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Fuel Review and Motorized Artillery
Welcome into 2019, let's kick things off with a look at the highly anticipated new fuel system and how that enables the possibility of motorized artillery Click here to read the latest DD from Archangel85 Useful links H…
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Merry Christmas!
The year is nearing an end, and the team will take a short holiday with their families. But first, let's have a small recap of this year Click here to read the latest Dev Diary by podcat Useful links Hearts of Iron Wiki…
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Subs and Convoy Raiding
Let me introduce you to our new Game Designer YaBoy_Bobby. And let YaBoy_Bobby introduce you to our improved submarine warfare and convoy raiding! Click here to read the latest Dev Diary by YaBoy_Bobby Useful links Hear…
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New Naval Combat
One day late, we give you this week's development diary. Today podcat will take us through changes to Naval Combat coming in the free 1.6 Ironclad update accompanying our next expansion: Man the Guns Click here to read…
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Bag of Tricks #3
Let's have an update on some of the things the HoI4 Content Design team has fixed or adjusted since showing off the new focus trees Click here to read the latest Dev Diary from Bratyn Useful links Hearts of Iron Wiki He…
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Dev Diary - Naval Rework #1
Here is the first development diary in a series that will showcase the changes to the naval system. Today we will look at new mission types and changes to the naval interface! Click here to read the development diary by…
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Naval Treaties and Ship Refits!
Welcome to another development diary for Man the Guns! Today we will look at Naval Treaties and Ship Refits! Click to read the full Dev Diary by Archangel85 Useful links Hearts of Iron Wiki Hearts of Iron Development Di…
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Ship Designer
This week's Development Diary will have a look at one of podcats absolute favorite features from Man the Guns - Click here to read the development diary by podcat Click here to read the development diary by podcat Usefu…
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Dev Diary - Mexico
New development diary! Today we will discuss Mexico! In Man the Guns, you will get the chance to reform this nation and turn it into a power strong enough to enter World War II. Click the image to read the development d…
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HOI4 Dev Diary - Naval Changes #1 - Overview
Here is today's development diary! The first of a series covering changes to naval combat and naval gameplay. Click here to read the development diary by podcat Useful links Official Website Hearts of Iron Wiki Hearts o…
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HOI4 Dev Diary - Naval Terrain
New development diary! The sea in HOI4 has previously generally been either “ocean” or “ocean in range of enemy land based aircraft”, and otherwise mattered little. That’s about to change! Click here to read the develop…
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Amphibious Vehicles and Research
It is time for a new development diary! Today we will take a look at Amphibious Vehicles and Research Changes! Click here to read the full development diary by podcat! Useful links Official Website Hearts of Iron Wiki H…
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HoI4 Dev Diary - Je Maintiendrai: Netherlands Focus Tree
Another meaty development diary for Man the Guns! Today we will take a look at the first nation that will receive an all-new focus tree in this expansion! Netherlands! Click here to read the dev diary by Bratyn Useful l…
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Changes to Playing Previous Versions of the Game
Previously you were able to revert back to earlier versions of Paradox Development Studios (PDS) games at will on Steam. These specific versions predate the enactment of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - h…
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HOI4 Dev Diary - Naval Production, Repair and Damage
Ahoy! New development diary! Today we will have a closer look at big changes brought to naval production and repair as well as the new critical hits system for ships! Click here to read the Dev Diary by podcat Useful li…
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HOI4 Dev Diary - Modding and Traits
Today's Development Diary is a big one. We'll be showing off the new admiral traits in Man the Guns, as well as some of the new modding toys to play with in Man the Guns and Ironclad. Click here to read the latest Dev D…






