The Delta Force: Hawk Ops is currently hosting a free-to-access alpha test on PC via Steam an its own launcher. The upcoming free-to-play shooter from Team Jade boasts several multiplayer modes, as well as a singleplayer campaign based upon classic movie Black Hawk Down.

Anyone can currently request access to the alpha which includes the Hazard Ops and Havoc Warfare modes.

It’s unclear when the alpha test will actually end as that information doesn’t appear anywhere on the official website or FAQ. What we do know though, is that the test is doing very well on Steam.

According to statistics on SteamDB, the test hit a peak concurrent player count of 20,524 on August 8. It hit just over 18,000 on its first day, and topped out at 17,524 on August 9.

As I write this, there are 11,439 people playing the game.

Those are some impressive numbers. Perhaps more impressive is the fact that they don’t include people playing via the game’s official launcher.

While it’s not a direct comparison or arguably even a very fair one to make, I couldn’t help but remember how well Concord’s open beta went just a few weeks ago. Despite letting anyone join in on the fun, Sony’s first-party live-service shooter drew in just 2,388 concurrent players. That means Delta Force: Hawk Ops managed to grab 10x more players on Steam.

As always in situations like this, it can be hard to gauge people’s thoughts on the game, as social media posts range from “it’s the worst thing since Covid” to “it’s the best thing since garlic bread.”

What I can tell you is that it was good enough to bring FRANKIEonPC back. He hadn’t posted a game-based video in 9 months, choosing instead to focus his efforts on two interesting mini-documentaries. But for whatever reason, Delta Force brought him back into the fold.

Personally, I completely forgot the alpha was happening and haven’t requested access. Looks like I’ll need to address that and see what all the fuss is about.

Have you played it? If so, let me know what you think. Does it have a future, or is this going to be yet another free-to-play flash in the pan?