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Delta Force No Half-Time Mid-Season Update | Soccer (21st May 2026)

Delta Force's mid-season update rolls out today with zero downtime, bringing operator balance tweaks, weapon adjustments, and a wave of soccer and Rice Dumpling events.

Nathan Lees
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Delta Force's mid-season update is live today with no server downtime, meaning matchmaking keeps running while the patch rolls in quietly. If something looks off after it lands, a game restart should sort it.

On the balance side, Morse gets the most meaningful buffs: his Throwable Jammer's effective range jumps from 7m to 10m and its interference duration extends by a full second, making him considerably more disruptive in close engagements. Vlinder takes the biggest hit, with her Flutter Rescue UAV cooldown increasing from 90s to 120s and her heal scores roughly halved across the board. The MP7 also picks up a quiet Warfare nerf, with damage falloff kicking in harder at every range bracket. I'd expect that one to upset a few loadouts.

Beyond balance, the update kicks off a stack of events from May 22nd, including the new Vanguard mode on A/D maps, the Iridescent Soccer Ball treasure hunt running until late June, and the Rice Dumpling exchange events tied to the Dragon Boat Festival window. Full patch notes below.

Full Patch Notes

Dear Operators,

We'll be rolling out an update on 5/21 with no downtime. Gameplay and matchmaking will not be affected. If you encounter any issues after the update, please restart the game to complete the update. If your game client is out of date, you'll need to update to the latest version to log in.

The main highlights of this update include:

Operations Events

● Mid-Season Sign-in Rewards

Event Time: 5/22–5/31

Details: Sign in daily to claim event rewards.

Rewards: AKS-74 - Warrior Spirit, TurBrick - Tarot Cards, and more.

● Find the Iridescent Soccer Ball

Event Time: 5/22–6/29

Details: During the event, dig through treasure piles across all maps for a chance to uncover the limited collectible—the Iridescent Soccer Ball! Complete in-match treasure hunting tasks to earn Operations EXP.

● Hot Zone

Event Time: 5/22–6/29

Details: Play Hot Zone mode and complete matches to earn Event EXP and claim event rewards.

● Mid-Season Fever

Event Time: 5/22–6/4

Details: Complete event missions to collect Rice Dumplings, then exchange them for event rewards. Check the in-game event store for full reward details.

● Encounter Soccer Ball

Event Time: 5/22–6/29

Details: During the event, play solo or squad up with friends to complete tasks, rack up match time, and earn event rewards.

● Rice Dumpling Drop

Event Time: 5/22–6/4

Details: During the event, take down special forces or bosses, or search courier boxes for a chance to score Rice Dumplings!

Rewards: Event Item - Rice Dumplings, Armament Vouchers, and more.

● Limited Red Collection Pack

Event Time: 5/22–6/4

Details: During the event, Rice Dumplings can be exchanged for rewards on the event main page. Specific exchange rules can be found in the in-game guidelines.

Warfare Events

● New Mode: Vanguard

Event Time: 5/22–6/11

Event Details: The brand-new Vanguard mode is here! Establish a bridgehead quickly and lead your squad forward on A/D maps. Complete in-match missions to earn event rewards! Participants will also earn Mid-Season Update Event XP. Check the in-game details for specific rules.

Rewards: Calling Card - Shades of Vlinder, Armament Vouchers, Premium Weapon EXP Tokens, and more.

● Wild Red Envelopes

Event Time: 5/22–6/4

Event Details: Pure melee combat. Feel the thrill of intense close-quarters action. Keep an eye out for Rice Dumplings scattered across the battlefield; they might just be the key to victory. Specific gameplay rules can be found in-game. Participants will also earn Armament Vouchers and other rewards, as well as Mid-Season Update Event XP. Check the in-game details for specific rules.

Weekly Events

● Luck's Favors

Event Time: 5/22–5/28

How to claim: Just play Operations matches to get rewarded!

Rewards: Keycard Copy Selection Pack and Craftwork Lucky Pack.

● Operations Weekly Supplies

Event Time: 5/22–5/28

Details: Play matches to earn rewards!

Rewards: Play matches to earn Standard Gear Tickets and Elite Gear Tickets.

● Warfare Weekly Supplies

Event Time: 5/22–5/28

Details: Play matches to earn rewards!

Rewards: Play matches to earn Premium Weapon EXP Tokens, Intermediate Weapon EXP Tokens, and Warfare 2x EXP Cards (1 Match).

● Weekend Merit Boost

Event Time: 5/23–5/24

Details: During the event, your first three grade matches will earn double merit.

● Expert Choice

Event Time: 5/22–5/28

Details: Log in to the game to claim a specific firearm (QJB201). Develop the firearm and use it to complete missions for rewards!

