TL;DR
- Hell Let Loose Vietnam is available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, targeting 60 FPS on both consoles.
- Full crossplay is live at launch — PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC can all play together on the same servers.
- Console players get aim assist on cross-platform servers to help close the gap against mouse and keyboard.
- You can filter the server browser to play console-only, full crossplay, or PC-only matches.
- Voice chat uses three separate channels — squad, proximity, and command. Learn which button switches between them before your first match.
- Performance Mode is the right choice on console — 60 FPS is more valuable than resolution in a tactical shooter.
- Cross-progression is limited: Steam and PS5 do not share progress. Xbox and Microsoft Store PC do.
- Use the D-pad for pings and building — it replaces a lot of what mouse buttons do on PC.
Hell Let Loose Vietnam is a big game to learn on any platform. On console it comes with an extra layer of things to understand — controller layout, aim assist, voice channels, crossplay settings, and performance options that do not exist on PC. This guide covers everything a PS5 or Xbox Series X|S player needs to know before they queue for their first match. If you are totally new to Hell Let Loose Vietnam and want to understand the game modes first, start with the all game modes guide and the beginners guide. Then come back here for the console-specific setup.
Is Hell Let Loose Vietnam on PS5 and Xbox?
Yes. Hell Let Loose Vietnam launched on August 13, 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC simultaneously. It is a current-generation-only title. PS4 and Xbox One are not supported. The game runs on Unreal Engine 5 and targets 60 frames per second on both PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Both console versions use Dynamic Resolution Scaling (DRS) to maintain frame rate stability during intense 50v50 battles. The internal resolution shifts to keep performance smooth rather than holding a fixed resolution that can dip during heavy combat. This is the right trade-off for a tactical shooter where reading the map and reacting quickly matter more than pixel-perfect image quality.
You can find the game on the PlayStation Store and the Xbox Store.
PS5 Specific: Performance Mode vs Quality Mode
On PS5, the game gives you a choice between Performance Mode and Quality Mode. Use Performance Mode. Full stop.
In a 50v50 tactical shooter, 60 FPS is far more valuable than higher resolution or enhanced visual quality. You spot enemies through dense jungle faster. You react to movement more smoothly. You read the battlefield better. The visual difference between the two modes is not something you will notice mid-match. The frame rate difference absolutely is.
PS5 Pro owners will receive a free update adding PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) support in the months after launch. This will improve both frame rate and image quality on the Pro hardware. At launch it is not available, so Pro and base PS5 players are on the same footing until that update arrives.
Xbox Series X vs Xbox Series S Performance
Both Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S run the game and target 60 FPS, but the Series S has less GPU power. The Series S uses a lower internal resolution and more aggressive DRS to hit the frame rate target. In practice the game still runs well, but Series S players may notice more obvious DRS shifts during large combat moments. This is expected and is the same compromise Series S makes with most demanding titles.
If you have the choice between the two consoles for this game, Series X gives a sharper image and more consistent DRS behaviour. If you only have Series S, the game is still fully playable — the tactical gameplay is unchanged.
Hell Let Loose Vietnam Console Controller Layout
Hell Let Loose Vietnam has a lot of actions mapped to a controller. This game is more complex than most shooters and uses almost every button on the controller for something. Here is the core layout to learn before your first match.
Basic Combat Controls (PS5 / Xbox)
- Right Trigger (R2/RT): Fire weapon
- Left Trigger (L2/LT): Aim down sights
- Right Bumper (R1/RB): Equipment radial — select grenades, bandages, and gear quickly
- Left Bumper (L1/LB): Switch voice communication channel (hold to navigate channels)
- Square / X Button: Reload
- Circle / B Button: Crouch / prone toggle
- Cross / A Button: Jump / vault
- Triangle / Y Button: Interact / enter vehicle
- Left Stick Click: Sprint
- Right Stick Click: Lean (when Lean Toggle is enabled in settings)
Map and Communication Controls
- D-Pad Left: Tap to ping enemy location. Hold to open a radial ping menu with more detailed callout options.
