Hell let Loose has been playable in Early Access for several years and has been continuously developed since then. Soon, the realistic shooter will leave Early Access and be officially released on Steam, as announced at the E3 2021 . Hell let Loose is also set to be released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
What kind of shooter is it? Hell let Loose puts you in the role of a soldier in World War II. You participate in massive battles with 100 players (50 per side) and realistic conditions.
Each faction only has access to the weapons that were historically used in combat and wears corresponding uniforms. Various roles such as Officer, Medic, or Sniper are available.
Ballistics and recoil are designed to behave like real weapons. Hits from heavy artillery can shred soldiers, and various tanks are also available.
There are two game modes to choose from, Offensive and Warfare, as well as nine large maps so far. Two more maps will be added with the Eastern Front update: Stalingrad and Kursk. A new trailer from E3 2021 gives you a first look:
When and where can I play it? Hell let Loose will leave Early Access on Steam on July 27, 2021. It has been playable there since 2019.
A version for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 is also expected to be released in 2021, but there is currently no release date for this. However, the shooter is expected to attract quite a few players as it is already well received.
3000 Players on Average, “Very Positive” on Steam
How Hell let Loose is received: In its two years on Steam, Hell let Loose has gathered 27,381 reviews, of which 86% are positive (via Steam). This gives the shooter a rating of “very positive” on the platform.
Even though it is an Early Access title, players are actively playing. On average, around 3,000 players are in Hell let Loose at any given time, peaking at up to 7,000 in May (via steamcharts.com).
It is often praised that Hell let Loose stands out from other shooters. You don’t need “crazy reflexes” like in CoD, but rather team play. The user Mani.AC writes on Steam about the target audience of the shooter:
People who are into immersive gaming experiences, shooter experience, and enjoy multiplayer games, especially those based on a game and a community that focuses not on the skill kiddie but on tactical approaches and polite communication in their thirties (+).
The community is also frequently praised. Communication is key to success, and many players, according to reviews, stick to this and work together for victory. Toxic behavior is rather rare.
What is not so good? However, there is criticism regarding updates that aim to drive the game more in the direction of Battlefield. Reviews of this kind are, however, rather rare and have not occurred much lately.
By the way, Battlefield itself is also continuing with the new Battlefield 2042. It was also celebrated with a gameplay reveal at E3 2021. In our hub for the shooter, you can find out more about it:
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