Hell Let Loose News

Hey everyone,

Time is almost upon us, as many have noticed over the last few months we have been highlighting and in some cases sneak peeking into the upcoming ‘Outflank’ update for Hell Let Loose. This week we are excited to confirm that the update will be going live on Tuesday the 7th of December!

We thought to bring this interim update to you all as ‘Outflank’ has some great features which we think players new and old alike will enjoy. We feel that providing a brief summary of some of the items in the update might be worthwhile for you all to get a glimpse of what is coming before Tuesday.

Some of the items to watch out for in the new ‘Outflank’ update include:

New Vehicles:

• Panzer IV
  
• Half-tracks for all factions USA, Germany and Soviet

New Weapons:

• FG42 Automatic Rifle
  
• 1897 Winchester Trench Gun (shotgun)

New Map Variants:

• Purple Heart Lane Offensive GER
  
• Foy Offensive US
  
• Hill400 Offensive GER
  
• Carentan Offensive GER

Additional Improvements:

• New Character Poses and animations in Barracks
  
• Updated and improved SFX
  
• Audio Occlusion
  
• Nametag Occlusion
  
• UI Improvements
  
• Scoreboard and Map Icon Improvements
  
• Resource Generation Improvements
  
• Commander Ability Improvements
  
• Armour Balance Tweaks and Improvements

And a host of fixes and bugs squashed. In addition to the above, lots of work has been done to iron out a magnitude of small items like minor terrain glitches ect.

The above is merely a short summary of the bulk of the ‘Outflank’ update, upon release we will disclose the full changelog which illustrates in detail all the improvements and changes made with this latest update.


[h2]Final PTE before 'Outflank' Update (A Call to Arms)[/h2]
If the above is of interest to you, then we recommend that you check out the last ‘Player Test’ before Tuesday's update.. This is where players jump into the PTE servers and we get to check the overall performance of the updated client.

So if you would like a peak into what is coming with the ‘Outflank’ update next week, join us this Thursday for some fun and final testing. We will be holding the final PTE on Thursday December 2nd at 11am GMT. For those who are new to PTE’s you’ll need to join the Discord and head over to the pte-update11 channel.

[h2]War Correspondents Best clips of 2021 (pt3. Final)[/h2]

This is our final week of spotlighting our War Correspondents and the videos that have been made during this year. We hope you enjoyed the clips that have been featured over the last few briefs. We are very grateful to have a team of War Correspondents that are happy to produce such great content for you and us to all enjoy and absorb.

Let's sit back and take a look at the final dev brief ‘War Correspondents' showcase which highlights some of their ‘best of 2021’ clips. Take the time to revisit them and if you have not seen them before enjoy for the first time!

Hell Let Loose -Tank Columns (Update 10) - The Fresh Baked Goods
https://youtu.be/LmJy78kzI-k

Hell Let Loose - STALINGRAD IS BRUTAL - Monoespacial
https://youtu.be/6t7DYt7wcWY

Hell Let Loose - I Helped Create a Monster - TheSauceyMuffin
https://youtu.be/iegldqfm5W8

[h2]Community Content[/h2]
We continue to see some great content from the Hell Let Loose community members showcased in the official HLL discord. Separate from the dedicated team of ‘War Correspondents’ the HLL general community comprises every person who is involved with HLL (That means you aswell!).

Holding the Line - [233C] Chrysallia Van Cheems

Where to find all the latest Hell Let Loose News and Information
Don’t forget that if you haven’t checked out the other Hell Let Loose socials you should do so. Like our discord you will find them great places for information and community interaction.

Join the Discord here https://discord.gg/hellletloose

Our other social platforms can be found here:

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HellLetLoose/
Twitter https://twitter.com/hell_let_loose
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/HellLetLoose
Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/HellLetLoose/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hellletlooseofficial/
Steam http://steamcommunity.com/groups/HellLetLoose

Well, it's time to wrap up today's ‘Outflank’ insight Dev Brief. See you all on the frontline!

