Is the DCS Kola Map Worth Buying?

In this video, we delve into the highly anticipated DCS World's Kola Map and explore whether it is worth investing your money in. Join us as we take a closer look at the features, details, and overall experience of this new map to help you make an informed decision. If you're a fan of DCS World or interested in immersive flight simulations, this video is a must-watch before making your purchase. Find out if the DCS Kola Map is a valuable addition to your virtual aviation collection.

ORBX Kola Map:

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:21 A Quick Note
00:56 What is the Kola Map?
01:51 How big is the Map?
02:32 How much does it Cost?
02:55 The Future of Kola
03:35 Performance
04:28 What do I like about the Kola Map?
05:53 What don't I like?
07:20 Final Verdict on Kola

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[nyandyn]

It's probably going to be the main map for the DCS Finland community from now on, so there's no doubt.

[ReflectedSimulations]

Nice review! My main gripe is all those little villages that are visible on the satellite imagery textures but have no buildings in game. Performance is not great for me but then again nor is my PC. But the map offers a lot of opportunities for mission makers. On top of my campaign many other missions are coming for it as well…soon ;)

[WhiskeyGaming]

It should come as no surprise that this map, and South Atlantic have the same initial release state as the person heading this map up is the same person who headed up the SA map... The potential is there, but I'm GENUINELY concerned this map will never be complete. I still bought it in the hope that it actually gets finished... but I wont be surprised if it never does.

[jvsimic]

One of the things I hope to see highlighted in the Kola map is how it can be used with a focus on helicopters and especially with the upcoming Kiowa and Phantom: a joint recon aspect where not everyone carries their own TGP. There are breaks in the trees everywhere, a motorized platoon could be lurking around every corner, and you're going to have to do your best to find them and not get shot at. Having said that, the terrain is lacking in many ways. Many towns are marked on the map but simply not there. Especially when flying low even inside the already highlighted area it can feel empty because of that.

[CueDriver]

I feel exactly how you feel at the moment. But I am blown away over the terrain. This is a terrain mask heaven here. Even for helo flyers, mast mounted equipment will blossom here. I have flown over areas and can clearly see where airbase will be added. (Just dirt layouts at the moment). I have all the DCS terrains and I see this becoming one of my goto maps. 150nm is the closest between blue to red airbase areas is a shocker. So, definitely plan your priorities since rear and refueling won't be local. Does it looked rush to release, yes, but it has serious potential.

[SQTierHog]

Came here as an Orbx and DCS fan.
Although, I haven't flown in a long time.
These developers working together seems to be awesome.
I appreciate Tricker's speaking cadence. In other words, it's just as if he's speaking in normal conversation. The YouTube cadence gets to driving me crazy, probably my age.
Anyhow, first video, subbed/Bell.
Bravo!

[denniskrenz]

These low-level flights in fjords and valleys bring back joyful memories of Super EF2000 from the late 1990s.... was a great fun back then.

[RebelNine]

Thanks for the review. I agree, it’s fun and has good potential.
Bought it the day after it came out. Have flown it in my F-18, Mosquito & Huey. Enjoyed each of those flights.
Given the enormous sums I’ve invested in hardware to be able to play DCS, +/- $10-20 either way for Kola is really insignificant at this point.

[clevercat]

Picked it up, love it. I understand it’s early access and improvements will come in time.

[SportDCS]

I think you turned your vocal fry filter to 11 for this one, but awesome points on the map. Well done

[fabiotuzzi]

Nice video Tricker, you got exactly my perplexity, i was hyped for Kola, but after this first week mmm not so much anymore. I dont want to invest in this map and not using it.... Nevada style. Waiting to see if online community is going to use this map or not. As Always awesome professional videos.... Keep it up!!! Bigskill out.

[georobGWJ]

I didn't think about how geographically big this map was until I created a night mission near Murmansk. I cycled the camera to units hanging around Bodo and it was daytime there.

[spidey]

great video Tricker, I'll hold back for now from buying it and wait until they are closer to full release and follow their updates but it is definitely the kind of map DCS needed.

[majorclanger]

Thank you a well balanced anaylisis ( i, m dyslexic ) just brought the KOLA map and Flaming Cliffs 2024 a lot to learn, a frustrating 4 hour down load of the DCS base program of the base programe. I, m a Stumovik / MSFS 2020 addict.

[aviationrambler]

Curious to see what the June update brings as honestly I think that'll be the make it or break it moment for me. Orbyx is so well known from FSX, Xplane, and even MSFS so I expected them to absolutely knock it out of the park. As it stands right now, this map seems really in the beginning stages. It's frustrating because I really want the map. It's great as it highlights so many DCS modules like the Norwegian F-16s, the Swedish Viggen, and the Finnish Hornet, as well as almost every red aircraft like the SU-27, MiG-29, 21, 19, 17, and 15. Not to mention the weather is a challenge so some days you'll have VFR conditions while others you're in very strict IFR conditions, so just navigating can be extremely challenging. As it stands now however, it feels super unfinished and the install size is disappointing.

[ACG_Jaydog]

Every map is worth your money IMO....Why limit yourself with only certain maps for campaigns, PVE/PVP servers? It's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it is my theory. Plus, if map devs are successful, maybe it encourages them to make more maps, i.e. Vietnam, Korea etc.

[AR_Parker]

Looks pretty good. Thanks for the detailed flyover man. I'm probably going to pick this up soon.

[midnight]

Whats the odds they start selling airports seperately like the MSFS model :(

[madaxe]

Part of the map are really nice (the fjords are awesome, even with blocky textures up close) but it definitely needs A LOT of work. That said, Kola does look to have immense potential, and it does run very well even on my modest system (i5, 1070, 32GB). Performance is already markedly superior to South Atlantic, which I uninstalled to make room for Kola. So far, I’m happy with the purchase, and I’m optimistic that the necessary improvements will come with time.