Combat Air Patrol 2: Military Flight Simulator

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Released: Jun 6, 2016
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Last updated: 11 Sep 2026, 00:25 GMT

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31 Jul 2026Developer post
Playable Ground Vehicles
CAP2 v0.930.0 Release Notes We're delighted to have v0.930.0 ready for you. This update introduces one of the biggest additions to CAP2 so far: fully player-controllable ground vehicles . Combined with a host of audio improvements, VR fixes and gameplay refinements, it's another
CAP2 v0.930.0 Release Notes
We're delighted to have v0.930.0 ready for you.
This update introduces one of the biggest additions to CAP2 so far: fully player-controllable ground vehicles. Combined with a host of audio improvements, VR fixes and gameplay refinements, it's another important step on the road to version 1.0.
Check out what's new below.
Controllable Ground Vehicles
Take the fight to the ground by commanding a range of military vehicles, each with their own roles, weapon systems, and handling characteristics.
Available Vehicles
M1 Abrams
M2 Bradley
M109 Paladin
MRAP
Whether you prefer heavy armor, mechanized infantry support or mobile artillery, each vehicle offers a different battlefield experience.

Crew Roles
Each vehicle supports multiple crew positions, including Driver, Gunner, and Commander.
In single player, you can instantly cycle through the available role combinations for the selected vehicle. If you're acting as Commander, you can designate enemy vehicles while friendly AI gunners automatically engage your chosen targets. Otherwise, the AI Commander will identify and engage threats on your behalf.
This crew system also lays important foundations for future multiplayer updates.
Weapon Sights & Targeting
The M1 Abrams and M2 Bradley feature fully functional internal gun sights with:
Multiple zoom levels
FLIR / IR mode
VR compatibility
You can also quickly switch between friendly vehicles during gameplay, making it easy to jump into the action wherever it's needed.

Vehicle Controls
Ground vehicles include their own dedicated control mappings, allowing players to configure steering, throttle, turret movement, weapon systems and crew management exactly how they prefer.
VR players are fully supported, with dedicated controller mappings for driving, turret operation, FLIR controls, vehicle switching, and crew role selection.
Audio Improvements
Immersion continues to improve with updated audio across the battlefield.
Highlights
Updated aircraft audio
Updated ground vehicle audio
New spot sound effects
Bug Fixes
This update also includes numerous fixes and improvements across the simulation.
VR
Fixed IPD rendering issue causing a flat stereo image.
Fixed right-eye micro-judder.
Rendering
Fixed contrail rendering.
Fixed Spark FX MSAA issue.
Fixed tracer render positioning.
Flight & Gameplay
Improved aircraft lift calculations.
Improved adaptive menu navigation speed.
Fixed weapon collision issues.
Coming in v0.940.0
Development continues at full speed, with the next update currently planned to include:
OpenXR
Improved performance
Better hand tracking
Opportunity to deprecate Oculus/Meta and OpenVR APIs
Tactical & Gameplay
Radio improvements
Tactical Map updates
Ground vehicle commands, including Attack, Retreat, and Barrage
Tactical Map Performance
Pilot Models
New pilot models and additional variations
There's still plenty to come before version 1.0, including Multiplayer, Dynamic Campaign, and many more refinements across the entire simulation.
As always, thank you for your continued support and patience. We hope you enjoy v0.930.0, and we'll see you in the skies... and now on the battlefield.
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01 May 2026Developer post
Update Notes For v0.920.0
CAP2 v0.920.0 Release Notes We're delighted to have v0.920 released, it's taken a while and we thank you for your patience. There's a further five scheduled updates to reach version 1.0 so you can expect Campaign Modes, Multiplayer and general updates / refinements. Check out the
CAP2 v0.920.0 Release Notes
We're delighted to have v0.920 released, it's taken a while and we thank you for your patience.
There's a further five scheduled updates to reach version 1.0 so you can expect Campaign Modes, Multiplayer and general updates / refinements.
Check out the update features below:
New Aircraft
Many new aircraft assets such as Iranian F14, F4, Su27, Il-76, Tu95, F-18, AF1
Ground Vehicles
New and updated ground assets including M1A1, M2, M109, MRAP, T62, T72, SR & IR Ballistic Missile TELs
Rendering Updates
Updated PBR Rendering
Adaptive exposure
Micro vegetation
New Missions
Single Missions
AV8B versus any other aircraft
Mission Generator
Quickly generate a selection of mission types within each region
Mission Strike Package Generation
At mission start, strike package components will assemble then execute their role
Free Flight
Many more flight start options
Tactical Display
Expanded infrastructure data displayed

