When does Season Aurora start?
The update goes live at 02:00 UTC on 10 November 2026 on PC, Android, iOS, Xbox Series X|S and PS5 at the same time. The developers call the times "expected", so they can shift a little.
| Your region | Ranked closes | Operations and Market close | Season Aurora live |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTC | 10 Nov, 00:30 | 10 Nov, 01:59 | 10 Nov, 02:00 |
| UK (GMT) | 10 Nov, 00:30 | 10 Nov, 01:59 | 10 Nov, 02:00 |
| Central Europe (CET) | 10 Nov, 01:30 | 10 Nov, 02:59 | 10 Nov, 03:00 |
| Eastern Europe (EET) | 10 Nov, 02:30 | 10 Nov, 03:59 | 10 Nov, 04:00 |
| US East (ET) | 9 Nov, 19:30 | 9 Nov, 20:59 | 9 Nov, 21:00 |
| US West (PT) | 9 Nov, 16:30 | 9 Nov, 17:59 | 9 Nov, 18:00 |
- Before the update: Operations and Warfare ranked close first. Then Operations matchmaking, the Market and the Auction House shut down until the new season is live. Sell or buy what you need before then.
- Mobile: same time as PC. iOS 13 or higher is required.
- Last chance for double points: the "Home Stretch" event gives double ranked points in Hazard Operations ranked and Warfare Grade matches until 10 November, 00:29 UTC.
What's new in Season Aurora
New operator: Martelo
Veronica Cardozo "Martelo" is a new Assault operator.
- Ariete: a continuous shield charge.
- Smoke Halo and an HE Grenade.
- Guerreira trait: faster movement and reload after a knockdown or at low health.
Dev stream summaries say Martelo unlocks free through the Season Pass. The exact tier isn't confirmed yet.
Maps
| Map | Mode | What changes |
|---|---|---|
| Brakkesh 2.0 | Operations | Revised routes and new faction tasks (Ahsarah vs Haavk) |
| Zenith Port | Warfare | New map. Its "Riptide" event floods lower objectives when missiles are intercepted |
| Akh Canal | Warfare | Leaves the map rotation |
Weapons and ammo
- AN-94 assault rifle (5.45x39).
- New ammo: .300BLK TIV, .300BLK TTV, 5.56x45 CINDER, 9x19 7N30 and 5.45 SPALL.
- Limited Haavk attachments for the SR-25, PKM and M250.
Operations changes
- AZ3 Supercritical: a new Hard Operation, planned from 18 December 2026 to 25 January 2027. It unlocks at Operations Level 30 and costs 600,000 Tekniq Alloy to enter. See what Tekniq Alloy is for.
- Loading Plans unlock at Operations Level 35.
- Black Site: the Decon Chamber needs one AZ3 match first. The Diving Center needs Operations Level 33.
- New Fish Exchange at the Bazaar, a new Chroma collectible quality and revised Gear Ticket loadouts.
- Season 11 mission progress resets and a new mission line starts. Season 11 Ultimate Safe Box access and Trial Cards expire.
Warfare changes
- Thermobaric Bomb added to Call-in Attack.
- Immersive Mode and Full Verity Mode on PC.
- Free spectator slots, and matches can start with only 2 players instead of 20.
- Attackers earn bonus points for holding objectives in Victory Unite.
Detonation and Firing Range
- Detonation gets MandelBrick drops and controller support. Legend+ ranked is solo or duo only. Detonation ranks don't reset this season.
- Firing Range 2.0 adds moving targets, timed sessions, stats and operator ability targets.
Phantom Blade Zero collab
Delta Force teams up with the action game Phantom Blade Zero.
- The first two-handed melee weapon in Delta Force, with a legendary "Sanguine" skin and themed cosmetics.
- Starts with the season on 10 November.
- Dev stream summaries also mention a free legendary "Seven Star" G3 skin for logging in and doing simple match tasks, and a paid bundle on 13 November. Neither is in an official written post yet, so treat them as likely, not certain.
See Delta Coins deals before the season
Season Aurora Season Pass
The developers haven't published the Aurora Season Pass price, tiers or end date yet. Here is what we know:
- Past passes cost 520 Delta Coins for one mode and 720 Delta Coins for Deluxe. See battle pass price.
- The top reward shown on the dev stream is a legendary Gizmo skin, "Lone Path".
- The season should run at least until late January 2027, since AZ3 Supercritical runs until 25 January.
We'll update this section on launch day with the real price and tiers.
Ranked in Season Aurora
- Operations and Warfare ranked go off-season at 00:30 UTC on 10 November.
- Reset rules and new ranked rewards aren't announced yet. In past seasons ranks soft-reset to a fixed lower rank. See how ranks reset.
Events running into the new season
- Season Reservation (3 to 12 November): log in for Armament Vouchers and a rare Haavk Guard appearance for the ASh-12.
- Gold Colossus Appearance Lucky Draw (6 November to 5 December): the first draw costs 10 Delta Coins or Delta Tickets.
- Christmas and New Year events later in the season: gifts, player messages and a Christmas tree.
FAQ
When does Delta Force Season Aurora start?
On 10 November 2026 at 02:00 UTC on PC, mobile and console. That's 21:00 ET on 9 November in the US and 03:00 CET on 10 November in central Europe.
Is Season Aurora the same as Season 12?
Yes. The patch notes and some guides call it Season 12 (S12). The official marketing name is Season Aurora.
Who is the new operator in Season Aurora?
Veronica Cardozo, codename Martelo, an Assault operator with a shield charge, a smoke halo and an HE grenade.
Is the Market closed during the Season Aurora update?
Yes. The Market and Auction House close at 01:59 UTC on 10 November and come back when the new season is live.
How much does the Season Aurora battle pass cost?
Not announced yet. Past Season Passes cost 520 Delta Coins for one mode and 720 for the Deluxe Edition. We update this page on launch day.