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Dev Comms Thread & Launch Updates | Hell Let Loose: Vietnam2026-08-14Dev Comms Thread & Launch Updates14 August: 24-Hour UpdateWe want to once again thank everyone who has jumped into Hell Let Loose: Vietnam since launch. We continue to closely follow your feedback and reports, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experiences with us.Since launch we have loved seeing the hundreds of thousands of people that have joined us in Vietnam and some of the incredible videos, livestreams and moments that have already been had.That said, we have heard you, and there have been a number of points brought up by the community that we are actively working to address. These include, but aren’t limited to:
Important Launch Info | Hell Let Loose: Vietnam2026-08-13Thank You & Important Launch InfoThank you to everyone who has joined us for the launch of Hell Let Loose: Vietnam today. We’ve already seen almost three times the number of concurrent players compared to Hell Let Loose’s all-time peak, which shows just how many of you have already deployed into Vietnam.With that in mind, and with just how many players are loading into the game, we’re aware that some players are experiencing issues when trying to get in and play the game, and the team is actively investigating your reports and working to address them.We wanted to provide a quick update on some of the most commonly reported issues, clarify a f
Out Now | Hell Let Loose: Vietnam2026-08-13Welcome to Hell Let Loose: VietnamHell Let Loose: Vietnam is officially live now across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S!Whether you’ve been supporting Hell Let Loose since its original Kickstarter or you’re brand new to the franchise, we cannot wait to welcome you to the community as we enter the brutal battlefields of Vietnam.As you prepare to deploy, we highly recommend checking out some of our recent blogs, where we’ve taken a deeper look at everything you need to know about Hell Let Loose: Vietnam. Improvements & Known IssuesSince the last time you joined us in Hell Let Loose: Vietnam during the Crossplay Playtest, the team has mad
Game Modes | Hell Let Loose: Vietnam2026-08-13What Game Modes are in Hell Let Loose: Vietnam?Hell Let Loose: Vietnam launches today, which means it’s almost time to experience the battlefields of Vietnam for yourself!Before you deploy, we’re breaking down the different game modes you’ll encounter, how they work, and what you and your team will need to do to secure victory.First, here are a few key terms that will be useful to know:Hard Cap: The designated circle marked directly on the map around a capture point within a sector.Soft Cap: The four grid squares (2x2 area) surrounding the objective.Sector: A 2x8 section of the map that contains one of the five capture points.WarfareWarfare i
Launch Maps | Hell Let Loose: Vietnam2026-08-12Welcome to VietnamWith Hell Let Loose: Vietnam launching tomorrow, it’s almost time to experience the battlefields of Vietnam for yourself.At launch, players will be able to fight across six maps, each bringing its own unique environments, challenges, and opportunities for tactical gameplay. From dense jungles and remote villages, to waterways and open terrain, each battlefield will require you and your squad to adapt your approach to secure victory.Ahead of launch, we wanted to give you a closer look at all six maps you’ll be deploying into from day one, and what you can expect when the battle begins.Thanh Hóa BridgeOperation Rolling Thunder
Top 5 Things To Know Before Launch | 24 Hours Till Launch2026-08-12The Top 5 Things To Know Before LaunchThe wait is almost over! Hell Let Loose: Vietnam releases tomorrow, and we can’t wait for you all to deploy onto the battlefields of Vietnam.Before the fighting begins, we’ve pulled together five key things you need to know ahead of launch, including what time you can jump in and the maps you’ll be fighting across, to technical information, community support, and known issues we’re already working to address.#1 Launch TimeHell Let Loose: Vietnam officially launches tomorrow. Check out the times below to find out exactly when you’ll be able to jump in and experience the battlefields of Vietnam for yourself
Dev Q&A #2 | Development Process & The Future2026-07-31Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Developer Q&A: Development Process & The FutureWelcome to the Command Post.In Part 1 of our Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Developer Q&A, the team answered your questions about performance, gameplay and maps.For Part 2, we're going behind the scenes to explore how the team has developed a new Hell Let Loose experience, the ideas that were tested along the way, and how the Vietnam and World War II development teams work together, and also a look toward the future of the game, talking about the team’s long-term ambitions for Hell Let Loose: Vietnam.A huge thank you once again to everyone who submitted questions across Reddit, D
