Hearts of Iron IV
News, coverage and analysis tracking Hearts of Iron IV across the outlets.
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Weekend PC Download Deals for June 12: Steam Bullet FestThis 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 GatesParadox 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 lifeThe 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 GatesParadox 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 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.- Hearts of Iron IV: Thunder at our Gates AnnouncedParadox 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 PackParadox 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 | HappyGamerHearts 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? | HappyGamerParadox 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 FateParadox 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.
A new Hearts of Iron 4 DLC just gave a pivotal WW2 nation the chance to change historyThe latest Hearts of Iron 4 DLC, Peace For Our Time, allows players to alter the course of history for Czechoslovakia in the lead-up to World War II. The expansion introduces new focus trees and branching paths for the nation, offering alternative scenarios beyond historical events. The DLC is available now for $5.99 and is also part of HoI 4 Expansion Pack 2.- Hearts of Iron IV: Peace For Our Time Breaks OutThe 'Peace For Our Time' Focus Pack is now available for the World War II real-time strategy game Hearts of Iron IV. This new content, developed in collaboration with modders, adds new focus trees for Czechoslovakia.
- Hearts of Iron IV’s Peace for Our Time DLC Is Lowkey Giving Major Czech Resistance VibesParadox Interactive has detailed the upcoming Peace for Our Time DLC for Hearts of Iron IV, focusing on Czechoslovakia with new mechanics like Army Readiness Balance of Power and an adaptive weapons sales system. The DLC also includes content for Germany and integrates with existing DLCs like Arms Against Tyranny, offering a modular approach to content delivery. A specific release date is not yet set but is expected within weeks.
- Hearts of Iron IV Beta Continues Past DLC Launch as Paradox Shifts StrategyParadox Interactive is extending the open beta for Hearts of Iron IV beyond the upcoming 'Peace for our Time' DLC release, shifting its development strategy. Game Designer Zwirbaum announced the possibility of updating the beta branch to include the new DLC and version 1.18, prioritizing sustainable development and quality iteration over strict deadlines. This move acknowledges the challenges of the current update schedule and aims to better serve the grand strategy game's long-term evolution.
Hearts of Iron IV DLC Lets You Rewrite Czechoslovakia’s Last StandParadox Interactive announced the upcoming Hearts of Iron IV DLC, Peace for Our Time Focus Pack, releasing April 22. This downloadable content allows players to command Czechoslovakia and rewrite its historical fate during the Munich Agreement crisis. The DLC, priced at $5.99, is a collaboration with community modders and offers multiple paths for players to explore, potentially altering the course of World War II within the game.
All Eyes on Prague in new Focus Pack for Hearts of Iron IVParadox Interactive is releasing a new DLC pack for Hearts of Iron IV titled 'Peace for Our Time', focusing on Czechoslovakia. This DLC introduces new National Focus Trees and unique mechanics for Democratic, Communist, Monarchist, and Fascist paths. It also includes new art, music, and castle depictions, launching on April 22, 2026, for PC.- All Eyes on Prague in new Focus Pack for Hearts of IronParadox Interactive announced the upcoming release of the 'Peace for Our Time' Focus Pack for their grand strategy game Hearts of Iron IV. Developed in collaboration with modders, this pack introduces new National Focus Trees and mechanics for Czechoslovakia, allowing players to guide the nation through democratic, communist, monarchist, or fascist paths. The pack will be available on April 22, 2026, for PC.
- Hearts of Iron IV Beta Update Paused This Week, Returns Next WeekParadox Interactive has paused the open beta updates for Hearts of Iron IV this week, with plans to resume them next week. Game Designer Zwirbaum communicated the temporary halt directly to the community, citing a need for the development cycle to breathe. This transparent approach to development pauses is highlighted as a way to build trust with players.