AZ3 - Supercritical in Delta Force is expected to open December 18, 2026, with Hard Operation access tied to Operations Level and entry value.
The mode has its own limited-time schedule within Season Aurora. Check your progression before preparing a deployment setup, then review the Tekniq Alloys requirement separately. Aurora's loadout tools also let you prepare equipment and ammunition plans while you wait for the operation to become available.
When can you play AZ3 - Supercritical?
The expected availability window ends on January 25, 2027. Team Jade's Aurora announcement marks the schedule as expected, so check the in-game event schedule before arranging a session around either end of the window.
Supercritical is the contamination-focused AZ3 mode. Matches can feature an expanding radiation field, although some matches spawn no radiation zone.
AZ3 - Supercritical radiation
What Operations Level unlocks Hard Operation?
Hard Operation becomes available at Operations Level 30. Check your Operations progression when assessing access to AZ3 - Supercritical.
Check your readiness in order
Use your level and the event calendar to decide what to do next. Reaching the progression threshold before the operation opens leaves you time to prepare, but it does not bring the opening forward.
| Your situation | Access status | Next action |
|---|---|---|
| Below Operations Level 30 | The Hard Operation level requirement is not met | Continue Operations progression |
| Operations Level 30 or higher, before the play window | The level requirement is met, but the mode has not opened | Review your equipment and ammunition setup |
| Operations Level 30 or higher, during the play window | The level and calendar checks are met | Check the entry-value requirement before deploying |
What is the Tekniq Alloys entry value?
AZ3 - Supercritical lists an entry value of 600,000 Tekniq Alloys. Keep this requirement separate from the level unlock when checking whether you are ready for Hard Operation.
Prepare equipment and ammunition
Aurora adds several loadout options you can use before the operation opens:
- Equipment durability: Saved loadout plans can include default helmet and ballistic vest durability.
- Ammo Selection Packs: If your stash does not contain enough of your selected ammunition, choose Exchange from Loadout to open an Ammo Selection Pack.
- Loading Plans: At Operations Level 35, go to Gunsmith → Plans → Loading Plan to set the rounds at the top of your magazine and a repeating sequence for its middle. You can apply saved plans from Loadout.
Operations loadout equipment
Loading Plans have their own later progression unlock. You do not need to confuse that level requirement with the Hard Operation access threshold.
Aurora's Balanced Elite Gear Ticket lineup also adds the MCX LT and AN-94. If you choose the MCX LT, review its attachment options in the Delta Force MCX LT and FS-12 build and loadout guide before saving your equipment plan.
Can you use Polaris Patrol?
Polaris Patrol is supported in AZ3 - Supercritical. You can include that option in your preparation for the mode.
Check Aurora's Polaris Patrol changes
Desmoulins' Neural-Controlled Vehicle has a maximum remote-control distance of 120 m, reduced from 150 m. The Seeker Bomb Vehicle's duration is reduced from 15 seconds to 10 seconds.
Comms Guard's Flare now has 1 HP and a 45 m detection range, changed from 50 HP and 40 m. Its hitbox is also larger, making it easier to shoot down.