[h2]Final PTE before Update 11[/h2]

Hey everyone,

Things have been moving very fast for the team as we work towards final sign off for the 7th December. Stay tuned in to next week's Brief where we explain more regarding the upcoming Update 11!

We are very thankful for all who participated in the previous 3 PTEs we’ve held for Update 11 and encourage you to do so again as we launch into the fourth and final PTE this week. We are close to finalising a lot of items so after next week there will be no more chances to participate prior to the release of the update.

We will be holding the final PTE on Thursday December 2nd at 11am GMT. For those who are new to PTE’s you’ll need to join the Discord and head over to the pte-update11 channel. If you get the time, feel free to join us in one last leg of testing to ensure we have the update primed and smooth as possible for release.


Autumn Sale & Steam Awards



Also this week we have the Autumn sale kicking off, allowing you all to get a nice 25% discount on a copy of HLL. If you know of any friends who have been patiently waiting for a sale or have been doing so yourself, now is the perfect time to pull the trigger ahead of Update 11s release!




Alongside the Autumn sale we would like to highlight the Steam awards for this year. We greatly appreciate those who have already let us know that you have voted for us in the ‘Better with Friends’ Category.


New GSP Available



For those of you who are interested in running your own HLL server, Streamline Servers are a new GSP available to pick from. Check them out over at https://streamline-servers.com/gameservers/hell-let-loose.php

You can also check out the other existing HLL GSPs at the following links:

Gportal
https://www.g-portal.com/au/gameserver/rent-a-hell-let-loose-server

GTX Gaming
https://www.gtxgaming.co.uk/hell-let-loose-server-hosting/

Low MS
https://low.ms/game-servers/hell-let-loose-server-hosting

Nitrado
https://server.nitrado.net/eng/offers/Hell-Let-Loose


[h2]Best clips of 2021 from HLL War Correspondents pt.2[/h2]

Continuing on from last week's brief we are spotlighting our War Correspondents and the videos they make. We are very grateful to have a team of War Correspondents that are happy to produce such great content for you and us to all enjoy and absorb.

As we are now heading towards the end of the year we thought it would be fitting to showcase some ‘best of’ clips to revisit and if you have not seen before, sit back and enjoy.

Hell Let Loose - New Player? Here's how to "get" HLL - Monoespacial
https://youtu.be/1y2DnZ96JjY

Hell Let Loose - Tank Crew Dominates Eastern Front (24 Tank Kills) - The Fresh Baked Goods
https://youtu.be/KIWnlE3kyr8

The Best World War Shooter You Can Play! - Terrydactyl Gaming
https://youtu.be/GFrjD5UWEIM

[h2]Community Content[/h2]
We continue to see some great content from the Hell Let Loose community members showcased in the official HLL discord. Separate from the dedicated team of ‘War Correspondents’ the HLL general community comprises every person who is involved with HLL (That means you aswell!).

Let's take a look at some of the fantastic screenshots and artwork that the community has contributed to the HLL official discord.

[233C] Chrysallia Van Cheems - Sherman Advance

[233C] Chrysallia Van Cheems - German Static AT gun in action

Don’t forget that if you haven’t checked out the other Hell Let Loose socials you should do so. Like our discord you will find them great places for information and community interaction.

Join the Discord here https://discord.gg/hellletloose

Our other social platforms can be found here:

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HellLetLoose/
Twitter https://twitter.com/hell_let_loose
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/HellLetLoose
Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/HellLetLoose/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hellletlooseofficial/
Steam http://steamcommunity.com/groups/HellLetLoose

It's time to wrap up today's Dev Brief. See you all on the frontline!

[h3]Play Hell Let Loose at a discount! [/h3]

Soldiers for the frontline, your time has arrived! Look up to the sky and pray you have what it takes to lead your squad to victory! Hell Let Loose is 25% OFF for a limited time in the Steam Autumn Sale!

[h3]Outflank Update[/h3]

Hell Let Loose's next free update will deploy December 7th! We'll share more intel on that soon.

