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FIELD MANUAL // VIETNAM

HELL LET LOOSE
VIETNAM

THE COMPLETE BATTLEFIELD GUIDE

Maps, weapons, classes, factions, vehicles and battlefield tactics for the 50 vs 50 Vietnam War shooter from Expression Games and Team17. Whether you're looking for a Hell Let Loose Vietnam classes breakdown, a Hell Let Loose Vietnam weapons list, or Hell Let Loose Vietnam maps and tactics — this field manual has what you need before you deploy.

COORD: 17°N 107°E // AUTH: HLLV-FM-001
Release
Aug 13, 2026
Developer
Expression Games
Publisher
Team17
Platforms
PC / PS5 / Xbox
Price
$39.99
Players
50v50
01

Field Intelligence

Major guide categories — weapons, factions, vehicles, maps and objectives
Hell Let Loose Vietnam US soldier with M16 rifle in jungle
WEAPONS DATABASE

Weapons

US & NVA ARSENALS

Every weapon in Hell Let Loose: Vietnam — rifles, machine guns, launchers, shotguns, flamethrowers and sidearms for both the US Armed Forces and North Vietnamese Army.

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Hell Let Loose Vietnam infantry squad moving through jungle
CLASSES & ROLES

Classes

17 BATTLE ROLES

All 17 specialised roles across six battlefield units — Command, Infantry, Recon, Armour, Mortar and Helicopter. What each class does, what it carries, and how to play it.

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Thanh Hoa Bridge battlefield map in Hell Let Loose Vietnam
BATTLEFIELD MAPS

Maps

6 LAUNCH MAPS

Every launch map — Thanh Hóa Bridge, Huế Outskirts, Vạn Tường, Quảng Ngãi, Đắk Tô Airfield and Cam Ranh Port — with layout notes and tactical advice for each.

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Hell Let Loose Vietnam helicopter and vehicles on the battlefield
VEHICLES & SUPPORT

Vehicles

TANKS · HELICOPTERS · BOATS

M48 Patton and T-54 tanks, transport and supply helicopters, PBR patrol boats and NVA tunnel networks — how vehicles are spawned, supplied and used in battle.

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Hell Let Loose Vietnam US army soldier aiming rifle during firefight
FIELD GUIDES

Guides & Tactics

HOW TO PLAY

New player guide covering objectives, capture mechanics, spawns, communication, tunnels, helicopters and how hell let loose vietnam differs from the WWII-era Hell Let Loose.

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Hell Let Loose Vietnam jungle warfare gameplay screenshot
REFERENCE

FAQ

QUICK ANSWERS

Crossplay, game pass, DLC, system requirements, servers and more — quick answers to the questions every new player asks before deploying.

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02

Game Modes Overview

Six distinct modes in the launch build — capture the battlefield
MODE 01 // WARFARE

Warfare

The classic Hell Let Loose tug-of-war. Both teams hold their half of the map while the middle sector starts neutral; capture contested sectors in sequence to reach and take the enemy HQ. If time expires, the team holding the most sectors wins. Matches run up to 90 minutes.

MODE 02 // OFFENSIVE

Offensive

Attack vs defence. The attacking team must capture all five sectors, with a 30-minute timer per sector; the defending team holds the frontline and wins if any active sector survives the timer. Once a sector is lost it cannot be recaptured.

MODE 03 // CONQUEST

Conquest

Free-flowing territory control with a Morale system. Each team has finite morale that bleeds when outnumbered on capture points and drains on every redeploy. Control the majority of points when the enemy runs out of morale to win — or survive the overtime race.

MODE 04 // DOMINATION

Domination

Two-phase HQ assault. Teams fight over three central capture points; controlling the majority unlocks the enemy HQ, which can then be captured for an instant win. Lose the central majority and the HQ locks again.

FIELD NOTE // CAPTURE MECHANICS Every sector has a Hard Cap (the objective circle) and a Soft Cap (the 2×2 grid around it). Players inside the Soft Cap contribute 1 manpower to capture progress; players inside the Hard Cap contribute 3×. A clean, uncontested capture takes 3 minutes — so getting boots inside the circle matters more than anywhere else.
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Launch Maps

Six real-world inspired battlefields, from the Dragon's Jaw to Cam Ranh Bay
Thanh Hoa Bridge map - the Dragon's Jaw in Hell Let Loose Vietnam
MAP // 01

Thanh Hóa Bridge

RIVER CROSSING

Fight for the infamous Dragon's Jaw across the Nam Ma River. Expect river combat, close-quarters fighting around villages and trainyards, and jungle-covered high ground.

