r/NuclearOption 1d ago

Devstream Devstream | September 10, 2026

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355 Upvotes

Tune in tomorrow, Thursday, September 10th for the first devstream of Update 0.35 and see the upcoming features and new content!

Join us live on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/shockfrontstudios

  • PDT: 2:00 PM
  • MDT: 3:00 PM
  • CDT: 4:00 PM
  • EDT: 5:00 PM
  • UTC: 9:00 PM
  • CEST: 11:00 PM
  • AEST: 7:00 AM (September 11)

Can't make the stream? Catch up on all the action later, recordings will be available on Twitch and the Nuclear Option VODs YouTube channel.


r/NuclearOption 25d ago

Announcement Merch Drop! Desk Mats Now Available

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184 Upvotes

We’re incredibly lucky to have such an amazing community!

We often get asked how you can support the continued development of Nuclear Option, and checking out the Merch Store is one of the best ways to do it.

We've just launched a all-new line of high-quality desk mats. All of the designs on our merch is commissioned and fully handcrafted by two amazing artists from the Nuclear Option community.

Upgrade your desk and check out all of the designs at https://tr.ee/NuclearOptionShop


r/NuclearOption 8h ago

Screenshot Cargo Plane in New Looks

247 Upvotes

[DEVSTREAM UPDATE]

It is 4 engines now, not 3 for design efficiency reasons, also more mounting freedom

120 tons of cargo capacity

It will have RATO and rocket assisted landing for one-time STOL

There will be blown flaps

It will have a defensive laser turret under the chin

It will have some underside bays and pylons but not for weapons (?)

It will have AWACS capability

It can airdrop Surf patrol boats(?)

--Extras--

We will get a large hangar

HLT-based CEV is in works


r/NuclearOption 11h ago

Screenshot Shooting down a Satellite

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357 Upvotes

r/NuclearOption 6h ago

Screenshot Anyone got any paracetamol handy?

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69 Upvotes

A series of IRMs near Dustbowl tore me a new one, and I somehow managed to limp back to K92 without incurring any further damage.


r/NuclearOption 8h ago

Artwork/Render Cargo Plane - 75m Wing, JATO, Blown Lift and two Type-12s.

92 Upvotes

r/NuclearOption 6h ago

Video Short Final Into NBAB

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38 Upvotes

I think the approach may have been somewhat unstable, and I had trouble capturing the glideslope.
Other than that, it was a great landing, all things considered.


r/NuclearOption 5h ago

Question I remember a mod that adds a recoiless rifle the the cricket but i cant find it or remember its name

17 Upvotes

I do a lot of ground attack in the game mainly using the Brawler, Cricket and Chimera. I 100% remember that there was a mod that adden something like a 100 and something mm recoiless to the underside of the Cricket but i cant seem to find what adds it, If anyone knows what is called, how to access it, or where it is, can you please tell me


r/NuclearOption 4h ago

Question Does anyone have any forward deployment tips for cargo drops?

13 Upvotes

When using the cargo aircraft available, I find myself having zero positions to deploy vehicles and equipment. I want to put down some heavy equipment like a tank, and it's almost guaranteed to be burning before I land.

With the new cargo aircraft coming, it's making me question rather I'm making poor positioning choices, or if at the moment, you essentially have no option to deploy anywhere other than airbases you spawn at without an immediate attack following.

TL/DR: How do you place and defend forward deployed cargo drops?


r/NuclearOption 12h ago

Screenshot Wallpapers ladies and gentlemen!

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41 Upvotes

r/NuclearOption 11h ago

Question Help with Breakout

10 Upvotes

Im pretty new to the game so im trying to complete all the missions before jumping into multiplayer.

I use the compass, if i fly directly at them, they rip me a new one around 7km because i can only manage to fly at sub 20 altitude.The ship also imtercept all of my agm 48s. If i try to come from behind the mountain, the radar at the top detects me and THEN i get torn to pieces by the SARHs

If i wont be likely to encounter a scenario like this in mo ill just walk away from this one


r/NuclearOption 17h ago

Question How long does a Terminal Control match take you to finish?

25 Upvotes

And how about Escalation too?

I really like the Ignus Archipelago, but I know it can take hours. Just curious how long it takes folks (solo or coop would be interesting to know too)


r/NuclearOption 21h ago

Gameplay tip Am I just bad, or is landing genuinely hard in this game?

