Delta Force vs Doom: The Dark Ages

• Perspective: First-Person
• Multiplayer: 32v32 PvP, Squad-based Extraction, 4-Player Co-op
• Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, iOS, Android
• Business Model: Free-to-Play Multiplayer, Premium Campaign
• PC Release: 2025-01-20
• Unique Feature: A three-in-one package: a remastered single-player campaign ('Black Hawk Down'), a large-scale PvP mode ('Warfare'), and a tactical extraction shooter ('Operations').

• Perspective: First-Person
• Multiplayer: To Be Determined (TBD)
• Setting: Medieval Dark Fantasy Universe, Hell, Other Realms (Speculative)
• Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5
• Unique Feature: Atlan Shield (Multi-purpose weapon/tool), Flail, Rideable Dragon, Atlan Mech Combat, Medieval Doom Setting.

• Mandelbricks: A high-value loot item in Hazard Operations that can be extracted and sold for in-game currency, including premium 'Delta Coins'.
• Campaign Intel: Hidden collectibles within the 'Black Hawk Down' single-player campaign that provide additional story context.

• Lore Items (Codices, Scrolls, Tablets): Hidden throughout levels, providing backstory on the world, demons, the Slayer's history, and the 'Dark Ages' setting. (Speculative based on franchise)
• Upgrade Materials/Tokens: Used to upgrade weapons, the Slayer's armor/shield, and potentially other abilities. Found in secret areas or as rewards. (Speculative based on franchise)
• Secret Encounters / Hidden Challenges: Optional combat arenas or platforming sections that reward players with collectibles or upgrade points. (Speculative based on franchise)
• Figurines/Toys (Possible): A staple collectible in modern Doom games, could return with a medieval/demonic theme. (Speculative)

• Modern Warfare
• Tactical Shooter
• Special Forces
• Military Simulation
• PvP
• Extraction Shooter
• Remake

• Medieval Warfare
• Demonic Invasion
• Dark Fantasy
• Origin Story (Doom Slayer)
• Brutal Combat
• Hell
• Sentinel History
• Mythic Power
• Rage

• Modern Assault Rifles: Primary Weapon
  A wide selection of realistic, modern assault rifles and SMGs that can be heavily customized with numerous attachments and tuned for specific stats.
• Sniper & DMRs: Primary Weapon
  High-precision, long-range rifles for the Recon class, featuring realistic ballistics.
• Tactical Gear: Class Ability
  Each of the Operator classes has unique tactical gear, such as the Recon's flashbang drone or the Engineer's EMP device.

• Atlan Shield: Shield/Melee/Projectile
  A versatile shield capable of blocking attacks, bashing enemies, and being thrown as a devastating spinning sawblade. Likely to have upgrade paths. (Confirmed from trailer)
• Flail: Melee (Swinging)
  A new medieval-style spiked flail for brutal close-quarters combat. (Confirmed from trailer)
• Super Shotgun: Shotgun (Close Range, High Damage)
  The iconic double-barreled shotgun, a staple of the Doom franchise. Likely features a meat hook or similar grappling ability. (Confirmed from trailer)
• Skull-Crusher (Spiked Club/Mace): Melee (Heavy Impact)
  A heavy, spiked club or mace seen in the trailer, suggesting powerful, bone-shattering melee attacks. (Confirmed from trailer)
• Chaingun / Heavy Cannon Variant: Automatic Firearm (Sustained Fire)
  A rapid-firing weapon, likely a precursor or variant of the Chaingun or Heavy Cannon, for dealing continuous damage. (Seen in trailer)
• Other Firearms (Expected): Various (Pistol, Plasma Rifle, Rocket Launcher, etc.)
  While not all shown, classic Doom firearms or their medieval equivalents are expected to return in some form. (Speculative)
• Throwable Projectiles/Bombs (Expected): Explosive/Utility
  Likely to include grenade-like projectiles or other throwable devices, possibly with a medieval twist. (Speculative)

• Doom Slayer's Armor (Dark Ages Variant): The Doom Slayer will undoubtedly wear a powerful suit of armor, likely a precursor or a thematically different version of the Praetor Suit. It will offer significant protection and serve as the basis for upgrades enhancing health, armor capacity, and other combat attributes. Specific stats and upgrade paths TBD.

• Doom Slayer's Armor Set: The primary 'clothing' will be the Slayer's suit of armor. Customization options are TBD but, based on Doom Eternal, could include different armor skins/colorways unlocked through progression or challenges. (Speculative)

Players choose from a roster of Operators, each with unique skills and abilities based on their class. There is an 'insane' amount of weapon customization, allowing players to level up guns, unlock numerous attachments, and 'tune' them for specific stats. Player rank and a seasonal Battle Pass provide further progression and unlocks.

Likely to retain core Doom mechanics: weapon mods, suit upgrades (Praetor Suit or its precursor), and possibly Runes. New mechanics tied to the Atlan shield (defensive, offensive, traversal) and potentially the Flail are expected. Progression may involve unlocking new abilities or enhancements for these new tools. Resource management for upgrades will likely return.

