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1.6.2 and Future Roadmap
In today's Dev Diary, Podcat shows off the full patch notes for 1.6.2 and talks about future plans for Hearts of Iron IV Click here to read the development diary by Podcat Useful links Hearts of Iron Wiki Hearts of Iron…
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Patch 1.6.2 Ironclad is Live
1.6.2 "Ironclad" is now live and downloadable through Steam. Checksum is 6f7d. We should be compatible with 1.6.1, but if you for some reason want to remain on 1.6.1 or older Here are instructions for reverting to patch…
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1.6.2 Open Beta Patch
For some updates on the upcoming 1.6.2 patch, including the addition of new field marshals, check out today’s dev diary! Click here to read the development diary by Andy Galney Useful links Hearts of Iron Wiki Hearts of…
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Patch 1.6.1 Live Now!
We just release patch 1.6.1 which adds UI improvements, bugfixes, balance adjustments and more. We will not be able to collect bug reports from Steam. If you discover problems with the patch, please post these in our of…
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Man the Guns - Post Release
Man the Guns is released as well as the 1.6 Ironclad update, but no rest for the wicked! We are already working on the 1.6.1 patch, so let's have a look at that Click here to read the development diary by podcat Useful…
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Hearts of Iron IV: Man the Guns is now available!
STOCKHOLM - 28 February 2019 - Victory in Western Europe and East Asia were won through the decisive application of industrial naval power. The Atlantic convoys kept Britain supplied until overwhelming force could be ap…
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Update 1.6: Ironclad is now live!
As usual, the changelog is too long to fit in one announcement. So to see the full changelog, please go to our official forum! Please note that 1.6 will not be save game compatible with 1.5.4. If you want to finish off…
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Hearts of Iron IV: Man the Guns - Features Breakdown, ep.2
It's less than 24 hours to go to the release of Man the Guns. Let's take a moment and listen to the silky voice of Game Director Dan Lind as he talks about Naval and Fuel Mechanics in this second feature highlight video…
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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…






