🎖️ Greeting, comrades!
Today, I want to share my honest opinion about Delta Force: Hawk Ops—or as I like to call it, the Chinese Battlefield 2042. 💥.
This is not a guide, and it’s definitely not a professional breakdown of ballistics, maps, or every minor mechanic. What you’re getting is my raw feelings, a direct comparison to Battlefield 2042, and an answer to the big question:
Is this game worth your time? Or should you stick to the mainstream giants instead of chasing a possible fake?
Let’s dive in! 🎮🪂
🔥 Delta Force: Risen from the Ashes
Honestly, I had never touched this franchise in my life. But when a friend suggested we try something new in the online shooter genre, I hesitated… then eventually gave in and downloaded it.
To give you some context, Delta Force had several titles in the past, and back then, it was actually a solid competitor to the top-tier shooters like Battlefield, Call of Duty, and Medal of Honor. In fact, I’d go as far as to say this: 🎯 Some developers of those iconic franchises were inspired by how Delta Force was made — and even based parts of their games on it.
Unfortunately, things went south. As always, greedy publishers wanted more, pushing NovaLogic to keep releasing new chapters of the franchise. And as you probably know, that’s the fastest route to failure, unless you're Ubisoft—who somehow manages to crank out Assassin’s Creed games almost yearly and still remain one of the most influential (and rich 💰) corporations in gaming.
NovaLogic tried their best, but with no time, no money, and no fresh ideas, the franchise came to an end. In 2016, they even attempted a collaboration with Activision—but of course, the big guys decided to do their own thing. By October 2016, NovaLogic had officially faded into history.
You’d think that was the final nail in the coffin for one of the most promising shooters of its time.
But nope—not quite. Salvation came from a completely unexpected place.
Enter Chinese media titan Tencent, who swooped in and bought the rights to Delta Force. Then came TiMi J3 Studio, tasked with building a new, massive PvP first-person shooter that could finally stand shoulder to shoulder with Battlefield and Call of Duty—both of which have been struggling in recent years (and I’m only talking about Battlefield, since I haven’t played CoD much lately).
Delta Force was saved. 🙌
Reasons You Might Actually Like This Game:
Let's firstly try to focus on a positlve momsnts that makes Delta Force a reallyt cool game to me and proboly will take your attention for a long time.
No Pay, Just Play! ✅
On April 21, 2025, Delta Force officially launched. I downloaded it on Steam, and here's the first great reason to try it: 👉 It’s completely free.
Yep. For a lot of players, that’s a solid enough reason to give it a shot. If you like it—awesome, you enjoy it for free. If not—no harm done, your wallet stays untouched 💸. Meanwhile, if you want to play Battlefield, you're usually looking at $50–70 just to get in the door—and that’s only the beginning for the year ahead. 😒
Luckily, I’ve dodged that money trap and managed to play all the Battlefield games from BF1 to Battlefield 2042 at discount prices. But Delta Force? 🎯 Free of charge. Anyone can download and start playing any day without issue. That’s a win in my book.
Play Anywhere – Even on Mobile 📱
Another major plus? This game is available on mobile devices.
Let’s be honest—the world’s moving fast, people are always on the go, and no one’s walking around with a full PC setup in their backpack. Tencent’s developers understood this and adapted the game quickly for mobile. In my opinion, that’s a brilliant move. Now they’ve captured not only the PC crowd but also the massive mobile gaming audience 📲—and that’s millions of extra players. 👏 Smart move, TiMi Studios. You just expanded your reach and potential earnings tenfold.
Surprisingly Pleasant Microtransaction System 🎁
Now you might be wondering: "If the game is free… how does TiMi Studio make money?"
Simple answer: microtransactions. 🤑
Now, I’ll be honest—I'm still not 100% sure how their store system works. The interface is a bit clunky and not the most intuitive. But after some time, I figured out the basics. Every week, the devs give away free weapon skins. All you need to do is play matches, earn points, and unlock small rewards. At the end of the grind, you can get a pretty cool-looking weapon skin—for zero dollars.
🎨 And here’s the shocker: even these free skins look great. They don’t feel like garbage-tier stuff thrown together in 5 minutes. You can tell some love went into their design. There are also extra loot boxes you can earn by performing well during a match. I've managed to collect a few of these, and while I haven't pulled anything insane yet, some of the drops are pretty slick.
