Delta Force - Beginner Guide

This guide is a starting point for new players, providing a basic overview of the game.

Introduction

Delta Force is a free-to-play first-person tactical shooter game. Players assume the role of military operators with unique abilities on the battlefield. The game offers 32v32 player battles on huge maps, along with more tactical game modes like extraction shooters and single-player campaigns. It's essentially an all-in-one FPS experience.

For beginners, this can be overwhelming at first. So, I've written this guide to help complete newcomers to FPS games or this genre. I’ll focus on the basic aspects of the game to help you get started without feeling overwhelmed. Once you dive in, you'll quickly learn the ropes.

Game Mode

Delta Force Game Mode

Delta Force features three major gameplay modes: Warfare, Operations, and Black Hawk Down. You can select any mode from the main menu when you first open the game. Additionally, you can switch between modes directly from the game menu or by Esc key.

Warfare

It's a 32 vs 32 combat. You will battle the enemy across land, sea, and air. There is a wide range of vehicles and unique tactical gear. Warfare has three different modes:

  • Attack and Defend: One team attacks, while the other defends. Attackers have limited reinforcements and must capture all sectors to win. Defenders have unlimited reinforcements and win by holding their sectors.

  • King of the Hill: Capture all objectives in a sector to claim it and gain strategic resources. The first team to reach the set resource amount wins.

  • A/D Drill: This mode is primarily for practicing combat, vehicle driving, and improving proficiency against AI opponents. You will not earn any experience points (XP) in this mode.

Operations

It's essentially an extraction mode. If you're unfamiliar with extraction shooters, you'll land on a vast map, loot valuable resources, eliminate rival players, and then extract from the map with your team via an extraction point. In Delta Force term 'loot, shoot, and scoot'. From the Operation mode menu, you can select any map you want. Some maps become available as you level up. There's also a PvE Raid mode that offers challenging objective-based missions.

Black Hawk Down

This is campaign mode, a remake of the classic series. Black Hawk Down coming in January 2025.

Operators and Classes

Delta Force Operators

Delta Force game operators are special characters with unique abilities, gadgets, and weapons. They belong to four classes:

Assault

Assault operators have faster aiming and movement speeds than other classes. They excel at breaking through enemy defenses, taking out opponents, and quickly relocating to cover. They can use the AT4 in Havoc Warfare mode.

Engineer

Engineers can use welding guns to cut through wired fences, repair vehicles, and construct defenses. They can also use the AT4 and Stinger.

Recon

Recon operators can use radios to scout the map and deploy Respawn Beacons, allowing teammates to respawn at specific locations.

Support

Support operators can quickly revive downed teammates and deploy ammo crates to keep their allies supplied."

Rank Progression

There are 7 main ranks in Delta Force, ranging from Private to General. Lower ranks have 3 tiers, while higher ranks have up to 5 tiers. RP is required for progression. You can earn RP by playing well in matches, assist your teammates, completing objectives, and winning games. Higher RP unlocks rewards such as weapon skins, avatars and Weapon XP Coin.

RankRank Points (RP)
Private III0–299
Private II300–599
Private I600–899
Corporal III900–1199
Corporal II1200–1499
Corporal I1500–1799
Sergeant IV1800–2099
Sergeant III2100–2399
Sergeant II2400–2699
Sergeant I2700–2999
Lieutenant IV3000–3299
Lieutenant III3300–3599
Lieutenant II3600–3899
Lieutenant I3900–4199
Colonel V4200–4499
Colonel IV4500–4799
Colonel III4800–5099
Colonel II5100–5399
Colonel I5400–5699
General V5700–5999
General IV6000–6299
General III6300–6599
General II6600–6899
General I6900–7199
General of the Army7200+

Movement

  • Walking and Running: Use the W, A, S, and D keys to move your character. Hold down Shift to sprint.

  • Crouching and Prone: Press Ctrl to crouch and Z to go prone. These positions offer better cover and accuracy.

  • Leaning: While crouched or prone, use Q and E to lean left and right, respectively. This allows you to peek around corners without exposing your full body.

Shooting

  • Aiming: Use your mouse to aim.
  • Firing: Left-click to fire your primary weapon.
  • Zooming: Right-click to zoom in with your scope.
  • Reloading: Press R to reload your weapon.

Additional Tips

  • Communication is Key: Use voice chat to coordinate with your teammates.
  • Utilize Cover: Seek cover behind objects to protect yourself from enemy fire.
  • Adapt to the Environment: Use the terrain to your advantage.
  • Practice Makes Perfect: Spend time in training modes to hone your skills.