Delta Force: Hawk Ops, a tactical FPS game published by Tencent and considered a challenger to popular titles like Call of Duty and Battlefield, is set to launch for PC as a global open beta on December 5th this year. The game was originally part of the Delta Force series developed by NovaLogic in 1998. Although the series saw the release of eight sequels, the ninth one was never released due to NovaLogic’s closure in 2016. Tencent announced the revival of the series for PC, consoles, and mobile platforms last year, with the game being developed by the Timi Studio Group, known for creating Call of Duty: Mobile.
The global open beta of Delta Force: Hawk Ops, previously known as Early Access, is considered the “initial release version” of the game. It will feature regular live-service content updates without any progress resets. The first season of the game, Genesis, starting on December 5th, will bring new maps and modes for both its 32-player Havoc Warfare component and Hazard Operations’ squad-based PvPvE. Players can expect new operators, weapons, a vehicle, and the introduction of paid content like Battle Passes, weapon appearances, and vehicle appearances. However, Tencent assures that there will be no pay-to-win elements in the game.
Looking ahead, players can anticipate the addition of new content such as maps, modes, operators, weapons, and vehicles as the open beta progresses. The developers are also working on gameplay enhancements, improved performance, bug fixes, better anti-cheat systems, and controller support. The single-player campaign of Delta Force: Hawk Ops, inspired by Black Hawk Down, will be released at a later date.
When Delta Force: Hawk Ops launches its PC open beta on December 5th, players can access it through Tencent’s official browser, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. The game is also expected to be released on PlayStation, Xbox, and mobile platforms in the first quarter of 2025.
In a preview earlier this year, Eurogamer contributor Rick Lane expressed optimism about the game’s potential, stating that if Delta Force: Hawk Ops can deliver a strong single-player experience along with its engaging multiplayer modes, it could pose a significant challenge to established titles like Battlefield and Call of Duty.