Regional Map Updates
Improved terrain data processing
Initially Persian Gulf
Map sizes Increased
England and Wales
Enlarged to include England & Wales up to Scottish border
Adds many new airbases such as RAF Brize Norton, RAF Fairford
Map area is ~250,000 square km
Persian Gulf
Enlarged to West and North
Includes Qatar, Bahrain, Kharg Island, Bushehr, Shiraz, Sirjan
Map area is ~1 million square km
South West USA
Further enlarged to North East including Monument Valley
Map area is ~1 million square km
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22 Mar 2025Developer post
Update Notes For v0.910.02
CAP2 Release Notes v0.910.2 Bug Fixes - Ground Vehicle Formations - Contrail lighting - Ballistic weapon barrel elevation - ATACMS ballistic path - 3D Audio crackling fix - Mission Display Timing Added Logitech X56 default controls v0.910.0 Added game/simulation mechanics in prep
CAP2 Release Notes
v0.910.2

Bug Fixes - Ground Vehicle Formations - Contrail lighting - Ballistic weapon barrel elevation - ATACMS ballistic path - 3D Audio crackling fix - Mission Display Timing
Added Logitech X56 default controls
v0.910.0

Added game/simulation mechanics in preparation for campaign mode such as: - missions to protect or interdict convoys of forces or re-arm/re-supply - Ground assault formations - Artillery Support - Airbases with Strike packages taxiing to take-off - Drone attacks
Yuma Map Expanded (now South-West USA) - Includes Vegas, Nellis AFB, Area51, Tonopah Test Range, Grand Canyon - Missions to utilise these areas due in upcoming updates - fixed issue with below sea level Salton Sea missing from map
Updated Vehicle AI - Convoys - Formations - Long distance map road/rail routes - Airbase taxiing A/C
Improved particle FX
Updated weapon collision and effects
A/C Contrails
Missions - Drone Attack - KillBox - CMR - Defend - CMR - Attack - Sub Hunt - Train Buster - Tank Column
New Ground Vehicles - HIMARS - ATACMS - GMRLS-ER - AAA Gun - ZSU-23 - TRUCKS
New adversary A/C - Su-24 - Shahed Drone - Ka-52
New friendly A/C mission assets - B-52 - E-3 - RC-135
Coming Soon

OpenXR implementation - 50% complete, coming in subsequent update - Improved performance, compatibility and hand tracking/animation
Campaigns - Built-In Campaigns - Small Scale, utilising new mission setup/edit code - Custom User Campaign Setup - ability to specify campaign area, draw starting frontline, manually place units or auto-gen and modify
Challenges - Air Dominance - Mach Loop - Timed - Mach Loop - Cleanse
A/C - F-14 - Su-34 - Tu-95
Ground Vehicles - M777 Artillery - 2S19 Msta-S - TorM2
Updated High Poly, PBR Models - M1A1 - HMMWV (with .50cal) - M2 Bradley (with TOW missiles) - M109
Airbase Re-arming & Refueling
Airbase ground traffic control
Wingmen commands - Attack targets - RTB etc..
Ground Vehicle control - role selection - targeting displays
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25 Jul 2024Developer post
Update Notes For v0.900.04
CAP2 Release Notes v0.900.04 New Pre-Defined Control Mapping Added Stick/Throttle/Controller pre-defined control mappings for a range of devices: ThrustMaster WartHog Stick, Throttle T.Flight HOTAS X T.1600M Stick USB Joystick Logitech X52 Professional X55 Stick, Throttle Game Pa
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CAP2 Release Notes

v0.900.04
New Pre-Defined Control Mapping
Added Stick/Throttle/Controller pre-defined control mappings for a range of devices:
ThrustMaster