[h3]Experience Hell Let Loose[/h3]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/686810/Hell_Let_Loose/

Hey everyone,

Welcome to Developer Briefing #154!

Another week has passed and another dev brief has arrived. It seems we are edging closer and closer to the end of the year! Not only does this bring many celebrations on a festive level but it also brings us closer to the launch of Update 11!

In this week's brief we are taking a moment to reflect on what we've learnt from the recent PTEs.

[h2]PTE Reflection[/h2]
So far we’ve held 3 PTEs for players to jump in and test the new content that’ll be coming in Update 11. Along with all the bug reports and feedback submitted, the team has been having an absolute blast jumping in-game with you all and hearing first hand your initial reactions. With the feedback you submitted we’ve been able to iterate on a number of both new and pre-existing aspects of the game.




Armoured Warfare
During the initial PTEs we understood that players found the mobility of the new German medium tank (Panzer IV) left much to be desired when compared to Panther. Refining vehicle physics in UE4 is no easy feat due to their complexity, especially when it comes to tracked vehicles like we have in HLL.

That being said, we went back to the drawing board and implemented a set of ‘experimental’ values for the Panzer IV that greatly boosted its ability to turn quickly and perform rotations in tight areas using the lower gears. Other than a few minor kinks the results have come out looking very positive and player feedback reflects the same sentiment.

In addition to tweaking new content we’ve also made some changes to existing content, specifically in relation to the current meta. With Update 11 we’ve increased the fuel cost of fielding heavy tanks and reduced the damage output of recon vehicles. We expect these changes to result in teams utilizing medium tanks in their armour lineup more often, leaving heavy tanks as a reward for efficiently utilizing resources and protecting their fielded crews while recon vehicles pose a lesser threat due to their reduction in damage against armoured targets. The balancing of armoured warfare will continue to be an area that we monitor and tweak as necessary, looking at other variables such as cooldowns, reload times, turret traverse times and more.



Trench Gun
Those of you who participated in the PTEs will know that the Trench Gun has to be one of the most satisfying weapons to use. Being effective at both mid and close range engagements, the Trench Gun is a surprisingly versatile tool great for clearing out trenches while leaving a trail of blood and gore, or dropping foes in rapid succession with the ability to rapidly pump shells one after the other.

Based on player feedback from initial PTEs we increased the firing rate and mid-ranged damage of the Trench Gun to provide a more enjoyable experience that didn’t feel like you were greatly disadvantaged in every scenario where you weren't 10 meters from your target.

Overall we’re very happy with how well the gun feels and performs in a live environment and we can’t wait to include a wider variety of weapons to the HLL arsenal.


[h2]Some Community “Tank You’s”[/h2]

We have seen various community guides and information portals revealing lots of great insight into Hell Let Loose. This week we thought we would mention a couple of sites specific to armour and tanks in HLL. We saw them to be well thought out, with a lot of work going into the sites. So if you get a spare few minutes, feel free to take a look.

https://theline.gg/tankbible

https://icilia95.wixsite.com/tankopedia


[h2]Best clips of 2021 from HLL War Correspondents[/h2]

This brief and the next will see us Spotlighting our War Correspondents and the videos they make. We are very grateful to have a great team of War Correspondents that are happy to produce such great content for you and us to all enjoy and absorb.

As we are now heading towards the end of the year we thought it would be fitting to showcase some ‘best of’ clips to revisit and if you have not seen before, sit back and enjoy.

If you see a Video you like make sure to post in the Discord #hll-videos channel.

Hell Let Loose: For The Medics - Gebatron Gaming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJxNPiRoSC4

The Best Moments of Hell Let Loose - Terrydactyl Gaming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmYZFcssaRs

BRECOURT | Hell Let Loose | Band Of Brothers | Cinematic Short Film - Nox Cinematic
https://youtu.be/Q3OBMJ2Xm4c

[h2]Community Content[/h2]
We continue to see some great content from the Hell Let Loose community members showcased in the official HLL discord. Separate from the dedicated team of ‘War Correspondents’ the HLL general community comprises every person who is involved with HLL (That means you aswell!).