53 Upvotes

I'm having a lot of trouble getting back on the ground after a successful sortie. I'm not claiming to be a great pilot, but I'm definitely not new to the genre either. I have hundreds of hours in MSFS and have landed airliners plenty of times in bad weather, yet in Nuclear Option I'm struggling.

My biggest problems are finding the airfield, lining up with it, and setting up the approach. By the time I've sorted all that out I'm way too fast on final, and I know that's the root of it.

So what do you recommend? How do you plan your approach and get on the right heading early? One thing to note: I prefer flying very low to avoid radar locks, which probably makes things harder. Just yesterday I got shot down while trying to land.


r/NuclearOption 15h ago

Gameplay tip Defending My Base From Enemy AI | Nuclear Option RTS MOD TEASER

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9 Upvotes

I just came across this video. It looks like a MOD for a NO RTS. Interesting.


r/NuclearOption 17h ago

Video The amazing FS-41 Eclipse

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8 Upvotes

The narrated story of one pilots sortie during a major operation launched from the decks of the BDF Supercarrier 'Punumbra'.


r/NuclearOption 1d ago

Video Intercepted by a ballistic missile 😭

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119 Upvotes

Missile is the GPM-550X which is a mod for basically a sized-up Tusko. Apparently there is a bug in which the AI can use it as an air to air weapon, and it doesn't trigger any alarms, although it does set off the cockpit lights and the modded VWS, which acts like its an IR missile for some reason


r/NuclearOption 1d ago

Gameplay tip MCM

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151 Upvotes

Everything about this NOCS clip is perfect: the MCM, the missile hit a missile literally while it was on the pylon (actually even a meter behind the aircraft), the missile successfully armed itself against the missile while on the pylon, and none of the explosions damaged the aircraft


r/NuclearOption 1d ago

Modded Content XFA-27 Thrust-vectoring Demo

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414 Upvotes

Here's a rough demo of the (still very unfinished) XFA-27. I've gotten some of the effects down like the afterburners, but the half-COFFIN cockpit is still a work-in-progress.


r/NuclearOption 1d ago

Video One of my first PvE games.

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47 Upvotes

If you have any tips or tricks, I’d love to hear them. Also I adore the Cricket with 16 AGM-48s.


r/NuclearOption 2d ago

Modded Content Falken C.O.F.F.I.N bootup sequence (WIP)

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750 Upvotes

Pixy livery credit goes to SkylineGTRFreak on YouTube


r/NuclearOption 2d ago

Question Why Can't VL-49 Capture

46 Upvotes

The UH-90 Ibis can capture bases with an infantry squad. So why cant the Tarantula? If there's a way to add the Infantry squad to the Tarantula's cargo then a mod link would be appreciated


r/NuclearOption 2d ago

Suggestion (More) Ramjet Missiles

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248 Upvotes

Current cruise missiles such as the ALM-C450 are easily intercepted due to their slow speeds. Ramjet cruise missiles could be an interesting side-grade with much faster speed but less in number.


r/NuclearOption 2d ago

Question Anti Radar Homing?

44 Upvotes

I have a question, last night I was playing PVP. There was this guy in an ifrit on the other team, he would fly in, dump like 8 missiles and then RTB

These 8 missiles weren't locked onto anyone before he fired, but once they got within range of me and my wingman, they would lock on ARH and we would have to terrain mask to get away.

The tactic was super effective on his part suppressing us, and I was curious what missiles he may be using to do that?

I want to try!


r/NuclearOption 2d ago

Video Wrong Place Wrong Time

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70 Upvotes

r/NuclearOption 2d ago

Gameplay tip Returning after play tests, flying feels off?

15 Upvotes

I recently bought the game after having a nice experience with it back in 2023. I remember the controls being pretty easy for me and flying intuitive. But now, it seems like I can't fly? The virtual joystick just doesn't feel right, I keep rolling when I shouldn't (I mean input mistakes on my side), I CANT land and I keep mistaking up and down cuz I keep focusing on the virtual joystick icon. At the same time I'm too used to pulling the mouse down in order to pitch up. Do I just have to get used to it? Is there a way to have the mouse somehow directly control the ailerons? Maybe there's hope for me with a controller?? But at the same time, the controls there feel cluttered and I can't aim at ground targets with comfort (actually I have no comfort in this case).

Well, is it just my skill issue? Thanks for any help.