WartHog Stick, Throttle
T.Flight HOTAS X
T.1600M Stick
USB Joystick
Logitech

X52 Professional
X55 Stick, Throttle
Game Pads

XBox Controller
PS4 DualShock Controller
PS5 DualSense Controller
Coming soon, Logitech X56 & Extreme 3D PRO
Other Control improvements

Added a 'Priority Controls' list of controls for creating your own device mapping
Modified Radial View to allow option selection with 'Radial View Toggle' input
Bug Fixes

fixed shadow issue on buildings
fixed an issue where mouse would not move at mission end if 'Cockpit Focus' mode was enabled
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07 Jul 2024Developer post
v0.900.03 Patch
v0.900.03 - Mission Objectives display mode is now On/Off/Auto Default is On - Modified Objectives Display - Illuminated cockpit controls when they are active mission objective i.e. when objective is 'Flaps to VSTOL', flaps switch pulses green - Fixed multiple issues with weapons
21 Jun 2024Developer post
v0.900.02 Patch
v0.900.02 - VR Controllers ON/OFF now works correctly When off, hands will grip throttle & stick, input will be taken from your standard control inputs - Added In-Game Help section to lower part of UI First section added is VR, describing control modes and relevant input mapp
20 Jun 2024Developer post
MicroProse Publishing Announcement | Major Game Update
Greetings, Pilots! I’m delighted to announce that Combat Air Patrol 2 will now be published by the legendary company MicroProse! This partnership marks a significant milestone for my game, and we're both excited about the opportunities this collaboration will bring to enhance you
30 Mar 2021Developer post
v0.821.0
v0.821.0 - Added an In-Game Radial UI - Used to select actions while a mission is active such as radio commands, vehicle options - Radial Items include - Radio Comms - Vehicle Options - If an aircraft, vehicle or ship has any specific options they'll be included here - IE - the c
26 Sep 2020Developer post
v0.820 Preview
It's good to be back! After a few months pause in development due to the UK COVID-19 lockdown we are delighted to share the first of two videos of major update v0.820! The focus of this update is ground attack and CAS (Close Air Support) missions. Preview Video #1 shows terrain r
14 Mar 2020Developer post
v0.815.2 Release
v0.815.2 has been released today to all channels. This release addresses several CTD's present in v0.815.1 related to objectives and also updates weapon training missions. v0.815.2 Release Notes: - Fixed an objectives related CTD which occurred mostly in training missions - Updat
13 Feb 2020Developer post
CAP2 v0.815.1 Update Preview
One of the features of the soon to be released v0.815.1 is an overhaul of the ground radar displays including ground mapped radar modes. These modes will allow you to detect, select and attack ground targets day or night. Check out these screenshots showing Hawaii and Liverpool's
09 Feb 2020Developer post
CAP2 Dev Catch-Up
Here we are with details of the latest CAP2 updates. We’re on the road to implementing a bunch of playable missions in the v815 series. If you haven’t checked CAP2 out for a while then please do! Release Notes from the last few updates v0.815.x series of updates will include in-g
Here we are with details of the latest CAP2 updates. We’re on the road to implementing a bunch of playable missions in the v815 series. If you haven’t checked CAP2 out for a while then please do!
Release Notes from the last few updates
v0.815.x series of updates will include in-game missions, 'Steam Workshop' user generated missions
v0.815.0
AGM-88 HARM MFD displays Flight model
AGM-84 Harpoon Flight model
SA-2 Smoke effects improved
TrackIR, enabled Z rotation
Star rendering brightness issue fixed, constellations are now recogniseable :)
Mission Editor Fixed parsing issue when loading a user mission Added Satellite Imagery view Pan view uses mousewheel button Objectives displays include vehicle or location names if relevant
Cameras Weapon Camera (F8) updated, travels with weapon till impact Impact & Launch Camera modes added (Enabled in Game Settings)
Added 'interaction' with road vehicles - they can be blown up :)
Improved terrain loader performance
Fixed an issue with eject sequence
Fixed a threading issue, reduced CPU use
Fixed an issue with weapon water vs land impacts
Fixed an issue with land vehicles not visible in VR non-pilot cameras
Several Crash bugs fixed
v0.814.6
Added MFD BIT display
Reduced AV-8B damage effects
Fixed MouseLook issue
Fixed issue when toggling menus during control mapping
Fixed TER rack issues: LGB release points Selecting next pylon Selecting A/A or A/G mode from selected weapon
Fixed CTD when restarting mission with AGM-65 payload
TDC issues: Calibrated slew rates in HUD INS, TPOD, Radar, IRMAV Fixed TPOD slew orientation Added TDC select to lock TPOD
Fixed RWR vehicle labels
Fixed RWR critical threat ranges
Fixed released weapon shadow issue
Added EMCON display to HUD
Fixed TDC Select in radar MFD display
Added notifications for TDC assignment
Editor: Improved labeling for objectives fixed objective related CTD when deleting locations or units
Fixed issues with IRMAV operation
v0.814.5
Added AV8B specific section to manual
Added manual to Steam Overlay
Added release notes display to main menu
Added rendering Bloom toggle
Added items to Realism menu for later implementation
Fixed rendering artifacts when using MSAA affecting clouds, trails, cannons
Fixed issue with Gamma, range is 1.0 to 3.0 with default of 2.2
Fixed intermittent CTD when switching regions at mission start or end
Fixed Non Display of HUD weapon displays when using payload with TER's (Triple Ejection Racks)
v0.814.4
Added SpoonRest & FlatFace radar trucks
SA-2 and Hawk missiles are controlled by the nearest radar
Added Silkworm anti shipping missile
Oculus VR native API screen mirror enabled
VR Option to use headset audio device
VR Saturation control
Added 'User Missions' path to save & load missions from a non-game directory
Added control to change atmospheric conditions mid mission ( Controls->Misc->CycleAtmosphere )
v0.814.3
Added latest OSM (Open Street Map) data sets
Updated Mission Editor
added Carrier attach points
reset on region change
unit faction change
Added Type 45 Destroyer
Added DDG1000 Zumwalt Destroyer
Added SH60 Helicopter
improve terrain lights rendering
Added in mission Strategic View control
Manual Update
As well as the following updates we’ve also made some pretty big changes to the manual which you can check out here.
As always - thanks for your patience - we’re getting to the exciting stuff now!
Happy Flying!
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09 Feb 2019Developer post
v813.10 is here!
Hi All, Build v813.10 was recently posted to all channels. This should be the last in the v813.x series of updates provided there are no showstopping issues. This update includes: Update to atmosphere rendering 'Multiple Scattering' and Ozone contribution added to atmospheric loo
Hi All,
Build v813.10 was recently posted to all channels. This should be the last in the v813.x series of updates provided there are no showstopping issues.
This update includes:

