The latest update for Hearts of Iron IV, version 1.12.8, is finally here and brings with it a host of changes and bug fixes. Developed by Paradox Development Studio and released by Paradox Interactive in 2016, the strategy game receives regular updates and new content. The latest update brings mainly balance and user interface changes.
Overview of Improvements
In the balance area, some adjustments have been made to tank and aircraft development. For example, equipment variants created through focuses etc. will now be created first when the technology they are based on is researched. In addition, the effect of radio modules has been slightly changed and the overall effect of radios has been slightly reduced. Weapons on tanks and aircraft have also undergone adjustments, such as a reduction in the penetration power of Close Support Guns.
In terms of the user interface, some new features have been introduced to simplify the production of equipment variants. For example, new variants obtained through auto-upgrades, focuses, events etc. are now highlighted in the production view. The display of modular equipment (such as tanks, ships and aircraft) has also been improved.
The AI has also been adjusted in the new update. For example, the Soviet Union now has no interest in being best friends with Romania, even if it has been asked to ignore them for a while. In addition, the weight of assigning advisors has been improved, so a better distribution between political advisors and research departments is expected.
Overall, the new update brings many adjustments and improvements to the game. Especially in the area of balance and user interface, important changes have been made to improve the gaming experience. It remains to be seen how these changes will affect the game and whether there will be further adjustments.
Complete Patch Note for Version 1.12.8
Balance
- Equipment variants created through focuses etc. will be created first when the technology they are based on is researched, if it’s missing.
- Tank Design: Radio modules curve slightly changed, overall efficacy of radios reduced slightly
- Tank Design: Close Support Gun now has 10 piercing, from 12.
- Tank Design: Heavy Machine Gun now has 8 soft attack from 5, and 6 piercing from 10
- Tank Design: Secondary Cannon and HMG now have fewer drawbacks but higher production cost. HMG soft attack now 4, from 3, but hard attack removed
- Tank Design: Additional Machine guns soft attack reduced to 1, from 2
