Delta Force: Hawk Ops

Delta Force arrived in the gap left by the various Call of Duty spinoffs and games that moved away from large-scale tactical ground combat. If that specific format is what your squad wants, it is currently one of the only free options on Xbox Series X|S that delivers it properly. Large maps, meaningful squad roles, extraction-style tension that makes each match feel consequential. The onboarding is not smooth. Plan for a session or two before the game stops feeling overwhelming. The fresher military-shooter lane it occupies makes it worth flagging despite those rough edges, particularly for players who want something with a bit more weight than the reflex-first battle royale format.

Delta Force sits in a gap the list needed to acknowledge: there are players who want large-scale modern military shooting that is not Call of Duty, and this is currently the most credible free option filling that space. Big maps, tactical loadouts, extraction alongside traditional conquest-style objectives. The crossplay works across major platforms and the price is right. It's not ranked higher because it has not been around long enough to earn the same confidence as the established names, and the population is still building. Military FPS fans curious about what sits beyond the Call of Duty shadow should keep it on their radar.

Delta Force fills a gap that has existed since Battlefield went sideways. Large-scale military multiplayer, proper vehicle combat, and an extraction mode alongside the big-lobby warfare, all free on PS5. I went in expecting something rough around the edges and came out more impressed than anticipated. The PS5 version is stable and the gunplay has weight to it, which is not guaranteed in this genre. It is the newest entry on this list and its long-term population trajectory is still being established, which is why it sits at ten rather than higher. But if Battlefield-style chaos is what you are after and you do not want to pay for it, this is currently your best option.

Delta Force packs extraction runs, classic battle royale, and 32v32 Havoc Warfare into one free client, which is more mode variety than most launchers offer. The milsim-lite feel rewards coordination without demanding a dedicated clan schedule. Monetization is mostly cosmetic. Cross-platform play wasn't available at launch, which can leave friend groups fractured if they're on mixed hardware—worth checking current status before committing. Best for teams who want tactical variety in a single shooter without paying a barrier to entry.