Delta Force Open Beta Launches with Five New Weapons
Delta Force Open Beta Launches with Five New Weapons
Delta Force kicked open the doors to its open beta on December 5, 2024, marking the franchise's return after 15 years. The Genesis season brings five new weapons to the arsenal and three distinct ways to play, all wrapped up in a free-to-play package.
Fresh Arsenal for the Beta
The weapon lineup expanded significantly from the closed beta:
MP7 SMG - The compact PDW brings automatic firepower for close-quarters chaos. Its 20-round mag empties fast, but that's what makes it fun.
PSG-1 Marksman Rifle - Semi-auto precision for those who prefer picking off targets from range. The SR9 variant comes bare bones - scope sold separately.
CI-19 Assault Rifle - The latest in rifle tech with "sleek and stylish design" according to the devs. Marketing speak aside, it fills the mid-range gap nicely.
M250 LMG - When you absolutely need to suppress everything downrange. Perfect for Warfare mode's larger engagements.
M1911 Pistol - Because sometimes you need a classic sidearm that just works.
Three Flavors of Combat
Genesis launches with three distinct modes that cater to different shooter appetites. Large-scale Havoc Warfare brings the Battlefield vibes, Hazard Operations delivers extraction shooter tension, and a Black Hawk Down campaign remake hits the nostalgia notes.
The beta maps include Threshold's urban sprawl mixing traditional and modern architecture, Shafted's trainyard chaos, and Brakkesh for Hazard Ops ambush opportunities. Operators bring unique abilities that sit somewhere between Battlefield classes and Overwatch heroes - familiar but distinct.
Free to Play, Free to Slay
Delta Force enters the crowded shooter market as a free-to-play title with cross-platform ambitions. PC players get first dibs with the December 5 launch, while console and mobile warriors wait for their 2025 deployment.
The Genesis season sets the foundation with solid gunplay and varied game modes. Whether it can carve out its niche in a market dominated by CoD and Battlefield remains to be seen, but at least the entry fee won't stop anyone from finding out.