- D-Pad Right: Map marker / command interactions
- D-Pad Up / Down: Building and blueprint menus for classes that can construct (Engineer, Squad Leader)
- Options / Menu Button: Tactical map
The D-pad ping system is your most important communication tool if you are not using a headset. Tap left to mark an enemy position. This shows up on your teammates’ map and HUD. It is not as detailed as voice, but it is far better than nothing and requires zero mic use.
Turn Lean Toggle On
Go into Settings and enable Lean Toggle. This lets you lean left and right around corners by clicking the right stick while aiming. It is one of the most useful settings in the game for console players. Peeking around cover safely without fully exposing yourself is a core skill in Hell Let Loose Vietnam, and Lean Toggle makes it viable on a controller without awkward button combinations.
Controller Sensitivity Settings for Console
The default sensitivity in Hell Let Loose Vietnam tends to run low for most console players coming from other shooters. This is partly intentional — the game rewards slow, deliberate movement and accurate fire rather than fast flick shots. But too low and you will struggle to track moving targets.
Start with these baseline adjustments and tune from there:
- Horizontal (X) Sensitivity: Increase to around 6–8 from default. Most players find default too slow for turning to respond to flanks.
- Vertical (Y) Sensitivity: Keep slightly lower than X — around 5–7. Too high and you will overshoot targets when adjusting elevation.
- ADS Sensitivity Multiplier: Lower this — around 0.6–0.75 of your base sensitivity. Aiming down sights should be more precise than hip fire.
- Aim Acceleration: Turn this off or to minimum if available. Aim acceleration causes your crosshair to drift faster the longer you move the stick, which makes precise micro-adjustments inconsistent.
Spend a few minutes in the game’s training mode before your first live match to get a feel for your sensitivity. Adjusting it after you have played several matches is harder because you are fighting both the enemy and unfamiliar aim feel at the same time.
Aim Assist on Console — What It Does and How It Works
Console players on cross-platform servers have access to aim assist. This is active by default and is designed to help close the gap between controller players and mouse-and-keyboard PC players on shared servers.
The aim assist in Hell Let Loose Vietnam is not the aggressive magnetism you find in casual shooters. It is a softer system that slows your aim slightly as you pass over an enemy target, giving you a small window of additional accuracy. It does not snap to targets or track them automatically.
The developers confirmed the aim assist values match those used in the original Hell Let Loose. Veterans of the original will already know what to expect. For new console players: the aim assist is noticeable but subtle. Good positioning and map awareness matter far more than aim in this game anyway. A controller player who understands where to be and how to move will outperform a PC player who aims precisely but ignores their Squad Leader.
There is no option to adjust the strength of aim assist within the game — it is simply on for controller players. You cannot increase or decrease it beyond what the game provides.
Crossplay on Console — How It Works
Hell Let Loose Vietnam launched with full crossplay between PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This is a first for the series. The original Hell Let Loose kept console and PC players completely separate.
Every server in the browser is clearly labeled so you know exactly what you are joining:
- Full crossplay servers: PS5, Xbox, and all PC storefronts (Steam, Epic, Microsoft Store) in the same match.
- Console-only servers: PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only. No PC mouse-and-keyboard players.
- PC-only servers: No console players.
You can also disable crossplay entirely through the Settings menu under General. This filters your server browser to show only servers where your platform type is the only input option. You can turn crossplay off and on at any time without leaving a match.
Console players show a controller icon next to their name so other players can identify them. This is visible on PC as well. For a full breakdown of how the crossplay system works, see our crossplay guide.
Cross-Progression: What Carries Over Between Platforms
Cross-progression in Hell Let Loose Vietnam is limited and works within ecosystems rather than across all platforms freely.
- Xbox Series X|S and Microsoft Store PC: Progress carries over. Same ecosystem, same account.
- Steam and PS5: Progress does NOT carry over. These use separate infrastructures and separate accounts.
