Team Jade will hold “Delta Force 2nd Anniversary Festival ~Feel the Rush~,” an offline event celebrating the second anniversary of the tactical FPS Delta Force, on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Port Hall in Tokyo Port City Takeshiba. The day will feature a watch party for the qualifier finals that decide Japan’s representatives for the world championship, plus an exhibition match with a star-studded guest lineup and other one-day-only content.

Hyakka Ryoran Hosts, With Kawano Kaiki on Play-by-Play and Shomaru7 on Analysis

Hyakka Ryoran will serve as MC for the event, while Kawano Kaiki handles play-by-play and Shomaru7 provides analysis for the watch party of the 2026 Delta Force Invitational Japan Qualifier finals.

Cosplayers sabat, yunocy, Stanmi Japan and Tsukimi Tsukune will also appear, and Raijin, Foy, Yuraneko, Ichinose Toru and rion have been announced for the exhibition match. More performers are scheduled to be revealed in sequence, with details shared on the official Delta Force X account.

Watch Party for the Japan Qualifier Finals Deciding Japan’s World Championship Representatives

On the main stage, the finals of the 2026 Delta Force Invitational Japan Qualifier, which determines Japan’s representatives for the 2026 Delta Force Invitational world championship, will be screened as a watch party. The world championship takes place in Stockholm, Sweden from Friday, November 27 to Sunday, November 29, with only one slot allocated to Japan.

At the October 4 finals, attendees can watch the battle for that ticket to the world stage on the venue’s large screen. The format is built around witnessing the moment Japan’s representatives are decided alongside play-by-play caster Kawano Kaiki and analyst Shomaru7, with the watch party scheduled for 11:00 to 15:30.

Streamer Magazine has previously covered a 2025 year-in-review report on Delta Force, tracking the title’s competitive scene and update cadence.

Popular Guests Gather for the Special Exhibition Match

Following the Japan Qualifier finals, a special program fitting for the second anniversary, the “Delta Force 2nd Anniversary Special Exhibition Match,” will take place. Popular guests will gather on the Delta Force battlefield for a special match held only on this day.

Alongside serious competition, the banter that differs from the guests’ usual play and the excitement unique to an offline event are part of the appeal. It makes for a stage where guests and attendees can celebrate the second anniversary together, in a register distinct from the tension of competitive play.

Japan-Exclusive Merchandise, Cosplay Photo Sessions and Other Side Content

Beyond the main stage, the venue will offer a variety of side content to enjoy the second anniversary. The merchandise area will hold an advance venue sale of Japan-exclusive original Delta Force goods, with items using the original key visual for the second anniversary offline event and newly drawn illustrations planned.

Photo sessions with cosplayers and photo spots will also be available, along with a “2nd Anniversary Celebration Message Area” displaying congratulatory messages and illustrations submitted by players. Visitors will receive a random original second-anniversary postcard as an attendance bonus.

The side event area is open even to those without a main stage viewing ticket. However, admission restrictions or waiting lines may be put in place depending on how crowded the venue is on the day.

Ticket Lottery Schedule and What Comes Next

Main stage viewing is by lottery, and applications for the second lottery for viewing tickets opened on Friday, September 11. The application deadline is Friday, September 18, results are announced Saturday, September 19, and the payment deadline is Wednesday, September 23.

The event will be streamed on the official Delta Force YouTube channel as well as Twitch, X and TikTok. Details such as performer appearances will be revealed in sequence on the official X account, with the latest information also shared on the official Discord and the official website.

Delta Force is a free-to-play tactical shooter available on PC, console and mobile. It can be played on Steam as well as PlayStation, Xbox, iOS and Android.

Analysis and Outlook

What defines this event is that it places a competitive watch party and a streamer- and cosplayer-driven program on the same day. Preparing separate entry points for competitive fans and casual fans, then making the side area freely accessible, reads as a design meant to widen the community’s base. Opportunities to share a world championship qualifier final on a big screen in Japan are still uncommon, so the energy in the venue on October 4 may well indicate where the country’s FPS community currently stands.

Source: PR TIMES