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https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2507950/view/562489902889960207

Dear Operators,

The Black Hawk Down Co-op Campaign will be available for free starting February 21 at 3AM (UTC+0) on PC. In this intense co-op mode, you'll step into the boots of an elite Delta Force operator, thrown back into a chaotic battlefield filled with grit and courage. What was meant to be a simple capture mission turns into a nearly impossible extraction after the distress call: "Black Hawk 61 hit, going down!" Fight side by side with your comrades, relive the desperate moments of survival under enemy fire, and embrace the unshakable conviction that "No one gets left behind." This isn't just a battle—it's a test of humanity and courage.

● A LEGENDARY BATTLE, REIMAGINED
Powered by Unreal Engine 5, Black Hawk Down delivers breathtaking visuals, immersing you in Mogadishu like never before. With an unparalleled level of detail and a diverse range of missions, every corner of the city tells a story, and every encounter feels visceral and real.

● PUSH YOUR LIMITS
It takes grit, determination, and sacrifice to become a legend. Black Hawk Down is the ultimate test of skill, demanding everything you’ve got. This isn’t a shooting gallery—it’s war. Every turn could be your last, and survival is never guaranteed.

● HONOR THE CLASSICS
The Black Hawk Down Co-op Campaign faithfully reboots the iconic 2001 film and pays tribute to the 2003 game Delta Force: Black Hawk Down. It brings back legendary stories forged in the flames of war, giving players a chance to experience those unforgettable moments from the silver screen. From the streets of Mogadishu to the wreckage of the Black Hawk, every detail is meticulously recreated, transporting players to a battlefield where courage and sacrifice reign supreme.

● PLAY AS A TEAM
Only the best squads survive. Choose your class, customize your loadout, and—most importantly—move as a unit to overcome the unprecedented challenges ahead.

Story Overview

Black Hawk Down unfolds across seven challenging chapters, each unlocking as you complete the previous mission. Warning: The following may contain spoilers. Proceed with caution or skip to the next section.

● Chapter 1 - Irene: Push into the city, eliminate hostile forces at the landing point, then breach the meeting site and detain all of Aidid's advisors. Once it's done, signal friendly rangers to join you, and hold off the militia until the extraction convoy arrives.

● Chapter 2 - The Fuse: In the chaos of the urban environment, your priority is to evacuate the wounded. As the squad's point man, eliminate any threats that impede the convoy's progress and ensure their safe passage to the main road.

● Chapter 3 - Black Hawk Down: Disaster strikes as a friendly helicopter crashes. Your mission: race to the crash site, search for survivors, and provide emergency assistance.

● Chapter 4 - Lost Convoy: The capture mission is on hold. Your new objective: escort a critical convoy through a hostile controlled area. Expect intense firefights at every turn.

● Chapter 5 - Valor: Intel confirms another helicopter has been shot down. Two brave snipers are making a desperate stand to protect the survivors. Join the fight and provide critical support.

● Chapter 6 - N.S.D.Q.: As darkness falls, rescue convoys are moving in. Your mission: locate scattered soldiers and guide them back to safety.

● Chapter 7 - Mogadishu Mile: This is a silent death run. Follow the extraction convoy on foot through enemy-infested streets, fighting your way through blockades to reach the stadium.

Frequently Asked Questions
● When will the Black Hawk Down Co-op Campaign be released?
The Black Hawk Down Co-op Campaign will be released on February 21 at 3AM (UTC+0).
Check the chart below for specific global release times:

● Is the Black Hawk Down Co-op Campaign paid content?
No, this content is free for everyone. We made this decision as we previously stated that all playable content would be free.

● Can I play the Black Hawk Down Co-op Campaign solo?
Yes, you can play solo, but it's incredibly challenging. We strongly recommend playing with a full squad of 4 players for the optimal experience.

That's all for this announcement.

 

[drotahorror]

Nice gesture. Definitely the only way I would bother trying the game. Loved the OG DF BHD, and the movie.

 

[ebevan91]

Nice gesture. Definitely the only way I would bother trying the game. Loved the OG DF BHD, and the movie.

I played the campaign of the OG Black Hawk Down so many times.

 

[adamsapple]

Free to play single player campaign? Color me intrigued.

Is it on consoles too?

 

[SlimySnake]

free campaign is insane.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Free to play single player campaign? Color me intrigued.

Is it on consoles too?

It is not on console yet

 

[hououinkyouma00]

I love that it's free, but my excitement is greatly lowered by the emphasis on co-op. I guess I just never looked into it enough if they said it was co-op from the beginning.

 

[Gonzito]

What? For free? Wtf

It is not on console yet

Do you know if it will have controller support?

 

[BlackTron]

Yep I'll be playing this.

 

[MMaRsu]

Eh, i dont care much for coop. Also probably gonna be nothing like OG delta force and more like Battlefield by the looks of it

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

What? For free? Wtf


Do you know if it will have controller support?

They have said it will eventually have controller support but no ETA

 

[amigastar]

Wait, wasn't the singleplayer campaign supposed to be paid content? Or is the Co-op campaign something different?

 

[rofif]

what the hell is that stuttering and framerate... in a trailer ?!

1:16 what

 

[cash_longfellow]

Where is my console version? Only a little over a month left in the first quarter of the year.

 

[KyoZz]

That's truly unexpected! Will give it a try for sure.

