In this game, you will be able to choose between two different handling styles: simulation and arcade. The simulation mode is similar to previous games in the series, but the new arcade mode offers a more casual experience. As the game focuses on realism, it features detailed damage models, including engine damage and bullet holes on the hull of your aircraft.
The multiplayer mode includes four different game modes: Dogfight, Team Battle, Capture, and Strike. You can play with other players online and choose from various planes, such as the IL-2, IL-4, Hurricane Mk II, and the Spitfire Mk II, to name a few. The game also allows you to apply different skins to these planes.