Welcome to the 2026 Steam Free Weekend Celebration
Welcome in, soldiers, to our 2026 Steam Free Weekend Celebration.
For some of you, especially those waiting for Hell Let Loose: Vietnam to launch later this year, this may be your first time stepping onto the battlefield in Hell Let Loose. For others, you may already be thousands of hours deep into the war.
Whether you are a hardened veteran or a fresh blueberry, we cannot wait to see you on the frontlines with us this weekend.
How Do You Play Hell Let Loose?
If you are jumping in for the first time, or even if you just want to sharpen your skills, we have you covered.
Over on the official Hell Let Loose YouTube channel, we have launched a brand new community supported series called "How to Hell Let Loose?" featuring some of our incredible War Correspondents.
New to the frontline?
Start with IronHeart Gaming’s “5 Top Tips for New Hell Let Loose Players”, where he breaks down the essentials every new recruit needs to know.
Looking for class specific guides?
Recon: SoulSniper dives into "How to play Recon Class" and operate effectively behind enemy lines, along with several other in depth tutorials.
Armor: RazBora shares his “5 Top Tips for Tanks”, helping you dominate the battlefield in armor. Fellow tanker TheFreshBakedGoods also has more powerful tutorials on the way so be sure to follow the course playlist on YouTube.
Infantry roles: Competitive maestro DasAltberg has been putting together exceptional role base guides for those looking to elevate their infantry gameplay.
Resources and nodes: Want to understand how the economy of war works? Gebatron has created the ultimate node & resource breakdown to get you up to speed.
During our 2025 Free Weekend, we also published a beginner’s guide over on our website. If you are looking for even more detail, be sure to check that out as well.
The Fundamentals
At its heart, Hell Let Loose is about teamwork.
If you remember nothing else this weekend, remember this:
Communicate
Talk to your squad. A coordinated unit is always stronger than a silent one.Stick together
Running off alone rarely ends well. Move with your team and support one another.Play tactically
This is not a run and gun shooter. Think before you push. Positioning, patience, and planning win battles.
Ultimately, the best way to learn is by jumping in and experiencing it for yourself.
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam
We know many of you are excited for Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, arriving later in 2026.
If you are enjoying your time on the WWII frontlines this weekend, this is just the beginning. Be sure to follow us across our social channels for the latest updates. We will be sharing more information very soon, and you will not want to miss it.
Now gear up, squad up, and we will see you on the frontlines.