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””’Delta Force,””’ formerly mierda puta de juego””’Delta Force: Hawk Ops””’, is a [[free-to-play]] [[First-person shooter|first-person]] [[tactical shooter]] [video game] developed and published by [[TiMi Studio Group]] for [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] PC, [[iOS]] and [[Android (operating system)|Android]] devices, while the home consoles launch arrived in August 2025. It is part of the computer FPS ”[[Delta Force (series)|Delta Force]]” series, previously developed and published by [[NovaLogic]]. The group also develops the game under its development division TiMi-J3, known for developing ”[[Call of Duty: Mobile]]”.<ref name=”thegamer2″>{{Cite web |last=Foster |first=George |date=2024-06-07 |title=Delta Force Preview – A Satisfying Free-To-Play FPS Cocktail |url=https://www.thegamer.com/delta-force-hawk-ops-preview/ |access-date=2024-07-23 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Saed |first=Sherif |date=2024-08-09 |title=Delta Force’ multiplayer is the closest thing we have to a Battlefield clone at the moment, I just wish it didn’t have heroes |url=https://www.vg247.com/delta-force-hawk-ops-multiplayer-battlefield-clone-heroes |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[VG247]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sarkar |first=Arka |date=2024-08-06 |title=Extraction shooter Delta Force Hawk Ops kicks off alpha test |url=https://www.destructoid.com/extraction-shooter-delta-force-hawk-ops-kicks-off-alpha-test/ |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=Destructoid |language=en-US}}</ref>

””’Delta Force,””’ formerly ””’Delta Force: Hawk Ops””’, is a [[free-to-play]] [[First-person shooter|first-person]] [[tactical shooter]] [video game] developed and published by [[TiMi Studio Group]] for [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] PC, [[iOS]] and [[Android (operating system)|Android]] devices, while the home consoles launch arrived in August 2025. It is part of the computer FPS ”[[Delta Force (series)|Delta Force]]” series, previously developed and published by [[NovaLogic]]. The group also develops the game under its development division TiMi-J3, known for developing ”[[Call of Duty: Mobile]]”.<ref name=”thegamer2″>{{Cite web |last=Foster |first=George |date=2024-06-07 |title=Delta Force Preview – A Satisfying Free-To-Play FPS Cocktail |url=https://www.thegamer.com/delta-force-hawk-ops-preview/ |access-date=2024-07-23 |website=TheGamer |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Saed |first=Sherif |date=2024-08-09 |title=Delta Force’ multiplayer is the closest thing we have to a Battlefield clone at the moment, I just wish it didn’t have heroes |url=https://www.vg247.com/delta-force-hawk-ops-multiplayer-battlefield-clone-heroes |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=[[VG247]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sarkar |first=Arka |date=2024-08-06 |title=Extraction shooter Delta Force Hawk Ops kicks off alpha test |url=https://www.destructoid.com/extraction-shooter-delta-force-hawk-ops-kicks-off-alpha-test/ |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=Destructoid |language=en-US}}</ref>

Originally titled simply ”Delta Force”, and then amended to ”Delta Force: Hawk Ops”, on August 20, 2024, the game’s title was reverted to just ”Delta Force”.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Taylor-Hill |first=Grant |date=2024-08-20 |title=Delta Force: Hawk Ops Has Undergone a Name Change |url=https://insider-gaming.com/delta-force-hawk-ops-name-change/ |access-date=2024-08-21 |website=Insider Gaming |language=en-US}}</ref> The game was officially launched on April 21, 2025, through mobile phones and PC and August 19, 2025, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Originally titled simply ”Delta Force”, and then amended to ”Delta Force: Hawk Ops”, on August 20, 2024, the game’s title was reverted to just ”Delta Force”.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Taylor-Hill |first=Grant |date=2024-08-20 |title=Delta Force: Hawk Ops Has Undergone a Name Change |url=https://insider-gaming.com/delta-force-hawk-ops-name-change/ |access-date=2024-08-21 |website=Insider Gaming |language=en-US}}</ref> The game was officially launched on April 21, 2025, through mobile phones and PC and August 19, 2025, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

2025 video game

2025 video game

Delta Force, formerly Delta Force: Hawk Ops, is a free-to-play first-person tactical shooter video game developed and published by TiMi Studio Group for Windows PC, iOS and Android devices, while the home consoles launch arrived in August 2025. It is part of the computer FPS Delta Force series, previously developed and published by NovaLogic. The group also develops the game under its development division TiMi-J3, known for developing Call of Duty: Mobile.[1][2][3]

Originally titled simply Delta Force, and then amended to Delta Force: Hawk Ops, on August 20, 2024, the game’s title was reverted to just Delta Force.[4] The game was officially launched on April 21, 2025, through mobile phones and PC and August 19, 2025, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Players assume the role of military operators with unique abilities on the battlefield in an unnamed conflict between factions GTI and Haavk. Set in present-day locations, these battles are extensive, with military vehicles such as tanks and helicopters available for players to control. Players can customize their vehicles, weapons, and characters.