Rewards: QJB201, Advanced Craftwork Lucky Pack, Intermediate Weapon EXP Token, Premium Weapon EXP Token, Armament Voucher.

● Tekniq Alloy Store

Event Time: 5/22–5/28

Details: Limited-Time Tekniq Alloy Store.

Rewards: Quantum Keys, Armament Vouchers, and Advanced Safe Box 7-Day Access Cards now purchasable with Tekniq Alloys.

● Final Score

Event Time: 5/22–5/28

Details: Exchange Warfare points for rewards.

Rewards: Earn Warfare points to obtain Quantum Keys and Armament Vouchers.

Store Updates

● Scarlet Spoils Bundle Returns on Console, Vietnam Servers & Mobile

Event Entry: \ - \[Top Pick] - \[Scarlet Spoils]

Event Time: 5/22–6/18

Bundle Overview: Scarlet Spoils series firearm appearances (AKM, ASh-12, S12K), series spray paints, avatars, calling cards.

Mid-Season Balance Adjustments

Operator Balance Adjustments

\[Operator - Luna]

Operations:

● GE2 Frag Grenade:

○ Max Armor Penetration: 110 → 100; ↓

○ Slightly reduced armor penetration against Tier 3 and Tier 4 armor. ↓

\[Operator - Uluru]

Operations:

● Loitering Munition:

○ Cooldown: 120s → 90s. ↑

\[Operator - Morse]

All Modes:

● Throwable Jammer:

○ Effective Range Radius: 7m → 10m. ↑

Operations:

● Throwable Jammer:

○ Interference Effect Duration: 2s → 3s; ↑

● Delayed Flashbang: Significantly increased flash duration. ↑

\[Operator - Tempest]

All Modes:

● Drill Charge:

○ Fuse Duration: 2s → 3s. ↓

Warfare:

● Roll Takedown Score: 75 → 50. ↓

● Emergency Engagement Score: 75 → 50. ↓

\[Operator - Vlinder]

Warfare:

● Flutter Rescue UAVs:

○ Cooldown: 90s → 120s; ↓

○ UAV Quick Rescue Score: 50 → 25. ↓

● Med Drones:

○ Heal Squadmate Score: 20 → 10. ↓

\[Operator - Sineva]

Warfare:

● EOD Set:

○ PC View Port HP: 150 → 200; ↑

○ Mobile View Port HP: 100 → 150; ↑

○ Damage Reduction Effect: 30% → 50%; ↑

○ Bullet Blocking Damage Score: 35 → 50; ↑

○ Explosion Blocking Damage Score: 35 → 50. ↑

Weapon Balance Adjustments

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● M7 Battle Rifle:

○ Tidal Ultra-Long Barrel Combo: Stability +6 → +3 ↓

● MK47 Assault Rifle:

○ Ember Barrel: First Stage Damage Falloff Multiplier: 0.85x → 0.9x ↑

● ASh-12 Battle Rifle:

○ Basic Handling: 52 → 57 ↑

● K437 Assault Rifle:

○ Lancer Long Barrel Combo: Handling: -7 → -2 ↑

○ Integrally Suppressed Barrel: Handling: -10 → -5 ↑

○ K437 45-Round Extended Mag: Handling: -8 → -4 ↑

● MK4 Submachine Gun:

○ Deep Space Chrome Barrel: Hip Fire Accuracy: -8 → +4 ↑

Stability: +6 → +3 ↓

● MP7 Submachine Gun:

○ HVK Combat Kit: Removed effective range penalty; range intervals: 12m/18m/24m → 20m/27m/40m ↑

● CT Enhanced Stock: Stability: +4 → +2 ↓

Hip Fire Accuracy: -16 → -8 ↑

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● MP7 Submachine Gun

○ Damage Falloff Multiplier: 0.8x/0.7x/0.6x/0.5x → 0.75x/0.65x/0.55x/0.5x ↓

● Compound Bow

○ Basic Reserve Ammo: 50 → 30 ↓

● M82 Sniper Rifle

○ Basic Reserve Ammo: 10 → 20 ↑

● QBZ95-1 Assault Rifle

○ Damage: 22 → 23 ↑

Warfare Balance Adjustments

\[Akh Canal]

● Objective B Balance Adjustments:

○ Adjusted the defending team's redeploy position to ease pressure on the attacking team;

○ Expanded capture areas for Objectives B1 and B2.

● Objective D Balance Adjustments:

○ Expanded the capture area for Objective D2;

○ Added two Assault Vehicles for the defending team.

Bug Fixes & Optimizations

● Fixed occasional firing issues with the LAV-AA;

● Fixed font color issues on the History screen;

● Fixed unbalanced positions in Zero Dam.

That wraps the main highlights of this update. Thank you for your continued attention and support, Operators — happy gaming!

— The Delta Force Team

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Nathan Lees

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