hope you have a great holiday!

If you do see Santa in the game, be sure to share it on Socials!

Allan.

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Steam News / 23 December 2025

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