Update to atmosphere rendering 'Multiple Scattering' and Ozone contribution added to atmospheric lookup tables This adds atmospheric haze, improves sunrise, sunset
Mission weather options include 'Light Haze', 'Light Haze - High' & 'Strong Haze'
AV8B skin updates Navigation lights
Bug Fixes

Several minor bugs fixed including: fixed issue where a class of memory buffer was not set to 'canGrow' - accessing all regions in one session could lead to a crash.

I'm currently working on the v814.x series of updates. These will comprise:

Mission editor - You're able to:

Select region
Select time of day, weather
Place Aircraft, ships, weapon systems
Add routes, armament, ROE
Assign mission targets
Set completion & failure criteria
Mission Browser

Select from local mission files and Steam Workshop missions
In-mission tactical view
UI Update

Initially to facilitate mission editor, browser etc.
Steam Workshop Browser

Initially for mission files, later for AC skins
Here are some screenshots from v813.10
Happy Flying! ːsteamhappyː
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30 Oct 2018Developer post
2 recent updates - v813.4 & 5
v813.4 & 5 were uploaded to the BETA and VR BETA channels recently. Work was focused on A/G weaponry. Updates included: AGM65 IR Maverick IRMAV MFD Display Target Lock Flight routine Launch FX STRS MFD Display HUD Displays IRMAV Cage/Uncage display A/G Guns & Rockets CCIP
07 Aug 2018Developer post
Full Day/Night Cycle Is Here! A Campaign Pre-Requisite
v813.0 has been published to the BETA channel. This update has the full day/night sequence implemented. This is needed for the upcoming campaign mode as that runs minute by minute throughout the full 24 hour day. You'll be flying missions at various TOD and through transitions fr
v813.0 has been published to the BETA channel. This update has the full day/night sequence implemented. This is needed for the upcoming campaign mode as that runs minute by minute throughout the full 24 hour day. You'll be flying missions at various TOD and through transitions from light to darkness.
To model the day/night transition the atmospheric rendering has been massively improved. The pictures below show features such as:
Accurate sky rendering due to atmosphere modelling
Moon Display
Accurate rendering
Atmospheric fx during 'moon rise' & 'moon set' (red tinge)
Moon phases
Accurate orbital motion, speed
Stars
Accurate rendering through atmosphere
Accurate motion
Sun Display;
Atmospheric attenuation
Terrain/Objects
Generally improved environmental lighting from Sky rendering
Improved aerial perspective (eg distant terrain and objects lighting,
Attenuation and in-scatter)
You can dynamically change the TOD during free flight & training missions so give that a go to see the update in action. They say a picture is worth a thousand words so here are ~15,000 words!:
Happy Flying ːsteamhappyː
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15 Jun 2018Rock, Paper, Shotgun
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In order to justify that tortured title and maintain the illusion that The Flare Path is primarily a simulations and wargames column, today’s out-of-character love letter to a football game will follow a quick news round-up involving Harriers, Manx motorcycle combinations, Old We
15 May 2018Developer post
v812.1 Available now!
v812.1 is available now. We are enabling some more artistic camera modes and grabbing some new eye candy over the next few days which we will add to this article so check back regularly. There's some campaign news towards the end of this article so be sure to scroll down if that'
v812.1 is available now. We are enabling some more artistic camera modes and grabbing some new eye candy over the next few days which we will add to this article so check back regularly. There's some campaign news towards the end of this article so be sure to scroll down if that's what interests you :) As well as hundreds of bug fixes and any previously reported crash fixes, here's the bulk of the feature improvements we've made:
Animated cockpit controls
Full control of interior & exterior lighting
Ability to set Bingo fuel level, select displayed fuel value