The game features large-scale maps for its 64-player 'Warfare' mode, designed for combined-arms battles across land, sea, and air. The 'Operations' extraction mode also takes place on large maps. The 'Black Hawk Down' campaign consists of eight or so linear, tactical missions set across Somalia.

• Ground Vehicles: Jeeps, Tanks, APCs
  A variety of armored and unarmored ground vehicles for transport and assault in the 'Warfare' mode.
• Air Vehicles: Helicopters
  Includes transport helicopters like the Black Hawk and smaller, more agile attack helicopters for providing air support.
• Sea Vehicles: Jet Skis, Attack Boats
  Fast-moving watercraft for navigating rivers and coastal areas on certain maps.

• Atlan Mech: Large Bipedal Walker / War Machine
  A massive, heavily armed mech shown in the trailer, piloted by the Doom Slayer for large-scale combat against giant demons or fortified enemy positions. (Confirmed from trailer)
• Rideable Dragon-like Beast (Cyber-Dragon): Aerial Mount / Living Weapon
  The Doom Slayer is shown riding a large, winged, cybernetically-enhanced dragon-like creature, suggesting aerial combat and/or traversal sequences. (Confirmed from trailer)

• Operator: Playable Character
  Players choose from a roster of Operators, each fitting into one of four classes: Assault, Recon, Engineer, or Support. Each Operator has a unique backstory, appearance, and set of abilities.
• Private Generics: Playable Character (Campaign)
  The player character in the 'Black Hawk Down' campaign, representing an anonymous soldier in the conflict.

• Doom Slayer (The Slayer): Protagonist
  The legendary warrior destined to fight the armies of Hell. This game explores an earlier chapter of his story, potentially his origins or first major conflicts, showcasing his raw power and unrelenting rage in a medieval dark fantasy setting.
• Supporting Characters (Speculative): Allies / Quest Givers / Lore Figures (TBD)
  May include figures from Sentinel lore, leaders of human kingdoms, or other entities (angelic or otherwise) involved in the war against Hell. Specifics are currently unknown.
• Primary Antagonists (Speculative): High-Ranking Demons / Dark Lords / Corrupted Leaders (TBD)
  The game will feature powerful demonic leaders or corrupted beings orchestrating Hell's invasion. Specific characters are yet to be revealed.

• Black Hawk Down
  A cinematic, single-player and 4-player co-op campaign that is a faithful remaster of the original game, retelling the story of the Battle of Mogadishu.
• Warfare
  A large-scale, 64-player PvP mode where two teams fight for control of objectives on a massive map featuring land, sea, and air vehicles.
• Hazard Operations
  A squad-based, tactical extraction shooter where teams compete against other players and AI to complete contracts, secure valuable loot, and escape the map alive.

• Campaign Story Missions
  A series of linear and/or hub-based missions progressing the main narrative of the Doom Slayer's fight against demonic forces in a medieval setting. Specific mission names and objectives are To Be Determined (TBD).
• Secret Encounters / Optional Combat Challenges
  Hidden or optional combat arenas offering intense fights for rewards like upgrade points or collectibles, similar to those in Doom Eternal. (Speculative)
• Exploration & Collectible Hunting
  Levels are expected to feature numerous secrets, lore items, and collectibles, encouraging thorough exploration. (Speculative based on franchise)

The game is divided into three main modes: 1) Warfare: 64-player large-scale PvP with vehicles. 2) Operations: A squad-based extraction shooter (PvPvE). 3) Black Hawk Down: A tactical single-player and 4-player co-op campaign (co-op currently PC-only).

The core multiplayer experience (Warfare and Operations) is free-to-play. The 'Black Hawk Down' single-player and co-op campaign is a separate, premium purchase. Console players receive exclusive login rewards and Battle Pass boost events at launch.

• Q: What is the new Delta Force?
  A: It is a reboot of the classic tactical shooter franchise. It includes three main modes: a remastered 'Black Hawk Down' single-player/co-op campaign, a large-scale PvP mode called 'Warfare', and an extraction shooter mode called 'Operations'.
• Q: Is Delta Force free to play?
  A: The multiplayer portion of the game (Warfare and Operations) is free-to-play. The 'Black Hawk Down' campaign is a separate, premium purchase.
• Q: What games is it similar to?
  A: The 'Warfare' mode is very similar to the large-scale battles in the Battlefield series. The 'Operations' mode is similar to extraction shooters like Escape from Tarkov and Call of Duty's DMZ.
• Q: Does the game have cross-play?
  A: Yes, Delta Force features full cross-platform play and cross-progression between PC, consoles, and mobile devices, with a console-only matchmaking option.

