Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, Open Crossplay Playtest This Weekend
via Expression Games •
July 24, 2026
Team17 and Expression Games share a developer Q&A as the team prepare for the first Open Crossplay Playtest on a brand new map This Weekend
Wakefield, UK – July 24, 2026 – Today, Team17 and Expression Games are excited to reveal Part 1 of two new developer Q&As in The Command Post, available in vlog and blog format, and announce a brand new crossplay playtest starting Today and running all weekend.
Expression lead devs, Paul ‘Rushy’ Rustchynsky – Game Director, Keiran D’Archambaud – Studio Technical Director, Ryan Howard – Senior Art Director and Sam Warren – Development Director lift the hood on the most ambitious Hell Let Loose project to date with a focus on game performance, gameplay, weapon development, roadmap teasers and a closer look at the exciting potential of the Vietnamese maps.
Watch The Command Post Developer Q&A Part 1 here:
Visit the Hell Let Loose website to read the full transcript here.
This Weekend, starting Today, Friday July 24, 2PM BST, Team17 and Expression Games are opening the doors to the first crossplay playtest for PC and console players. This playtest will take place on a brand new map, the Đắk Tô Airfield.
November 1967 saw the start of the Battle of Đắk Tô, an attack on a key US airfield base and surrounding hilltop fortifications in the central highlands of South Vietnam. The focal point of the base is its long, stretching airstrip, allowing nearby armor and recon units to take advantage and dominate the area. Impact craters and destroyed vehicles are strewn along the runway, caused by the constant bombardment of artillery strikes.
The operating airfield means the surrounding areas are less dense than the typical jungle, demanding effective teamwork and communication to navigate the open space safely.
Crossplay Playtest Details as follows:
- Start Date/Time: Friday, July 24, 2PM BST / 6AM PDT
- End Date/Time: Monday, July 27, 2PM BST / 6AM PDT
- Platforms: PC (Steam only), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
This is an open playtest. See below for platform instructions on how to join:
Steam
On Steam, head to the Hell Let Loose: Vietnam store page. Upon the playtest going live, a button will appear which will allow you to ‘request access’ to the playtest. Simply select this, download the playtest app, and join the test.
PS5 and XBOX
To take part, simply search for the ‘Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Playtest’ application on either the PlayStation or XBOX store once the playtest goes live, download the app, and jump into the action.
Please note that an active PS+ or Xbox Game Pass Essential subscription is required to join the test.
About Hell Let Loose: Vietnam
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam features intense jungle warfare set during one of history’s fiercest battlegrounds in real-world locations recreated with unrivalled authenticity.
At launch, players can expect:
- 6 distinct large-scale maps with dramatic terrain and weather variants
- Immersive 50 vs 50 battles where strategy, squad cooperation and teamwork take precedence over individual heroics.
- Destructive historically accurate weapons, vehicles and tactical options including; new US aerial units and resourceful NVA forces
- Dynamic gameplay experience where both sides can hunt the enemy through Vietnam’s complex river network with heavily armed patrol boats
Follow the official Hell Let Loose: Vietnam social channels and website to stay in the loop with all the latest news and playtest announcements.
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About Team17 Digital
Founded in 1990, Team17 Digital is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Part of Team17 Group plc, which floated on AIM in 2018, Team17 Digital has an extensive portfolio comprised of over 140 titles, and fully encapsulates the spirit of independent games. Team17 Digital’s portfolio of multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands include Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise, alongside its games label partner titles, including the award-winning games Date Everything!, Goblin Cleanup, Greak: Memories of Azur, and Overcooked! franchise. Visit www.team17.com for more information.
About Expression Games
Expression is a UK-based game developer for console and PC, founded in 2022. The company employs over 110 people and leads development on the Hell Let Loose franchise, as well as providing co-development services for partners. Expression was recognised in 2023, 2024 and 2025 as a GamesIndustry.biz Best Places to Work.