HUD reject level switch implemented to declutter HUD displays
HUD brightness rotary
Upfront Display brightness rotary
RWR Volume rotary
Seat adjust switch (left side of cockpit) actually moves the seat forwards & backwards, adjusting your cockpit viewpoint
Autopilot switches work as per AV8B manual. There are now three modes: off, AFC on & AFC with altitude hold. If the autopilot is engaged with the aircraft outside of ~5deg of pitch or roll it is held at that pitch or roll, otherwise it'll settle at wings or nose level
As per the AV8B manual there are now four HUD modes, VSTOL, NAV, AG & AA. Select by clicking the Master Mode buttons to the left of the main panel. For inflight refueling click the AAR switch on the lower left panel to extend the probe and trigger refueling help
Updates to targeting pod displays and operation
LGB's added and functioning
Internal updates to weapon collision code
Added targets to Chocolate Mountain Range
Updated Harrier cockpit and fuselage
Added V-22 Osprey and P-3 Orion
Added static deck crew
Depth of Field option added to renderer
VR updates include:
Updates to latest API versions
VR specific gamma control
VR specific optimisations
Mirror screen improvements (OpenVR only)
MSAA changes applied immediately (OpenVR & standard renderer)
Mission planner drawn in VR (renderer is not yet optimised, may show hourglass in VR)
The next few small updates will include:
Re-enable Gulf civilian traffic
Re-enable Fleet defenses
Updates to HUD & radar display as per AV8B references. These include updates to Gun and sidewinder displays, auto acquisition modes, boresight, AIM9 SEAM modes etc.
Enable 'Single Missions' in the Gulf
Display 'In Mission' tactical view
Updates to aircraft AI
Campaign News After those updates it's time to work on the campaign mode. There'll be multiple campaigns. First to be implemented will be smaller campaigns/operations with objectives such as neutralizing Island bases and threats. Think this: Operation Praying Mantis[en.wikipedia.org]. The wider scale campaigns will follow. From a technical standpoint the campaigns are simulated minute by minute with acceleration as required for times such as lulls in combat. You'll set which events will disable acceleration such as new radar contacts, enemy proximity to assets, distress calls etc. From the main campaign screen you'll be able to switch to a 3D view of any of your assets (carrier/aircraft/ships/drones) at any time. During flight you'll be able to switch to the Tactical view & your AC will enable autopilot with Alt hold till you return. You'll have a limited no. of airframes; return to the ship with damage and that airframe will be unavailable for a length of time based on damage level. We've had (and answered) some interesting questions on the campaign since releasing this news. This is great and its helping shape the game, you can get involved here: https://steamcommunity.com/app/347170/discussions/0/154642447927175939/?ctp=33 Development is changing to more gameplay based elements now, heck we might even start publicizing it soon! Stay tuned ːsteamhappyː
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04 Feb 2018Developer post
v11.1 - Available now in the beta branch!
So, v811.1 is in the Beta channel now, updates include: Fix for the video mode selection. Also correct frequency should be selected, previously it defaulted to 60hz You can now land on the QE (or any other ship but that's not recommended) You can takeoff from the QE using the ski
04 Feb 2018Developer post
v11.1 - Available now in the beta branch!
So, v811.1 is in the Beta channel now, updates include: Fix for the video mode selection. Also correct frequency should be selected, previously it defaulted to 60hz You can now land on the QE (or any other ship but that's not recommended) You can takeoff from the QE using the ski
18 Nov 2017Developer post
v810.7 - Live in all branches now
Ok, after a short run of updates, v810.7 is now live in all branches. Here's the entries from the Dev Sit Rep detailing the changes if you missed them: 16th Nov: Hi All v810.5 was uploaded this morning followed a few hours later by v810.6 (you wait ages for a bus...) v810.5 was m