- DLC and cosmetics: Tied to the storefront where you bought them. A cosmetic pack bought on PlayStation Store will not appear on a Steam account and vice versa.
If cross-progression matters to you, buy the game on platforms within the same ecosystem from the start. Moving between Steam and PlayStation means starting fresh on the other platform.
Voice Chat on Console — How to Use It
Voice communication is one of the most important parts of Hell Let Loose Vietnam. This game is not like other shooters where you can mute everyone and play solo. Squads that communicate win. Squads that do not lose time, resources, and entire sectors.
The game uses three separate voice channels. On console, L1 / LB switches between them. Hold the button to navigate, or tap to cycle:
- Proximity Chat: Everyone physically near you in the game world can hear this — including enemies. Use it sparingly in the open. Good for immediate close-range coordination.
- Unit / Squad Radio: Only your six-person squad hears this. This is your primary communication channel. Use it for everything — enemy positions, your next move, garrison requests, when you need a Medic.
- Command Radio (Squad Leaders and Commanders only): All Squad Leaders and the Commander share this channel. Used for coordinating between squads and directing the overall team strategy.
Make sure your headset is set up correctly before your first match. On PS5, check that your headset is selected as the audio output in the PS5 system settings and that the in-game voice volume is not buried under game audio. On Xbox, set party chat output to Headset in the system audio settings, and adjust the headset chat mixer so voice is audible alongside game audio.
If voice chat is not working after checking these settings, the most common fix is going to Options → Audio in the game and using the Disconnect / Reconnect option under the VOIP section. This forces a fresh connection to the game’s voice service. If the problem persists, a full power cycle of the console and router usually clears it. For more on squad voice use, see the squad communication tips guide.
If You Do Not Have a Mic
You can play without a microphone. The ping system on the D-pad covers basic communication — enemy markers, position alerts, and requests. Many players do not use voice at all. You will contribute less than a communicating player, but you will not ruin your squad by staying silent. Just follow your Squad Leader’s position indicator and push the same objectives they are pushing.
Server Browser Tips for Console Players
Hell Let Loose Vietnam does not have a quick play button. You find and join matches through the server browser. This is different from most console shooters and confuses players at first.
When you open the server browser:
- Use the filter options to narrow down by game mode, map, region, and platform type.
- Look for servers with 80–100/100 player counts — these are active matches already underway that you can join mid-game.
- Choose a server in your region for the lowest ping. The server list shows ping values before you join.
- Official servers run by Team17 are clearly marked. These tend to be the most stable and well-populated, especially for new players.
- If you want to play with a specific friend on another platform, filter for full crossplay servers and look for a server they are already on, or create a squad first through the social menu.
The Battalions clan system — which lets organized groups track shared progress — launches in a post-release update. Until it arrives, the easiest way to coordinate with a regular group is through Discord or your platform’s party system before loading into the server browser together.
Using an Epic Games Account on Console
All social features in Hell Let Loose Vietnam — cross-platform friend lists, squad invites, and group queuing — run through Epic Games Services. Every player, on every platform including PS5 and Xbox, needs a free Epic Games account linked to their game account before they can use these features.
Link your Epic account through the game’s main menu before your first session. It takes about two minutes. Without it, you can still play but you cannot invite friends across platforms or join a pre-formed cross-platform squad.
Console Tips for Specific Game Modes
Understanding how the game modes work is just as important as knowing the controls. Here is what console players specifically need to know for each mode.
Warfare on Console
Warfare is the best starting mode for console players. It is the slowest and most forgiving. The 90-minute match gives you time to learn the controller layout without a tight clock forcing mistakes. Focus on following your Squad Leader’s position and staying near the Hard Cap circle on capture points. See the full Warfare mode guide for how sectors and capture work.
Offensive on Console
Offensive is more demanding because of the 30-minute sector timer and Hard Cap-only capture rule. Console players need to be especially alert here — get inside the circle, not just near it. The Offensive mode guide explains the Hard Cap rule in full.