• Q: Is Doom: The Dark Ages a sequel to Doom Eternal?
  A: No, it is a prequel, set before the events of Doom (2016) and Doom Eternal, exploring an earlier period in the Doom Slayer's history.
• Q: What is the Atlan shield?
  A: The Atlan is a new piece of equipment for the Doom Slayer. It's a throwable shield that can also be used for blocking attacks and likely has other offensive and defensive capabilities, possibly aiding in traversal.
• Q: Will there be multiplayer?
  A: Multiplayer modes have not yet been confirmed for Doom: The Dark Ages. Details are To Be Determined (TBD).
• Q: Can you ride a dragon?
  A: Yes, the reveal trailer showed the Doom Slayer riding a large, cybernetic-looking dragon-like creature, suggesting mount-based combat or traversal will be a feature.
• Q: Is this game set in Earth's medieval times?
  A: It appears to be set in a different universe or dimension with a medieval dark fantasy aesthetic, possibly related to Sentinel Prime's history or other worlds connected to the Doom lore, rather than historical Earth.

Powered by the latest id Tech engine, visuals will aim for cutting-edge fidelity, featuring detailed environments blending medieval architecture with demonic corruption, visceral gore, and spectacular particle effects. Ray tracing and other advanced rendering techniques are expected.

Expected to feature an intense, heavy metal soundtrack driving the action, possibly by a new composer or a collaboration maintaining the franchise's signature style. Immersive sound design for demonic roars, weapon impacts, and environmental ambience is a staple and anticipated.

• OFFICIAL AND EXTRAPOLATED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS for Delta Force: Hawk Ops. This information is based on the official PC specifications from developer TiMi Studio Group, adapted to the requested JSON structure. As a free-to-play title built on Unreal Engine 5, the requirements are surprisingly accessible, but higher tiers are extrapolated for modern hardware. Laptop and future-generation GPU listings are extrapolated based on performance benchmarks.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop versions of the listed desktop GPUs require comparable performance. For a competitive shooter like Delta Force, maintaining a high and stable framerate is key, making a laptop with a strong CPU and a well-cooled, high-TGP GPU very important, especially in the large-scale multiplayer modes.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: A high TGP is essential to ensure the GPU can consistently deliver high framerates without throttling during intense firefights with vehicles and environmental destruction.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: The game's large-scale battles can put a sustained load on components. A good cooling system is necessary to prevent thermal throttling and ensure consistent performance, which is critical for competitive play.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: Strong single-core and multi-core CPU performance is important for processing player inputs, physics, and game logic with minimal delay. Adequate power delivery to the CPU is key.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended to minimize system latency, providing a tangible advantage in a fast-paced shooter where reaction time is critical.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: As a modern Unreal Engine 5 title, the game is expected to support the latest versions of NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS to help achieve higher framerates, especially at 1440p and 4K resolutions.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Performance is most affected by settings like Shadow Quality, Effects Quality, and View Distance. For competitive play, many users will opt for lower settings to maximize framerate and visibility.
• Game Name: Delta Force

• SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ARE HIGHLY SPECULATIVE AND PLACEHOLDERS. Official requirements will be announced closer to release. Based on trends for modern AAA titles on a new id Tech engine.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop models of listed desktop GPUs will require comparable performance, high TGP, and excellent cooling. This will likely be a demanding title.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Maximum TGP will be critical.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Robust cooling will be essential.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: High sustained CPU power limits needed.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: MUX switch or Advanced Optimus highly recommended.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: Support for DLSS, FSR, and XeSS is highly probable.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Ray Tracing, Texture Quality, Shadow Quality, Volumetric Effects, and Particle Density will likely be major performance factors.
• Game Name: Doom: The Dark Ages

• Upscaling Tech: As a modern Unreal Engine 5 title, the game is expected to support the latest versions of NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS to help achieve higher framerates, especially at 1440p and 4K resolutions.
• Key Settings Impact: Performance is most affected by settings like Shadow Quality, Effects Quality, and View Distance. For competitive play, many users will opt for lower settings to maximize framerate and visibility.

• Upscaling Tech: Support for DLSS, FSR, and XeSS is highly probable.
• Key Settings Impact: Ray Tracing, Texture Quality, Shadow Quality, Volumetric Effects, and Particle Density will likely be major performance factors.

• G P U T G P: A high TGP is essential to ensure the GPU can consistently deliver high framerates without throttling during intense firefights with vehicles and environmental destruction.
• Cooling Thermals: The game's large-scale battles can put a sustained load on components. A good cooling system is necessary to prevent thermal throttling and ensure consistent performance, which is critical for competitive play.
• C P U Power Limits: Strong single-core and multi-core CPU performance is important for processing player inputs, physics, and game logic with minimal delay. Adequate power delivery to the CPU is key.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended to minimize system latency, providing a tangible advantage in a fast-paced shooter where reaction time is critical.

• G P U T G P: Maximum TGP will be critical.
• Cooling Thermals: Robust cooling will be essential.
• C P U Power Limits: High sustained CPU power limits needed.
• M U X Switch Optimus: MUX switch or Advanced Optimus highly recommended.