 

[TVexperto]

Eh, i dont care much for coop. Also probably gonna be nothing like OG delta force and more like Battlefield by the looks of it

nobody is forcing to play you in coop

 

[nikos]

Been looking forward to this. Hopefully there's matchmaking because none of my friends really play the game.

Seems like you can also play solo but it's meant to be a co-op experience. Assuming there will be parts where having different classes comes into play.

 

[salva]

Let's fucking gooooooo

But even more keeping my expectations in check now that it's free to play.
Footage looks good ngl

 

[Oppoi]

Well that's a nice surprise. I loved the black hawk down series and Joint Operations.

 

[hououinkyouma00]

Free to play single player campaign? Color me intrigued.

Is it on consoles too?

Where is my console version? Only a little over a month left in the first quarter of the year.

The dev looks to have responded to a YouTube comment about the console port, and they said they ill have information tomorrow.

 

[amigastar]

Why did the campaign become free all of a sudden? Don't they believe in their product?

 

[KyoZz]

Why did the campaign become free all of a sudden? Don't they believe in their product?

Dude... don't be that guy. They said every playable content will be free, that's why. And it's not like they announced that the campaign would be paid so no, not all of a sudden.

Of course it's still good to keep expectations in check

 

[cash_longfellow]

The dev looks to have responded to a YouTube comment about the console port, and they said they ill have information tomorrow.

Nice. Thanks!

 

[adamsapple]

The dev looks to have responded to a YouTube comment about the console port, and they said they ill have information tomorrow.

Wasn't on my radar before but this kind of move will definitely have me give it a go.

 

[IbizaPocholo]

Delta Force: Black Hawk Down does genuinely capture the spirit of an old-school, turn-of-the-century shooter campaign, but there are still enough unanswered questions that being guardedly optimistic is the only answer we could come up with after our time with it. Previewed by Jarrett Green

 

[Lukaku's First Touch]

Holy shit the framerate is disgusting... wtf.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Holy shit the framerate is disgusting... wtf.

It is bad, that first comment

Total side note was told last night the campaign was about 8 hours long and frame rate was bad even on a 9800X3D 5090 MSI Suprim but didn't ask him what settings he was playing at, was just mainly listening

 

[Kilau]

what the hell is that stuttering and framerate... in a trailer ?!

1:16 what

Powered by Unreal Engine 5

 

[nemiroff]

Why does it have this slightly off-putting aura, I can't quite put my finger on it.. Maybe I'm just crazy.

 

[Gonzito]

Why does it have this slightly off-putting aura, I can't quite put my finger on it.. Maybe I'm just crazy.

Just take your medicines everyday and you'll be fine papito

Jokes aside, I feel like something is off too, the fact that they are giving this for free is very suspicious

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Just take your medicines everyday and you'll be fine papito

Jokes aside, I feel like something is off too, the fact that they are giving this for free is very suspicious

Especially since at one point I am pretty sure they said they were charging for the campaign part

Seems like even they said we can't charge for this

 

[CompleteGlobalSaturation]

A linear FPS campaign? Sign me the hell up!

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Console version not making first quarter of 2025 and no ETA

 

[cash_longfellow]

Console version not making first quarter of 2025 and no ETA

Welp, there goes my interest in this game. After watching the video, sure seems like this will probably push out of 2025 on console. Especially if BF releases this year.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

 

[yogaflame]

Interesting. I want this for ps5.

 

[Digity]

Is it available now? I can boot up into the Black Hawk down part but still says "expansion not downloaded" and I don't see one.

 

[Gonzito]

If someone can confirm if the campaign has controller support it would be nice, I am at work and wont be able to test it till tonight

 

[salva]

Is it available now? I can boot up into the Black Hawk down part but still says "expansion not downloaded" and I don't see one.

You have to download the campaign DLC in steam

 

[March Climber]

I feel like something is off too, the fact that they are giving this for free is very suspicious

Especially since at one point I am pretty sure they said they were charging for the campaign part

Seems like even they said we can't charge for this

There are definitely some eyebrow-raising things being presented about this game. Thus, I need to play this before it is suddenly removed from stores, much like another shooter campaign I wanted to play(but never got a chance to):

 

[yogaflame]

Once its available for Ps5. It's a go for me

 

[Kenneth Haight]

Frame rate is an absolute joke

 

[TVexperto]

This is so much fun, runs amazing on "extreme" settings with DLSS on Quality. 90+fps on 4k monitor.

Having fun, even though its quite difficult.

 

[MMaRsu]

I assume its nothing like Delta Force but more like Battlefield/COD yeah?

 

[clarky]

If someone can confirm if the campaign has controller support it would be nice, I am at work and wont be able to test it till tonight

No pad support.

 

[MMaRsu]

No pad support.

Holy shit

 

[clarky]

I assume its nothing like Delta Force but more like Battlefield/COD yeah?

Yeah the MP is like BF pretty good tbf, although this is completely separate and looks like it plays a lot slower. Seems like a decent time.

Holy shit

Its a FTP PC game thats in beta ( well the MP is) they are adding support supposedly at some point. It's what on waiting on personally as wrists are fucked and cant play KBM these days for extended periods.

 

[xrnzaaas]

Gotta say not a fan of the comments that the campaign is very hard when playing solo. We had semi-realistic military shooters in the past that could adapt based on whether it's one player or a group of players.

 

[Gonzito]

No pad support.

Well shit.

Bye then

 

[clarky]

Well shit.

Bye then

Yeah disappointing, im in the same boat. I'd expect it to come when the console release is closer.