[nearmiss]

I recall SOW was to release in November 2006. If you do some google you'll find there are still many references to 2006 release dates.

I would be very happy with the IL2 1946 if we just had an FMB equal to the old CFS2 Mission builder or Jane's WW2 Fighters mission builder.

The AAA devs are doing a world class job on map addons, exceptionally nice quality in most cases. Maps for IL2 was always a big problem, now that is resolved with MODS.

Oleg, think about it. Release another IL2 addon with a competent Full Mission Builder and some new planes.That would be a great finish for the IL2. It should also provide enough extra time to finish the SOW and still keep user interest.

E3 has come and gone, and it would appear SOW will not release this year from Ubisoft anyway. Ubisoft would have definitely shown the SOW at E3 if it was close to complete, because that is a very big show for Christmas buyers. Ubisoft are distributors/marketers and you can be assured they would have presented SOW at E3.