A Huge Collaboration for Hell Let Loose: Vietnam
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is planning to open a dramatic new chapter for the franchise in 2026. This upcoming entry will shift the battlefield to a whole new theatre of war. Just as with the World War II entry, authenticity became a huge part of the project. Weaponry and equipment are carefully recreated to reflect the conflict with precision and respect.
To achieve this level of accuracy, publisher Team17 and developer Expression Games partnered with the Royal Armouries. It’s the United Kingdom’s national collection of arms and armour. The Royal Armouries, one of the world’s oldest and most extensive public collections, became an invaluable resource in shaping the game’s design.
The collaboration began in July 2024, early in the development process. Members of Expression Games visited the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds to gather detailed references. They captured video, images, scans, and even audio recordings of historic weapons. With this help, the team can now recreate the era’s firearms with an unprecedented level of historical and technical accuracy.
According to Jack Wanstall, Senior Licensing and Partnerships Manager at the Royal Armouries, the partnership reflects the museum’s commitment to sharing its expertise with new audiences. By contributing to the project, the organisation brings its collection to life in an interactive space, giving players the chance to engage with history through vivid detail and immersive gameplay.
Matt White, Creative Director at Expression Games, described the experience of working with the Royal Armouries and Jonathan Ferguson, Keeper of Firearms and Artillery, as invaluable. Their expertise, he explained, helped the development team achieve authenticity across visuals, animations, and audio.
This collaboration highlights a shared dedication to accuracy, technical precision, and cultural storytelling. With these, the game promises to deliver a deeply immersive experience when it launches in 2026.