Unofficial launch field manual

Hell Let Loose: Vietnam

A source-led guide to the launch build: where to start, what is verified, what changed in Hotfix 1, and which details still need confirmation.

Scale
50v50 battles
Launch maps
6 large-scale maps
Released
August 13, 2026
Verified launch brief

What the sources support today

Every number is tied to a platform and observation date. Unknown crossplay, solo-mode, control, and weapon details stay clearly marked as unknown.

Official overview

US and NVA factions, specialised roles, helicopters, tunnels, patrol boats, and six maps.

Launch modes

Warfare is a five-sector tug of war. Offensive uses attacker and defender roles.

Hotfix tracking

Hotfix 1 addressed AMD stability, servers, the browser, tunnel crashes, and PS5 audio.

Current snapshot

Launch information changes quickly

The current content reflects sources observed on August 17, 2026. Prices, review totals, player counts, and patch status must be rechecked before publication.

Read Hotfix 1 notes