DCS World vs. DCS World Steam Edition

[davebanton]

IS there any difference between the to versions?
besides dcs world's dlcs can't be used on steam only the steam versions can
be used

[Troll Norris]

Steam Version:
- Auto-Update without launching the game (as long as steam is open)
- Faster Download/Update Speed
- Steam In-Game Overlay
- Steam Friend List Notifications
- Quick Repair
- DLCs not present on Steam are unsupported

Standalone DCS World:
- Get all the modules as soon as they are released
- Does not require any extra program to be launched
- Has every single modules available

If you are fine with waiting for most product to be available on Steam and like most of the Steam feature, the Steam version might be for you.

If you own unsupported products such as Upgrades / FC3 or do not care about the Steam functionalities, Standalone DCS World might be for you.

[spike2071]

In addition to what Troll Norris said, buying direct from ED gets you a reward program. 10% of your current purchase can be used as a discount on your next purchase. For example, if you buy an $80 module, you get $8 off your next purchase.

[ZoSo]

omg how many threads on the same topic?

[spike2071]

Originally posted by Chiggins:

omg how many threads on the same topic?

/shrug... if people didn't repeat the same questions, the forums would be dead except for when a new module came out.

[Troll Norris]

90% of all answers are in the FAQ page: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/support/faq/

Yes, I am wasting my time here for ages because for some reason I want to help to others here. Probably some kind of addiction. If the people were less asking, it would be good for me. :)

[[ATP]Flo]

Start with the Steam version. It's more comfortable for beginners and you can switch to Standalone later if you want. The other way around is not possible.

[Asker]

I missed the sale on steam, but it's still going on their website. If I buy a module there, there is no way to play it on steam right? Even if I link the accounts?

[Troll Norris]

Originally posted by Asker:

I missed the sale on steam, but it's still going on their website. If I buy a module there, there is no way to play it on steam right? Even if I link the accounts?

You can transfer steam addons to non-steam version. Vice versa is not possible.

[Kosmozuikis]

Steam is better. More convenient. Content is exactly the same. Just get everything on steam.

[Troll Norris]

Originally posted by 🤘Kosmozuikis🤘:

Steam is better. More convenient. Content is exactly the same. Just get everything on steam.

Well, in steam you can not gather the MILES and once you have enough, you can use them to pay up to 100% of any addon. So you will get it for free. Or you can use them to pay just the fraction of price. Also you are supporting the devs because they don't have to pay 30% tax to steam when you buy and use the non-steam addons.

[startrekmike]

Originally posted by 🤘Kosmozuikis🤘:

Steam is better. More convenient. Content is exactly the same. Just get everything on steam.

Honestly? Steam isn't exactly a bad way to play DCS but the standalone version is better since standalone often gets things a bit faster. You may lose the infrastructure that Steam provides but the DCS launcher handles updating and the like anyway so it isn't a big deal.

The big thing about standalone is the miles program. For players who have been around a long time and have a lot of modules already, it isn't a huge deal but for players who are just starting out or still haven't bought a lot of aircraft, the "miles" points really do add up and help you save a ton of money.

I don't often suggest going outside the steam ecosystem but for DCS, it is worthwhile.

[vitali.koulik]

on this note... here is what im thinking... standalone does not need to start SteamVR plug-in and would probably work even smoother with my WMR Odyssey+? Am I correct?

[Zangar]

yes, on steam you can get a refund

[vitali.koulik]

Originally posted by Swa'gug:

yes, on steam you can get a refund

not necessarily. I was having problems with p47 module, uninstalled it right away, and requested refund. APPARENTLY even if module is uninstalled but you still played the core game for 2 hrs since the time of purchase you cant get it. So Im gonna have to contact ED and hope they can help me solve the controller issues im having.

tldr with Steam gotta keep in mind the 2 hr window and not play the game at all untill refund is issued.

[eriknjones]

I Know it's an old post, but I am new to DCS and have been completely unsuccessful trying to run DCS off of Steam.

After installing the Steam version, attempting to open DCS on Steam has been EXTREMELY FRUSTRATING! The page will just show the installer running, but nothing happens. I had it sit for over a day, just to see if it would ever load and still did not establish a start screen.

Not sure if it is because of Windows 11, Windows Defender, or some other system blocking DCS World on Steam, however all other games and applications on Steam work; just not DCS for some really weird and infuriating reason!!

I understand the conveniency of Steam, but maybe I'm just old school; I prefer to install off a disc with an activation code and configure my windows files/mods separately, when you could mod to infinity in programs such as MSFS-FSX!

Things just seemed SO much simpler then!!!