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Paradox's new apocalypse strategy game Afterworld aims to please players who "bounced off" the likes of Hearts of Iron 4
Paradox Interactive's new grand strategy game, Afterworld, aims for a post-apocalyptic setting with familiar survival and expansion mechanics. Game Director Dan Lind discusses the team's goal to create a game that appeals to players who found titles like Hearts of Iron 4 too difficult to get into, while still offering the depth expected from the genre. The game is being developed with a focus on player freedom and a smoother entry point.
The next Hearts of Iron 4 expansion is delayed, as Paradox tries to reduce "mental overhead"
Paradox Interactive has delayed the next major expansion for Hearts of Iron 4, citing a need to reduce "mental overhead" and ensure higher quality. While a smaller Romania-focused DLC and a quality-of-life update are still planned, the developer is taking extra time for future content following a negative reception to recent DLCs. The studio also addressed ongoing issues with hacking and griefing in the multiplayer community.
'I worked for like 15 years on just Hearts of Iron and history, so you want to do something different' — Afterworld director explains the fantasy post-apocalyptic setting, and the pub trip that inspired the game
Afterworld director Dan Lind explains the decision to move away from historical settings after 15 years, highlighting the creative freedom offered by its original fantasy post-apocalyptic North American setting. The game aims to offer a detailed, smaller-scale grand strategy experience inspired by pub brainstorms.
Afterworld, Paradox's post-apocalyptic grand strategy game, let me conquer Florida with a band of alcoholic mutant…
Paradox Development Studio's upcoming grand strategy game, Afterworld, offers a post-apocalyptic sandbox where players can lead various survivor factions. The preview highlights the game's deep systems for managing settlements, laws, and belief systems, drawing comparisons to Stellaris and Hearts of Iron 4. While ambitious and featuring unique mechanics like granular population management and an exploration-driven tech tree, the alpha build still requires significant polish and onboarding improvements.
Paradox Interactive's Afterworld wants to entice new players to grand strategy with tasty RPG hooks
Paradox Interactive's upcoming grand strategy game, Afterworld, aims to attract new players by incorporating strong role-playing game elements into its post-apocalyptic setting. Game director Dan Lind explained that the focus on discovery and cultural development, alongside RPG-like tribe origins, is intended to make the genre more accessible. The game builds upon Paradox's legacy of complex strategy titles like Crusader Kings III and Stellaris, but with a fresh approach to player onboarding.
Crusader Kings devs Paradox officially reveal Afterworld, a Fallout-flavoured grand strategy game in which you can overrun America with a cannibal cult
Paradox Interactive has officially announced Afterworld, a new post-apocalyptic grand strategy game set in a procedurally generated North America. Developed by the creators of Crusader Kings 3 and Hearts of Iron IV, the game features wasteland tribes, cannibal cults, and a focus on rebuilding society after a cataclysm. Game director Dan Lind described it as Paradox's first non-historical setting in a decade, with gameplay elements drawing comparisons to Frostpunk and Mad Max.
The studio behind Crusader Kings and Hearts of Iron just revealed its first non-historical title in a decade — Afterworld is a new strategy game set in an original post-apocalyptic America
Paradox Development Studio has revealed Afterworld, a new grand strategy game set in an original post-apocalyptic America. Created by the developers behind Crusader Kings 3 and Hearts of Iron 4, Afterworld aims to be their most approachable title yet, focusing on rebuilding civilization and navigating tribal laws before expanding to continental-scale conflict. The game is available to wishlist on Steam, though a release date has not yet been announced.
Paradox's next grand strategy game is taking cues from Fallout and Mad Max
Paradox Development Studio has officially revealed Afterworld, a new grand strategy game set in post-apocalyptic North America. Drawing inspiration from Fallout and Mad Max, the game features immortal leaders, tribal survival mechanics, and an exploration-driven tech tree. Dan Lind, formerly of Hearts of Iron 4, is leading development on this new non-historical setting.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 19: GOG.com Summer Sale
This weekend's PC gaming deals include GOG.com's Summer Sale featuring discounts on titles like Hollow Knight Silksong and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Steam and Epic Games Store also have various sales, with free games available on Epic Games Store and Amazon Luna. Humble Bundle offers several game bundles for different price tiers.
