Introduction

Steer Your Nation Through the Greatest Conflict in Human History

Take charge of history’s greatest war machines in Hearts of Iron IV, a grand strategy wargame that challenges your strategic abilities and political insight. Refight World War II at the head of nation from the time period, building up an industrial powerhouse and a diplomatic alliance that will effectively wage war on ideological opponents.

Hearts of Iron IV is more than a historical simulation. Alternate historical paths open up with almost every decision you make, from small ones such as where to launch your attack to crack open Fortress Europe, to large ones, such as whether to re-establish democracies or long forgotten monarchies.

In Hearts of IV, you can plan the military strategy almost down to the rivets, as you design division templates for your armies, research new modes of production and means of destruction, set out factory instructions and pursue political objectives. Almost no part of the war goes untouched as your guide a nation of your choice through humanity’s darkest hour.

Hearts of IV base game now comes with three expansion packs: 

Death or Dishonor: focuses on eastern and central European middle powers

Together for Victory: focuses on British Commonwealth nations

Waking the Tiger: focuses on China and Japan

Give your nation a unique edge

Experience the flexible technology system, where all major powers get their own unique identity. Develop detailed historic tanks and planes through research and army experience.

Authentic real-time war simulation

Let the greatest commanders of WW2 fight your war with the tools of the time; tanks, planes, ships, guns and newly discovered weapons of mass destruction.

Assume control of any nation

Turn the world into your battlefield: Experience the full WWII timespan in a topographical map complete with seasons, weather and terrain. Snow, mud, storms can be both your strong ally and a ruthless enemy.

Total strategic war

War is not only won on land, sea and in the air. It’s also achieved in the hearts and minds of men and women.

Negotiate or force your will

Experience the advanced politics and diplomacy systems, form factions, engage in trade for resources and appoint ministers to your party.

Intense Online Combat

Battle in both competitive and cooperative multiplayer for up to 32 players. Featuring cross-platform multiplayer.

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