Road To Launch Update | Crossplay Playtest Review2026-07-30The Road to Launch Post-PlaytestFirst of all, a huge thank you to the hundreds of thousands of players who joined us over the course of last weekend's Crossplay Playtest. It was fantastic to see so many players across Steam, PlayStation and XBOX taking to the battlefield together, as well as all the incredible clips, screenshots and feedback shared by the community.With launch on 13 August fast approaching, we cannot wait for you to experience the full game, including all of the maps that weren't available during the playtest.Since the playtest concluded, the team has been reviewing thousands of responses to the feedback survey, alongside rep
Crossplay Playtest | Known Issues, Feedback & Info2026-07-24Before playing please be sure to read the below Known Issues and how to give Feedback.The Crossplay Playtest for Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is now live for all platforms.The playtest will run from now until Monday 27 July finishing at 6am PDT | 9am EDT | 2pm BST | 3pm CEST | 11pm AESTAlthough this is a full cross-platform playtest, we've also made a selection of console-only servers available.If you're looking to play on one of these servers, check the letter at the end of the server name to identify the supported platform:X = XBOX onlyP = PS5 onlyC = Console Crossplay (XBOX & PS5)All other servers support full crossplay between PC, XBOX and PS5
Dev Q&A #1 | Performance, Gameplay & Maps2026-07-23The Command Post | Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Developer Q&A Part #1: Performance, Gameplay & MapsWelcome to the latest Command Post.This edition is focused entirely on your questions, so first of all, a huge thank you to everyone who submitted questions and topics across Reddit and Discord. We received so many that we've split this Q&A into two parts to answer as many as possible.Part 1 focuses on game performance, gameplay and map-related topics.Part 2 will cover the remaining questions, including a behind-the-scenes look at the development process and a look ahead at the future of Hell Let Loose: Vietnam.Watch the video below, or read the full
July Crossplay Playtest | Hell Let Loose: Vietnam2026-07-20Crossplay Playtest This WeekendWe are excited to announce that our next Hell Let Loose: Vietnam playtest will be going live this weekend, and will be our first cross-platform test, bringing together players on PC, PlayStation 5 and XBOX Series X|S.The upcoming pre-launch playtest will run from Friday 24 July until Monday 27 July. The playtest will start at 6am PDT | 9am EDT | 2pm BST | 3pm CEST | 11pm AESTHow to join the playtest?SteamOn Steam, head to the Hell Let Loose: Vietnam store page. Upon the playtest going live, a button will appear which will allow you to 'request access' to the playtest. Simply select this, download the playtest ap
Performance Blog | Command Post #2 | Hell Let Loose: Vietnam2026-07-01The Command Post: Performance Update BlogWelcome to our latest Command Post, where we're taking a closer look at the ongoing performance work for Hell Let Loose: Vietnam.Since the Open Beta, the team at Expression Games have been analysing all of the player data and gameplay data to better understand the performance issues experienced across a wide range of PC hardware. The insights gained have helped guide our optimisation efforts as we continue to improve the performance in the lead-up to launch.In this Command Post, Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Game Director Paul "Rushy" Rustchynsky and Studio Technical Director Kieran D'Archambaud share an upd
June Community Update | Hell Let Loose: Vietnam2026-06-11Firstly, we'd like to kick things off by saying how much we appreciate all of the support following the Open Beta Weekend and our announcement that launch would move to August.Based on your feedback and our own data from the playtest, moving launch to August was the right decision to ensure we can deliver a stronger experience for players. We're incredibly grateful for your patience as we continue to improve the experience, and we can't wait to get you back in the game with us in the near future.We also want to thank everyone for the feedback received following the Open Beta Weekend at the end of May. The survey response rate was the highest
