Hell Let Loose: Vietnam
A practical guide hub for 50v50 Vietnam War battles: how to play, best settings, squads, maps, modes, weapons, helicopters, tunnels and where to buy.
Watch Before You Read
See the battle rhythm first: infantry pushes, helicopters, river crossings and squad-scale chaos.
What is Hell Let Loose: Vietnam?
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is a standalone tactical FPS from Expression Games and Team17. Two 50-player armies fight across Vietnam War battlefields where squads, commander orders, spawn networks and map control decide the match.
The game adds helicopters, patrol boats, swimming, climbing, fast crawling, NVA tunnels, mortar squads and 17 roles across infantry, recon, armour, helicopter and command units.
Explore All GuidesFind Your First Route In
Learn the first match flow, then move into squads, maps and battlefield systems.
Beginner Guide
First-match flow, 50v50 basics, objectives, spawning, squads and what to do after loading in.
Squad Guide
Join friends, pick a unit, follow squad lead, use comms, and understand outposts and garrisons.
Maps
All six launch maps, their terrain identity, river routes, airfield sightlines and port fighting.
Gameplay Showcase
See how roles, helicopters, boats, tunnels and movement systems change the flow of a match.
See the Six Battlefields
Bridge crossings, dense villages, open airfields and port fights all demand different routes.
Scan the Battlefield

Why Matches Feel Different
Core systems that shape routes, pressure, squad roles and map control.
50v50 Command Warfare
Commander, squad leaders and infantry squads coordinate across five-sector battlefields.
Helicopters and Patrol Boats
US helicopters and river patrol boats change movement, supply routes and flanking pressure.
NVA Tunnel Networks
Tunnel systems let NVA squads create surprise routes and reinforce objectives from unexpected angles.
Six Vietnam Battlefields
Fight across bridges, jungle, airfields, ports, villages, rivers, cliffs and industrial zones.
Vietnam Warfare at a Glance
Terrain, vehicles and sightlines are easier to read when you see the fight from the ground.

Jungle Battlefields
Dense terrain and long sightlines shape every squad movement.

Combined Arms
Infantry, armour, boats and helicopters create a layered frontline.

Asymmetric Warfare
NVA tunnel networks and US air mobility change how objectives are held.

Large-Scale Objectives
50v50 battles reward communication, logistics and map control.

The Latest News
Follow launch notes, Vietnam updates, developer briefs, playtest posts and new battlefield details from the official Hell Let Loose news hub.
Featured Guides
Beginner, settings, and squad pages are the first tactical entry points.

Hell Let Loose Vietnam how to play beginner guide
First match flow, spawning, squads and objective basics.
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Hell Let Loose Vietnam best settings guide
Clearer visibility, smoother FPS and voice setup before joining a match.
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Hell Let Loose Vietnam how to join a squad guide
Party up, choose a unit, use comms and move with your squad.
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Guides
Start with match flow, squad movement and battlefield systems.
how-to-play / join-squad / gameplay-showcaseSettings
Tune visibility, FPS, controls and voice before your first long session.
best-settingsClasses
Choose roles that actually help the squad hold or break a sector.
classesMaps
Read terrain, crossings, ports, airfields and jungle routes before deploying.
mapsModes
Know what counts toward capture before fighting in the wrong place.
modesWeapons
Compare faction weapons, launchers and close-range pressure tools.
weaponsReady to Master Hell Let Loose: Vietnam?
Use the beginner pages first, then move into maps, modes, weapons and squad tactics once you understand the flow of a match.