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Team17 is holding a publisher sale on Steam, offering an 80% discount on Hearts of Iron IV. The sale is available on PC.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 12: Steam Bullet Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include a Steam Bullet Fest celebrating bullet hell and shooter games, alongside sales from various publishers and developers like Capcom, Klei, and Ubisoft. Notable titles on sale include Vampire Survivors, Returnal, and Destiny 2, with free games and bundles also available across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, and Amazon Luna.
Hearts of Iron IV: Thunder at our Gates
Paradox Interactive has released the 'Thunder at our Gates' DLC for their World War II strategy game Hearts of Iron IV. This expansion adds Australian content and a new theater of operations to the game.
Hearts of Iron 4 Thunder at our Gates just brought three undervalued WW2 players to life
The new Hearts of Iron 4 expansion, Thunder at our Gates, is now available, focusing on three underrepresented nations: Australia, Siam, and the Dutch East Indies. The expansion introduces new focus trees, political systems, and strategic elements like military HQs and ship captains. Accompanying the DLC is update 1.19, which brings balancing changes and new doctrines to the base game.
Stand Strong Against Overseas Conquerors in Thunder At Our Gates
Paradox Interactive has released Thunder At Our Gates, a new Theater Pack for its grand strategy wargame Hearts of Iron IV. The DLC introduces new focus trees for Australia, Siam, and the Dutch East Indies/Indonesia, allowing players to navigate the challenges of World War II in the Pacific region. The pack also adds new naval and army leadership features and is available for PC.
Hearts of Iron 4 just turned a "dangerously shippable" idea into a new system of frontline command, with a splash of HOI 3
Paradox 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.
Hearts of Iron IV: Thunder at our Gates Announced
Paradox Interactive has announced "Thunder at our Gates," a new theater pack for their World War II grand strategy game, Hearts of Iron IV. The content focuses on the historical period of World War II.
Prepare Southeast Asia for the Coming Storm in New Hearts of Iron Pack
Paradox Interactive announced the upcoming 'Thunder at Our Gates' Theater Pack for their grand strategy wargame Hearts of Iron IV, set to release on June 11, 2026. This pack introduces new focus trees for Australia, Siam, and the Dutch East Indies, along with new military organization features. A free accompanying update will also add the Regimental Support feature.
Hearts of Iron IV Gets Czech Focus Tree Update in Patch 1.18.1 | HappyGamer
Hearts of Iron IV has received patch 1.18.1, introducing a new focus tree for Czechoslovakia with narrative paths like "Wielding the Hammer" and "Emergency Measures." This update allows players to explore alternate history scenarios, including demanding territory from Austria and deeper cooperation with Poland, alongside visual upgrades for the Bohemia formable nation and various bug fixes.
Hearts of Iron IV Devs Ask Players: Should Achievements Be Easier? | HappyGamer
Paradox Interactive is surveying Hearts of Iron IV players to gather feedback on potential changes to the game's achievement system. The survey asks whether Iron Man mode and the use of mods should still be required for earning achievements. This discussion comes as the game receives new DLC and prepares for future content drops, with the developer seeking community input on accessibility and the meaning of achievements.
Hearts of Iron IV DLC Lets You Rewrite Czechoslovakia’s WWII Fate
Paradox Interactive has released the Hearts of Iron IV: Peace for Our Time DLC, allowing players to rewrite Czechoslovakia's World War II fate with four distinct historical paths. The DLC introduces new mechanics like Army Industry Management and Army Readiness Balance of Power, offering players the chance to explore alternate histories for the nation.