Updates & announcements

CAP2 v0.930.0 Release Notes

Controllable Ground Vehicles

Available Vehicles

Crew Roles

Weapon Sights & Targeting

Vehicle Controls

Audio Improvements

Highlights

Bug Fixes

VR

Rendering

Flight & Gameplay

Coming in v0.940.0

OpenXR

Tactical & Gameplay

Pilot Models

CAP2 v0.920.0 Release Notes

New Aircraft

Ground Vehicles

Rendering Updates

New Missions

Mission Strike Package Generation

Free Flight

Tactical Display

Regional Map Updates

England and Wales

Persian Gulf

South West USA

New Content

Looking Ahead

Developer Updates On Youtube

Release Notes from the last few updates

v0.815.0

v0.814.6

v0.814.5

v0.814.4

v0.814.3

Manual Update

v813.4 & 5 were uploaded to the BETA and VR BETA channels recently. Work was focused on A/G weaponry. Updates included:

The next couple couple of minor updates (v813.6/7) will continue with A/G work. These will include:

After the final A/G weapons/Avionics updates are released we'll move on to the v814 series updates which will add the in-mission tactical display. After that we're on to single missions.

Here are some screenshots of v813.4/5

Miscellaneous shots from v813.5 build:

Accurate sky rendering due to atmosphere modelling

Moon Display

Stars

Sun Display;

Terrain/Objects

You can dynamically change the TOD during free flight & training missions so give that a go to see the update in action. They say a picture is worth a thousand words so here are ~15,000 words!: