Battlefield 6 vs Delta Force – Which FPS is best for you?

Battlefield 6 may be the most impressive-looking FPS title in recent years, but how does it hold up against some free competition? After all, not everyone has the $70+ needed to spend on EA’s much-hyped, explosive triple-A experience. With that in mind, a serious Battlefield 6 vs Delta Force comparison is worth exploring.

Here we do just that, considering the pros and cons of each game, and pitting the key elements from Team Jade’s tactical shooter against those from BF6. We’ll look at gameplay, core elements such as maps, weapons, and vehicles, and provide sections and overall scores for a clear overview. Right, let’s lock in. 

Battlefield 6 may not need an introduction, but for anyone new to the franchise, it’s the latest in a popular series dating back to 2002. Drawing on inspiration from what ‘purists’ consider series highlights, in BF3 and BF4, Battlefield 6 has been given the lofty goal of hitting 100 million players. 

To become the premier first-person shooter on PC and console, it combines a trusted and impressive, destructive modern military theme and small to large-scale PVP battles. Frantic infantry and vehicle warfare, a range of multiplayer modes, and a campaign are included. Meanwhile, BF6 drips with a high production value and starts at $70. 

Potentially the most similar title to the ‘classic’ Battlefield feel in a free game, Delta Force can trace its origins back to 1998. That means the current incarnation (formerly) ‘Delta Force: Hawk Ops’, draws on a similarly long lineage to the BF franchise in delivering its up to 32 v 32 PVP warfare and extraction shooter modes.

Delta Force will feel familiar if you’ve played a prior Battlefield game, or any sort of FPS that allows you to choose operators, weapons, vehicles, and custom items before deploying as part of a squad. It’s available on iOS, Android, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and Microsoft Windows.

At the time of writing, Battlefield 6 will offer a campaign and eight multiplayer modes comprising smaller-scale and larger-scale warfare. Each of these is highly polished and well-executed, also offering a good amount of variety. From the infantry-only Domination and King of the Hill, to large-scale Conquest, there’s plenty of sleek chaos to enjoy. 

Battlefield 6’s action is immersive, rapid, and rewarding, even if it feels a little less Battlefield and more CoD in some respects for this outing. However, based on our beta experience, there’s no doubt that the gameplay feels like a true triple-A title should, with stunning landscapes, highly detailed elements, and gameplay that pulls it all together smoothly. 

Score 8/10

One of the key elements in this Delta Force vs Battlefield 6 comparison is the audience. While ostensibly both games target the same gamers, Delta Force feels more like a classic Battlefield in its gameplay and pacing, so it’s less CoD-like but still enjoyable and competitive too. If BF6’s high-contrast, super-explosive, non-stop gameplay isn’t quite for you, Delta Force may be. 

Even as a free game, its multiplayer experience feels like a challenge and isn’t dissimilar to Battlefield 2042. That is to say that across its available rotation of multiplayer modes, you can enjoy Attack and Defend, and King of the Hill variations, plus a more strategic ‘Victory Unite’ mode where team commanders issue orders to follow. A decent ‘Operations’ extraction mode and Black Hawk Down campaign also feel solid for a free title. 

Score 6/10

Battlefield 6’s launch maps have been the subject of a lot of attention, with fans keen that large-scale warfare is possible as well as smaller, intense battles. In this regard, BF6’s maps do seem to have been well-considered. From more infantry-focused close-quarter environs to larger vehicle-beneficial areas, there’s a lot to please the eyes across game modes. 

BF6’s Flexible Combat zones have been developed to help each map adapt and scale smoothly to the various modes. From what we’ve seen, these adaptations largely work as intended, and the progression through maps (where modes require it, like in Breakthrough) feels rewarding. 

Score 7/10

Although only launching with five options, Delta Force’s maps should be progressively expanded. Team Jade has committed to long-term support for maps and modes, and already has eight maps available for Warfare and eight for Operations. That’s an impressive amount of variety, and the environments are fairly clean and enjoyable, too. 

The downside here is that, outside of aesthetics, the maps don’t always feel like they resonate brilliantly with the gameplay. Sure, they do offer a good amount of support for Operations in our view, but for Warfare, the ‘map feel’ is more akin to BF 2042 than BF6. That is to say, not bad, but certainly not comparable to Battlefield 6.

Score 5/10

With more than 50 items and five categories of vehicles (transports, tanks, anti-air, helicopters, and jets), Battlefield is well-stocked with real-life options and modifications. BF6 knows what it’s doing here, and the carrying of specific weapons and use of vehicles can feel powerful in the right situations. 

In this writer’s view, tweaking can be done, but BF6 has the best gun and gadget feel of the series so far, except for early TTD (time to death) issues and slim ammo capacities. The vehicles largely feel as intuitive and well-developed as the guns. Easy to get used to, tricky to master, and somewhat customisable for some nice personalisation. 

Score 8/10 

Given that Delta Force is free, its more than 40 weapons provide an impressive array of options for operators. You have everything you’d expect from a modern military tac-shooter: SMGs to Marksman rifles, weapons in between, and even a compound bow. The attachment unlocks aren’t as clearly visible (or obvious) when unlocked as in BF6, sadly, but they work similarly for customisation.

For vehicles, one key difference between Battlefield 6 and Delta Force is fighter jets. While Delta Force has two tanks, an AA, an APC, an ATV, a 4×4 ‘Tank Destroyer’, and assault and reconnaissance helicopters, no jet is available at the time of writing. They are heavily rumoured, though, so one to keep an eye on. 

Score 6/10

It always feels like Battlefield 6 is at a disadvantage on price because, although triple-A games can cost $70 now, it still feels like a lot when you have BF 2042 available for a fraction of the cost, and games like Delta Force that are free. For its cost, Battlefield 6 can be seen as an investment. 

You may also have to love its fast-paced chaos and premium aesthetic enough that you overlook things that need tweaking. There’s no doubt Battlefield 6 has the budget, intent, and production value to live up to its cost. It is still $70, but against Delta Force, you can see where that money goes. 

Score 6/10

It’s hard not to gush about a free game that has the options that Delta Force has. But for your time and drive space, there’s nothing to lose, and, genuinely, the game looks very decent considering it is free. And, of course, there is the option to buy premium content if you want to. 

Having said that, when comparing Delta Force to a title like Battlefield 6, you do notice the difference, and it is a shame that even for a free game, Delta Force’s maps and weapons upgrade systems don’t deliver a bit more enjoyment and clarity, respectively. But it is free, and with reported long-term support, it’s hard to be too negative. 

Score 9/10

As you’d expect, comparing the next great FPS to a free alternative throws up some clear differentiation. Yet, in this BF6 vs Delta Force matchup, neither comes out of it terribly. For its part, Battlefield highlights that its cost allows it to deliver an engaging and immersive experience, with top-tier mechanics and breathless gameplay. 

On the other hand, Delta Force really surprises with its ability to pull off a more classic Battlefield-type experience, with a twist. There’s no conquest here, no jets either, but there are some enjoyable multiplayer modes alongside an extraction mode and a considered story-led campaign.