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Digital download code card for IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 flight simulator on PC

1C Publishing EU

1C Publishing EU 40972 IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 downloadable game

SKU CH-Q4V4-Y64DK MPN 40972

A World War II flight simulator compiling the full IL-2 series with 229 flyable aircraft, 36 new planes, four maps and nearly 200 campaign missions, activated via Steam on PC

  • NameIL-2 Sturmovik: 1946
  • Publisher1C Online Games
  • Developer1C: Maddox Games
  • PlatformPC
  • TypeGame
  • GenreSimulator
  • Includes original IL-2 series and 1946 campaigns
  • 229 flyable aircraft spanning WWII aviation history
  • 36 new aircraft and four expansive maps added
  • Nearly 200 new campaign missions for depth
  • Steam activation with Windows XP/2000 compatibility

WWII Flight Simulator Anthology

IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 delivers the complete IL-2 series in one downloadable package for PC. It includes the original Forgotten Battles, Ace Expansion Pack, Pacific Fighters, and alternate history campaigns set in 1946. The title offers 229 flyable aircraft and over 300 total aircraft for simulation enthusiasts.

Steam Activation and Regional Limits

Installation requires a Steam account for activation and the game code is blocked in several countries including RU, UA, and IR. Minimum system requirements ask for Windows XP or 2000, a 1 GHz processor, and 512 MB of memory with a DirectX 9 compatible graphics card. A Pentium 4 at 2.4 GHz and 1 GB of memory are recommended for smoother performance.

Content Scale and Campaign Depth

The package adds 36 new planes, four new gigantic maps, over a hundred ground objects, and nearly 200 new campaign missions across nine campaigns. Builders who want modern graphics engines or VR support will not find them here. The simulator reflects its 2006 release era and targets players seeking historical breadth over contemporary visual fidelity.

Highlights

  • Includes original IL-2 series and 1946 campaigns
  • 229 flyable aircraft spanning WWII aviation history
  • 36 new aircraft and four expansive maps added
  • Nearly 200 new campaign missions for depth
  • Steam activation with Windows XP/2000 compatibility

Specifications

NameIL-2 Sturmovik: 1946
Publisher1C Online Games
Developer1C: Maddox Games
Model40972
PlatformPC
TypeGame
GenreSimulator
PackagingDownload
DRMSteam
Blocked Region & CountriesAF, BY, CF, CD, CU, IR, IQ, KP, LB, LY, MM, RU, SO, SD, SY, UA, VE, YE, ZW, SS
Release DateDecember 14, 2006
System RequirementsSteam account required for game activation and installation
Minimum:
OS: Windows® XP/2000
Processor: Pentium® III or AMD Athlon™ 1 GHz (Pentium 4 2.4 GHz recommended)
Memory: 512 MB (1 GB recommended)
Graphics: DirectX® 9 compliant with 64 MB RAM (128 recommended)(see supported list*)
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0 or higher
Sound: DirectX 9 compliant
Hard Drive: 1.1+ GB
Multiplayer: Broadband Internet connection
* Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: ATI® Radeon™ 7000/8000/9000/X families, NVIDIA® GeForce™ 256/2/3/4/FX/6 families, Matrox Parhelia™, Intel® GMA 925X/915P/915G chips
Featurel-2 1946 includes all of the original IL-2 series content: IL-2 Sturmovik™: Forgotten Battles, Ace Expansion Pack, Pacific Fighters™ and alternate histry campaigns of year 1946.
Disclaimer© 2001-2016 1C Online Games. All Rights Reserved. Developed by 1C:Maddox Games and Ilya Shevchenko.
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size25 × 25 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

How do I confirm the Steam activation worked for IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946?

After entering the online game code in Steam, the title appears in your library with a 2006 release date and shows 229 flyable aircraft available in the hangar.

What comes with the downloadable code and what else is needed?

The purchase provides a Steam activation code for IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 model 40972; a Steam account and a PC meeting the Windows XP/2000 minimum with 512 MB RAM are required separately.

Which version of IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 should I choose for the full content set?

Model 40972 is the complete 1946 edition that includes Forgotten Battles, Ace Expansion Pack, Pacific Fighters and the alternate history campaigns with 36 new planes and 200 new missions.

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