Buy Standard for the game; buy Deluxe only for the announced uniform packs. The official US PlayStation and Xbox listings price Standard at $39.99 and Deluxe at $59.99. The extra $20 buys the 2026 Field Supplies: the NVA Boat Crew Uniform, an ANZAC & NVA pack scheduled for Q3 2026, and a Green Berets & Navy SEAL pack scheduled for Q4 2026. The listings do not advertise extra maps, roles, weapons, early access or a gameplay advantage.
Standard vs Deluxe at a glance
| Included item | Standard | Deluxe |
|---|---|---|
| Hell Let Loose: Vietnam base game | Yes | Yes |
| US Army Boat Crew Uniform | Pre-order bonus shown by official stores | Pre-order bonus shown by official stores |
| NVA Boat Crew Uniform | Not listed | Included |
| ANZAC & NVA pack | Not listed | Included; scheduled Q3 2026 |
| Green Berets & Navy SEAL pack | Not listed | Included; scheduled Q4 2026 |
| US list price | $39.99 | $59.99 |
These are the official US prices visible on August 13. Regional prices, taxes and promotions vary. Steam was showing a time-limited pre-purchase discount ending August 13, so check the final price in your own store before paying.
What does the extra $20 actually buy?
Deluxe adds the Hell Let Loose: Vietnam 2026 Field Supplies bundle. Official listings name three deliveries: an NVA Boat Crew Uniform, an ANZAC & NVA pack, and a Green Berets & Navy SEAL pack. The latter two are not day-one content: their listed delivery windows are Q3 and Q4 2026.
The store copy describes uniforms and named packs, but does not publish a complete item-by-item breakdown for the two later packs. Do not assume a specific number of skins, weapons or variants until Team17 gives more detail.
Is Deluxe pay-to-win?
The official edition lists do not advertise maps, roles, weapons, progression boosts or combat bonuses as Deluxe benefits. Everything specifically named is a uniform or a pack associated with military units. The accurate conclusion is therefore that Deluxe is not advertised as a gameplay upgrade. That is narrower and safer than claiming details that the publisher has not yet documented.
Is the pre-order Boat Crew Uniform part of Deluxe?
The official PlayStation and Xbox copy identifies the US Army Boat Crew Uniform as a pre-order bonus, while Deluxe separately includes the NVA Boat Crew Uniform through Field Supplies. Xbox's edition comparison currently displays the US uniform alongside both editions, which is consistent with it being a pre-order bonus rather than the reason to pay for Deluxe.
Which edition is better value?
- Choose Standard if you mainly want the 50v50 tactical shooter. It includes the complete base game for $20 less.
- Choose Deluxe if you already know you want all three announced Field Supplies and are comfortable waiting for the Q3 and Q4 packs.
- Wait if you need screenshots, exact item counts or separate upgrade pricing before valuing the bundle. Those details are not fully stated in the checked listings.
The $20 difference is a 50% premium over the $39.99 Standard price. Because both editions list the same base game, there is no need to buy Deluxe out of fear of missing maps or core multiplayer access based on the current official descriptions.
Questions the stores do not yet answer clearly
- Whether Standard owners will be able to buy the full 2026 Field Supplies bundle later on every platform.
- Whether each scheduled pack will also be sold separately and at what price.
- The exact number and appearance of items in the ANZAC & NVA and Green Berets & Navy SEAL packs.
Until an official product page or post answers those points, a buyer guide should label them unknown rather than fill the gaps with assumptions.