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam | Release Date Update2026-06-02"We would like to start by saying thank you to the more than 350k players who joined us throughout the Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Open Beta, as well as everyone who took the time to share their feedback with us. Over the course of the weekend, we loved seeing your clips, screenshots, stories and discussions across social media, Discord, Reddit and our feedback survey. We were also thrilled to see so many of our War Correspondents, content creators and community members sharing their experiences with others.We want Hell Let Loose: Vietnam to deliver the best possible experience for players on both PC and console. Following intensive internal test
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam | Open Beta Info | This Weekend2026-05-29Good morning all. The Open Beta is LIVE NOW!Thank you all for your patience for the small delay to the start of the Open Beta however we can confirm that we are live now.Open Beta Info:Start time: Live Now!End time: Monday, 1 June 2026 09:00 PDT | 14:00 BSTPlatform: PC Steam Map: Thanh Hóa Bridge Game Modes: Warfare & Offensive How to Join: Visit the Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Steam page and download the Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Playtest app from the Steam Store to jump in. We will be monitoring server usage throughout the weekend and will be adding more servers as needed depending on player count. As part of a quality-of-life improvement, player
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam | Gameplay Roles Showcase2026-05-28Watch the War Correspondents Showcase Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Gameplay RolesThe Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Open Beta goes live on Steam tomorrow, 29 May, and will run through the weekend until 1 June.We cannot wait to see many of you jump into the fight on Thanh Hóa Bridge across both Warfare and Offensive game modes throughout the Open Beta weekend.In the meantime, our incredible War Correspondents deployed onto the Đắk Tô Airfield map to showcase how each role in Hell Let Loose: Vietnam plays on the battlefield. From leading the charge as an Squad Lead to taking out vehicles as the Grenadier, these gameplay videos offer a closer look at the te
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam | Release Date Announcement2026-05-14Team17 and Expression Games are excited to officially confirm that Hell Let Loose: Vietnam will launch digitally on Thursday June 18 for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, as well as on console for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.Alongside the digital launch announcement, physical editions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X will arrive on August 4, with pre-orders now officially live for all editions.Watch the brand-new release date trailer below and prepare for deployment. Pre-order Hell Let Loose: Vietnam now.Open Beta Weekend Begins May 29Before launch, players will have an opportunity to experience the brutal jungle warfare of Hell Let
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam | Beta Testing & Crossplay Update2026-04-23First of all, thank you to everyone who has signed up for beta testing so far. The response has been phenomenal, with over 100k registrations in the first three days. It’s great to see so many of you ready to join us in Hell Let Loose: Vietnam very soon.Please find below information on the upcoming beta tests, as well as an update on Hell Let Loose: Vietnam's cross-platform play.First Closed Beta TestingAs a heads up, access to the beta will be rolled out in phases.To make sure you’re in the running, please ensure you have completed the onboarding form on the FirstLook platform.The first Closed Beta test will be Steam only.Please note that th
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam | Beta Testing Sign Up2026-04-16If you're interested in playing Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, it’s time to enlist!Sign for beta testing todayAnnounced during this year’s action-packed Galaxies Showcase, Team17 and Expression Games are thrilled to reveal that signups are now open for upcoming playtests. Players can register their interest to be one of the first to step into the fury of the brutal Vietnam War using our registration link or scanning the QR code in the trailer.This explosive new trailer sets the stage with fierce aerial combat, claustrophobic firefights set in dense jungle environments and iconic patrol boats engaging in brutal strategic river pursuit.Wishlist the g
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam will be in the Galaxies Spring Showcase2026-04-13Don’t miss Hell Let Loose: Vietnam’s feature in the Galaxies Showcase on Thursday 16 April, starting 12pm PDT | 3pm EDT | 8pm UK | 9pm CEST.🔗 Find out more about GalaxiesThe latest from Hell Let Loose: Vietnam See the latest in-engine images from inside of Hell Let Loose: Vietnam.