Delta Force: I unlocked the visually impressive QBZ95-1 skin completely free of charge.
There's also a marketplace, but I didn’t find anything that caught my eye. Still, prices are surprisingly low, so anyone can grab a skin, some in-game currency, or a few bonus boosters for daily tasks. And the best part? 🎉 Microtransactions never feel aggressive.
When the game launches, you’ll see the month’s featured offers—then that’s it. No pop-ups, no annoying ads after every match, no flashy windows begging you to spend. It’s clean, respectful, and fits perfectly with a free-to-play model.
🔒 No pressure. No hassle. Just play. I honestly love that approach.
Different Game Modes – Finally, Some Variety! 🎮
You probably already know—I’m not a pro when it comes to competitive first-person shooters. My journey started with Battlefield 1, simply because I adored the World War I setting. Then came Battlefield V and 2042. I genuinely loved the fast-paced action and dynamic gameplay of 2042, clocking in around 70 hours of game time. But eventually… I burned out.
Why?
Because Battlefield offered just two modes:
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Classic “capture the control points”
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Some half-baked “global warfare” where the map gets split into a bunch of mini-zones.
🥱 It got stale real fast.
That’s where Delta Force steps in. TiMi Studios clearly realized this concept is outdated. If they want to grab a bigger audience, they need to offer something better.
The main game modes include:
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⚔️ Warfare
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☢️ Extraction Hazard Operations
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🚁 Black Hawk Down Campaign
Everyone can find something they enjoy. That’s a brilliant move. Some matches, you might want the chaos of capturing checkpoints in Warfare. Then, when you’re warmed up, maybe try something more tactical—like Extraction.
I’ll be honest: I haven’t played Extraction or the Campaign yet—but I’ve watched plenty of gameplay videos. Hazard Operations is clearly a more simplified version of Escape from Tarkov, but still uses many of the same systems—especially when it comes to weapon modification. You can customize nearly every part of your gun, and that carries over to both Extraction and Warfare modes.
Weapon Customization – Prepare to Drown in Options 🔫
Let’s compare this to Battlefield 2042, shall we?
Yes, Battlefield has a big advantage: you can change attachments mid-fight. Delta Force doesn’t offer that (yet)—you’re stuck with saved presets. But here’s what Delta Force does better:
🛠️ Deep, rich customization.
The first time I opened the customization window… I was overwhelmed.
There were so many options: grips, scopes, barrels, stocks, magazines—you name it. Each one affects stats like control, stability, accuracy, ergonomics, and recoil patterns. You’re not just slapping on cosmetics—you’re engineering a gun.
And the beauty is: Every new part you unlock might completely change your entire build.
One new stock? Boom—your favorite setup now feels totally different. It’s a mini meta-game inside the game.
But it doesn’t stop there.
Once you’ve built what you think is the perfect weapon, you unlock calibrations. These let you enhance your gun’s strong points, or even fix weak areas. Whether you want to create a laser-beam rifle or a hip-fire SMG monster for close-range fights—Delta Force gives you all the tools to make it happen.
A Proper Example of How Classic Warfare Should Feel 🧠
If you're a fan of classic attack/defend battles, Delta Force delivers that type of chaos in a good way.
You’ve got two main options here:
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🏁 Classic Warfare – Capture one sector at a time, reinforcing after each success.
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👑 King of the Hill – Control as many zones as possible; the team with the most earns points until they reach the win limit.
Personally? I prefer Classic Warfare. Why? Because in King of the Hill, there are way too many vehicles on the field. Sometimes it feels like you’re getting steamrolled by tanks or helicopters and can’t even lift your rifle. 😅
But Classic Warfare? That’s where the fun is. 🗺️ You get 5 maps that range from tight tunnel shootouts to massive open areas where flanking, teamwork, and strategy actually matter.
At first? Total chaos. I had no idea what was happening: "Who just killed me? Where was that sniper hiding? How the heck do I even get to the next base?"
But once you learn the layout, it becomes a tactical playground.You start predicting ambush spots, setting up clever flanks, reviving teammates safely, and finding your favorite sniper nest or cover path.