Let's take a look at some of the fantastic screenshots and artwork that the community has contributed to the HLL official discord.

[233C] Chrysallia Van Cheems - Tank push on Foy

[Void Vizn] Remembrance day Poster 2021

The HLL Seasonal Final is here - November 21. If you are curious about competitive gaming with HLL, we recommend you give it a watch.

Don’t forget that if you haven’t checked out the other Hell Let Loose socials you should do so. Like our discord you will find them great places for information and community interaction.

Join the Discord here https://discord.gg/hellletloose

Our other social platforms can be found here:

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HellLetLoose/
Twitter https://twitter.com/hell_let_loose
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/HellLetLoose
Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/HellLetLoose/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hellletlooseofficial/
Steam http://steamcommunity.com/groups/HellLetLoose

Well, it seems we are out of ammunition for this week. Time head back to the armoury and reload. See you all next week on the frontline!

[h2]A Short Message from Max (lead developer)[/h2]
Hey everyone,

Welcome to Developer Briefing #153!

With the first PTE Open Public Test Environment for the upcoming Update 11 completed and another on the way, we have been busy taking note of the valuable player feedback and our own observations under this loaded environment to gather vital information on improvements and bug fixes as we head towards Update 11.

As previously mentioned we are very thankful for all whom participated in the PTE #1 and encourage you to do so again as we launch into PTE #2 this week. We are close to finalising a lot of items so there may be only one or two more chances to participate prior to the release of Update 11.

With that said, we will be holding another PTE today at 11am GMT and welcome those who are able to participate. For those who are new to PTEs you’ll need to join the Discord and head over to the pte-update11 channel.


[h2]Panzer IV Closer Look - Full Breakdown post Sneak Peek[/h2]
The Panzer IV or The Panzerkampfwagen IV, was a renowned medium tank used by Axis during WW2, often regarded as the main workhorse of the Panzer range. Although not as foreboding as the Tiger Tank the Panzer IV can certainly hold its own in combat effectiveness on the front line.

The armament of the Panzer IV comprises a hefty 75mm KwK 40 main turret cannon for tank on tank engagements, complimented by MG34 machine guns for sorting out pesky infantry and other softer targets.

In wake of introducing the Panzer IV we have temporarily removed the Panther Medium Tank from the German lineup as we look to rework it’s armour and weapon values, giving it a new place on the armoured food chain in HLL, as well as showing some TLC with a new coat of paint using our improved smart materials!










[h2]Community Content[/h2]
This week we have seen some great content posted in the HLL Official Discord. Take a look at some great fanart, screenshots and also a video by Brushthezombies which gives an inside look into playing a competitive match in Hell Let Loose. All of these and more can be found in the HLL discord. Don’t forget to post your contributions, as you never know, it may appear in our dev brief!

DOND vs SGS Competitive Hell Let Loose (Community Clash) - Brushthezombies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGgtsOfjPuU

[Void] Clan took a little time for a pre match photo opportunity


War Correspondent, Content Creator and Community HLL Videos
Time for some more community highlights from the below creators.We highly recommend giving them a watch.

If you see a Video you like make sure to post in the Discord #hll-videos channel.

Hell Let Loose - The Atmosphere in this game is UNMATCHED - Alpine Sniper
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rluy3YkFi6E

Update 11 is Going to be HUGE - Hell Let Loose Update 11 News - Terrydactyl Gaming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IVlY5HzYWk

My Best Clips of Hell Let Loose So Far - Jackour22
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePRxUoEcmlY

Don’t forget that if you haven’t checked out the other Hell Let Loose socials you should do so. Like our discord you will find them great places for information and community interaction.

Join the Discord here https://discord.gg/hellletloose

Our other social platforms can be found here:

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HellLetLoose/
Twitter https://twitter.com/hell_let_loose
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/HellLetLoose
Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/HellLetLoose/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hellletlooseofficial/
Steam http://steamcommunity.com/groups/HellLetLoose

Well, it's time to wrap up today's Dev Brief. See you all on the frontline!