Looking back on Hearts of Iron 4 in 2023
Hey gamers, did you enjoy 2023 with Hearts of Iron 4 as much as we did? In case you missed it or just need a little refresher, here's our recap of the past year.
It was definitely a busy year for the team behind Hearts of Iron 4. They worked hard and released numerous patches since the beginning of the year. We saw a total of nine patches, including the first War Effort Patch, which was released at the beginning of the year, as well as some hotfixes.
The highlights of the year
Highlights certainly include the release of Arms Against Tyranny and the free update Stella Polaris. These two milestones significantly shaped the gaming experience in 2023 and made the hearts of fans race.
And when we talk about numbers, we're talking about approximately 4 million code and script changes and around 10,000 files that were adjusted in one way or another throughout the year. Impressive, right?
Popular Nations in Hearts of Iron 4
Let's take a look at some statistics. After every major release, it's always interesting to see which nations players have chosen and the paths they have taken. So, which nations were the most popular among players in the first week after the release of Arms Against Tyranny? Here are the top 5:
- Finland (45%) with a strong inclination towards Finnish neutrality.
- Sweden (24%), where the majority of players chose the path "The Old Enemy Awakens".
- Norway (12%) with a tendency towards "The Stuttering Storting".
- Denmark (12%), where players mostly opted for "Unite the Right".
- And finally, Iceland (6%) with an almost unanimous "Not Our King".
Overall, players preferred more historical paths, restoring monarchies in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Iceland was an exception, with the majority choosing against a monarchy.
The Ten Most Played Nations
Want even more numbers? Then take a look at the ten most played nations in Hearts of Iron 4:
- Germany - 22%
- Soviet Union - 12%
- China - 6%
- PRC (People's Republic of China) - 6%
- Italy - 4%
- USA - 4%
- Japan - 4%
- France - 3%
- England - 2%
- Turkey - 2%
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Preview of Hearts of Iron 4 in 2024
But enough about the past, let's look ahead! What can you expect from Hearts of Iron 4 in 2024?
Thanks to the creation of a second autonomous team, we can look forward to even more content and a faster release pace. The team is already hard at work, and we can't wait to see what they have in store for us.
Without giving too much away, we can reveal this much: "Next year, you will see both a new face on something familiar and our first step onto an untouched continent."
That sounds exciting, doesn't it? So keep your eyes open and get ready for another fantastic year with Hearts of Iron 4.
In the meantime, we wish you a happy new year of gaming!
