Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is coming soon to PC and consoles, and you won’t need to wait for long to take part in the historic campaign. Developed by Expression Games, Hell Let Loose: Vietnam recreates the iconic conflict featuring 50v50 player battles.
Despite an initial delay, we are days away from the launch. Let’s find out when the game goes live for you to jump in.
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Hell Let Loose: Vietnam release countdown
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam goes live worldwide on Thursday, Aug. 13. This is the new date following the initial delay. The following countdown will expire once the game goes live across all platforms.
The countdown is based on the following times.
- 9am PDT
- 11am CDT
- 12pm EDT
- 4pm UTC
- 5pm BST
- 6pm CEST
I will duly update this guide if there are any changes to the schedule before the launch.
What to expect from Hell Let Loose: Vietnam
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam recreates the Vietnam War, where you get to battle the enemy across six large-scale maps inspired by real-world locations. There are two factions to pick from: the Vietnamese Army and the US Armed Forces.
There are 17 specialized roles to pick from as you take part in 50v50 battles. Whether it’s the infantry, the chopper units or the mortar squads, each unit has a unique playstyles and meta strategy.
As a player, your task is to identify objectives to complete and exploit the enemy’s weakness. However, the things are easier said than done since the battlefield is every changing with new events. Expect to find different game modes that test your understanding of the various combat situations.
Here’s a recap of the key features you’ll find in the game.
- Fight in epic 50 vs 50 multiplayer battles.
- Play as the North Vietnamese Army or the US Armed Forces.
- Immersive jungle warfare recreates the real-world intensity of the battle.
- Multiple distinct game modes including Offensive, Warfare and alternative new game modes.
- 6 large-scale maps – inspired by real-world locations.
- Emergent gameplay encourages the use of the chain of command to build teamwork and deploy a unique set of tactics and weapons for each battle.
- Master 17 distinct battle roles across 6 battlefield units, including:
- Command: Commander.
- Infantry: Squad Leader, Rifleman, Grenadier, Engineer, Medic, Specialist, Machine Gunner.
- Recon: Spotter, Sniper.
- Armour: Tank Commander, Crewman.
- Helicopter (US only): Logistics Officer, Pilot
- Mortar Squad: Observer, Support, Gunner.
- Multiple vehicles including helicopters and patrol boats.
- Build tunnels as the NVA and deploy your forces in stealth to ambush the US Armed Forces.
- Enhanced player movement improves in-battle functionality.
- Revamped tutorial and player onboarding.
- Updated interface and user experience.