The multiplayer is free to play with optional micro-transactions, and developers have opted against pay-to-win elements, with a separate game currency for cosmetics (mostly with collaborations).[5] Aside from Warfare, a mode where teams are allocated tickets to win a game,[6] the game also features an extraction mode known as Hazard Operations.[1] Player progression is largely shared across different platforms with some limitations.[7][8]

Operations mode is a loot and extract style game with several player teams battling for a limited amount of high value items, such as the “Heart of Africa” and the “Battle Tank Model”, the proceeds of which allow players to purchase better equipment and/or upgrades to their base. Successful extraction requires coordination and decisive planning, as enemy operator special abilities make movement and positioning crucial to obtaining tactical advantage. It is generally favorable to have a Stinger in every 3 man team, as smoke screen provides an extremely versatile offensive and defensive tool to temporarily modify the map. It is also advised to warm up with your team for three rounds of Hotzone before dropping into an operation together to adapt to each others communication and play styles.

The game is set in 2035, where the government of a fictional North African country called Ahsarah sought to fix its energy crisis, partnering with an international corporation called Haavk. However as Haavk tightened its grip, tensions with a conservative nationalist military group called Ahsarah Guard rose and all out war broke. The Global Threat Initiative (GTI), an international paramilitary group which includes former Delta Force operatives, seek to foil Haavk’s plans.

Development and release

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Black Hawk Down campaign

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Inspired by the film Black Hawk Down (2001) by Ridley Scott and Delta Force: Black Hawk Down, the game features a single-player and cooperative mode as United States forces participating in the 1993 Somali conflict, with rights to Scott’s footage and is to be closely based on the film. Tech demos of the campaign featured levels rendered in Unreal Engine 5, including the locations of the raid which led to the Battle of Mogadishu. A fully fledged campaign had not been previously seen in a TiMi-developed game.[9]

Delta Force open-beta released for PC on December 5, 2024.[7] For iOS and Android, Delta Force launched on April 21, 2025.[10] For PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, Delta Force launched on August 19, 2025.[11]

The game utilizes Anti-Cheat Expert (ACE), a kernel-level anti-cheat system owned and developed by Tencent.[12][13] While intended to prevent cheating, ACE has raised concerns due to its kernel-level access, which grants the software the highest level of control over a user’s system. Critics argue this increases security vulnerabilities and the risk of data misuse.[14] These concerns are heightened by the fact that Tencent, ACE’s parent company, has been designated as a Chinese military company by the U.S. Department of Defense.[15]

Delta Force received “mixed or average” reviews from critics, according to review aggregator website Metacritic.[16]

Justin Koreis from IGN felt that the game was competent and wrote that Delta Force was “both a good large-scale PvP shooter and a serviceable extraction shooter, even if neither half stands out”.[17] Rick Lane from Eurogamer also praised Warfare and Operations, describing them as “meticulously designed and undeniably entertaining”, though he lamented that the game was not innovative and too conservative in its design. However, he strongly criticized the Black Hawk Down campaign, calling it “atrocious” and adding that it was nearly impossible to play the campaign alone.[18]

  1. ^ a b Foster, George (June 7, 2024). “Delta Force Preview – A Satisfying Free-To-Play FPS Cocktail”. TheGamer. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
  2. ^ Saed, Sherif (August 9, 2024). “Delta Force’ multiplayer is the closest thing we have to a Battlefield clone at the moment, I just wish it didn’t have heroes”. VG247. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  3. ^ Sarkar, Arka (August 6, 2024). “Extraction shooter Delta Force Hawk Ops kicks off alpha test”. Destructoid. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  4. ^ Taylor-Hill, Grant (August 20, 2024). “Delta Force: Hawk Ops Has Undergone a Name Change”. Insider Gaming. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
  5. ^ Young, Georgina (June 7, 2024). “Delta Force: Hawk Ops preview – Black Hawk Down meets Call of Duty”. Video Games On SI. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
  6. ^ Bergin, Lauren (July 10, 2024). “Cult PC classic is returning from the grave 26 years later, and it’s looking good”. PCGamesN. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
  7. ^ a b Romano, Sal (August 20, 2024). “Delta Force launches in Early Access for PC in Q4 2024”. Gematsu. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
  8. ^ Kaser, Rachel (August 13, 2024). “Delta Force: Hawk Ops reaches wishlist milestone ahead of launch”. VentureBeat. Archived from the original on August 16, 2024. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  9. ^ Green, Jarrett (June 7, 2024). “Delta Force: Hawk Ops Aims to Be 3 Tactical Military Shooters in One”. IGN. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
  10. ^ Morris, Iwan (December 6, 2024). “Delta Force pre-orders now open for Android and iOS”. www.pocketgamer.com. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  11. ^ “Announcement | Delta Force Console Version Hits August 19! Pre-order Now!”. August 17, 2025.
  12. ^ “Anti-Cheat Expert”. Tencent Cloud. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
  13. ^ daynaeileen (December 26, 2024). “Team Jade on “Recreating the Spirit of Delta Force”. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
  14. ^ Amadeo, Ron (August 23, 2022). “Kernel-level anti-cheat tech is a privacy and security disaster waiting to happen”. XDA Developers. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
  15. ^ “Tencent added to US list of Chinese ‘military companies’. BBC News. December 26, 2024. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
  16. ^ “Delta Force: PC Critic Reviews”. Metacritic. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
  17. ^ Koreis, Justin (December 13, 2024). “Delta Force Review”. IGN. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
  18. ^ Lane, Rick (February 26, 2025). “Delta Force review”. Eurogamer. Retrieved March 23, 2025.

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