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1.6 Ironclad - Coming Tomorrow
It's just a little over 24 hours before we release the free 1.6 Ironclad update alongside our new expansion: Man the Guns. Let's have a closer look at what this update brings to the game Click here to read the developme…
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Hearts of Iron IV: Man the Guns - Features Breakdown, ep.1
We're almost there! Less than a week to go before the release of Man the Guns on February 28th. In this video, Game Director Dan Lind takes you through some of the key features of the expansion. https://www.youtube.com/…
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Man the Guns MEGA RECAP
The date to man the guns, February 28, is drawing ever closer. And as such, let's spend this week looking back at what we've talked about so far to ensure you are up to speed with what's going to happen Click here to re…
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AI Plans
With the free 1.6 'Ironclad' update releasing together with Man the Guns, we've added Custom Game Rules which allows you to pick a certain path for AI nations to go down Click here to read the development diary by Archa…
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Man the Guns available on February 28th 2019
STOCKHOLM - 07 February 2019 - The great democracies of the world face unprecedented challenges on their legitimacy. Fascists and Communists pressure freedom loving nations on every side. Will they hasten war against th…
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Man the Guns Achievements!
Man the Guns is drawing ever closer (you will get the exact date very soon, we promise) and of course a new expansion means a number of new achievements! Click here to read the development diary by Bratyn Useful links H…
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The Imperial Japanese Navy (AAR)
Archangel has been engaged in naval warfare playing a game against Niall. This week he will share his tale to give you a feel of the new Naval Warfare features of Man the Guns Click here to read the development diary by…
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Tech Changes
This week we'll have a look at the new tech tree changes and how we tweaked the research time mechanics to make sure you are able to utilize all these new things Click here to read the development diary by Archangel85 U…
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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…






