Downloadable content (DLC) is content built by Paradox Development Studio (PDS) as an extension or add-on to Hearts of Iron IV. They are modular in nature,[1] which means that a player can choose to play with or without a given DLC by checking them out at the launch menu. An expansion DLC is normally accompanied by a free patch that gives players most of the new content as not to hinder the playability of the game. As such, most DLCs are seen as optional content for players who wish to have a better gaming experience in exchange for some monetary support.
Multiplayer games also benefit from this compatibility, that is to say, if the host has a gameplay DLC (expansions and flavor packs) the player does not, the game acts as if the player has it.
The base game is required for any and all DLC relating to the game. While cosmetic/music DLCs can be used with any game version, content DLCs can't be used prior to the version they were released with.
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Hearts of Iron IV
06 Jun 2016
Total strategic war: War is not only won on land, sea and in the air. It’s also achieved in the hearts and minds of men and women.
Authentic real-time war simulation: Let the greatest commanders of WW2 fight your war with the tools of the time; tanks, planes, ships, guns and newly discovered weapons of mass destruction.
Assume control of any nation: Choose from the greatest powers striving for victory, or the small nations trying to weather the storm.
Turn the world into your battlefield: Experience the full WWII timespan in a topographical map complete with seasons, weather and terrain. Snow, mud, storms can be both your strong ally and a ruthless enemy.
Negotiate or force your will: Experience the advanced politics and diplomacy systems, form factions, engage in trade for resources and appoint ministers to your party.
Intense Online Combat: Battle in both competitive and cooperative multiplayer for up to 32 players. Featuring hotjoin and cross-platform multiplayer.
Give your nation a unique edge: Experience the flexible technology system, where all major powers get their own unique identity. Develop detailed historic tanks and planes through research and army experience.
Expansions change the game considerably; introducing new and improved gameplay mechanics as well as many kinds of flavor and various balance tweaks (included in the accompanying free patch).
Note: For more detailed information on a particular expansion click on its icon.
Equipment Conversion: Update your arsenal by converting older units - or make use of captured enemy vehicles and gear.
New Diplomatic Interactions: License military technology to bring other nations' weapons to the field or sell your advances to the highest bidder.
New Puppet Interactions: Fascist countries get new subject levels like Reichskommissariat, with access to licenses, industry and strategic resources. The instated governments are held in an iron grip, making it harder for them to break free.
New Music and Art: 3 new thematic musical tracks from composer Andreas Waldetoft, new art content for the four focus nations, and new troop voiceovers.
National Focus Trees for China: Guide China or the People's Republic of China through the war, guided by your own vision of the future.
Modified Focus Trees for German Reich and Japan: Two major Axis powers now have alternate history paths, including the chance to depose Hitler or restore democracy to Japan.
General Traits and Abilities: Generals’ traits can now unlock powerful Command Power abilities, allowing great flexibility and creativity.
Decisions and Missions: Historical decisions and national missions give new places to spend Political Power, from domestic politics to start special projects.
And more: Scavenge equipment from the battlefield, use Volunteer Air Corps, as well as new music and art.
Major Alternate Paths: Revive the Old Confederacy as the United States and provoke a new civil war, or hasten decolonization of the British Empire.
Ship Design: Research new components and refit older vessels to take advantage of new knowledge. Outfit your submarines with snorkels or improved stealth.
Admiral Traits and Skills: Tailor and level up your Admirals with new traits and skills.
Governments in Exile: Welcome a government in exile to your democracy, boosting their legitimacy in return for more manpower and elite troops fighting to free their homeland.
Other National Focuses: New national focuses for The Netherlands and Mexico.
Naval Mines: Protect your coasts from invasion or assault with anti-ship mines, or clear a path through enemy mines before you make the big push.
Shipping route controls: plot new routes for your shipping and navies by marking areas you want to avoid.
Naval Treaties: Struggle to keep the peace by following internationally agreed upon rules, or creatively defy the world consensus by exceeding your limits.
Amphibious Landing Vehicles: Add power to your beach landing by researching and producing specialized combat vehicles for your marines.
New Music: Original music composed specifically for the Man the Guns expansion.
Music packs add new music created after the game's release to the game's soundtrack.
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Pre-Order Pack
06 Jun 2016
Allied Radio: Composed by Tobias Gustafsson.
Dance Your Troubles Away (3:39)
From Glen to Glen (3:13)
The Man on the British Countryside (3:10)
Winter Came Spring (3:03)
German March Order: Composed by Andreas Waldetoft.
Der Machtigste Konig im Luftrevier (3:40)
Panzerlied (3:12)
Schwarzbraun ist die Haselnuss (2:23)
Also includes the War Stories e-book pack.
Sabaton Soundtrack
(for Hearts of Iron IV)
06 Jun 2016
Composed by Sabaton: Adds 5 World War II themed tracks by Sabaton that play during the game. (can't be used on LP videos due to 3rd party copyright)[3].
Composed by Sabaton: Adds 10 tracks illustrating moments of World War II with passion and power chords! (can't be used on LP videos due to 3rd party copyright)[3].
Hearts of Iron IV
Together for Victory
Death or Dishonor
Waking the Tiger
Man the Guns
Poland
