Bohemia Interactive Simulations is proud to announce the release of the latest updates across all our product lines: VBS4 25.1, Blue IG 25.1, Mantle 25.1, and TerraTools 25.1. This release, available to all customers with an active subscription, delivers a wide range of enhancements to elevate training and simulation capabilities. Explore the highlights below, or register for our upcoming webinar on June 3 at 15:00 CET / 9:00 EST to learn about all the details and see 25.1 in action.
Training Anywhere, Simulating Everything
From vehicle camouflage systems to smarter AI, the 25.1 release continues to push the boundaries of realism, integration, and performance. As militaries adopt increasingly immersive and data-rich simulation environments, our latest update focuses on delivering robust functionality across our entire ecosystem. Whether it’s deploying dynamic fog of war, visualizing scenarios with upgraded rendering and sensors, or exporting high-resolution terrains faster and more efficiently, 25.1 empowers you to train anywhere and simulate everything.
VBS4 25.1: More Realism, More Tools
The VBS4 25.1 release introduces multiple updates aimed at enhancing both the visual fidelity and the training workflow, including:
Graphical Upgrades
Experience more lifelike virtual environments with enhanced visuals, including screen space shadows, volumetric lighting effects, and overall performance optimizations
AI Upgrade
Enhanced navigation for ships and civilians, more sophisticated aircraft waypoint logic, and reverse waypoint support add more realism and flexibility.
Vehicle Camouflage System
Add nets and vegetation directly to vehicles with configurable camouflage presets. Trainees can apply and remove camo during scenarios, and instructors can customize presets using the new Camo Preset Editor.
New Fog of War System
A significant step forward in realism and decision-making support, this new system dynamically represents unknown or obscured areas in scenarios.
Global Terrain Improvements
Better road placement, surface detail, and support for inset terrain empower more accurate virtual representations of real-world environments.
Simulation Enhancements
Upgrades to collisions and blast wave modeling deepen physical realism for more effective training and testing.
Video Recording
Capture .mp4 video directly from your scenario for training analysis or content creation.
Map Chat
New chat interface in VBS Map for easier communication between networked users; messages are also logged for AAR.
Offline Content Library
Improved usability, navigation, and search capabilities.
MotionSystems Integration
Support for motion platforms to simulate cockpit or vehicle movement.
New Content
295 new units, vehicles, and buildings to expand your training toolbox, including the TOS-1A MLRS, Sky Sabre GBAD System, MP7 SMG, and many more.
Blue IG 25.1: Enhanced Visual Realism
The Blue IG 25.1 release continues our push for high-performance, image-generation excellence with the following:
Rendering Improvements
Enhanced visuals including screen space shadows, volumetric shadows, and overall performance boosts make immersive environments even more lifelike.
Thermal Sensor Enhancements
View ship wakes and reflections through thermal imaging, expanding realism and operational relevance in sensor-based training.
Damage Modeling
Introduces object-specific damage values and visual effects for more realistic simulation of battlefield impacts. Trainees can observe distinct damage responses across vehicles, structures, and assets, enhancing tactical awareness and reinforcing consequences of engagement decisions.
RPG-7 Equipping Logic
Spawned AI can now intelligently equip compatible munitions.
Log Overlay & Viewport Control
New debug and frame rate tools for better developer insight and configuration.
CIGI Enhancements & Product Maintenance
Continued refinement and support for existing integrations.
Mantle 25.1: Faster, Smarter Terrain Streaming
The Mantle 25.1 release brings improvements that enable faster publishing and better performance, such as:
- Support for VBS4 and Blue IG 25.1: Fully compatible with the latest versions.
- New Export UI Options: Define desired output data resolutions.
- Performance Optimizations: Faster exports of dense terrains.
- Efficient Data Import: Accelerated ingestion and publishing of source data.
- Upload Inset: Easily port inset terrain between servers.
TerraTools 25.1: Next-Level Terrain Generation
The TerraTools 25.1 release simplifies workflows and expands capability with these enhancements:
- Unified Licensing: Now using WIBU CodeMeter for streamlined access via VBS License Manager.
- WFF Support: Import support for the Well Formed Format in TerraTools Platinum.
- Destruction Modeling: Now supports building and bridge destruction across all major export formats.
- Vegetation Placement Enhancements: Allows precise, performant destructible vegetation placement.
- Support for VBS4 and Blue IG 25.1: Seamless interoperability with the full BISim ecosystem.
Ready to Upgrade?
Hundreds of thousands of military personnel are trained globally every year using BISim’s high-fidelity software products. More than 60 NATO and NATO-friendly countries, and over 300 integrators/prime contractors use BISim technology, many making significant funding commitments to extend the product capabilities. BISim’s customers include the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, Canadian Armed Forces, UK MoD, French Army, Bundeswehr, Swedish Armed Forces, Australian Defence Force, New Zealand Defence Force, and many major system integrators.
For more information about the 25.1 release, contact our sales team or register for our upcoming webinar.