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'''''Hearts of Iron IV'''''
By May 2018, the game had sold a total of one and a half million copies worldwide.<ref name="1mil" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Hearts of Iron 4 sells a million copies, gets a special edition|url=https://www.pcgamesn.com/hearts-of-iron-iv/hearts-of-iron-4-anniversary-edition|access-date=2021-12-11|website=PCGamesN|date=May 22, 2018 |language=en-GB|archive-date=2021-12-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211211215244/https://www.pcgamesn.com/hearts-of-iron-iv/hearts-of-iron-4-anniversary-edition|url-status=live}}</ref> As of June 2023, the game has sold over five million copies on [[Steam (service)|Steam]] alone.{{Not verified in body|date=July 2024}} Since its release, Paradox has released large amounts of [[downloadable content]] for ''Hearts of Iron IV''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-07 |title=Next Hearts of Iron 4 DLC beefs up Scandinavia, Winter War |url=https://www.wargamer.com/hearts-of-iron-4/dlc-arms-against-tyranny-release-date |access-date=2023-07-11 |website=Wargamer |language=en-US}}</ref>{{None}}
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''Hearts of Iron IV'' is a [[grand strategy wargame]] that revolves around [[World War II]]. The player may play as any nation in the world in the 1936 or 1939 start dates in [[Single-player video game|single-player]] or [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]], although the game is not designed to go beyond 1948. A nation's [[military]] is divided between [[Army|ground forces]], [[Navy|naval forces]], and [[Air force|aerial forces]]. For the ground forces, the player may train, customize, and command [[Division (military)|divisions]] consisting of various types of [[infantry]], [[tank]]s, and other units. These divisions require equipment and [[manpower]] to fight properly. The navy and air force also require men and equipment, including the actual [[warship]]s and [[Military aircraft#Combat|warplanes]] that are used in combat. Equipment is produced by military factories, while ships are built by [[Shipyard|dockyards]]. These military factories and dockyards are, in turn, constructed using civilian factories, which also construct a variety of other buildings, produce [[consumer goods]] for the civilian population, and oversee [[commerce]] with other nations. Most nations are initially forced to devote a significant number of their civilian factories to producing consumer goods, but as the nation becomes increasingly [[Mobilization|mobilized]], more factories will be freed up for other purposes. Mobilization is represented as a "policy" that the player may adjust with the proper amount of [[Political capital|political power]], an abstract "resource" that is also used to appoint new [[Minister (government)|ministers]] and change other facets of the nation's government. In addition to mobilization, there are other policies, including the nation's stance on [[conscription]] and commerce.<ref name="Player.One Guide">{{cite news| author =Apolon| title ='Hearts Of Iron 4' Beginner's Guide: Tips, Tricks and Strategies For Mastering The Basics| newspaper =Player.One| date =June 29, 2016| url =https://www.player.one/hearts-iron-4-beginners-guide-tips-tricks-and-strategies-mastering-basics-539675| access-date =January 8, 2019| archive-date =February 21, 2019| archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20190221112056/https://www.player.one/hearts-iron-4-beginners-guide-tips-tricks-and-strategies-mastering-basics-539675| url-status =dead}}</ref>
Land in ''Hearts of Iron IV'' is divided into tiny regions known as provinces (also called tiles), which are grouped to form [[Administrative division|states]]. Each state has a certain amount of shared and state building slots,
''Hearts of Iron IV'' also attempts to recreate the complex [[Diplomacy|diplomatic]] relationships of the day. Nations may undertake a variety of diplomatic actions; they may sign [[non-aggression pact]]s, [[Guarantee (international law)|guarantee]] the independence of other nations, and offer or request [[Access control|military access]], amongst other things. Another key feature of diplomacy is the ability to create a [[Alliance|faction]] or invite other nations to an existing one. Factions represent the main alliances of the era, like the [[Axis powers|Axis]] and [[Allies of World War II|Allies]] (for gameplay purposes, real-world factions like the Axis and Allies are split into numerous smaller factions, like the [[Communist International|Comintern]], the [[Second United Front|Chinese United Front]], and the [[Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere|Greater East Asian Co-Prosperity Sphere]]). Faction members may assist each other in wars, making faction members precious assets. Some more clandestine diplomatic actions are also available. For example, the player may [[Casus belli|justify war]] against other nations, spread their [[Ideology#Political ideologies|ideology]] abroad, or stage a [[Coup d'état|coup]]. Countries in the game may be [[Democracy|democratic]], [[Communism|communist]], [[Fascism|fascist]], or [[Neutral country|non-aligned]]. Each of the four ideologies has advantages and