Firebase defence under fire — official Hell Let Loose: Vietnam screenshotHell Let Loose: Vietnam Game Modes
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam launches with six game modes across six maps. Four are confirmed: the returning Warfare and Offensive, plus new Conquest and Domination. Two more modes have not yet been detailed.
Confirmed Modes
| Mode | Type | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| Warfare | Objective (returning) | Classic HLL: capture and hold strongpoints across the map; the team holding the majority wins as the clock runs out. |
| Offensive | Attack/defend (returning) | Attackers push a sector chain with limited resources; defenders hold until the final sector falls. |
| Conquest | Territory (new) | Capture neutral sectors to build a territory lead; each captured sector drains the enemy's ticket pool. |
| Domination | Point control (new) | Fight over three fixed points simultaneously — the fastest pace mode, perfect for jungle firefights. |
The two unannounced modes were teased in pre-launch coverage. Community speculation centers on an extraction-style mode (given the tunnel system) and a skirmish mode for smaller servers. Nothing official has been confirmed.
How Vietnam Changes the Modes
- Air mobility — helicopters create new capture strategies: hot-drop a squad on an Offensive objective while the NVA mortar team covers the approach.
- Tunnels — NVA squads can flank entire frontline sectors via tunnels; expect ambush-heavy Conquest rounds.
- Water — PBR river boats let squads bypass chokepoints; river control is a new tactical layer in Domination.
- Mortar squads — 3-player mortar teams add indirect fire that can decide Offensive attacks.
Mode Tips
- In Conquest, never abandon a contested sector — every sector drains tickets.
- In Offensive as attackers, use the US helicopter for the first push; defenders with RPGs will punish repeat drops.
- As NVA in Domination, tunnel between points — you can appear anywhere.
- Always keep a forward spawn (garrison) up; 50v50 is lost without spawn logistics.
Game Modes FAQ
How many players per match?
50 vs 50 — 100 players total, like the WWII game.
Are there small-scale modes?
Not confirmed at launch; the two unannounced modes may include a smaller-scale option.
Can I play solo or co-op?
No single-player or co-op campaign confirmed; the game is focused on multiplayer 50v50.