Japan Regional Team HYD Claims First International Victory in 'Delta Force'! HYD Defeats AHR in Group Stage of '2026 Delta Force Invitational: Warfare'

Team Jade, developer of high-quality tactical FPS titles, announced today, June 17, 2026, that Japan's regional team HYD has defeated AHR in the international tournament '2026 Delta Force Invitational: Warfare'.

This tournament is an international competition centered around 'Delta Force's large-scale combat mode, 'Warfare', where top teams from various regions gather to battle for global supremacy. Although this victory occurred during the group stage, it marks HYD's first win in an international 'Delta Force' tournament, representing a major step forward for Japan's regional esports scene.

■ Japan Regional Team [HYD] Achieves Historic Victory Against AHR

The HYD vs. AHR match held on June 17 saw intense clashes from the very beginning. Amid rapidly shifting infantry combat, vehicle deployment, and base control battles, HYD demonstrated calm judgment and strong teamwork, seizing control at critical moments and ultimately securing victory.

Although AHR mounted a resilient counterattack, HYD maintained full control of the battlefield, maintaining focus until the very end to pull off the win. This single victory on the grand international stage will surely serve as a major confidence boost for future matches.

■ A Major Step Forward for Japan's Regional Scene

This victory is more than just a single win for HYD—it symbolizes the growth of Japan's 'Delta Force' competitive scene. The experience gained through domestic events and joint Japan-Korea tournaments has now borne fruit on the international stage.

In particular, 20v20 large-scale combat demands more than just individual aiming skill. It requires coordinated squad roles, vehicle coordination, precise timing for base captures, and strategic decision-making across the entire match. Winning under such conditions that test overall team capability clearly demonstrates the solid growth of Japan's regional team HYD.

■ Tournament Proceeds in Double-Elimination Format; Finals on June 21

The '2026 Delta Force Invitational: Warfare' is an international tournament featuring 20v20 large-scale objective-based combat. Teams are evaluated on infantry combat, vehicle operation, map awareness, and overall coordination toward mission completion.

The tournament follows a double-elimination format, giving teams that lose on the first day a chance to fight back through the lower bracket. On the opening day, June 17, four matches were held: LT vs. HAN, FX vs. RBN, HYD vs. AHR, and TXD vs. RRQ, with each team fighting for advancement to the next stage.

Key upcoming schedule:

▼ Official Livestream!

・ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@DeltaForceGame
▼ Mirror Stream!
https://x.com/DeltaForceG_JP/status/2066853611255267726?s=20

▼ June 18 (Thu) 14:00 JST Start

Bracket Stage begins. Winners from Day 1 advance to the upper bracket, while losers enter the lower bracket.

▼ June 19 (Fri) 14:00 JST Start

Lower Bracket Stage begins, featuring best-of-three (BO3) matches for teams fighting for survival.

▼ June 20 (Sat) 17:00 JST Start

Upper Bracket Final and Lower Bracket Final will be held, determining the two teams that advance to the Grand Finals.

▼ June 21 (Sun) 17:00 JST Start

The Grand Finals will be held in a best-of-five (BO5) format, crowning the 2026 DFIW champion.

■ HYD Gains Momentum Ahead of Next Match

The group stage continues. Riding the momentum from this victory, HYD aims for further advancement in upcoming matches.

Team Jade will continue to support HYD as they face off against the world's top teams. We encourage all operators in Japan to tune in via the official livestream and witness the journey of Japan's regional team.

Future match schedules and the latest tournament updates will be announced regularly on the official 'Delta Force' X account (https://x.com/DeltaForceG_JP).

About Delta Force

Title: Delta Force

Developer: Team Jade

Publisher: TiMi Studio Group

Platforms: PC / Consoles / Mobile

PC & Mobile Release Date: April 22, 2025

Console Release Date: August 19, 2025

Price: Free-to-play with in-game purchases

Official Website: https://www.playdeltaforce.com/ja/

PlayStation: https://store.playstation.com/ja-jp/concept/10014058/

XBOX: https://www.xbox.com/ja-JP/games/store/KEYWORD/9NRMZXGKP4NM

iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/id6451399876

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.proxima.dfm&gl=jp

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2507950/Delta_Force/?l=japanese

X: https://x.com/DeltaForceG_JP

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DeltaForceGameJP

Discord: https://discord.gg/deltaforcejp

About Delta Force

'Delta Force' is the latest installment in the Delta Force series—a free-to-play tactical shooter offering large-scale multiplayer modes, as well as single-player and co-op campaign experiences. It launches with rich weapon customization and a host of engaging features.

About Team Jade

Team Jade is an elite development team under TiMi Studio Group, known for developing 'Call of Duty: Mobile' and the long-running PC shooter 'Assault Fire'. Comprised of industry veterans with accolades including BAFTA and TGA awards, the team brings deep expertise to game development.