The Battlefield 6 open beta was a massive win for EA in terms of numbers. During its double beta weekend, the game pulled in over five hundred thousand players on Steam alone. This doesn’t even count the people playing on consoles. The buzz was real. Fans rushed in to see if the series had finally bounced back after the troubles of Battlefield 2042.
But not everyone walked away happy. Some long-time fans felt the maps were too small. Others thought the action was too chaotic. Team play, which has always been a big part of Battlefield, felt off to them. So while many players enjoyed it, there are plenty who are not fully sold on Battlefield 6 yet.
For those who want something different, another game is already turning heads. It’s called Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, and it might deliver the kind of large-scale war battles that Battlefield used to be known for.
The first Hell Let Loose came out in 2021. It was a World War 2 shooter with 100-player matches. Fifty on one side, fifty on the other. Fans loved its massive maps, realistic design, and gritty style. The maps were built from real-world locations using satellite data. The gameplay felt slower, heavier, and much more grounded than modern Battlefield. There were even details like proximity voice chat, real ballistics, and graphic gore. For many old Battlefield fans, this game felt like what the franchise had lost.
Players in Hell Let Loose could choose from 14 roles spread across four main classes: Infantry, Recon, Armor, and Command. The command role especially brought back memories of older Battlefield games. On top of that, it had a meta layer where players collected resources and used them for support actions or building defenses. It mixed shooter gameplay with a bit of strategy, which made the battles feel alive and tactical.
Now, the studio is moving to Vietnam. Hell Let Loose: Vietnam has been announced and promises to expand everything from the first game. It will launch with six massive maps and 19 unique roles. Helicopters will be part of the US side, while the NVA will get tunnel-building roles. There will also be a drag-and-revive feature, which sounds similar to what Battlefield 6 is offering. And the developers are working on a smoother onboarding process so that new players won’t feel lost in the chaos.
The only catch is timing. Hell Let Loose: Vietnam isn’t coming until 2026. That’s a long wait. On one hand, this is good because it means the game won’t be buried under the hype of Battlefield 6. On the other, fans looking for an alternative will need to be patient.
For now, Battlefield 6 holds the spotlight. But if Hell Let Loose: Vietnam lives up to its promise, the war for fans’ hearts could take an interesting turn in the next few years.
