Delta Force: Xtreme 2

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Delta Force: Xtreme 2
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Developer(s) NovaLogic
Publisher(s) NovaLogic [lower-alpha 1]
Series Delta Force
Platform(s) Windows
Release
  • NA: May 26, 2009
  • WW: June 18, 2009
Genre(s) First-person shooter, action
Mode(s) Single-player, multiplayer

Delta Force: Xtreme 2 (DFX2) is a first-person shooter video game by NovaLogic. It is the sequel to Delta Force: Xtreme , which was released in April 2005.

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Gameplay

DFX2 has added multiplayer features, such as in-game squad emblems on characters and vehicles, and the ability to respawn in teammates' vehicles. The game comes with a MED mission editor and a number of terrains and assets for players to create their own battleground and host them online.

Development and release

A free beta was available to the public before the full release of the game. The beta was first issued to Gold Members at NovaWorld 2. Additionally, players were able to test both single player and multiplayer content.[ citation needed ]

The game was officially released on May 26, 2009 in North America, [1] and became available worldwide through digital download through numerous sites including the NovaWorld Store; as of June 19, the game is available for download through Steam.[ citation needed ] On September 3, 2009, the game was made available through select European territories via CDV Software. [2] [3]

Reception

Notes

  1. Retail version published in Europe by CDV Software.

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