Some reviewers say the maps are “bad”—I disagree. They’re pretty realistic, immersive, and they truly make you feel like you’re in the middle of a brutal battlefield. There’s dust in the air, gunfire echoing around you, and danger in every direction.
🔊 It feels like war. And that’s the whole point.
🛡️ Play the Operator You Like
This time around, we’ve got ten unique playable characters split into four main classes: Assault, Recon, Engineer, and Support. Each class focuses on specific tasks, but every operator also comes with their own unique ultimate ability and a professional skill. Both are rechargeable, so the only resource you’ll need is a bit of time ⏳.
What I love is that each operator offers a distinct gameplay experience, bringing their own bonuses and tactical impact to the battlefield. And trust me, you’ll need all four classes—if your team lacks one, you’ll start to feel the pain fast, especially on the attacker side. Somehow, Timi Studios managed to nail a surprisingly good class balance, and success in battle really depends on reading your team composition and choosing the right operator to make the most difference .
🎯 The Shooting Experience
What’s the most important part of a shooter? Obviously, the shooting. Imagine you grab a level 1 assault rifle, toss on a few attachments you start with, and dive into the action. The gun bounces all over, bullets spray in wild directions, the camera shakes like a sick animal, and landing accurate shots feels nearly impossible. 😵💫
But once you find the right attachments, fine-tune the calibration, and realize you can hold your breath while firing—boom, it’s a whole new game. The gun suddenly feels smooth and deadly. 🔧🔫
Delta Force: From epic gunfights to hilarious fails — here are some unforgettable Delta Force moments!
In my opinion, Time to Kill (TTK) in Battlefield 2042 felt pretty low, but Delta Force is even faster. With the right positioning, I once took out five enemies with a single magazine. They just melted—even if I missed the headshots. Speaking of which, headshots don’t instantly kill, but they deal a massive chunk of damage.
One thing I hated in Battlefield was the snipers—those guys who camp the entire game on the red border and farm 100+ kills with a single bullet. In Delta Force, snipers are much less of a problem. Most sniper rifles only take about 50% of your HP, unless they land a clean headshot. But with how fast characters are sprinting, sliding, jumping, and bouncing around like caffeinated rabbits, landing a long-range shot is actually tough. Most of the action happens in short- to mid-range combat (about 50 meters), and while long-range encounters do exist, they’re not annoying at all. Just move smart, and don’t peek the same spot twice.
⚙️ Optimization & Solid Graphics
Right now, I’m rocking an RTX 3060 (8 GB). Not the strongest card in 2025, but still, with Ultra settings, I’m getting a clean 100–150 FPS. The gameplay runs smooth as butter—no lag, no stutters, even when buildings are collapsing and explosives are lighting up the screen 💣🔥.
Now, obviously, this isn’t next-gen ultra graphics. But the weapons look great, especially with detailed skins, and the characters and environments are decent enough for a fast-paced shooter. Sure, if you’re the type to wander around counting pixels and whining about low-res textures, maybe you’ll have complaints—but this game isn’t trying to be Star Citizen.
Delta Force: Comparative analysis of Delta Force performance on multiple GPU configurations.
Not everyone has a NASA-grade PC to run Battlefield or Call of Duty. And frankly, Delta Force looks good enough. It doesn’t hurt my eyes, it runs well, and the visuals are clear and pleasant. Could it look better? Sure. But considering it’s a completely free shooter, the graphics are more than fine for a few action-packed hours in the evening 🎮🌃.
Dark Side of the Story
Obviously, this couldn’t be a fairytale. Some moments will piss you off—just like they pissed me off. Let me share a few of the most frustrating ones 👇
🧟♂️ Silent Vehicles of Death
In Delta Force, vehicles play a massive role—armored cars, tanks, ATVs, and helicopters roam the map like wild beasts. But despite their size, even tanks are surprisingly fragile. A few missiles or a magnetic grenade, and they go boom. In Battlefield, taking down a tank felt like a serious challenge—but here? Not so much.
What really makes me rage is the way players use cars and ATVs. Sure, they’re for transport, but people abuse them as one-hit kill machines. I’ve seen enough videos of players racking up 100+ kills by just mowing enemies down like lawn grass. Okay, fine—maybe that’s kind of funny in a crazy way… but what absolutely drives me nuts is that these cars make zero sound 😤.
