If You’re an Old School Battlefield Fan Not Vibing With BF6, This New FPS is Perfect For You

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The Open Beta of Battlefield 6, hosted by EA, proved to be a triumph in terms of attracting players during its two-day event. During the Beta weekend, Battlefield 6 saw a peak concurrent player count of 521,079 on Steam, as reported by SteamDB. This is an astoundingly high number, and it doesn’t include those who played the Battlefield 6 Beta on consoles. However, not every one of these players will continue to play Battlefield 6 at its full launch.

While the Open Beta of Battlefield 6 undoubtedly reassured many enthusiasts that the series is regaining its footing after Battlefield 2042’s stumbles, it didn’t completely win over all fans. Long-time Battlefield devotees voiced concerns about certain aspects of the Beta, such as smaller maps, intense gameplay, and less effective team dynamics. But fear not, fellow Battlefield fans! A new shooter is approaching on the horizon, and its sequel could potentially offer the grandiose warfare experience that we crave.

Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Might Be a Strong Alternative to Battlefield 6

The First Hell Let Loose Captured Much of That Battlefield Spirit

I’ve been thoroughly enjoying “Hell Let Loose,” a World War 2 FPS released in July 2021, developed by Expression Games. For years now, it’s been attracting attention from dedicated Battlefield enthusiasts as an exceptional alternative to the recent installments of EA’s franchise. The gameplay mechanics of Hell Let Loose will seem quite familiar to Battlefield fans, featuring massive maps divided into numerous control points that two teams of 50 players engage in intense battles over.

In Hell Let Loose, the maps mirror their historical counterparts precisely, such as Omaha Beach or Stalingrad. Satellite and aerial imagery were used to create these accurate reproductions. The game’s dedication to realism permeates every aspect of its design and presentation. Realistic chat systems, graphic dismemberment and gore, and precise ballistics and recoil physics contribute to Hell Let Loose’s remarkably authentic feel, a quality that’s been missing from the Battlefield series for a while.

In the game titled “Hell Let Loose“, players are offered a variety of 14 character roles to select, each categorized under one of four main classes: Infantry, Recon, Armor, and Command. The Command class may appeal particularly to fans of the classic Battlefield series, as they will find a gameplay experience reminiscent of their last encounter in “Battlefield Hardline“. Additionally, a strategic, real-time-strategy (RTS) influenced meta-game is incorporated within “Hell Let Loose“, allowing players to collect resources during combat and utilize them for calling in support or reinforcing encampments.

Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Taps Into a Growing Niche

Bad Company 2″ may not be the most famous games in the series, they have a dedicated fan base that appears to be expanding over time. The “Hell Let Loose” game series is about to deliver an experience tailored specifically for this niche audience.

The upcoming game, titled Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, promises to transport the realistic, large-scale combat of the original game into a fresh Vietnam setting. At launch, players can expect six expansive maps, with 19 specialized roles added, such as helicopter roles for the US forces and tunnel-crafting roles for the NVA. The revamped onboarding experience in Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is designed to be beginner-friendly, potentially making it an appealing entry point for new players.

As stated on the Steam page for “Hell Let Loose: Vietnam”, it will incorporate a pull-and-resuscitate feature, which might be similar to that seen in “Battlefield 6”.

Hell Let Loose: Vietnam’s Release Window is a Double-Edged Sword

2026 is when we can expect the general release of “Hell Let Loose: Vietnam”. This is advantageous for the game as it won’t be launched until after “Battlefield 6”, thus avoiding the latter’s looming presence. However, it also means that those seeking an alternative to “Battlefield 6” will have a bit of a wait on their hands.

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2025-08-24 13:34