disadvantages; for example, fascist nations can go to war with other countries easily, but other nations are not as willing to trade with them as they are with democratic countries. If a nation's ideology is non-aligned, then it can be several things. For an example, if the German Reich loses a [[civil war]], a monarchist party is created, which is non-aligned. If a different ideology becomes too popular in a country, a [[referendum]] may be held that will peacefully convert the nation to the most popular ideology. Otherwise, ideologies may come to power violently through coups, civil wars, or [[Puppet state|forced subjugation by a foreign power]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hannley |first1=Sean |title=Review: Hearts of Iron IV |url=https://www.hardcoregamer.com/2016/06/07/review-hearts-of-iron-iv/210547/ |date=June 7, 2016 |website=Hardcore Gamer |access-date=February 20, 2019 |archive-date=February 21, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190221112433/https://www.hardcoregamer.com/2016/06/07/review-hearts-of-iron-iv/210547/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
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{{Timeline of release years
| title = DLC timeline
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| range1 = 2016 – 2018
| 2017 = ''Death or Dishonor''{{efn|name=fn5}}▼
| range1_color = Gold Goldenrod
| 2018 = ''Waking the Tiger''{{efn|name=fn5}}▼
| range2 = 2019 –
| range2_color = #0BDA51 #228B22
| 2016 = ''Together for Victory''
| 2019 = ''Man the Guns''
| 2020a = ''La Résistance''
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! Description
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| style="white-space: nowrap;" | '''''Together for Victory'''''{{efn|name=fn5|Part of base game since April 4, 2024''}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pcinvasion.com/hearts-iron-iv-together-victory-dlc-expand-commonwealth/|title=Hearts of Iron IV: Together for Victory DLC to expand Commonwealth|website=PC Invasion|last=Parrish|first=Peter|date=November 1, 2016|access-date=July 31, 2020|archive-date=November 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161103103944/https://www.pcinvasion.com/hearts-iron-iv-together-victory-dlc-expand-commonwealth/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|1.3
"[[Operation Torch|Torch]]"
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| style="white-space: nowrap;" | Expansion
|25 February 2020
|''La Résistance'' is an expansion that adds [[espionage]] and occupation mechanics. Intelligence is greatly expanded, while occupation and resistance are completely reworked. The expansion also includes a revamped focus tree for [[French Third Republic|France]] (including [[Free France|Free]] and [[Vichy France
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|'''''Battle for the Bosporus'''''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/hoi_game/status/1308738954221498368|title=For centuries, the Bosporus and Dardanelles have been key to strategy in the Mediterranean. How will they act when war comes to their doorstep? Shape their destiny in Hearts of Iron IV: Battle for the Bosporus, releasing 15th October 2020|access-date=2020-09-23|website=Twitter|language=en|archive-date=2020-09-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200923122239/https://twitter.com/HOI_Game/status/1308738954221498368|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| style="white-space: nowrap;" | Country Pack
|15 October 2020
|''Battle for the Bosporus'' is a country pack that adds
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|'''''No Step Back'''''<ref name=NoStep>{{cite web|url=https://www.wargamer.com/hearts-of-iron-4/dlc-no-step-back-trailer|title=Hearts of Iron 4 'No Step Back' DLC trailer reveals Soviet theme|access-date=2021-05-21|website=Wargamer|date=May 21, 2021|language=en|archive-date=2021-06-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603113618/https://www.wargamer.com/hearts-of-iron-4/dlc-no-step-back-trailer|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| style="white-space: nowrap;" | Country Pack
|7 March 2024
|''Trial of Allegiance'' is a country pack that adds unique focus trees for [[Infamous Decade|Argentina]], [[Vargas Era|Brazil]], [[Presidential Republic (1925–1973)|Chile]], [[Paraguay]], and [[Uruguay]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Wolens|first=Joshua|date=January 27, 2024|title=Hearts of Iron 4 beefs up Brazil and invites you to save South America from fascism in its latest DLC|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/hearts-of-iron-4-beefs-up-brazil-and-invites-you-to-save-south-america-from-fascism-in-its-latest-dlc/|access-date=February 14, 2024|website=PC Gamer}}</ref>
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|'''''Götterdämmerung'''''<ref>{{citation|title=Hearts of Iron IV: Expansion Pass - Content Reveal|date=October 3, 2024|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfpjRVIo9X8|language=en|access-date=2024-10-04}}</ref>
|1.15
"[[Kaiser]]"
| style="white-space: nowrap;" | Expansion
|14 November 2024
|''Götterdämmerung'' (German for ''Twilight of the Gods'') is an expansion that centers on [[Wunderwaffe|special projects]] and [[Raid (military)|military raids]].
