First Champion of 'Delta Force: Open Series' Decided! Mobile Participation in Season 2 in May & Accepting Applications for Japan Representatives for World Championship

The official event 'Delta Force: Open Series 1' hosted by Team Jade has concluded with team 'Vortex' taking the inaugural title. Season 2 will launch in mid-May, featuring mobile participation and applications for the World Championship Japan representatives.
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  • 📰 Published: April 23, 2026 at 19:00
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Team Jade, the developer of high-quality tactical FPS titles, announced that the official event 'Delta Force: Open Series 1' held since March 2026 has concluded all its schedules, with the team 'Vortex' winning after fierce battles. You can watch the tournament archives below.

▼ Official Broadcast Archives
- YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/vWa9ZUpEi9I?si=fkzzwkWveb68F1zD
- Twitch: https://twitch.tv/deltaforcegjp

This event was held as a joint Japan-Korea ranking format event with a total prize pool of 1.3 million JPY, creating massive excitement across the community. Over 1,000 players participated in the four-week qualifying phase held in March. In the main tournament held in April, 20 teams that advanced through the qualifiers competed, and ultimately 6 teams clashed in the finals.

During the tournament, battles unfolded in the 'Operations' mode every weekend as players aimed for the top withdrawal ranking. Thanks to the open format where weekend play directly led to rewards, many operators joined aiming for prize money and in-game rewards, leading to a heated ranking race. Among them, the Korean region team 'Vortex' overwhelmed other teams with stable teamwork and strategic maneuvering. Standing at the pinnacle of Japan and Korea, they seized the prize money and the crown of the inaugural champions.

Team Jade will continue to strive to provide event experiences in 'Delta Force' where players can casually participate while enjoying the thrill of challenge and achievement.

■ From Qualifiers to the Finals — The Path to 'Flawless Victory' Shown by Vortex
Vortex, who clinched the championship, demonstrated an orthodox path to victory, steadily improving their skills throughout the tournament.
In the qualifying phase, they showcased stable tactics amid a fierce ranking battle, passing through with a strong 3rd place finish. In the group stage of Day 1 of the main event, placed in Group D, they secured the top spot with maneuvers that kept other teams at bay, advancing safely to Day 2. On Day 2, in the 'Qualifier Winner' bracket where group winners gathered, their momentum didn't falter, securing the top spot once again. Rising through the ranks with overwhelming stability and adaptability, they earned their ticket to the finals as the strongest challengers.

■ The Finals — Dominating the Battlefield with 29 Kills, Vortex Reaches the Pinnacle
In the fateful finals, tension-filled tactics unfolded over the 'MandelBrick', a core element of the game. Vortex utilized their inherent teamwork, securing the MandelBricks reliably at crucial moments. They took control of the match. What ultimately decided the victory was their overwhelming offensive power. Their total team kills in the finals recorded 29, far exceeding the other teams. Dominating the battlefield without yielding control from start to finish, they brilliantly stood at the top of 'Delta Force: Open Series Season 1'. Driven by this spectacular performance, player JungHee, who led the team, was awarded the tournament MVP.

■ MandelBrick Match Point Rules — Battlefield Control Decides the Outcome
In the main event of this tournament, a special rule called 'Match Point Brick Battle', where asset management and teamwork hold the key, was adopted.
Reference video: https://youtu.be/TRpPAdy6IEM?si=RPzzQZMZqp6cJns9
Under this rule, the offense and defense over the 'MandelBrick' placed on the battlefield largely dictates the outcome. The team that successfully decodes the MandelBrick twice during the match wins instantly, making it crucial to control the entire battlefield, not just gather kills.
The matches are played in a best-of-7 format, with air drops, MandelBrick spawn timings, and placement locations changing every round. Amidst ever-changing battle situations, players must make situational judgments and switch tactics flexibly. The combination of these elements constantly creates tense mind games and dynamic match progression.

■ To the Next Battlefield: 'Delta Force: Open Series JAPAN-KOREA Season 2' Confirmed for Mid-May
As the next development of the 'Delta Force: Open Series', it has been decided that 'Delta Force: Open Series JAPAN-KOREA Season 2' will be held from mid-May.
The biggest highlight of this season is the mobile...