In the Hearts of Iron IV: Götterdämmerung expansion, players can reshape history by steering Germany down various alternate paths using new National Focus Trees. Options include reviving the monarchy, fostering socialist resistance, or pursuing different fascist militarist strategies, allowing for a fresh take on Germany’s role in World War 2.
Hearts of Iron IV: Götterdämmerung will be available on 14 November, 2024 as part of the Expansion Pass 1 or separately priced at $24.99/£21.99/€24.99. “What path will Germany take in your hands?”
Austria can now be free of German control, as well as vessels of the Habsburg Empire. You can Resist or welcome German rule with the Belgians, or conduct special projects like using scientific facilities to pursue advanced research in nuclear physics, advanced aircraft, rocketry, and more.
AI players in Götterdämmerung are reportedly better at planning attacks, which is something we would be keen to see how Paradox has improved the AI to offer a greater challenge.
Hearts of Iron IV: Götterdämmerung Features and Content
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Larger German Focus Tree: Revised national focuses and alternate historical paths for one of the most played nations in Hearts of Iron IV. Revised 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.
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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.
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Hungarian Focus Tree: Rebuild the nation, using technology to overcome manpower shortages. Reform the Austro-Hungarian Empire and forge a powerful, unified faction.
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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.
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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.
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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 paratrooper attacks.
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And more: Including, changes to the map art to show new structures, AI players better at planning attacks, changes to the use and effectiveness of atomic warfare, and deeper city combat.
Could it be possible to play out the long-debated question of what might have happened if Nazi Germany had developed nuclear weapons first? That is if you even have enough time to build the necessary nuclear facilities before a commando raid foils your efforts.
Find out what path you will take when Hearts of Iron IV: Götterdämmerung launches for the PC on the 14th of November on Steam.
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