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|'''''Graveyard of Empires'''''<ref>{{citation|title=Hearts of Iron IV: Expansion Pass - Content Reveal|date=October 3, 2024|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfpjRVIo9X8|language=en|access-date=2024-10-04}}</ref>
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| style="white-space: nowrap;" | Country Pack
|Q1 2025
|''Graveyard of Empires'' is
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On 4 April 2024, ''Together for Victory'', ''Death or Dishonor'', and ''Waking the Tiger'' were integrated into the base game and are no longer sold separately or considered DLC.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/threads/thank-you-for-your-service-spring-sale-steam-store-update.1630917/|title=Thank you for your Service | Spring Sale | Steam Store Update|date=March 14, 2024}}</ref>
===Modding===
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*''[[Kaiserreich (mod)|Kaiserreich: Legacy of the Weltkrieg]]'', a mod set in a world where the [[Central Powers]] won [[World War I]]. ''Kaiserreich'' is considered the largest and most in-depth ''Hearts of Iron IV'' mod by community members.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Why Kaiserreich is (Still) the Ultimate Hearts of Iron 4 Mod|url=https://www.wargamer.com/articles/kaiserreich-hearts-of-iron-4-mod/|website=Wargamer|last1=Borsilli|first1=Timothy|date=May 19, 2020|access-date=June 1, 2020|archive-date=July 30, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200730011814/https://www.wargamer.com/articles/kaiserreich-hearts-of-iron-4-mod/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Kaiserreich, The Mod That Changes The World|url=https://kotaku.com/kaiserreich-the-mod-that-changes-the-world-1838426694|access-date=August 25, 2020|last1=Plunkett|first1=Luke|date=October 3, 2020|website=Kotaku|language=en-us|archive-date=April 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210422204157/https://kotaku.com/kaiserreich-the-mod-that-changes-the-world-1838426694|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.pcgamesn.com/hearts-of-iron-iv/kaiserreich-mod | title=Hearts of Iron 4's Kaiserreich mod is the best historical strategy sandbox | date=30 December 2021 }}</ref> The mod was first released into [[Steam (service)|Steam Community]] on December 1, 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-12-03 |title=Steam Workshop :: Kaiserreich |url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=809903394 |access-date=2024-07-28 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20161203183827/https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=809903394 |archive-date=December 3, 2016 }}</ref>
*''Old World Blues'', a mod set in the ''[[Fallout (franchise)|Fallout]]'' universe. This mod has been praised for its effective portrayal of the ''Fallout'' series within a grand strategy setting.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2018/05/18/old-world-blues-translates-fallout-to-grand-strategy/|title=Old World Blues translates Fallout to grand strategy|website=[[Rock Paper Shotgun]] |publisher=[[Gamer Network]] |last1=Ryan|first1=Denis|date=May 18, 2018|access-date=July 12, 2020|archive-date=July 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200712092204/https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2018/05/18/old-world-blues-translates-fallout-to-grand-strategy/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Ambitious 'Hearts of Iron IV' Mod Transforms WWII into the Fallout Universe|url=https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/vbpp8d/wwii-fallout-hearts-iron-iv|access-date=August 25, 2020|date=February 27, 2018|last1=Klepek|first1=Patrick|website=[[Vice Media]] |archive-date=June 30, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630041742/https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/vbpp8d/wwii-fallout-hearts-iron-iv|url-status=live}}</ref> The Legacy version of this mod was first released into [[Steam (service)|Steam Community]] on February 17, 2018.
*''The New Order: Last Days of Europe'', a mod set in an alternate 1962 after the [[Axis powers|Axis Powers]] [[Hypothetical Axis victory in World War II|won]] [[World War II]], where there is a three-way [[Cold War]] between [[United States|America]], [[Nazi Germany|Germany]], and [[Empire of Japan|Japan]]. The mod has received praise for its rich storytelling and esoteric atmosphere.<ref name="wargamer">{{cite web|last1=Borsilli|first1=Timothy|date=August 17, 2020|title=The New Order Is a More Narrative Driven Hearts of Iron 4 Mod Experience That's Both Compelling and Bleak|url=https://www.wargamer.com/articles/hoi4-mod-the-new-order-last-days-of-europe/|website=Wargamer|access-date=August 17, 2020|archive-date=August 18, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200818052713/https://www.wargamer.com/articles/hoi4-mod-the-new-order-last-days-of-europe/|url-status=live}}</ref> The mod was first released into [[Steam (service)|Steam Community]] on March 27, 2021.<ref name="Mod-TNO_Release">{{Cite web |url=https://www.igdb.com/games/the-new-order-last-days-of-europe |title=The New Order: Last Days of Europe's IGDB page |website=[[IGDB]] |publisher=[[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] |access-date=June 3, 2024 }}</ref>
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