Hearts of Iron
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Hearts of Iron 4 just turned a "dangerously shippable" idea into a new system of frontline command, with a splash of HOI 3Paradox Interactive detailed a new Military HQs system for Hearts of Iron 4, inspired by the 'theater pack' Thunder At Our Gates DLC and predecessor Hearts of Iron 3. The system allows players to deploy generals to on-map army HQs to propagate bonuses and improve planning, with considerations for command power and equipment costs. The developers discussed the iterative process of designing this feature, aiming for a balance between depth and accessibility.- Season 10 Expansion Pass Available Today for StellarisParadox Interactive has released the Season 10 Expansion Pass for Stellaris, featuring new stories and gameplay experiences. The pass includes four upcoming content packs and the Vipra the Vapor Species Portrait Pack, with the first major expansion, Nomads, arriving in Q2 2026. A free 4.3.5 patch with bug fixes also launched today, alongside anniversary celebrations planned for May.
Hearts of Iron Fans Can Score Free Plushie in Paradox GiveawayParadox Interactive is hosting a giveaway for fans of their grand strategy game Hearts of Iron, offering free merchandise including a "Snuggato Jumbo Plushie" and "Feet Admirals Socks." The promotion, a collaboration with Makeship, highlights the evolving community culture around Paradox's historically focused games and the increasing mainstream appeal of the strategy genre.
Hearts of Iron Gets Major UI Overhaul to Solve DLC Space CrunchParadox Interactive is implementing a significant user interface overhaul for Hearts of Iron to address a "DLC space crunch" on the country selection screen. The update will introduce a new filter system allowing players to sort countries by region, playstyle, or alliance, and will also highlight countries with updated content. This change aims to improve usability and support future DLC additions without UI limitations, with potential benefits for the modding community as well.