Hue Outskirts map - urban and mountainous terrain in Hell Let Loose Vietnam
MAP // 02

Huế Outskirts

URBAN + JUNGLE

Mountainous terrain, terraced farms and dense jungle outside Huế during the Tet Offensive. Vertical combat, concrete industrial areas and US base defences connected by waterways.

Van Tuong map - village and river jungle in Hell Let Loose Vietnam
MAP // 03

Vạn Tường

VILLAGE + RIVER

Semi-urban village combat and dense river foliage from the first major US offensive of the war. The sprawling river network is built for boat skirmishes and ambushes.

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ENTER THE FIELD MANUAL

Deploying for the first time? Start with the classes guide, then check the weapons database before you hit the jungle.

04

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you deploy
What is Hell Let Loose: Vietnam?

Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is a 50 vs 50 multiplayer tactical first-person shooter set during the Vietnam War, developed by Expression Games and published by Team17. Hell Let Loose vietnam launched on August 13, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Players fight as either the North Vietnamese Army or the US Armed Forces across six real-world inspired maps, using historically accurate weapons, tanks, helicopters and patrol boats.

Is Hell Let Loose: Vietnam a DLC or a standalone game?

Hell Let Loose vietnam is a standalone game. Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is a separate full-priced release ($39.99 on Steam) rather than an expansion for the original Hell Let Loose. The original WWII game continues to exist alongside it with its own player base and development team.

Does Hell Let Loose: Vietnam have crossplay?

Yes. Hell Let Loose: Vietnam supports cross-platform multiplayer across PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Hell Let Loose vietnam ran a crossplay playtest before launch and shipped with cross-platform play enabled, with crossplay parties supported.

How many players are in a match?

Matches are 50 vs 50 — 100 players total — organised into multiple squads per team. Squads cover infantry, recon, armour, mortar and helicopter units, with a single Commander coordinating the whole team through the chain of command.

How many maps are in Hell Let Loose: Vietnam?

The launch build includes six maps: Thanh Hóa Bridge, Huế Outskirts, Vạn Tường, Quảng Ngãi, Đắk Tô Airfield and Cam Ranh Port. Each recreates a real location and historical battle from the Vietnam War, from Operation Rolling Thunder to the Battle of Đắk Tô.

Is Hell Let Loose: Vietnam on Game Pass?

Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is available on Xbox Series X|S, but as of launch hell let loose vietnam is not listed on Xbox Game Pass. Hell Let Loose vietnam is sold separately on Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation Store and the Microsoft Store. Check the store page for the latest subscription availability.

What are the system requirements?

Minimum: Windows 10 64-bit, Intel Core i5-10600K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, 16 GB RAM, Nvidia RTX 2060 Super / AMD RX 6600 XT, DirectX 12, 30 GB storage. Recommended: Windows 11, Intel Core i5-12600K / AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, Nvidia RTX 3060 Ti / AMD RX 6900 XT, 30 GB storage. Full details on the release and platforms page.

How many classes are there in Hell Let Loose: Vietnam?

There are 17 specialised roles across six battlefield units: Commander (Command), Squad Leader, Rifleman, Grenadier, Engineer, Medic, Specialist and Machine Gunner (Infantry), Spotter and Sniper (Recon), Tank Commander and Crewman (Armour), Logistics Officer and Pilot (Helicopter, US only), and Observer, Support and Gunner (Mortar Squad). See the full classes guide.

Do I need to play Hell Let Loose (WWII) first?

No. Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is a standalone game with its own tutorial and onboarding. Veterans of the original will recognise the core formula — sector capture, garrisons, outposts, supply chains and the chain of command — but the Vietnam setting adds new mechanics like NVA tunnels, US helicopters, patrol boats and swimming.

Is the 2026 Field Supplies DLC worth it?

The Hell Let Loose: Vietnam — 2026 Field Supplies pack ($26.99) includes cosmetic supply drops: the NVA Boat Crew uniform at launch, plus ANZAC & NVA and Green Berets & Navy SEALs uniforms delivered in later 2026 quarters. Hell Let Loose vietnam is purely cosmetic content — the base game includes all maps, weapons, classes and gameplay.

What are the factions in Hell Let Loose: Vietnam?

Two playable factions at launch: the US Armed Forces and the North Vietnamese Army (NVA). The US brings helicopters, tanks like the M48 Patton, and the M16; the NVA fights with tunnels, the RPD and RPG-02, and the T-54 tank. The 2026 Field Supplies DLC teases ANZAC forces and US special operations units arriving in later content updates.