Hearts of Iron IV

June 6, 2016 Paradox Development Studio Paradox Interactive
Real Time Strategy (RTS) Simulator Strategy
Linux PC Mac
About

Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history.

From the heart of the battlefield to the command center, you will guide your nation to glory and wage war, negotiate or invade. You hold the power to tip the very balance of WWII. It is time to show your ability as the greatest military leader in the world. Will you relive or change history? Will you change the fate of the world?
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Release Date June 6, 2016
Developer Paradox Development Studio
Publisher Paradox Interactive
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Perspective Bird view / Isometric
Themes Historical, Warfare
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