Domination and Conquest on Console
Both new modes are best tackled after you are comfortable with the controller and the basic game loop. Conquest especially requires multi-point awareness that is harder to manage on a controller than on PC with a wider field of view and faster map navigation. Start with Warfare and Domination before moving to Conquest. The Domination and Conquest guide covers both in detail.
The Best Classes to Start With on Console
Some roles are easier to manage on a controller than others. For new console players, these are the best starting points.
Rifleman is the simplest role. You fight, you follow your squad, you capture objectives. No complex building mechanics, no vehicle management, no special abilities to juggle. Start here to learn the game before picking up a more demanding role.
Medic is a good second role. The drag and revive mechanic requires some practice but the controller support for it is solid. A Medic who revives downed players near the Hard Cap is one of the most valuable squad contributions in the game, and it does not require precision aim. See the Medic guide for how to use the drag mechanic.
Engineer is excellent for console players who prefer support over combat. Building garrisons, fortifications, and resource nodes uses the D-pad building menu, which is well-suited to controller input. The downside is that you need to understand what to build and where, which requires some game knowledge first. See the Engineer guide.
Avoid starting as Squad Leader or Commander on console until you are comfortable with the full controller layout. Both roles require fast map navigation, multi-channel voice management, and quick decision-making that is much harder to juggle on a controller while also fighting. The best class for beginners article has more guidance on this.
Common Console Player Mistakes to Avoid
Not using the ping system
Many console players ignore the D-pad left ping entirely and play completely silently. Even without a mic, pinging enemy positions gives your squad critical information. Make a habit of tapping D-pad left every time you spot an enemy.
Ignoring the voice channel button
A lot of players use only proximity chat because they do not realise L1/LB switches channels. Everything you say on proximity chat can be heard by enemies nearby. Switch to Squad Radio for actual tactical communication and keep proximity for local callouts only.
Joining a server without filtering for region
This game is unplayable at high ping. A 200ms connection makes gunfights feel broken and map actions delayed. Always filter the server browser by your region before selecting a server. The ping value is shown in the server list — anything above 80–100ms is going to feel rough.
Skipping the tutorial
Hell Let Loose Vietnam has a tutorial. Do it. Console players who skip it spend their first several matches confused about basic systems — how to request ammo, how to use the equipment radial, how to place a garrison request as a regular squad member. The tutorial covers the mechanics the game does not explain mid-match.
Trying to aim like it is an arcade shooter
This game does not reward aggressive aim-heavy play the same way Call of Duty does. Positioning, cover use, and staying with your squad matter more than fast target acquisition. Lower your sensitivity, slow down, and focus on being in the right place rather than winning every individual gunfight.
PS5 DualSense Features in Hell Let Loose Vietnam
Hell Let Loose Vietnam supports PS5 DualSense features including haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. The adaptive triggers add resistance when firing weapons, giving different weapons a distinct feel. Bolt-action rifles feel different to fire than automatic weapons. These features are enabled by default.
If you find adaptive trigger resistance interfering with rapid fire or sustained aim, you can reduce or disable it in the PS5 system accessibility settings without losing the haptic feedback entirely. Some players prefer full adaptive trigger feel, others find it tiring during long sessions — it is personal preference.
Final Thoughts for Console Players
Hell Let Loose Vietnam is one of the most complex shooters available on console. It does not hand-hold, it does not have kill streaks, and it does not reward solo play. What it rewards is communication, positioning, and working as part of a squad toward a shared objective.
The console version is well-built. Performance Mode at 60 FPS is solid for a game of this scale. Aim assist on cross-platform servers is fair without being overwhelming. The controller layout covers all the game’s systems, even if it takes time to get the button positions memorized.
Take your time in the first few sessions. Play Warfare. Use the ping system. Follow your Squad Leader. Once the controller layout is second nature, the rest of the game opens up quickly. For everything else, the beginners guide, the all classes guide, and the 50v50 tips guide are the best places to continue learning.
