Korea. IL-2 Series Exciting Gameplay Reveal

1C Game Studios has unveiled the first official gameplay footage for Korea. IL-2 Series, offering a detailed look at the franchise’s next major evolution. The reveal showcases both the new in-game Museum mode and live combat gameplay, including a dramatic MiG-15 interception of a B-29 bombing formation during the Korean War in 1951.

Set during the pivotal transition from propeller-driven aircraft to early jet fighters, Korea represents a generational shift for the IL-2 Series. Built on an entirely new engine, the title promises deeper immersion, improved realism, and the largest playable map in the franchise’s history, with release planned for Q2 2026 and Early Access launching in Spring 2026.

A new era of jet combat simulation

Korea. IL-2 Series is designed to capture one of the most intense and technologically transformative periods in aerial warfare. The Korean War marked the first large-scale conflict where jet fighters met in combat, and the game reflects this shift through refined flight modelling, enhanced damage systems, and more complex air combat dynamics.

Despite the technological leap, 1C Game Studios has remained committed to the balance that defines the IL-2 franchise. Hardcore simulation fans can engage with authentic pilot procedures and systems, while newcomers can jump straight into combat without needing to master every technical detail. This approach ensures accessibility without compromising realism.

Aircraft authenticity and historical detail

At launch, Korea. IL-2 Series will feature eight meticulously recreated, player-controllable aircraft. Each aircraft has been built using real schematics, pilot manuals, historical photographs, and museum documentation. Every cockpit gauge is functional, and every gunsight behaves as it did in real combat, reinforcing the series’ reputation for obsessive authenticity.

The flyable aircraft include iconic jets and late-era prop fighters such as the F-86A-5 Sabre, MiG-15bis, F-80C-10 Shooting Star, and F-84E Thunderjet, alongside classics like the F-51D Mustang and Yak-9P. These aircraft are supported by dozens of AI-controlled planes, including B-29 bombers, as well as historically accurate ground vehicles, trains, and ships that bring the battlefield to life.

Massive map and new gameplay modes

Korea introduces the largest map ever created for the IL-2 Series, spanning more than 75,000 square miles or over 200,000 square kilometres. This is not a modern recreation of Korea. The development team referenced period maps and archival documents to reconstruct the region as it existed in the early 1950s, accounting for coastline changes, filled straits, and altered terrain over the decades.

New gameplay features expand the experience beyond traditional missions. Museum Mode allows players to explore aircraft in a personal hangar, examining every rivet, interacting with cockpit controls, and learning about each plane’s development and combat history. Commander Career Mode adds a strategic layer, placing players in charge of a squadron, managing resources and personnel, and engaging with historically authentic news from the era while still taking to the skies when needed.

Korea. IL-2 Series: Pricing, editions, and release plans

Korea. IL-2 Series is scheduled for full release in Q2 2026, with Early Access beginning in Spring 2026. The standard launch price is set at $99.99, while early adopters can currently preorder at a discounted price of $79.99, increasing to $89.99 once Early Access begins.

For dedicated fans, the Founders Edition is priced at $139.99 and includes all preorder content along with Year 1 DLC access. This DLC will introduce five additional aircraft and new gameplay features that will be revealed at a later date, making it the most comprehensive way to experience the next chapter of the IL-2 Series.

A bold new chapter for IL-2

Korea. IL-2 Series signals a confident and ambitious step forward for one of the most respected combat flight simulation franchises. By combining early jet warfare, a vast historically accurate map, deeply detailed aircraft, and new modes that enrich both immersion and strategy, 1C Game Studios is setting the stage for a standout release.

For flight sim enthusiasts and history fans alike, Korea promises to deliver an authentic, accessible, and visually impressive experience when it launches. More information and preorder options are available at il2-korea.com.