Hearts of Iron 4 Update - All information & new features at a glance

16 May 2023, 08:06 / by Tom Schwiha
Hearts of Iron 4 Update - All information & new features at a glance

Hearts of Iron 4 Update: Balance Adjustments and Localization

Attention, generals! The latest update for Hearts of Iron 4 is here and brings a lot of exciting changes. In this article, you will learn everything you need to know about the balance adjustments, new language options, and bug fixes that this update offers. Get ready for an in-depth look at the game!

Localization and Language Support

The update brings great news for our Chinese friends: support for Simplified Chinese has been added! This makes Hearts of Iron 4 accessible and easier to understand for even more players.

Balance Adjustments

The update introduces some important balance adjustments to the game. Here are the key changes:

  • Lord Halifax now has two leader traits and reduces the requirements with the British Raj when forming the Imperial Federation/Commonwealth of Nations.
  • When Lord Halifax is used to annex the British Raj as part of the Imperial Federation, India will face stronger resistance.
  • Fixed issues with non-MTG ships having incorrect base speeds.
  • Increased the maximum speed and agility factor by 1.0, increasing the maximum effect of these values on air combat.

UI Improvements

The game's user interface has also been improved. Some of the new features include:

  • Available medals are now shown on the army screens for division commanders.
  • New Hearts of Iron IV YouTube channel link added to menus.

Modding and Bug Fixes

There is also good news for modders: the effect remove_civil_war_target has been added. Additionally, several bugs that have been affecting the gameplay experience have been fixed. Here are some examples:

  • Fixed an issue in the Pressure Government event chain for Italy and the Soviets where the feedback event that communicates the target choice was sent to the target instead of the sender.
  • Playing as a released country now persists in Ironman saves.
  • Observers retain the observed country during hotjoin and resync.

To get the update for Hearts of Iron 4, all you need to do is start your game – the download will begin automatically. If you don't already own the game, you can purchase it from Keyfuchs: just visit our Steam Keys page!

Conclusion

The latest update for Hearts of Iron 4 brings many exciting changes and improvements that make the gameplay experience even better. From balance adjustments to new language options and bug fixes, there is something for everyone. Now is the time to gather your generals and march into battle!

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