New Hearts of Iron IV DLC lets you rewrite German history, pushing player counts up to a new peak

Paradox Interactive have now released Hearts of Iron IV: Götterdämmerung, a Germany-focused expansion to their popular historical strategy game.

As a result, I spotted earlier that it has been quite a hit, since it pushed up Hearts of Iron IV to a new all-time peak concurrent player count to 79,337. Last time it managed to break the record was back in October 2023, so clearly this is doing well. It already has a Very Positive user rating on Steam too! Taking point in this expansion are the new focus trees for Germany, along with multiple other new additions.

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Feature Highlight:

• Larger German Focus Tree: Revised national focuses and alternate historical paths for one of the most played nations in Hearts of Iron IV. Revised political paths include new monarchist content, a restored democratic Germany and alternate fascist militarist paths. More character driven events add flavor to the war’s central player.
• Revised Austrian Focus Tree: New alternate histories for Austria free of German control, as well as content for surrounding countries that were once part of the Habsburg Empire. There is also a revised historical path for AI controlled Austria.
• Hungarian Focus Tree: Rebuild the nation, using technology to overcome manpower shortages. Reform the Austro-Hungarian Empire and forge a powerful, unified faction.
• Belgian Focus Tree: Resist or welcome German supremacy. Draw on the natural wealth of the Congo and build potential for an African government-in-exile.
• Special Projects: Pursue advanced research in special projects, assigning scientists to further your war effort. Special projects include nuclear physics, advanced aircraft, rocketry, advanced tanks and artillery, naval engineering and electronics.
• Raids: Attack important enemy targets with carefully planned strikes. Enemy ports, industrial structures, research facilities and special resource collection areas are potential targets for bombing strikes, commando raids or paratroop attacks.
• And more: Including changes to the map art to show new structures, AI improvements to planning attacks, and changes to the use and effectiveness of atomic warfare.

Hearts of Iron IV has Native Linux support. It's also rated Steam Deck Playable.

You can buy this DLC by itself for $24.99 / £21.99 / €24.99 or as part of the Hearts of Iron IV Expansion Pass 1.