Hearts of Iron IV: Expansion Pass 1

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Build the industrial and research foundation to survive the world’s greatest conflict In Hearts of Iron IV: Götterdämmerung. In this expansion, players can write new histories of Germany, Austria, Hungary and Belgium. Pursue exciting new research and military options, opening new paths for devastating new weapons and dramatic raids on strategic targets.

Features of Hearts of Iron IV: Götterdämmerung include:

• Larger German Focus Tree: Revised national focuses and alternate historical paths for one of the most played nations in Hearts of Iron IV. These political paths include new monarchist content, a restored democratic Germany and alternate fascist militarist paths. More character driven events add flavour to the war’s central player.

• Revised Austrian Focus Tree: New alternate histories for Austria free of German control, as well as content for surrounding countries that were once part of the Habsburg Empire. There is also a revised historical path for AI controlled Austria.

• Hungarian Focus Tree: Rebuild the nation, using technology to overcome manpower shortages. Reform the Austro-Hungarian Empire and forge a powerful, unified faction.

• Belgian Focus Tree: Resist or welcome German supremacy. Draw on the natural wealth of the Congo and build potential for an African government-in-exile.

• Special Projects: Build scientific facilities to pursue advanced research in special projects, assigning scientists to further your war effort. Special projects include nuclear physics, advanced aircraft, rocketry, advanced tanks and artillery, naval engineering and electronics.

• Raids: Attack important enemy targets with carefully planned strikes. Enemy ports, industrial structures, research facilities and special resource collection areas are potential targets for bombing strikes, commando raids or paratroop attacks.

• And more: New structures and buildings are visible on the map, AI players are better at planning attacks, new changes to the use and effectiveness of atomic warfare, and armies will experience more deadly urban warfare.