Delta Force: A comprehensive list of all hazardous vehicles capable of causing fatal harm.
Seriously, I can hear footsteps just fine—but I never hear the ninja truck that slams into me from behind like it’s playing stealth mode. It’s unfair, it’s frustrating, and it’s a massive 👎 for me.
👾 High-Rank Monsters from Hell
Whether you’re in ranked matchmaking or just playing casually, you’ll eventually run into those cyber-demons—players who jump, fly, crawl, and laser you down in a split second. I can get around 50 kills per match and feel proud of it... but when these mutant monsters hit 100+ kills, it’s a whole other story.
I’m not even sure how they do it. Some are probably using cheats—especially since a few of my reports were successful and Timi Studio regularly bans cheaters. But most of these sweaty maniacs? They’re probably just real-life war gods.
And that’s a problem. Even one of these guys can completely ruin your session. You walk in hoping to have a chill match, and instead, you’re getting steamrolled in 2 seconds. Makes you wanna uninstall for a week. Honestly, I wish they had their own pro lobbies, because I don’t want to feel powerless and miserable every time I spawn.
Lack of maps and night map
Right now ew have about 5 maps. Some of them I do really like aspeshially sand town and some sort of boating on a shore. They are wide and give me space to monuver not only attack in front. But sometimes matchamiking will send you to one and same map three four times in a row. That could be really annoying concidering if you leave the match you wil lose rank point. Sometimes you will be connceted to a match where you allies alrady loosing and you can not cahnge it. Once agine fight risk of loosing scores. Night map is compleetly pain in m ass and I skip it every time I got it. SAme varint but in day light I love pretty match. Anyways after playing Delta Force a bit more then a month all maps are alrady feel common ad I would like to see something new. May be another city map or something with jungles, forest or some wild nature surroundings.
🌌 Map Repetition & The Nightmare of Night Mode
Currently, we have about five maps in total. Some of them are great—I really enjoy Sand Town and that shore map with boats. They're big enough for smart maneuvering and creative flanks. But sometimes matchmaking just throws you into the same damn map three or four times in a row 😒.
If you leave? Say goodbye to your rank points. If you join mid-match and your team is already getting crushed? Too bad—you’re stuck losing points again. It’s punishing, and there’s no escape.
But the worst offender by far is the night map. It’s basically the same layout as the daytime version I like… but with visibility dialed down to zero. I skip it every time I get it. No fun, no vibe, just pain.
After a month of playing, I’ve already memorized most of the map layouts, and I’m really craving something fresh. How about a dense city map? Or something in the jungle, forest, or some wild nature zone? Right now, it feels a little stale, and for a game with so much potential, that’s a shame.
Do You Want Delta Force in 2025?
And now we reach the final checkpoint of this review—do you actually want to try Delta Force in 2025? Based on my experience, feelings, overall impressions, and after carefully weighing the pros and cons, I can honestly report that the Radiant Team fully approves this game and recommends that you try it for yourself.
Considering it’s completely free, with solid graphics, intense gameplay, and a massive variety of fun-to-use guns, I think Delta Force has the potential to become a real contender against Battlefield and Call of Duty. Timi Studios is clearly putting in the work: the game is actively supported, with weekly events, limited-time game modes, and a steady stream of new weapons added into the rotation.
You can even unlock free skins and collect plenty of rewards just by playing! As for the locked operators at the start? Don’t worry—they’re easy to unlock through contracts and casual play. I had the entire roster unlocked in just two weeks. If you’re short on time, the pricing for operators is also quite fair.
Delta Force: Download now and prepare for action — see you in the heart of warfare.
For mobile players, the devs have done a great job optimizing controls and visuals, and judging by YouTube, the mobile version is even more popular than the PC one. That says something—it’s clearly making waves among players on the go.
Sure, Delta Force might occasionally frustrate you with unfair matches or annoying map cycles. But most of the time, blasting enemies, racking up kills, and winning fights with just your fingertips feels incredibly satisfying. Don’t be stubborn—give it a try. It might turn out to be a solid time-killer while you wait for the next chapter of Battlefield or Call of Duty. Heck, it might even become your main shooter for months to come.
Thanks for sticking around, and I’ll catch you in the next review! 🎮
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