Huge news regarding a major influence for ED over the years. Show support on this thread if you’re inclined. 

https://forum.dcs.world/topic/389436-an-update-from-wags/
 

 

Very sorry to hear this.  Wags is awesome, and one of the main people behind my love of DCS.  Wishing Wags the best and hoping he's able to make complete recovery.

Wow that's a shame! Wishing the best as well.

In case you haven't heard, this was posted by Eagle Dynamics on Discord:

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Dear Fighter Pilots, Partners and Friends,

It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Matt Wagner, who left us on September 7th after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

I first met Matt back in 1995 when he joined SSI as a producer with the specific job of managing the blossoming relationship with our fledgling company. What began as a professional partnership grew into an enduring friendship that spanned three decades. Matt became a pillar of Eagle Dynamics as our Senior Producer in 2002. His passion and relentless dedication were fundamental to shaping DCS into what it is today, as he became the heart and voice of our team to the world.

Matt was loved and respected by everyone who had the privilege to work alongside him. His attention to detail and deep understanding of the subject matter endeared him not only to our team, but to the combat flight simulation community worldwide. All of you knew Matt, whether through his iconic videos, his tireless presence, or his genuine love for DCS. He touched all of us with grace and kindness.

During his illness, so many of you reached out with incredible generosity, raising funds to help support Matt in his battle for survival. Those funds went to vital use, bringing comfort and support to Matt and his family during their hardest days. On behalf of Matt’s wife, Kumiko, and all of us at Eagle Dynamics, we extend our profound and heartfelt gratitude to every person who contributed. Your kindness meant the world to him and to all of us.

We are devastated by his loss, yet amid the grief, we feel deeply privileged to have known him and to have shared in his journey by our side. Matt was a brave man; his legacy, his spirit, and his impact on our lives and our community will be remembered.

I will miss his soft voice, our daily calls, and his joy for what he did.

Clear skies, my friend.

Nick

Matt ‘Wags’ Wagner 11.10.1968 - 09.07.2026

 

So sad. He was the best of the ED crew.

On 9/11/2026 at 1:20 PM, Vonrd said:

So sad. He was the best of the ED crew.

He definitely was.  I'll miss watching his videos and hearing his voice.