Players looking for a big historical shooter on Steam have something new to watch in June. Hell Let Loose: Vietnam launches on June 18, bringing the series’ 50v50 warfare into a setting built around jungle routes, helicopters, patrol boats, tunnels, and tense squad pushes.
That is why the Battlefield 1 comparison is easy to understand. Both games sell the feeling of being one soldier inside a much larger fight. The difference is that Hell Let Loose: Vietnam looks slower, harsher, and more dependent on communication, which could make it a strong fit for players who want scale without the usual arcade pace.
The move from World War II to Vietnam changed more than the weapons. Dense jungle, rivers, hills, and tunnels should make matches feel less open and more dangerous.
Players will have to think about movement, sightlines, and ambushes instead of simply rushing toward the next objective. Helicopters and patrol boats should also change how teams move across the map, especially when squads need to reinforce a fight or flank a defended position.
That gives the game its own identity. It is not only trying to recreate big battles. It is trying to make the terrain itself feel like part of the war.
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is built around squads, commanders, roles, and communication. That means players who work together should get much more out of it than players who treat it like a solo shooter.
A good squad can hold a line, call out danger, move with purpose, and turn a messy fight into something memorable. A silent team will probably struggle, especially in a game where positioning matters as much as aim.
That is the biggest thing players should know before jumping in. This is not just about big maps and loud gunfire. The game wants people to talk, plan, and play their role.
The Steam page already has pre-purchase options, along with a playtest request. That is useful for a game like this because large tactical shooters need strong map flow, stable servers, and clear role design from day one.
A test also helps players decide whether the pace works for them. Some will come in wanting the chaos of Battlefield 1. Others may end up liking this more because it gives every push more weight.
The game is also coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, but Steam players will be one of the first groups to judge whether the Vietnam setting works as well in practice as it does on paper.
The best thing about Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is that it does not need to copy Battlefield 1 to appeal to the same crowd. It offers the same broad promise of huge historical battles, but with a more tactical edge.
For players who miss large-scale war shooters and want something with teamwork at the center, June 18 is the date to watch. Hell Let Loose: Vietnam launches digitally on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, with physical console editions planned later.
